chroe(dev): update Home Assistant version in bootstrap script to 2026.4.1

Added brand/ directory to custom_components/tibber_prices/ with all
8 supported PNG variants, generated from existing SVGs in images/:

- icon.png / dark_icon.png (256×256)
- icon@2x.png / dark_icon@2x.png (512×512)
- logo.png / dark_logo.png (500×128)
- logo@2x.png / dark_logo@2x.png (1000×256)

Local brand images automatically take priority over CDN images and
are served via the HA brands proxy API (/api/brands/integration/).
Silently ignored on HA < 2026.3, no changes to manifest.json needed.

Updated AGENTS.md to document the brand/ directory under "ALLOWED in root".

Impact: Integration icon and logo now display correctly in HA ≥ 2026.3
without requiring a separate submission to the HA brands repository.

AGENTS.md

@@ -313,6 +313,7 @@ After successful refactoring:
 -   Platform modules: `__init__.py`, `sensor.py` (deprecated, now `sensor/`), `binary_sensor.py` (deprecated, now `binary_sensor/`), future platforms
 -   Core integration files: `const.py`, `manifest.json`, `services.yaml`, `diagnostics.py`, `data.py`
 -   Translation directories: `translations/`, `custom_translations/`
+-   Brand images: `brand/` (icon.png, dark_icon.png, logo.png, dark_logo.png + `@2x` variants) — served via HA brands proxy API (HA ≥ 2026.4), silently ignored on older versions
 
 **❌ PROHIBITED in root:**
 -   Utility modules (use `/utils/` package instead)

custom_components/tibber_prices/config_flow_handlers/entity_check.py

@@ -69,14 +69,21 @@ STEP_TO_SENSOR_KEYS: dict[str, list[str]] = {
         # Also affects trend sensors (adaptive thresholds)
         "current_price_trend",
         "next_price_trend_change",
-        "price_trend_1h",
+        "price_outlook_1h",
-        "price_trend_2h",
+        "price_outlook_2h",
-        "price_trend_3h",
+        "price_outlook_3h",
-        "price_trend_4h",
+        "price_outlook_4h",
-        "price_trend_5h",
+        "price_outlook_5h",
-        "price_trend_6h",
+        "price_outlook_6h",
-        "price_trend_8h",
+        "price_outlook_8h",
-        "price_trend_12h",
+        "price_outlook_12h",
+        "price_trajectory_2h",
+        "price_trajectory_3h",
+        "price_trajectory_4h",
+        "price_trajectory_5h",
+        "price_trajectory_6h",
+        "price_trajectory_8h",
+        "price_trajectory_12h",
     ],
     # Best Price settings affect best price binary sensor and timing sensors
     "best_price": [
@@ -106,14 +113,21 @@ STEP_TO_SENSOR_KEYS: dict[str, list[str]] = {
     "price_trend": [
         "current_price_trend",
         "next_price_trend_change",
-        "price_trend_1h",
+        "price_outlook_1h",
-        "price_trend_2h",
+        "price_outlook_2h",
-        "price_trend_3h",
+        "price_outlook_3h",
-        "price_trend_4h",
+        "price_outlook_4h",
-        "price_trend_5h",
+        "price_outlook_5h",
-        "price_trend_6h",
+        "price_outlook_6h",
-        "price_trend_8h",
+        "price_outlook_8h",
-        "price_trend_12h",
+        "price_outlook_12h",
+        "price_trajectory_2h",
+        "price_trajectory_3h",
+        "price_trajectory_4h",
+        "price_trajectory_5h",
+        "price_trajectory_6h",
+        "price_trajectory_8h",
+        "price_trajectory_12h",
     ],
 }
 

custom_components/tibber_prices/coordinator/constants.py

@@ -62,14 +62,22 @@ TIME_SENSITIVE_ENTITY_KEYS = frozenset(
         "current_price_trend",
         "next_price_trend_change",
         # Price trend sensors
-        "price_trend_1h",
+        "price_outlook_1h",
-        "price_trend_2h",
+        "price_outlook_2h",
-        "price_trend_3h",
+        "price_outlook_3h",
-        "price_trend_4h",
+        "price_outlook_4h",
-        "price_trend_5h",
+        "price_outlook_5h",
-        "price_trend_6h",
+        "price_outlook_6h",
-        "price_trend_8h",
+        "price_outlook_8h",
-        "price_trend_12h",
+        "price_outlook_12h",
+        # Price trajectory sensors (first-half vs second-half window comparison)
+        "price_trajectory_2h",
+        "price_trajectory_3h",
+        "price_trajectory_4h",
+        "price_trajectory_5h",
+        "price_trajectory_6h",
+        "price_trajectory_8h",
+        "price_trajectory_12h",
         # Trailing/leading 24h calculations (based on current interval)
         "trailing_price_average",
         "leading_price_average",

