Wanting to replicate a sensor similar to the DIY Zigbee rain gauge, I came across the History Stats sensor platform. When reading the docs, I also noticed it’s only used in less than 2000 active installations, which seems very low. This made me wonder: is there a better, more modern way to replicate this sensor’s capabilities? Or is it simply a relatively unknown/impopular capability in HA?
I’m familiar with the Statistics sensor platform, but this also still uses the old sensor configuration format and was introduced before History Stats.
Wow, I wouldn’t have guessed. I’ve seen lots of posts here recommending history_stats. I use it a lot, based on those recommendations. Works great.
I wonder why the low use rates. Perhaps it’s just a little too advanced for raw beginners, but there are better options for more advanced users. Personally, I try to keep it simple. I avoid custom components or add-ons wherever possible. Fewer things to break with every update. I suspect I am in the minority with this approach.
Anyway, I’m glad to hear it’s not slated for deprecation.