custom_components/tibber_prices/custom_translations/de.json

@@ -227,45 +227,80 @@
             "long_description": "Zeigt den Durchschnittspreis für die nächsten 48 Intervalle (12 Stunden) beginnend ab dem nächsten 15-Minuten-Intervall.",
             "usage_tips": "Absolute Preisschwelle: Strategische Entscheidungen mit Preisobergrenzen. Fahre nur fort, wenn der 12h-Durchschnitt unter deinem maximal akzeptablen Preis liegt. Gut für verschiebbare Großlasten."
         },
-        "price_trend_1h": {
+        "price_outlook_1h": {
-            "description": "Preistrend für die nächste Stunde",
+            "description": "Preisausblick für die nächste Stunde",
-            "long_description": "Vergleicht deinen aktuellen Preis mit dem Durchschnitt aller Intervalle der nächsten Stunde (4 Intervalle). Alle Trend-Sensoren (1h–12h) haben dieselbe Basis: dein aktueller Preis — sie unterscheiden sich nur im Zeitfenster. Größere Fenster umfassen mehr Zukunftsstunden und glätten kurzfristige Spitzen. Steigend/fallend ab ±3%, stark ab ±9% (konfigurierbar, volatilitätsadaptiv).",
+            "long_description": "Vergleicht deinen aktuellen Preis mit dem Durchschnitt aller Intervalle der nächsten Stunde (4 Intervalle). Alle Ausblick-Sensoren (1h–12h) haben dieselbe Basis: dein aktueller Preis — sie unterscheiden sich nur im Zeitfenster. Größere Fenster umfassen mehr Zukunftsstunden und glätten kurzfristige Spitzen. Steigend/fallend ab ±3%, stark ab ±9% (konfigurierbar, volatilitätsadaptiv).",
-            "usage_tips": "Entscheidungshilfe: 'steigend' = JETZT HANDELN, dein aktueller Preis ist günstiger als die nächste Stunde. 'fallend' = WARTEN, günstigere Preise kommen. 'stabil' = Timing egal. Häufiges Missverständnis: 'steigend' bedeutet NICHT 'zu spät' — es heißt, jetzt ist gerade ein guter Preis! Funktioniert unabhängig vom absoluten Preisniveau."
+            "usage_tips": "Entscheidungshilfe: 'steigend' = JETZT HANDELN, dein aktueller Preis ist günstiger als der Stunden-Durchschnitt. 'fallend' = WARTEN, der Fenster-Durchschnitt ist günstiger als jetzt. 'stabil' = Timing egal. Häufiges Missverständnis: 'steigend' bedeutet NICHT 'zu spät' — es heißt, jetzt ist gerade ein guter Preis! Funktioniert unabhängig vom absoluten Preisniveau."
         },
-        "price_trend_2h": {
+        "price_outlook_2h": {
-            "description": "Preistrend für die nächsten 2 Stunden",
+            "description": "Preisausblick für die nächsten 2 Stunden",
-            "long_description": "Vergleicht deinen aktuellen Preis mit dem Durchschnitt aller Intervalle der nächsten 2 Stunden (8 Intervalle) — das gesamte Zeitfenster ab jetzt, nicht nur der spätere Teil. Steigend/fallend ab ±3%, stark ab ±9% (konfigurierbar, volatilitätsadaptiv).",
+            "long_description": "Vergleicht deinen aktuellen Preis mit dem Durchschnitt aller Intervalle der nächsten 2 Stunden (8 Intervalle). 'steigend' = aktueller Preis liegt unter dem 2h-Fenster-Durchschnitt; 'fallend' = Fenster-Durchschnitt ist günstiger als jetzt. Steigend/fallend ab ±3%, stark ab ±9% (konfigurierbar, volatilitätsadaptiv).",
-            "usage_tips": "Haushaltsgeräte: 'steigend' = jetzt starten, du hast gerade einen guten Preis. 'fallend' = bessere Preise kommen in 2h, verschiebe wenn möglich. 'stabil' = egal, starte nach Bedarf. Nicht auf 'stabil' warten — bei 'steigend' ist JETZT der beste Zeitpunkt."
+            "usage_tips": "Haushaltsgeräte: 'steigend' = jetzt starten, du hast gerade einen guten Preis. 'fallend' = bessere Preise kommen im 2h-Fenster, verschiebe wenn möglich. 'stabil' = egal, starte nach Bedarf. Kombiniere mit price_trajectory_2h um zu unterscheiden ob Preise noch fallen oder schon steigen."
         },
-        "price_trend_3h": {
+        "price_outlook_3h": {
-            "description": "Preistrend für die nächsten 3 Stunden",
+            "description": "Preisausblick für die nächsten 3 Stunden",
-            "long_description": "Vergleicht deinen aktuellen Preis mit dem Durchschnitt aller Intervalle der nächsten 3 Stunden (12 Intervalle) — das gesamte Zeitfenster ab jetzt, nicht nur der spätere Teil. Steigend/fallend ab ±3%, stark ab ±9% (konfigurierbar, volatilitätsadaptiv).",
+            "long_description": "Vergleicht deinen aktuellen Preis mit dem Durchschnitt aller Intervalle der nächsten 3 Stunden (12 Intervalle). 'steigend' = aktueller Preis liegt unter dem 3h-Fenster-Durchschnitt; 'fallend' = Fenster-Durchschnitt ist günstiger als jetzt. Steigend/fallend ab ±3%, stark ab ±9% (konfigurierbar, volatilitätsadaptiv).",
-            "usage_tips": "Eco-Programme: 'steigend' = Eco-Zyklus jetzt starten, Preise steigen ab hier. 'fallend' = warten, günstigeres Fenster kommt. Kombiniere mit avg-Sensor: starte wenn Trend 'steigend' oder 'stabil' UND avg < dein Limit. Funktioniert in jeder Saison."
+            "usage_tips": "Eco-Programme: 'steigend' = Eco-Zyklus jetzt starten, Preise steigen im Fenster-Durchschnitt. 'fallend' = warten, günstigeres Fenster kommt. Kombiniere mit avg-Sensor: starte wenn Ausblick 'steigend' oder 'stabil' UND avg < dein Limit."
         },
-        "price_trend_4h": {
+        "price_outlook_4h": {
-            "description": "Preistrend für die nächsten 4 Stunden",
+            "description": "Preisausblick für die nächsten 4 Stunden",
-            "long_description": "Vergleicht deinen aktuellen Preis mit dem Durchschnitt aller Intervalle der nächsten 4 Stunden (16 Intervalle) — das gesamte Zeitfenster ab jetzt, nicht nur der spätere Teil. Steigend/fallend ab ±3%, stark ab ±9% (konfigurierbar, volatilitätsadaptiv).",
+            "long_description": "Vergleicht deinen aktuellen Preis mit dem Durchschnitt aller Intervalle der nächsten 4 Stunden (16 Intervalle). 'steigend' = aktueller Preis liegt unter dem 4h-Fenster-Durchschnitt; 'fallend' = Fenster-Durchschnitt ist günstiger als jetzt. Steigend/fallend ab ±3%, stark ab ±9% (konfigurierbar, volatilitätsadaptiv).",
-            "usage_tips": "Wärmepumpe/Batterie: 'steigend' = jetzt laden, du bist an einem relativen Tiefpunkt. 'fallend' = warten auf besseres Ladefenster. 'stabil' = laden nach Bedarf. Funktioniert unabhängig vom Preisniveau — findet relative beste Zeit ob 10 oder 50 Cent."
+            "usage_tips": "Wärmepumpe/Batterie: 'steigend' = jetzt laden, du bist an einem relativen Tiefpunkt. 'fallend' = warten auf besseres Fenster im Durchschnitt. Wichtig: 'stark fallend' an einem Preistief bedeutet das Fenster ist im Schnitt günstiger — kombiniere mit price_trajectory_4h um zu sehen ob die Preise noch fallen oder schon aufsteigen."
         },
-        "price_trend_5h": {
+        "price_outlook_5h": {
-            "description": "Preistrend für die nächsten 5 Stunden",
+            "description": "Preisausblick für die nächsten 5 Stunden",
-            "long_description": "Vergleicht deinen aktuellen Preis mit dem Durchschnitt aller Intervalle der nächsten 5 Stunden (20 Intervalle) — das gesamte Zeitfenster ab jetzt, nicht nur der spätere Teil. Steigend/fallend ab ±3%, stark ab ±9% (konfigurierbar, volatilitätsadaptiv).",
+            "long_description": "Vergleicht deinen aktuellen Preis mit dem Durchschnitt aller Intervalle der nächsten 5 Stunden (20 Intervalle). 'steigend' = aktueller Preis liegt unter dem 5h-Fenster-Durchschnitt; 'fallend' = Fenster-Durchschnitt ist günstiger als jetzt. Steigend/fallend ab ±3%, stark ab ±9% (konfigurierbar, volatilitätsadaptiv).",
-            "usage_tips": "Erweiterte Zyklen: 'steigend' oder 'stabil' = guter Zeitpunkt zum Starten, Preise werden nicht günstiger. 'fallend' = warten wenn dein Zeitplan es erlaubt. Passt sich dem Markt an — findet bestes relatives Timing in jedem Preisumfeld."
+            "usage_tips": "Erweiterte Zyklen: 'steigend' oder 'stabil' = guter Zeitpunkt zum Starten, Preise werden im Fenster-Schnitt nicht günstiger. 'fallend' = warten wenn dein Zeitplan es erlaubt."
         },
-        "price_trend_6h": {
+        "price_outlook_6h": {
-            "description": "Preistrend für die nächsten 6 Stunden",
+            "description": "Preisausblick für die nächsten 6 Stunden",
-            "long_description": "Vergleicht deinen aktuellen Preis mit dem Durchschnitt aller Intervalle der nächsten 6 Stunden (24 Intervalle) — das gesamte Zeitfenster ab jetzt, nicht nur der spätere Teil. Steigend/fallend ab ±3%, stark ab ±9% (konfigurierbar, volatilitätsadaptiv).",
+            "long_description": "Vergleicht deinen aktuellen Preis mit dem Durchschnitt aller Intervalle der nächsten 6 Stunden (24 Intervalle). 'steigend' = aktueller Preis liegt unter dem 6h-Fenster-Durchschnitt; 'fallend' = Fenster-Durchschnitt ist günstiger als jetzt. Steigend/fallend ab ±3%, stark ab ±9% (konfigurierbar, volatilitätsadaptiv).",
-            "usage_tips": "Abendentscheidungen: 'steigend' = Strom jetzt nutzen, solange er relativ günstig ist. 'fallend' = Abend-/Nachtpreise werden besser, warte wenn möglich. Passt sich automatisch an Winter/Sommer-Preisniveaus an — keine festen Schwellenwerte nötig."
+            "usage_tips": "Abendentscheidungen: 'steigend' = Strom jetzt nutzen, solange er relativ günstig ist. 'fallend' = Abend-/Nachtpreise werden im Durchschnitt besser, warte wenn möglich."
         },
-        "price_trend_8h": {
+        "price_outlook_8h": {
-            "description": "Preistrend für die nächsten 8 Stunden",
+            "description": "Preisausblick für die nächsten 8 Stunden",
-            "long_description": "Vergleicht deinen aktuellen Preis mit dem Durchschnitt aller Intervalle der nächsten 8 Stunden (32 Intervalle) — das gesamte Zeitfenster ab jetzt, nicht nur der spätere Teil. Steigend/fallend ab ±3%, stark ab ±9% (konfigurierbar, volatilitätsadaptiv).",
+            "long_description": "Vergleicht deinen aktuellen Preis mit dem Durchschnitt aller Intervalle der nächsten 8 Stunden (32 Intervalle). 'steigend' = aktueller Preis liegt unter dem 8h-Fenster-Durchschnitt; 'fallend' = Fenster-Durchschnitt ist günstiger als jetzt. Steigend/fallend ab ±3%, stark ab ±9% (konfigurierbar, volatilitätsadaptiv).",
-            "usage_tips": "Nachtplanung: 'steigend' = heute Nacht/morgen wird teurer, Strom jetzt nutzen. 'fallend' = Nachtpreise werden günstiger, Warten lohnt sich. 'stabil' = starte nach Bedarf. Funktioniert ganzjährig ohne manuelle Schwellenwert-Anpassungen."
+            "usage_tips": "Nachtplanung: 'steigend' = heute Nacht/morgen wird im Schnitt teurer, Strom jetzt nutzen. 'fallend' = Nachtpreise werden im Schnitt günstiger, Warten lohnt sich."
         },
-        "price_trend_12h": {
+        "price_outlook_12h": {
-            "description": "Preistrend für die nächsten 12 Stunden",
+            "description": "Preisausblick für die nächsten 12 Stunden",
-            "long_description": "Vergleicht deinen aktuellen Preis mit dem Durchschnitt aller Intervalle der nächsten 12 Stunden (48 Intervalle) — das gesamte Zeitfenster ab jetzt, nicht nur der spätere Teil. Steigend/fallend ab ±3%, stark ab ±9% (konfigurierbar, volatilitätsadaptiv).",
+            "long_description": "Vergleicht deinen aktuellen Preis mit dem Durchschnitt aller Intervalle der nächsten 12 Stunden (48 Intervalle). 'steigend' = aktueller Preis liegt unter dem 12h-Fenster-Durchschnitt; 'fallend' = Fenster-Durchschnitt ist günstiger als jetzt. Steigend/fallend ab ±3%, stark ab ±9% (konfigurierbar, volatilitätsadaptiv).",
-            "usage_tips": "Strategische Entscheidungen: 'steigend' = du bist an einem Tiefpunkt, guter Zeitpunkt für stromintensive Aufgaben. 'fallend' = deutlich bessere Preise kommen, warte wenn möglich. Am besten kombiniert mit avg-Sensor für absolute Preisobergrenzen."
+            "usage_tips": "Strategische Entscheidungen: 'steigend' = du bist an einem Tiefpunkt relativ zu den nächsten 12h, guter Zeitpunkt für stromintensive Aufgaben. 'fallend' = deutlich bessere Preise kommen im Schnitt, warte wenn möglich."
+        },
+        "price_trajectory_2h": {
+            "description": "Preisverlauf innerhalb des nächsten 2-Stunden-Fensters",
+            "long_description": "Compares the average of the first hour (4 intervals) with the average of the second hour (4 intervals) within the next 2-hour window. 'rising' = second half more expensive than first half — prices are climbing within the window. 'falling' = second half cheaper — prices are dropping within the window. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9% (configurable, volatility-adaptive).",
+            "usage_tips": "At a price minimum: price_outlook_2h may show 'falling' (window average is below current), but price_trajectory_2h shows 'rising' (second half more expensive than first) — revealing the upcoming reversal. Power combination: 'outlook: falling + trajectory: rising' = you're AT the minimum, act now."
+        },
+        "price_trajectory_3h": {
+            "description": "Preisverlauf innerhalb des nächsten 3-Stunden-Fensters",
+            "long_description": "Compares the average of the first 1.5 hours with the average of the second 1.5 hours within the next 3-hour window. 'rising' = prices are climbing over the 3h window; 'falling' = prices are dropping. Reveals the direction of price movement independent of the current price level. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9% (configurable, volatility-adaptive).",
+            "usage_tips": "Appliance timing: 'outlook: strongly_falling + trajectory: rising' = you're at or past the minimum, the window average is low but prices are already recovering — start now."
+        },
+        "price_trajectory_4h": {
+            "description": "Preisverlauf innerhalb des nächsten 4-Stunden-Fensters",
+            "long_description": "Compares the average of the first 2 hours with the average of the second 2 hours within the next 4-hour window. 'rising' = prices are climbing over the 4h window; 'falling' = prices are dropping. Complementary to price_outlook_4h: outlook answers 'is NOW cheap vs the window average?', trajectory answers 'are prices rising or falling within the window?'. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9% (configurable, volatility-adaptive).",
+            "usage_tips": "Heat pump charging: 'rising' = first half window is cheaper, charge now before prices climb. 'falling' = second half window is cheaper, wait if you can. Combine with outlook: if both rising, very strong signal to act now."
+        },
+        "price_trajectory_5h": {
+            "description": "Preisverlauf innerhalb des nächsten 5-Stunden-Fensters",
+            "long_description": "Compares the average of the first 2.5 hours with the average of the second 2.5 hours within the next 5-hour window. 'rising' = prices are climbing over the 5h window; 'falling' = prices are dropping. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9% (configurable, volatility-adaptive).",
+            "usage_tips": "Eco/long cycles: 'outlook: rising + trajectory: rising' = clear signal to start now. 'outlook: falling + trajectory: rising' = you're near the bottom, good time to start before costs climb."
+        },
+        "price_trajectory_6h": {
+            "description": "Preisverlauf innerhalb des nächsten 6-Stunden-Fensters",
+            "long_description": "Compares the average of the first 3 hours with the average of the second 3 hours within the next 6-hour window. 'rising' = prices are climbing over the 6h window; 'falling' = prices are dropping. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9% (configurable, volatility-adaptive).",
+            "usage_tips": "Evening/overnight planning: 'falling' at evening peak = overnight will be cheaper, postpone. 'rising' in the morning = current morning prices are the day's low — good time for high consumption."
+        },
+        "price_trajectory_8h": {
+            "description": "Preisverlauf innerhalb des nächsten 8-Stunden-Fensters",
+            "long_description": "Compares the average of the first 4 hours with the average of the second 4 hours within the next 8-hour window. 'rising' = prices are climbing over the 8h window; 'falling' = prices are dropping. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9% (configurable, volatility-adaptive).",
+            "usage_tips": "Overnight charging: 'rising' during evening = first half of night is cheapest, start charging earlier. 'falling' = second half of night will be cheapest, delay start."
+        },
+        "price_trajectory_12h": {
+            "description": "Preisverlauf innerhalb des nächsten 12-Stunden-Fensters",
+            "long_description": "Compares the average of the first 6 hours with the average of the second 6 hours within the next 12-hour window. 'rising' = prices are climbing over the 12h window; 'falling' = prices are dropping. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9% (configurable, volatility-adaptive).",
+            "usage_tips": "Day-ahead planning: 'rising' at midnight = first half of day is cheaper, schedule morning loads. 'falling' = prices drop in the second part of the day, afternoon/evening scheduling is better."
         },
         "current_price_trend": {
             "description": "Aktuelle Preistrend-Richtung und wie lange sie anhält",

custom_components/tibber_prices/custom_translations/en.json

@@ -227,45 +227,80 @@
             "long_description": "Shows the average price for the next 48 intervals (12 hours) starting from the next 15-minute interval.",
             "usage_tips": "Absolute price threshold: Strategic decisions with price caps. Only proceed if 12h average is below your maximum acceptable price. Good for postponable large loads."
         },
-        "price_trend_1h": {
+        "price_outlook_1h": {
-            "description": "Price trend for the next hour",
+            "description": "Price outlook for the next hour",
-            "long_description": "Compares your current price with the average of all intervals in the next hour (4 intervals). All trend sensors (1h–12h) share the same base: your current price — they differ only in window size. Larger windows include more future hours and smooth out short-term spikes. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9% (configurable, volatility-adaptive).",
+            "long_description": "Compares your current price with the average of all intervals in the next hour (4 intervals). All outlook sensors (1h–12h) share the same base: your current price — they differ only in window size. Larger windows include more future hours and smooth out short-term spikes. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9% (configurable, volatility-adaptive).",
-            "usage_tips": "Decision guide: 'rising' = ACT NOW, your current price is cheaper than the next hour. 'falling' = WAIT, cheaper prices coming. 'stable' = timing doesn't matter. Common misconception: 'rising' does NOT mean 'too late' — it means right now is a good price! Works regardless of absolute price level."
+            "usage_tips": "Decision guide: 'rising' = ACT NOW, your current price is cheaper than the next hour average. 'falling' = WAIT, the next hour average is cheaper than now. 'stable' = timing doesn't matter. Common misconception: 'rising' does NOT mean 'too late' — it means right now is a good price! Works regardless of absolute price level."
         },
-        "price_trend_2h": {
+        "price_outlook_2h": {
-            "description": "Price trend for the next 2 hours",
+            "description": "Price outlook for the next 2 hours",
-            "long_description": "Compares your current price with the average of all intervals in the next 2 hours (8 intervals) — the entire window from now, not just the later part. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9% (configurable, volatility-adaptive).",
+            "long_description": "Compares your current price with the average of all intervals in the next 2 hours (8 intervals). 'rising' = current price is below the 2h window average; 'falling' = window average is cheaper than now. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9% (configurable, volatility-adaptive).",
-            "usage_tips": "Appliances: 'rising' = start now, you're at a good price. 'falling' = better prices coming in 2h, postpone if possible. 'stable' = doesn't matter, start when convenient. Don't wait for 'stable' — if it's 'rising', NOW is actually the best time."
+            "usage_tips": "Appliances: 'rising' = start now, you're at a good price relative to the next 2h. 'falling' = better prices ahead, postpone if possible. 'stable' = doesn't matter, start when convenient. Pair with price_trajectory_2h to distinguish 'falling now, rising later' from 'falling throughout'."
         },
-        "price_trend_3h": {
+        "price_outlook_3h": {
-            "description": "Price trend for the next 3 hours",
+            "description": "Price outlook for the next 3 hours",
-            "long_description": "Compares your current price with the average of all intervals in the next 3 hours (12 intervals) — the entire window from now, not just the later part. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9% (configurable, volatility-adaptive).",
+            "long_description": "Compares your current price with the average of all intervals in the next 3 hours (12 intervals). 'rising' = current price is below the 3h window average; 'falling' = window average is cheaper than now. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9% (configurable, volatility-adaptive).",
-            "usage_tips": "Eco programs: 'rising' = start the eco cycle now, prices go up from here. 'falling' = wait, cheaper window coming. Combine with avg sensor for price cap: start when trend is 'rising' or 'stable' AND avg < your limit. Works in any season."
+            "usage_tips": "Eco programs: 'rising' = start the eco cycle now, prices go up from here on average. 'falling' = wait, cheaper overall window coming. Combine with avg sensor for price cap: start when outlook is 'rising' or 'stable' AND avg < your limit."
         },
-        "price_trend_4h": {
+        "price_outlook_4h": {
-            "description": "Price trend for the next 4 hours",
+            "description": "Price outlook for the next 4 hours",
-            "long_description": "Compares your current price with the average of all intervals in the next 4 hours (16 intervals) — the entire window from now, not just the later part. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9% (configurable, volatility-adaptive).",
+            "long_description": "Compares your current price with the average of all intervals in the next 4 hours (16 intervals). 'rising' = current price is below the 4h window average; 'falling' = window average is cheaper than now. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9% (configurable, volatility-adaptive).",
-            "usage_tips": "Heat pump/battery: 'rising' = charge now, you're at a relative low. 'falling' = wait for better charging window. 'stable' = charge when needed. Works regardless of absolute price — finds relative best time whether prices are 10 or 50 cents."
+            "usage_tips": "Heat pump/battery: 'rising' = charge now, you're at a relative low. 'falling' = wait for better window on average. Important: 'strongly_falling' at a price minimum means the 4h average is much cheaper — but combine with price_trajectory_4h to tell if prices are still dropping or already bouncing back."
         },
-        "price_trend_5h": {
+        "price_outlook_5h": {
-            "description": "Price trend for the next 5 hours",
+            "description": "Price outlook for the next 5 hours",
-            "long_description": "Compares your current price with the average of all intervals in the next 5 hours (20 intervals) — the entire window from now, not just the later part. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9% (configurable, volatility-adaptive).",
+            "long_description": "Compares your current price with the average of all intervals in the next 5 hours (20 intervals). 'rising' = current price is below the 5h window average; 'falling' = window average is cheaper than now. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9% (configurable, volatility-adaptive).",
-            "usage_tips": "Extended operations: 'rising' or 'stable' = good time to start, prices won't be cheaper. 'falling' = wait if your schedule allows. Adapts to market conditions — finds best relative timing in any price environment."
+            "usage_tips": "Extended operations: 'rising' or 'stable' = good time to start, prices won't be cheaper on average. 'falling' = wait if your schedule allows. Adapts to market conditions — finds best relative timing in any price environment."
         },
-        "price_trend_6h": {
+        "price_outlook_6h": {
-            "description": "Price trend for the next 6 hours",
+            "description": "Price outlook for the next 6 hours",
-            "long_description": "Compares your current price with the average of all intervals in the next 6 hours (24 intervals) — the entire window from now, not just the later part. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9% (configurable, volatility-adaptive).",
+            "long_description": "Compares your current price with the average of all intervals in the next 6 hours (24 intervals). 'rising' = current price is below the 6h window average; 'falling' = window average is cheaper than now. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9% (configurable, volatility-adaptive).",
-            "usage_tips": "Evening decisions: 'rising' = use electricity now while it's relatively cheap. 'falling' = evening/night prices will be better, wait if possible. Automatically adjusts to winter/summer price levels — no fixed thresholds needed."
+            "usage_tips": "Evening decisions: 'rising' = use electricity now while it's relatively cheap. 'falling' = evening/night prices will be better on average, wait if possible. Automatically adjusts to winter/summer price levels — no fixed thresholds needed."
         },
-        "price_trend_8h": {
+        "price_outlook_8h": {
-            "description": "Price trend for the next 8 hours",
+            "description": "Price outlook for the next 8 hours",
-            "long_description": "Compares your current price with the average of all intervals in the next 8 hours (32 intervals) — the entire window from now, not just the later part. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9% (configurable, volatility-adaptive).",
+            "long_description": "Compares your current price with the average of all intervals in the next 8 hours (32 intervals). 'rising' = current price is below the 8h window average; 'falling' = window average is cheaper than now. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9% (configurable, volatility-adaptive).",
-            "usage_tips": "Night planning: 'rising' = tonight/tomorrow will be more expensive, use power now. 'falling' = night prices will be cheaper, worth waiting. 'stable' = start when convenient. Works year-round without manual threshold adjustments."
+            "usage_tips": "Night planning: 'rising' = tonight/tomorrow will be more expensive on average, use power now. 'falling' = night prices will be cheaper, worth waiting. 'stable' = start when convenient. Works year-round without manual threshold adjustments."
         },
-        "price_trend_12h": {
+        "price_outlook_12h": {
-            "description": "Price trend for the next 12 hours",
+            "description": "Price outlook for the next 12 hours",
-            "long_description": "Compares your current price with the average of all intervals in the next 12 hours (48 intervals) — the entire window from now, not just the later part. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9% (configurable, volatility-adaptive).",
+            "long_description": "Compares your current price with the average of all intervals in the next 12 hours (48 intervals). 'rising' = current price is below the 12h window average; 'falling' = window average is cheaper than now. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9% (configurable, volatility-adaptive).",
-            "usage_tips": "Strategic decisions: 'rising' = you're at a low point, good time for high-consumption tasks. 'falling' = significantly better prices coming, wait if possible. Best combined with avg sensor price cap for absolute limits."
+            "usage_tips": "Strategic decisions: 'rising' = you're at a low point relative to the next 12h, good time for high-consumption tasks. 'falling' = significantly better prices coming on average, wait if possible. Best combined with avg sensor price cap for absolute limits."
+        },
+        "price_trajectory_2h": {
+            "description": "Price direction within the next 2-hour window",
+            "long_description": "Compares the average of the first hour (4 intervals) with the average of the second hour (4 intervals) within the next 2-hour window. 'rising' = second half more expensive than first half — prices are climbing within the window. 'falling' = second half cheaper — prices are dropping within the window. Reveals the direction of price movement inside the outlook window. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9% (configurable, volatility-adaptive).",
+            "usage_tips": "At a price minimum: price_outlook_2h may show 'falling' (because window average is below current), but price_trajectory_2h shows 'rising' (second half more expensive than first) — revealing the upcoming reversal. Power combination: 'outlook: falling + trajectory: rising' = you're AT the minimum, act now. 'outlook: falling + trajectory: falling' = prices still dropping, keep waiting."
+        },
+        "price_trajectory_3h": {
+            "description": "Price direction within the next 3-hour window",
+            "long_description": "Compares the average of the first 1.5 hours with the average of the second 1.5 hours within the next 3-hour window. 'rising' = prices are climbing over the 3h window; 'falling' = prices are dropping. Reveals the direction of price movement independent of the current price level. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9% (configurable, volatility-adaptive).",
+            "usage_tips": "Appliance timing: 'outlook: strongly_falling + trajectory: rising' = you're at or past the minimum, the window average is low but prices are already recovering — start now. 'outlook: stable + trajectory: rising' = quiet market with an upward drift — no urgency but slight favor to starting now."
+        },
+        "price_trajectory_4h": {
+            "description": "Price direction within the next 4-hour window",
+            "long_description": "Compares the average of the first 2 hours with the average of the second 2 hours within the next 4-hour window. 'rising' = prices are climbing over the 4h window; 'falling' = prices are dropping. Complementary to price_outlook_4h: outlook answers 'is NOW cheap vs the window average?', trajectory answers 'are prices rising or falling within the window?'. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9% (configurable, volatility-adaptive).",
+            "usage_tips": "Heat pump charging: 'rising' = first half window is cheaper, charge now before prices climb. 'falling' = second half window is cheaper, wait if you can. 'stable' = prices flat throughout 4h — charge when convenient. Combine with outlook: if both rising, very strong signal to act now."
+        },
+        "price_trajectory_5h": {
+            "description": "Price direction within the next 5-hour window",
+            "long_description": "Compares the average of the first 2.5 hours with the average of the second 2.5 hours within the next 5-hour window. 'rising' = prices are climbing over the 5h window; 'falling' = prices are dropping. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9% (configurable, volatility-adaptive).",
+            "usage_tips": "Eco/long cycles: combine both sensors — 'outlook: rising + trajectory: rising' = clear signal to start the long program now. 'outlook: falling + trajectory: rising' = you're near the bottom, good time to start before costs climb. 'outlook: falling + trajectory: falling' = wait, still getting cheaper."
+        },
+        "price_trajectory_6h": {
+            "description": "Price direction within the next 6-hour window",
+            "long_description": "Compares the average of the first 3 hours with the average of the second 3 hours within the next 6-hour window. 'rising' = prices are climbing over the 6h window; 'falling' = prices are dropping. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9% (configurable, volatility-adaptive).",
+            "usage_tips": "Evening/overnight planning: 'falling' at evening peak = overnight will be cheaper, postpone. 'rising' in the morning = current morning prices are the day's low — good time for high consumption. Pairs well with daily volatility sensors to decide if 6h window optimization is worthwhile."
+        },
+        "price_trajectory_8h": {
+            "description": "Price direction within the next 8-hour window",
+            "long_description": "Compares the average of the first 4 hours with the average of the second 4 hours within the next 8-hour window. 'rising' = prices are climbing over the 8h window; 'falling' = prices are dropping. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9% (configurable, volatility-adaptive).",
+            "usage_tips": "Overnight charging: 'rising' during evening = first half of night is cheapest, start charging earlier. 'falling' = second half of night will be cheapest, delay start. Useful for EV smart charging where you only need half the night's window."
+        },
+        "price_trajectory_12h": {
+            "description": "Price direction within the next 12-hour window",
+            "long_description": "Compares the average of the first 6 hours with the average of the second 6 hours within the next 12-hour window. 'rising' = prices are climbing over the 12h window; 'falling' = prices are dropping. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9% (configurable, volatility-adaptive).",
+            "usage_tips": "Day-ahead planning: 'rising' at midnight = first half of day is cheaper, schedule morning loads. 'falling' = prices drop in the second part of the day, afternoon/evening scheduling is better. Useful for large scale decisions: hot water systems, home battery charge scheduling."
         },
         "current_price_trend": {
             "description": "Current price trend direction and how long it will last",

custom_components/tibber_prices/custom_translations/nb.json

@@ -227,45 +227,80 @@
             "long_description": "Viser gjennomsnittsprisen for de neste 48 intervallene (12 timer) fra og med neste 15-minutters intervall.",
             "usage_tips": "Absolutt pristerskel: Strategiske beslutninger med pristak. Fortsett kun hvis 12t gjennomsnitt er under din maksimalt akseptable pris. Bra for utsettbare store belastninger."
         },
-        "price_trend_1h": {
+        "price_outlook_1h": {
-            "description": "Pristrend for neste time",
+            "description": "Prisutblikk for neste time",
-            "long_description": "Sammenligner din nåværende pris med gjennomsnittet av alle intervaller den neste timen (4 intervaller). Alle trendsensorer (1t–12t) har samme utgangspunkt: din nåværende pris — de skiller seg bare i vindustørrelse. Større vinduer dekker flere fremtidige timer og jevner ut kortsiktige topper. Stigende/fallende ved ±3%, sterkt ved ±9% (konfigurerbart, volatilitetstilpasset).",
+            "long_description": "Sammenligner din nåværende pris med gjennomsnittet av alle intervaller den neste timen (4 intervaller). Alle utblikk-sensorer (1t–12t) har samme utgangspunkt: din nåværende pris — de skiller seg bare i vindustørrelse. Større vinduer dekker flere fremtidige timer og jevner ut kortsiktige topper. Stigende/fallende ved ±3%, sterkt ved ±9% (konfigurerbart, volatilitetstilpasset).",
-            "usage_tips": "Beslutningshjelp: 'stigende' = HANDLE NÅ, din nåværende pris er gunstigere enn neste time. 'fallende' = VENT, billigere priser kommer. 'stabil' = timing spiller ingen rolle. Vanlig misforståelse: 'stigende' betyr IKKE 'for sent' — det betyr at nå er en god pris! Fungerer uavhengig av absolutt prisnivå."
+            "usage_tips": "Beslutningshjelp: 'stigende' = HANDLE NÅ, din nåværende pris er gunstigere enn vindusgjennomsnittet. 'fallende' = VENT, vindusgjennomsnittet er billigere enn nå. 'stabil' = timing spiller ingen rolle. Vanlig misforståelse: 'stigende' betyr IKKE 'for sent' — det betyr at nå er en god pris!"
         },
-        "price_trend_2h": {
+        "price_outlook_2h": {
-            "description": "Pristrend for neste 2 timer",
+            "description": "Prisutblikk for neste 2 timer",
-            "long_description": "Sammenligner din nåværende pris med gjennomsnittet av alle intervaller de neste 2 timene (8 intervaller) — hele vinduet fra nå, ikke bare den senere delen. Stigende/fallende ved ±3%, sterkt ved ±9% (konfigurerbart, volatilitetstilpasset).",
+            "long_description": "Sammenligner din nåværende pris med gjennomsnittet av alle intervaller de neste 2 timene (8 intervaller). 'stigende' = nåværende pris er under 2t-vindusgjennomsnittet; 'fallende' = vindusgjennomsnittet er billigere enn nå. Stigende/fallende ved ±3%, sterkt ved ±9% (konfigurerbart, volatilitetstilpasset).",
-            "usage_tips": "Apparater: 'stigende' = start nå, du har en god pris. 'fallende' = bedre priser kommer om 2t, utsett hvis mulig. 'stabil' = spiller ingen rolle, start når det passer. Ikke vent på 'stabil' — ved 'stigende' er NÅ det beste tidspunktet."
+            "usage_tips": "Apparater: 'stigende' = start nå, du har en god pris i forhold til neste 2t. 'fallende' = bedre priser venter, utsett hvis mulig. Kombiner med price_trajectory_2h for å skille 'faller nå, stiger senere' fra 'faller gjennom hele vinduet'."
         },
-        "price_trend_3h": {
+        "price_outlook_3h": {
-            "description": "Pristrend for neste 3 timer",
+            "description": "Prisutblikk for neste 3 timer",
-            "long_description": "Sammenligner din nåværende pris med gjennomsnittet av alle intervaller de neste 3 timene (12 intervaller) — hele vinduet fra nå, ikke bare den senere delen. Stigende/fallende ved ±3%, sterkt ved ±9% (konfigurerbart, volatilitetstilpasset).",
+            "long_description": "Sammenligner din nåværende pris med gjennomsnittet av alle intervaller de neste 3 timene (12 intervaller). 'stigende' = nåværende pris er under 3t-vindusgjennomsnittet; 'fallende' = vindusgjennomsnittet er billigere enn nå. Stigende/fallende ved ±3%, sterkt ved ±9% (konfigurerbart, volatilitetstilpasset).",
-            "usage_tips": "Eco-programmer: 'stigende' = start eco-syklusen nå, prisene stiger herfra. 'fallende' = vent, billigere vindu kommer. Kombiner med avg-sensor: start når trend er 'stigende' eller 'stabil' OG avg < din grense. Fungerer i enhver sesong."
+            "usage_tips": "Eco-programmer: 'stigende' = start eco-syklusen nå, prisene er i snitt høyere fremover. 'fallende' = vent, billigere gjennomsnitt kommer. Kombiner med avg-sensor: start når utblikk er 'stigende' eller 'stabil' OG avg < din grense."
         },
-        "price_trend_4h": {
+        "price_outlook_4h": {
-            "description": "Pristrend for neste 4 timer",
+            "description": "Prisutblikk for neste 4 timer",
-            "long_description": "Sammenligner din nåværende pris med gjennomsnittet av alle intervaller de neste 4 timene (16 intervaller) — hele vinduet fra nå, ikke bare den senere delen. Stigende/fallende ved ±3%, sterkt ved ±9% (konfigurerbart, volatilitetstilpasset).",
+            "long_description": "Sammenligner din nåværende pris med gjennomsnittet av alle intervaller de neste 4 timene (16 intervaller). 'stigende' = nåværende pris er under 4t-vindusgjennomsnittet; 'fallende' = vindusgjennomsnittet er billigere enn nå. Stigende/fallende ved ±3%, sterkt ved ±9% (konfigurerbart, volatilitetstilpasset).",
-            "usage_tips": "Varmepumpe/batteri: 'stigende' = lad nå, du er på et relativt lavpunkt. 'fallende' = vent på bedre ladevindu. 'stabil' = lad etter behov. Fungerer uavhengig av prisnivå — finner relativ beste tid enten prisene er 10 eller 50 øre."
+            "usage_tips": "Varmepumpe/batteri: 'stigende' = lad nå, du er på et relativt lavpunkt. 'fallende' = vent på bedre gjennomsnittsvindu. Kombiner med price_trajectory_4h for å se om prisene fortsatt faller eller allerede stiger igjen."
         },
-        "price_trend_5h": {
+        "price_outlook_5h": {
-            "description": "Pristrend for neste 5 timer",
+            "description": "Prisutblikk for neste 5 timer",
-            "long_description": "Sammenligner din nåværende pris med gjennomsnittet av alle intervaller de neste 5 timene (20 intervaller) — hele vinduet fra nå, ikke bare den senere delen. Stigende/fallende ved ±3%, sterkt ved ±9% (konfigurerbart, volatilitetstilpasset).",
+            "long_description": "Sammenligner din nåværende pris med gjennomsnittet av alle intervaller de neste 5 timene (20 intervaller). 'stigende' = nåværende pris er under 5t-vindusgjennomsnittet; 'fallende' = vindusgjennomsnittet er billigere enn nå. Stigende/fallende ved ±3%, sterkt ved ±9% (konfigurerbart, volatilitetstilpasset).",
-            "usage_tips": "Utvidede sykluser: 'stigende' eller 'stabil' = godt tidspunkt å starte, prisene blir ikke billigere. 'fallende' = vent hvis planen din tillater det. Tilpasser seg markedet — finner beste relative timing i ethvert prismiljø."
+            "usage_tips": "Utvidede sykluser: 'stigende' eller 'stabil' = godt tidspunkt å starte. 'fallende' = vent hvis planen din tillater det."
         },
-        "price_trend_6h": {
+        "price_outlook_6h": {
-            "description": "Pristrend for neste 6 timer",
+            "description": "Prisutblikk for neste 6 timer",
-            "long_description": "Sammenligner din nåværende pris med gjennomsnittet av alle intervaller de neste 6 timene (24 intervaller) — hele vinduet fra nå, ikke bare den senere delen. Stigende/fallende ved ±3%, sterkt ved ±9% (konfigurerbart, volatilitetstilpasset).",
+            "long_description": "Sammenligner din nåværende pris med gjennomsnittet av alle intervaller de neste 6 timene (24 intervaller). 'stigende' = nåværende pris er under 6t-vindusgjennomsnittet; 'fallende' = vindusgjennomsnittet er billigere enn nå. Stigende/fallende ved ±3%, sterkt ved ±9% (konfigurerbart, volatilitetstilpasset).",
-            "usage_tips": "Kveldsbeslutninger: 'stigende' = bruk strøm nå mens den er relativt billig. 'fallende' = kvelds-/nattprisene blir bedre, vent hvis mulig. Justerer automatisk til vinter/sommer prisnivåer — ingen faste terskler nødvendig."
+            "usage_tips": "Kveldsbeslutninger: 'stigende' = bruk strøm nå mens den er relativt billig. 'fallende' = kvelds-/nattprisene blir bedre i snitt, vent hvis mulig."
         },
-        "price_trend_8h": {
+        "price_outlook_8h": {
-            "description": "Pristrend for neste 8 timer",
+            "description": "Prisutblikk for neste 8 timer",
-            "long_description": "Sammenligner din nåværende pris med gjennomsnittet av alle intervaller de neste 8 timene (32 intervaller) — hele vinduet fra nå, ikke bare den senere delen. Stigende/fallende ved ±3%, sterkt ved ±9% (konfigurerbart, volatilitetstilpasset).",
+            "long_description": "Sammenligner din nåværende pris med gjennomsnittet av alle intervaller de neste 8 timene (32 intervaller). 'stigende' = nåværende pris er under 8t-vindusgjennomsnittet; 'fallende' = vindusgjennomsnittet er billigere enn nå. Stigende/fallende ved ±3%, sterkt ved ±9% (konfigurerbart, volatilitetstilpasset).",
-            "usage_tips": "Nattplanlegging: 'stigende' = i natt/i morgen blir dyrere, bruk strøm nå. 'fallende' = nattprisene blir billigere, verdt å vente. 'stabil' = start etter behov. Fungerer hele året uten manuelle terskeljusteringer."
+            "usage_tips": "Nattplanlegging: 'stigende' = i natt/i morgen blir dyrere i snitt, bruk strøm nå. 'fallende' = nattprisene blir billigere, verdt å vente."
         },
-        "price_trend_12h": {
+        "price_outlook_12h": {
-            "description": "Pristrend for de neste 12 timene",
+            "description": "Prisutblikk for de neste 12 timene",
-            "long_description": "Sammenligner din nåværende pris med gjennomsnittet av alle intervaller de neste 12 timene (48 intervaller) — hele vinduet fra nå, ikke bare den senere delen. Stigende/fallende ved ±3%, sterkt ved ±9% (konfigurerbart, volatilitetstilpasset).",
+            "long_description": "Sammenligner din nåværende pris med gjennomsnittet av alle intervaller de neste 12 timene (48 intervaller). 'stigende' = nåværende pris er under 12t-vindusgjennomsnittet; 'fallende' = vindusgjennomsnittet er billigere enn nå. Stigende/fallende ved ±3%, sterkt ved ±9% (konfigurerbart, volatilitetstilpasset).",
-            "usage_tips": "Strategiske beslutninger: 'stigende' = du er på et lavpunkt, godt tidspunkt for strømkrevende oppgaver. 'fallende' = betydelig bedre priser kommer, vent hvis mulig. Best kombinert med avg-sensor for absolutte prisgrenser."
+            "usage_tips": "Strategiske beslutninger: 'stigende' = du er på et lavpunkt relativt til neste 12t, godt tidspunkt for strømkrevende oppgaver. 'fallende' = betydelig bedre priser i snitt venter, vent hvis mulig."
+        },
+        "price_trajectory_2h": {
+            "description": "Prisretning innenfor neste 2-timers vindu",
+            "long_description": "Compares the average of the first hour (4 intervals) with the average of the second hour (4 intervals) within the next 2-hour window. 'rising' = second half more expensive than first half — prices are climbing within the window. 'falling' = second half cheaper — prices are dropping. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9% (configurable, volatility-adaptive).",
+            "usage_tips": "At a price minimum: price_outlook_2h may show 'falling' (window average is below current), but price_trajectory_2h shows 'rising' (second half more expensive than first) — revealing the upcoming reversal. 'outlook: falling + trajectory: rising' = you're AT the minimum, act now."
+        },
+        "price_trajectory_3h": {
+            "description": "Prisretning innenfor neste 3-timers vindu",
+            "long_description": "Compares the average of the first 1.5 hours with the average of the second 1.5 hours within the next 3-hour window. 'rising' = prices are climbing over the 3h window; 'falling' = prices are dropping. Reveals direction of movement independent of current price level. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9% (configurable, volatility-adaptive).",
+            "usage_tips": "Appliance timing: 'outlook: strongly_falling + trajectory: rising' = you're at or past the minimum, prices are already recovering — start now."
+        },
+        "price_trajectory_4h": {
+            "description": "Prisretning innenfor neste 4-timers vindu",
+            "long_description": "Compares the average of the first 2 hours with the average of the second 2 hours within the next 4-hour window. 'rising' = prices are climbing; 'falling' = prices are dropping. Complements price_outlook_4h: outlook answers 'is NOW cheap vs window average?', trajectory answers 'are prices rising or falling within the window?'. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9%.",
+            "usage_tips": "Heat pump charging: 'rising' = first half is cheaper, charge now. 'falling' = second half is cheaper, wait. Combine with outlook: if both rising, very strong signal to act now."
+        },
+        "price_trajectory_5h": {
+            "description": "Prisretning innenfor neste 5-timers vindu",
+            "long_description": "Compares the average of the first 2.5 hours with the average of the second 2.5 hours within the next 5-hour window. 'rising' = prices are climbing; 'falling' = prices are dropping. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9% (configurable, volatility-adaptive).",
+            "usage_tips": "Long cycles: 'outlook: rising + trajectory: rising' = clear signal to start now. 'outlook: falling + trajectory: rising' = you're near the bottom, good time to start before costs climb."
+        },
+        "price_trajectory_6h": {
+            "description": "Prisretning innenfor neste 6-timers vindu",
+            "long_description": "Compares the average of the first 3 hours with the average of the second 3 hours within the next 6-hour window. 'rising' = prices are climbing; 'falling' = prices are dropping. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9% (configurable, volatility-adaptive).",
+            "usage_tips": "Evening/overnight planning: 'falling' at evening peak = overnight will be cheaper, postpone. 'rising' in the morning = current morning prices are the low — good time for high consumption."
+        },
+        "price_trajectory_8h": {
+            "description": "Prisretning innenfor neste 8-timers vindu",
+            "long_description": "Compares the average of the first 4 hours with the average of the second 4 hours within the next 8-hour window. 'rising' = prices are climbing; 'falling' = prices are dropping. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9% (configurable, volatility-adaptive).",
+            "usage_tips": "Overnight charging: 'rising' during evening = first half of night is cheapest, start charging earlier. 'falling' = second half of night will be cheapest, delay start."
+        },
+        "price_trajectory_12h": {
+            "description": "Prisretning innenfor neste 12-timers vindu",
+            "long_description": "Compares the average of the first 6 hours with the average of the second 6 hours within the next 12-hour window. 'rising' = prices are climbing; 'falling' = prices are dropping. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9% (configurable, volatility-adaptive).",
+            "usage_tips": "Day-ahead planning: 'rising' at midnight = first half of day is cheaper, schedule morning loads. 'falling' = prices drop in second part of the day, afternoon/evening scheduling is better."
         },
         "current_price_trend": {
             "description": "Nåværende pristrend-retning og hvor lenge den varer",

custom_components/tibber_prices/custom_translations/nl.json

@@ -227,45 +227,80 @@
             "long_description": "Toont de gemiddelde prijs voor de volgende 48 intervallen (12 uur) vanaf het volgende 15-minuten interval.",
             "usage_tips": "Absolute prijsdrempel: Strategische beslissingen met prijslimieten. Ga alleen door als 12u gemiddelde onder je maximaal acceptabele prijs is. Goed voor uitgestelde grote belastingen."
         },
-        "price_trend_1h": {
+        "price_outlook_1h": {
-            "description": "Prijstrend voor het volgende uur",
+            "description": "Prijsvooruitzicht voor het volgende uur",
-            "long_description": "Vergelijkt je huidige prijs met het gemiddelde van alle intervallen in het volgende uur (4 intervallen). Alle trendsensoren (1u–12u) delen hetzelfde uitgangspunt: je huidige prijs — ze verschillen alleen in venstergrootte. Grotere vensters omvatten meer toekomstige uren en vlakken kortstondige pieken af. Stijgend/dalend bij ±3%, sterk bij ±9% (configureerbaar, volatiliteitsadaptief).",
+            "long_description": "Vergelijkt je huidige prijs met het gemiddelde van alle intervallen in het volgende uur (4 intervallen). Alle vooruitzicht-sensoren (1u–12u) delen hetzelfde uitgangspunt: je huidige prijs — ze verschillen alleen in venstergrootte. Stijgend/dalend bij ±3%, sterk bij ±9% (configureerbaar, volatiliteitsadaptief).",
-            "usage_tips": "Beslissingshulp: 'stijgend' = HANDEL NU, je huidige prijs is goedkoper dan het volgende uur. 'dalend' = WACHT, goedkopere prijzen komen. 'stabiel' = timing maakt niet uit. Veelvoorkomend misverstand: 'stijgend' betekent NIET 'te laat' — het betekent dat nu een goede prijs is! Werkt onafhankelijk van absoluut prijsniveau."
+            "usage_tips": "Beslissingshulp: 'stijgend' = HANDEL NU, je huidige prijs is goedkoper dan het venstergemiddelde. 'dalend' = WACHT, het venstergemiddelde is goedkoper dan nu. 'stabiel' = timing maakt niet uit."
         },
-        "price_trend_2h": {
+        "price_outlook_2h": {
-            "description": "Prijstrend voor de volgende 2 uur",
+            "description": "Prijsvooruitzicht voor de volgende 2 uur",
-            "long_description": "Vergelijkt je huidige prijs met het gemiddelde van alle intervallen in de volgende 2 uur (8 intervallen) — het hele venster vanaf nu, niet alleen het latere deel. Stijgend/dalend bij ±3%, sterk bij ±9% (configureerbaar, volatiliteitsadaptief).",
+            "long_description": "Vergelijkt je huidige prijs met het gemiddelde van alle intervallen in de volgende 2 uur (8 intervallen). 'stijgend' = huidige prijs is onder het 2u-venstergemiddelde; 'dalend' = venstergemiddelde is goedkoper dan nu. Stijgend/dalend bij ±3%, sterk bij ±9% (configureerbaar, volatiliteitsadaptief).",
-            "usage_tips": "Apparaten: 'stijgend' = start nu, je hebt een goede prijs. 'dalend' = betere prijzen komen over 2u, stel uit indien mogelijk. 'stabiel' = maakt niet uit, start wanneer het uitkomt. Wacht niet op 'stabiel' — bij 'stijgend' is NU het beste moment."
+            "usage_tips": "Apparaten: 'stijgend' = start nu, je hebt een goede prijs t.o.v. de volgende 2u. 'dalend' = betere gemiddelde prijzen komen, stel uit indien mogelijk. Combineer met price_trajectory_2h om te onderscheiden of prijzen nog dalen of al stijgen."
         },
-        "price_trend_3h": {
+        "price_outlook_3h": {
-            "description": "Prijstrend voor de volgende 3 uur",
+            "description": "Prijsvooruitzicht voor de volgende 3 uur",
-            "long_description": "Vergelijkt je huidige prijs met het gemiddelde van alle intervallen in de volgende 3 uur (12 intervallen) — het hele venster vanaf nu, niet alleen het latere deel. Stijgend/dalend bij ±3%, sterk bij ±9% (configureerbaar, volatiliteitsadaptief).",
+            "long_description": "Vergelijkt je huidige prijs met het gemiddelde van alle intervallen in de volgende 3 uur (12 intervallen). 'stijgend' = huidige prijs is onder het 3u-venstergemiddelde; 'dalend' = venstergemiddelde is goedkoper dan nu. Stijgend/dalend bij ±3%, sterk bij ±9%.",
-            "usage_tips": "Eco-programma's: 'stijgend' = start de eco-cyclus nu, prijzen stijgen vanaf hier. 'dalend' = wacht, goedkoper venster komt. Combineer met avg-sensor: start wanneer trend 'stijgend' of 'stabiel' EN avg < je limiet. Werkt in elk seizoen."
+            "usage_tips": "Eco-programma's: 'stijgend' = start de eco-cyclus nu, prijzen zijn gemiddeld hoger in het venster. 'dalend' = wacht, goedkoper gemiddeld venster komt."
         },
-        "price_trend_4h": {
+        "price_outlook_4h": {
-            "description": "Prijstrend voor de volgende 4 uur",
+            "description": "Prijsvooruitzicht voor de volgende 4 uur",
-            "long_description": "Vergelijkt je huidige prijs met het gemiddelde van alle intervallen in de volgende 4 uur (16 intervallen) — het hele venster vanaf nu, niet alleen het latere deel. Stijgend/dalend bij ±3%, sterk bij ±9% (configureerbaar, volatiliteitsadaptief).",
+            "long_description": "Vergelijkt je huidige prijs met het gemiddelde van alle intervallen in de volgende 4 uur (16 intervallen). 'stijgend' = huidige prijs is onder het 4u-venstergemiddelde; 'dalend' = venstergemiddelde is goedkoper dan nu. Stijgend/dalend bij ±3%, sterk bij ±9%.",
-            "usage_tips": "Warmtepomp/batterij: 'stijgend' = laad nu, je zit op een relatief dieptepunt. 'dalend' = wacht op beter laadvenster. 'stabiel' = laad wanneer nodig. Werkt ongeacht prijsniveau — vindt relatief beste tijd of prijzen nu 10 of 50 cent zijn."
+            "usage_tips": "Warmtepomp/batterij: 'stijgend' = laad nu, je zit op een relatief dieptepunt. Combineer met price_trajectory_4h om te zien of prijzen nog dalen of al stijgen."
         },
-        "price_trend_5h": {
+        "price_outlook_5h": {
-            "description": "Prijstrend voor de volgende 5 uur",
+            "description": "Prijsvooruitzicht voor de volgende 5 uur",
-            "long_description": "Vergelijkt je huidige prijs met het gemiddelde van alle intervallen in de volgende 5 uur (20 intervallen) — het hele venster vanaf nu, niet alleen het latere deel. Stijgend/dalend bij ±3%, sterk bij ±9% (configureerbaar, volatiliteitsadaptief).",
+            "long_description": "Vergelijkt je huidige prijs met het gemiddelde van alle intervallen in de volgende 5 uur (20 intervallen). 'stijgend' = huidige prijs is onder het 5u-venstergemiddelde; 'dalend' = venstergemiddelde is goedkoper dan nu. Stijgend/dalend bij ±3%, sterk bij ±9%.",
-            "usage_tips": "Uitgebreide cycli: 'stijgend' of 'stabiel' = goed moment om te starten, prijzen worden niet goedkoper. 'dalend' = wacht als je planning het toelaat. Past zich aan de markt aan — vindt beste relatieve timing in elke prijsomgeving."
+            "usage_tips": "Uitgebreide cycli: 'stijgend' of 'stabiel' = goed moment om te starten. 'dalend' = wacht als je planning het toelaat."
         },
-        "price_trend_6h": {
+        "price_outlook_6h": {
-            "description": "Prijstrend voor de volgende 6 uur",
+            "description": "Prijsvooruitzicht voor de volgende 6 uur",
-            "long_description": "Vergelijkt je huidige prijs met het gemiddelde van alle intervallen in de volgende 6 uur (24 intervallen) — het hele venster vanaf nu, niet alleen het latere deel. Stijgend/dalend bij ±3%, sterk bij ±9% (configureerbaar, volatiliteitsadaptief).",
+            "long_description": "Vergelijkt je huidige prijs met het gemiddelde van alle intervallen in de volgende 6 uur (24 intervallen). 'stijgend' = huidige prijs is onder het 6u-venstergemiddelde; 'dalend' = venstergemiddelde is goedkoper dan nu. Stijgend/dalend bij ±3%, sterk bij ±9%.",
-            "usage_tips": "Avandbeslissingen: 'stijgend' = gebruik stroom nu terwijl het relatief goedkoop is. 'dalend' = avond-/nachtprijzen worden beter, wacht indien mogelijk. Past automatisch aan winter/zomer prijsniveaus aan — geen vaste drempels nodig."
+            "usage_tips": "Avandbeslissingen: 'stijgend' = gebruik stroom nu terwijl het relatief goedkoop is. 'dalend' = avond-/nachtprijzen worden gemiddeld beter, wacht indien mogelijk."
         },
-        "price_trend_8h": {
+        "price_outlook_8h": {
-            "description": "Prijstrend voor de volgende 8 uur",
+            "description": "Prijsvooruitzicht voor de volgende 8 uur",
-            "long_description": "Vergelijkt je huidige prijs met het gemiddelde van alle intervallen in de volgende 8 uur (32 intervallen) — het hele venster vanaf nu, niet alleen het latere deel. Stijgend/dalend bij ±3%, sterk bij ±9% (configureerbaar, volatiliteitsadaptief).",
+            "long_description": "Vergelijkt je huidige prijs met het gemiddelde van alle intervallen in de volgende 8 uur (32 intervallen). 'stijgend' = huidige prijs is onder het 8u-venstergemiddelde; 'dalend' = venstergemiddelde is goedkoper dan nu. Stijgend/dalend bij ±3%, sterk bij ±9%.",
-            "usage_tips": "Nachtplanning: 'stijgend' = vanavond/morgen wordt duurder, gebruik stroom nu. 'dalend' = nachtprijzen worden goedkoper, wachten loont. 'stabiel' = start wanneer het uitkomt. Werkt het hele jaar door zonder handmatige drempelaanpassingen."
+            "usage_tips": "Nachtplanning: 'stijgend' = vanavond/morgen wordt gemiddeld duurder, gebruik stroom nu. 'dalend' = nachtprijzen worden goedkoper, wachten loont."
         },
-        "price_trend_12h": {
+        "price_outlook_12h": {
-            "description": "Prijstrend voor de komende 12 uur",
+            "description": "Prijsvooruitzicht voor de komende 12 uur",
-            "long_description": "Vergelijkt je huidige prijs met het gemiddelde van alle intervallen in de komende 12 uur (48 intervallen) — het hele venster vanaf nu, niet alleen het latere deel. Stijgend/dalend bij ±3%, sterk bij ±9% (configureerbaar, volatiliteitsadaptief).",
+            "long_description": "Vergelijkt je huidige prijs met het gemiddelde van alle intervallen in de komende 12 uur (48 intervallen). 'stijgend' = huidige prijs is onder het 12u-venstergemiddelde; 'dalend' = venstergemiddelde is goedkoper dan nu. Stijgend/dalend bij ±3%, sterk bij ±9%.",
-            "usage_tips": "Strategische beslissingen: 'stijgend' = je zit op een dieptepunt, goed moment voor stroomintensieve taken. 'dalend' = aanzienlijk betere prijzen komen, wacht indien mogelijk. Het beste gecombineerd met avg-sensor voor absolute prijslimieten."
+            "usage_tips": "Strategische beslissingen: 'stijgend' = je zit op een dieptepunt t.o.v. de volgende 12u, goed moment voor stroomintensieve taken. 'dalend' = aanzienlijk betere gemiddelde prijzen komen."
+        },
+        "price_trajectory_2h": {
+            "description": "Prijsrichting binnen het volgende 2-uurs venster",
+            "long_description": "Compares the average of the first hour with the average of the second hour within the next 2-hour window. 'rising' = second half more expensive than first half. 'falling' = second half cheaper. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9% (configurable, volatility-adaptive).",
+            "usage_tips": "At a price minimum: price_outlook_2h may show 'falling' (window average is below current), but price_trajectory_2h shows 'rising' (second half more expensive) — revealing the upcoming reversal. 'outlook: falling + trajectory: rising' = you're AT the minimum, act now."
+        },
+        "price_trajectory_3h": {
+            "description": "Prijsrichting binnen het volgende 3-uurs venster",
+            "long_description": "Compares the average of the first 1.5 hours with the average of the second 1.5 hours within the next 3-hour window. 'rising' = prices are climbing; 'falling' = prices are dropping. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9%.",
+            "usage_tips": "Appliance timing: 'outlook: strongly_falling + trajectory: rising' = you're at or past the minimum, prices are already recovering — start now."
+        },
+        "price_trajectory_4h": {
+            "description": "Prijsrichting binnen het volgende 4-uurs venster",
+            "long_description": "Compares the average of the first 2 hours with the average of the second 2 hours within the next 4-hour window. 'rising' = prices are climbing; 'falling' = prices are dropping. Complements price_outlook_4h. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9%.",
+            "usage_tips": "Heat pump charging: 'rising' = first half is cheaper, charge now. 'falling' = second half is cheaper, wait. Combine with outlook: if both rising, very strong signal to act now."
+        },
+        "price_trajectory_5h": {
+            "description": "Prijsrichting binnen het volgende 5-uurs venster",
+            "long_description": "Compares the average of the first 2.5 hours with the average of the second 2.5 hours within the next 5-hour window. 'rising' = prices are climbing; 'falling' = prices are dropping. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9%.",
+            "usage_tips": "Long cycles: 'outlook: rising + trajectory: rising' = clear signal to start now. 'outlook: falling + trajectory: rising' = you're near the bottom, good time to start."
+        },
+        "price_trajectory_6h": {
+            "description": "Prijsrichting binnen het volgende 6-uurs venster",
+            "long_description": "Compares the average of the first 3 hours with the average of the second 3 hours within the next 6-hour window. 'rising' = prices are climbing; 'falling' = prices are dropping. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9%.",
+            "usage_tips": "Evening/overnight planning: 'falling' at evening peak = overnight will be cheaper, postpone. 'rising' in the morning = current morning prices are the low."
+        },
+        "price_trajectory_8h": {
+            "description": "Prijsrichting binnen het volgende 8-uurs venster",
+            "long_description": "Compares the average of the first 4 hours with the average of the second 4 hours within the next 8-hour window. 'rising' = prices are climbing; 'falling' = prices are dropping. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9%.",
+            "usage_tips": "Overnight charging: 'rising' during evening = first half of night is cheapest, start charging earlier. 'falling' = second half will be cheapest, delay start."
+        },
+        "price_trajectory_12h": {
+            "description": "Prijsrichting binnen het volgende 12-uurs venster",
+            "long_description": "Compares the average of the first 6 hours with the average of the second 6 hours within the next 12-hour window. 'rising' = prices are climbing; 'falling' = prices are dropping. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9%.",
+            "usage_tips": "Day-ahead planning: 'rising' at midnight = first half of day is cheaper, schedule morning loads. 'falling' = afternoon/evening scheduling is better."
         },
         "current_price_trend": {
             "description": "Huidige prijstrend-richting en hoe lang deze aanhoudt",
@@ -275,7 +310,7 @@
         "next_price_trend_change": {
             "description": "Wanneer de volgende significante prijstrendwijziging zal plaatsvinden",
             "long_description": "Scant de komende 24 uur (96 intervallen) om te vinden wanneer de prijstrend-richting zal veranderen. Alleen richtingswijzigingen tellen: stijgend/sterk stijgend vormen één groep, dalend/sterk dalend een andere, stabiel is apart. Een verandering van stijgend naar sterk stijgend is GEEN trendwijziging. Gebruikt volatiliteit-adaptieve drempelwaarden (standaard: ±3%/±9%) met hysterese (standaard: 3 opeenvolgende intervallen). Retourneert het tijdstempel wanneer de wijziging wordt verwacht.",
-            "usage_tips": "Gebeurtenisgestuurde automatisering: Trigger acties WANNEER trend wijzigt, niet OVER X uur. Voorbeeld: 'Laad EV wanneer volgende trendwijziging dalende prijzen toont' of 'Start vaatwasser voordat prijzen stijgen'. Vult tijdvenster-sensors aan (price_trend_Xh) die beantwoorden 'ZULLEN prijzen over X uur hoger zijn?'"
+            "usage_tips": "Gebeurtenisgestuurde automatisering: Trigger acties WANNEER trend wijzigt, niet OVER X uur. Voorbeeld: 'Laad EV wanneer volgende trendwijziging dalende prijzen toont' of 'Start vaatwasser voordat prijzen stijgen'. Vult tijdvenster-sensors aan (price_outlook_Xh) die beantwoorden 'ZULLEN prijzen over X uur hoger zijn?'"
         },
         "trend_change_in_minutes": {
             "description": "Tijd tot de volgende prijstrendwijziging",

custom_components/tibber_prices/custom_translations/sv.json

@@ -227,45 +227,80 @@
             "long_description": "Visar genomsnittspriset för nästa 48 intervaller (12 timmar) från och med nästa 15-minuters intervall.",
             "usage_tips": "Absolut priströskel: Strategiska beslut med pristak. Fortsätt endast om 12t genomsnitt är under ditt maximalt acceptabla pris. Bra för uppskjutbara stora laster."
         },
-        "price_trend_1h": {
+        "price_outlook_1h": {
-            "description": "Pristrend för nästa timme",
+            "description": "Prisöversikt för nästa timme",
-            "long_description": "Jämför ditt nuvarande pris med genomsnittet av alla intervaller under nästa timme (4 intervaller). Alla trendsensorer (1t–12t) delar samma utgångspunkt: ditt nuvarande pris — de skiljer sig bara i fönsterstorlek. Större fönster täcker fler framtida timmar och jämnar ut kortsiktiga toppar. Stigande/fallande vid ±3%, kraftigt vid ±9% (konfigurerbart, volatilitetsadaptivt).",
+            "long_description": "Jämför ditt nuvarande pris med genomsnittet av alla intervaller under nästa timme (4 intervaller). Alla översiktssensorer (1h–12h) delar samma utgångspunkt: ditt nuvarande pris — de skiljer sig bara i fönsterstorlek. Stigande/fallande vid ±3%, kraftigt vid ±9% (konfigurerbart, volatilitetsadaptivt).",
-            "usage_tips": "Beslutsstöd: 'stigande' = AGERA NU, ditt nuvarande pris är billigare än nästa timme. 'fallande' = VÄNTA, billigare priser kommer. 'stabil' = timing spelar ingen roll. Vanligt missförstånd: 'stigande' betyder INTE 'för sent' — det betyder att nu är ett bra pris! Fungerar oberoende av absolut prisnivå."
+            "usage_tips": "Beslutstöd: 'stigande' = AGERA NU, ditt nuvarande pris är billigare än fönstergenomsnittet. 'fallande' = VÄNTA, fönstergenomsnittet är billigare än nu. 'stabil' = timing spelar ingen roll."
         },
-        "price_trend_2h": {
+        "price_outlook_2h": {
-            "description": "Pristrend för nästa 2 timmar",
+            "description": "Prisöversikt för nästa 2 timmar",
-            "long_description": "Jämför ditt nuvarande pris med genomsnittet av alla intervaller under de nästa 2 timmarna (8 intervaller) — hela fönstret från nu, inte bara den senare delen. Stigande/fallande vid ±3%, kraftigt vid ±9% (konfigurerbart, volatilitetsadaptivt).",
+            "long_description": "Jämför ditt nuvarande pris med genomsnittet av alla intervaller under de nästa 2 timmarna (8 intervaller). 'stigande' = nuvarande pris under 2h-fönstergenomsnittet; 'fallande' = fönstergenomsnittet är billigare än nu. Stigande/fallande vid ±3%, kraftigt vid ±9%.",
-            "usage_tips": "Apparater: 'stigande' = starta nu, du har ett bra pris. 'fallande' = bättre priser kommer om 2t, skjut upp om möjligt. 'stabil' = spelar ingen roll, starta när det passar. Vänta inte på 'stabil' — vid 'stigande' är NU den bästa tiden."
+            "usage_tips": "Apparater: 'stigande' = starta nu, du har ett bra pris jämfört med nästa 2h. Kombinera med price_trajectory_2h för att se om priserna fortfarande faller eller redan stiger."
         },
-        "price_trend_3h": {
+        "price_outlook_3h": {
-            "description": "Pristrend för nästa 3 timmar",
+            "description": "Prisöversikt för nästa 3 timmar",
-            "long_description": "Jämför ditt nuvarande pris med genomsnittet av alla intervaller under de nästa 3 timmarna (12 intervaller) — hela fönstret från nu, inte bara den senare delen. Stigande/fallande vid ±3%, kraftigt vid ±9% (konfigurerbart, volatilitetsadaptivt).",
+            "long_description": "Jämför ditt nuvarande pris med genomsnittet av alla intervaller under de nästa 3 timmarna (12 intervaller). 'stigande' = nuvarande pris under 3h-fönstergenomsnittet; 'fallande' = fönstergenomsnittet är billigare än nu. Stigande/fallande vid ±3%, kraftigt vid ±9%.",
-            "usage_tips": "Eco-program: 'stigande' = starta eco-cykeln nu, priserna stiger härifrån. 'fallande' = vänta, billigare fönster kommer. Kombinera med avg-sensor: starta när trend är 'stigande' eller 'stabil' OCH avg < din gräns. Fungerar under alla säsonger."
+            "usage_tips": "Eco-program: 'stigande' = starta eco-cykeln nu, priser är i genomsnitt högre i fönstret. 'fallande' = vänta, billigare genomsnittligt fönster kommer."
         },
-        "price_trend_4h": {
+        "price_outlook_4h": {
-            "description": "Pristrend för nästa 4 timmar",
+            "description": "Prisöversikt för nästa 4 timmar",
-            "long_description": "Jämför ditt nuvarande pris med genomsnittet av alla intervaller under de nästa 4 timmarna (16 intervaller) — hela fönstret från nu, inte bara den senare delen. Stigande/fallande vid ±3%, kraftigt vid ±9% (konfigurerbart, volatilitetsadaptivt).",
+            "long_description": "Jämför ditt nuvarande pris med genomsnittet av alla intervaller under de nästa 4 timmarna (16 intervaller). 'stigande' = nuvarande pris under 4h-fönstergenomsnittet; 'fallande' = fönstergenomsnittet är billigare än nu. Stigande/fallande vid ±3%, kraftigt vid ±9%.",
-            "usage_tips": "Värmepump/batteri: 'stigande' = ladda nu, du är på en relativ lågpunkt. 'fallande' = vänta på bättre laddningsfönster. 'stabil' = ladda efter behov. Fungerar oavsett prisnivå — hittar relativ bästa tid oavsett om priserna är 10 eller 50 öre."
+            "usage_tips": "Värmepump/batteri: 'stigande' = ladda nu, du är på en relativ lågpunkt. Kombinera med price_trajectory_4h för att se om priserna fortfarande faller eller redan stiger."
         },
-        "price_trend_5h": {
+        "price_outlook_5h": {
-            "description": "Pristrend för nästa 5 timmar",
+            "description": "Prisöversikt för nästa 5 timmar",
-            "long_description": "Jämför ditt nuvarande pris med genomsnittet av alla intervaller under de nästa 5 timmarna (20 intervaller) — hela fönstret från nu, inte bara den senare delen. Stigande/fallande vid ±3%, kraftigt vid ±9% (konfigurerbart, volatilitetsadaptivt).",
+            "long_description": "Jämför ditt nuvarande pris med genomsnittet av alla intervaller under de nästa 5 timmarna (20 intervaller). 'stigande' = nuvarande pris under 5h-fönstergenomsnittet; 'fallande' = fönstergenomsnittet är billigare än nu. Stigande/fallande vid ±3%, kraftigt vid ±9%.",
-            "usage_tips": "Utökade cykler: 'stigande' eller 'stabil' = bra tid att starta, priserna blir inte billigare. 'fallande' = vänta om din planering tillåter det. Anpassar sig till marknaden — hittar bästa relativa timing i vilken prismiljö som helst."
+            "usage_tips": "Utökade cykler: 'stigande' eller 'stabil' = bra tid att starta. 'fallande' = vänta om din planering tillåter det."
         },
-        "price_trend_6h": {
+        "price_outlook_6h": {
-            "description": "Pristrend för nästa 6 timmar",
+            "description": "Prisöversikt för nästa 6 timmar",
-            "long_description": "Jämför ditt nuvarande pris med genomsnittet av alla intervaller under de nästa 6 timmarna (24 intervaller) — hela fönstret från nu, inte bara den senare delen. Stigande/fallande vid ±3%, kraftigt vid ±9% (konfigurerbart, volatilitetsadaptivt).",
+            "long_description": "Jämför ditt nuvarande pris med genomsnittet av alla intervaller under de nästa 6 timmarna (24 intervaller). 'stigande' = nuvarande pris under 6h-fönstergenomsnittet; 'fallande' = fönstergenomsnittet är billigare än nu. Stigande/fallande vid ±3%, kraftigt vid ±9%.",
-            "usage_tips": "Kvällsbeslut: 'stigande' = använd el nu medan den är relativt billig. 'fallande' = kvälls-/nattpriserna blir bättre, vänta om möjligt. Justerar automatiskt till vinter/sommar prisnivåer — inga fasta trösklar behövs."
+            "usage_tips": "Kvällsbeslut: 'stigande' = använd el nu medan den är relativt billig. 'fallande' = kvälls-/nattpriserna blir bättre i genomsnitt, vänta om möjligt."
         },
-        "price_trend_8h": {
+        "price_outlook_8h": {
-            "description": "Pristrend för nästa 8 timmar",
+            "description": "Prisöversikt för nästa 8 timmar",
-            "long_description": "Jämför ditt nuvarande pris med genomsnittet av alla intervaller under de nästa 8 timmarna (32 intervaller) — hela fönstret från nu, inte bara den senare delen. Stigande/fallande vid ±3%, kraftigt vid ±9% (konfigurerbart, volatilitetsadaptivt).",
+            "long_description": "Jämför ditt nuvarande pris med genomsnittet av alla intervaller under de nästa 8 timmarna (32 intervaller). 'stigande' = nuvarande pris under 8h-fönstergenomsnittet; 'fallande' = fönstergenomsnittet är billigare än nu. Stigande/fallande vid ±3%, kraftigt vid ±9%.",
-            "usage_tips": "Nattplanering: 'stigande' = ikväll/imorgon blir dyrare, använd el nu. 'fallande' = nattpriserna blir billigare, värt att vänta. 'stabil' = starta efter behov. Fungerar året runt utan manuella tröskeljusteringar."
+            "usage_tips": "Nattplanering: 'stigande' = ikväll/imorgon blir dyrare i genomsnitt, använd el nu. 'fallande' = nattpriserna blir billigare, värt att vänta."
         },
-        "price_trend_12h": {
+        "price_outlook_12h": {
-            "description": "Pristrend för nästa 12 timmar",
+            "description": "Prisöversikt för nästa 12 timmar",
-            "long_description": "Jämför ditt nuvarande pris med genomsnittet av alla intervaller under de nästa 12 timmarna (48 intervaller) — hela fönstret från nu, inte bara den senare delen. Stigande/fallande vid ±3%, kraftigt vid ±9% (konfigurerbart, volatilitetsadaptivt).",
+            "long_description": "Jämför ditt nuvarande pris med genomsnittet av alla intervaller under de nästa 12 timmarna (48 intervaller). 'stigande' = nuvarande pris under 12h-fönstergenomsnittet; 'fallande' = fönstergenomsnittet är billigare än nu. Stigande/fallande vid ±3%, kraftigt vid ±9%.",
-            "usage_tips": "Strategiska beslut: 'stigande' = du är på en lågpunkt, bra tid för strömkrävande uppgifter. 'fallande' = avsevärt bättre priser kommer, vänta om möjligt. Bäst kombinerad med avg-sensor för absoluta prisgränser."
+            "usage_tips": "Strategiska beslut: 'stigande' = du är på en lågpunkt relativt till nästa 12h, bra tid för strömkrävande uppgifter. 'fallande' = avsevärt bättre genomsnittspriser kommer."
+        },
+        "price_trajectory_2h": {
+            "description": "Prisutveckling inom nästa 2-timmars fönster",
+            "long_description": "Compares the average of the first hour with the average of the second hour within the next 2-hour window. 'rising' = second half more expensive than first half. 'falling' = second half cheaper. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9% (configurable, volatility-adaptive).",
+            "usage_tips": "At a price minimum: price_outlook_2h may show 'falling' (window average is below current), but price_trajectory_2h shows 'rising' (second half more expensive) — revealing the upcoming reversal. 'outlook: falling + trajectory: rising' = you're AT the minimum, act now."
+        },
+        "price_trajectory_3h": {
+            "description": "Prisutveckling inom nästa 3-timmars fönster",
+            "long_description": "Compares the average of the first 1.5 hours with the average of the second 1.5 hours within the next 3-hour window. 'rising' = prices are climbing; 'falling' = prices are dropping. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9%.",
+            "usage_tips": "Appliance timing: 'outlook: strongly_falling + trajectory: rising' = you're at or past the minimum, prices are already recovering — start now."
+        },
+        "price_trajectory_4h": {
+            "description": "Prisutveckling inom nästa 4-timmars fönster",
+            "long_description": "Compares the average of the first 2 hours with the average of the second 2 hours within the next 4-hour window. 'rising' = prices are climbing; 'falling' = prices are dropping. Complements price_outlook_4h. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9%.",
+            "usage_tips": "Heat pump charging: 'rising' = first half is cheaper, charge now. 'falling' = second half is cheaper, wait. Combine with outlook: if both rising, very strong signal to act now."
+        },
+        "price_trajectory_5h": {
+            "description": "Prisutveckling inom nästa 5-timmars fönster",
+            "long_description": "Compares the average of the first 2.5 hours with the average of the second 2.5 hours within the next 5-hour window. 'rising' = prices are climbing; 'falling' = prices are dropping. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9%.",
+            "usage_tips": "Long cycles: 'outlook: rising + trajectory: rising' = clear signal to start now. 'outlook: falling + trajectory: rising' = you're near the bottom, good time to start."
+        },
+        "price_trajectory_6h": {
+            "description": "Prisutveckling inom nästa 6-timmars fönster",
+            "long_description": "Compares the average of the first 3 hours with the average of the second 3 hours within the next 6-hour window. 'rising' = prices are climbing; 'falling' = prices are dropping. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9%.",
+            "usage_tips": "Evening/overnight planning: 'falling' at evening peak = overnight will be cheaper, postpone. 'rising' in the morning = current morning prices are the low."
+        },
+        "price_trajectory_8h": {
+            "description": "Prisutveckling inom nästa 8-timmars fönster",
+            "long_description": "Compares the average of the first 4 hours with the average of the second 4 hours within the next 8-hour window. 'rising' = prices are climbing; 'falling' = prices are dropping. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9%.",
+            "usage_tips": "Overnight charging: 'rising' during evening = first half of night is cheapest, start charging earlier. 'falling' = second half will be cheapest, delay start."
+        },
+        "price_trajectory_12h": {
+            "description": "Prisutveckling inom nästa 12-timmars fönster",
+            "long_description": "Compares the average of the first 6 hours with the average of the second 6 hours within the next 12-hour window. 'rising' = prices are climbing; 'falling' = prices are dropping. Rising/falling at ±3%, strongly at ±9%.",
+            "usage_tips": "Day-ahead planning: 'rising' at midnight = first half of day is cheaper, schedule morning loads. 'falling' = afternoon/evening scheduling is better."
         },
         "current_price_trend": {
             "description": "Nuvarande pristrend-riktning och hur länge den varar",
@@ -275,7 +310,7 @@
         "next_price_trend_change": {
             "description": "När nästa betydande pristrendändring kommer att inträffa",
             "long_description": "Skannar de nästa 24 timmarna (96 intervaller) för att hitta när pristrend-riktningen kommer att ändras. Bara riktningsändringar räknas: stigande/kraftigt stigande är en grupp, fallande/kraftigt fallande en annan, stabil är egen. En ändring från stigande till kraftigt stigande är INTE en trendändring. Använder volatilitetsadaptiva tröskelvärden (standard: ±3%/±9%) med hysteres (standard: 3 på varandra följande intervaller). Returnerar tidstämpeln när ändringen förväntas.",
-            "usage_tips": "Händelsestyrd automatisering: Utlös åtgärder NÄR trenden ändras, inte OM X timmar. Exempel: 'Ladda EV när nästa trendändring visar fallande priser' eller 'Starta diskmaskin innan priserna stiger'. Kompletterar tidsfönster-sensorer (price_trend_Xh) som svarar på 'KOMMER priserna att vara högre om X timmar?'"
+            "usage_tips": "Händelsestyrd automatisering: Utlös åtgärder NÄR trenden ändras, inte OM X timmar. Exempel: 'Ladda EV när nästa trendändring visar fallande priser' eller 'Starta diskmaskin innan priserna stiger'. Kompletterar tidsfönster-sensorer (price_outlook_Xh) som svarar på 'KOMMER priserna att vara högre om X timmar?'"
         },
         "trend_change_in_minutes": {
             "description": "Tid till nästa pristrendändring",

custom_components/tibber_prices/sensor/attributes/trend.py

@@ -28,8 +28,10 @@ def _add_timing_or_volatility_attributes(
 
 def _add_cached_trend_attributes(attributes: dict, key: str, cached_data: dict) -> None:
     """Add cached trend attributes if available."""
-    if key.startswith("price_trend_") and cached_data.get("trend_attributes"):
+    if key.startswith("price_outlook_") and cached_data.get("trend_attributes"):
         attributes.update(cached_data["trend_attributes"])
+    elif key.startswith("price_trajectory_") and cached_data.get("trajectory_attributes"):
+        attributes.update(cached_data["trajectory_attributes"])
     elif key == "current_price_trend" and cached_data.get("current_trend_attributes"):
         # Add cached attributes (timestamp already set by platform)
         attributes.update(cached_data["current_trend_attributes"])

custom_components/tibber_prices/sensor/calculators/trend.py

@@ -2,13 +2,14 @@
 Trend calculator for price trend analysis sensors.
 
 This module handles all trend-related calculations:
-- Simple price trends (1h-12h future comparison)
+- Price outlook (1h-12h): Current price vs average of the next N hours
+- Price trajectory (2h-12h): First-half vs second-half average in the window (shows turning points)
 - Current trend (pure future-based 3h outlook with volatility adjustment)
 - Next trend change prediction (with configurable N-interval hysteresis, default 3)
 - Trend duration tracking (lightweight price direction scan with noise tolerance)
 
 Caching strategy:
-- Simple trends: Cached per sensor update to ensure consistency between state and attributes
+- Outlook/Trajectory: Cached per sensor update to ensure consistency between state and attributes
 - Current trend + next change: Cached centrally for 60s to avoid duplicate calculations
 """
 
@@ -31,7 +32,7 @@ if TYPE_CHECKING:
     )
 
 # Constants
-MIN_HOURS_FOR_LATER_HALF = 3  # Minimum hours needed to calculate later half average
+MIN_HOURS_FOR_LATER_HALF = 1  # Minimum hours needed to calculate half-window averages (activates at 2h+)
 
 
 class TibberPricesTrendCalculator(TibberPricesBaseCalculator):
@@ -39,9 +40,10 @@ class TibberPricesTrendCalculator(TibberPricesBaseCalculator):
     Calculator for price trend sensors.
 
     Handles three types of trend analysis:
-    1. Simple trends (price_trend_1h-12h): Current vs next N hours average
+    1. Outlook sensors (price_outlook_1h-12h): Current vs next N hours average
-    2. Current trend (current_price_trend): Pure future-based 3h outlook with volatility adjustment
+    2. Trajectory sensors (price_trajectory_2h-12h): First half vs second half of window
-    3. Next change (next_price_trend_change): Scan forward with configurable N-interval hysteresis (default 3)
+    3. Current trend (current_price_trend): Pure future-based 3h outlook with volatility adjustment
+    4. Next change (next_price_trend_change): Scan forward with configurable N-interval hysteresis (default 3)
 
     Caching:
     - Simple trends: Per-sensor cache (_cached_trend_value, _trend_attributes)
@@ -62,9 +64,10 @@ class TibberPricesTrendCalculator(TibberPricesBaseCalculator):
     def __init__(self, coordinator: "TibberPricesDataUpdateCoordinator") -> None:
         """Initialize trend calculator with caching state."""
         super().__init__(coordinator)
-        # Per-sensor trend caches (for price_trend_Nh sensors)
+        # Per-sensor caches (for price_outlook_Xh and price_trajectory_Xh sensors)
         self._cached_trend_value: str | None = None
         self._trend_attributes: dict[str, Any] = {}
+        self._trajectory_attributes: dict[str, Any] = {}
         # Centralized trend calculation cache (for current_price_trend + next_price_trend_change)
         self._trend_calculation_cache: dict[str, Any] | None = None
         self._trend_calculation_timestamp: datetime | None = None
@@ -72,11 +75,12 @@ class TibberPricesTrendCalculator(TibberPricesBaseCalculator):
         self._current_trend_attributes: dict[str, Any] | None = None
         self._trend_change_attributes: dict[str, Any] | None = None
 
-    def get_price_trend_value(self, *, hours: int) -> str | None:
+    def get_price_outlook_value(self, *, hours: int) -> str | None:
         """
-        Calculate price trend comparing current interval vs next N hours average.
+        Calculate price outlook comparing current interval vs average of the next N hours.
 
-        This is for simple trend sensors (price_trend_1h through price_trend_12h).
+        This is for price_outlook_Xh sensors. Answers: "Is the average of the next Xh
+        cheaper or more expensive than right now?"
         Results are cached per sensor to ensure consistency between state and attributes.
 
         Args:
@@ -284,10 +288,131 @@ class TibberPricesTrendCalculator(TibberPricesBaseCalculator):
 
         return trend_info["minutes_until_change"]
 
+    def get_price_trajectory_value(self, *, hours: int) -> str | None:
+        """
+        Calculate price trajectory by comparing first-half vs second-half window average.
+
+        This is for price_trajectory_Xh sensors. Answers: "Are prices rising or falling
+        within the next Xh window?" — revealing turning points that price_outlook_Xh misses.
+
+        Example at a price minimum (12:00):
+        - price_outlook_4h: "strongly_falling" (Ø next 4h is below current high)
+        - price_trajectory_4h: "rising" (second half is more expensive than first half)
+        → Combined signal: act now, reversal is coming within the window.
+
+        Args:
+            hours: Number of hours in the window (must be >= 2)
+
+        Returns:
+            Trend state: "rising" | "falling" | "stable", or None if unavailable
+
+        """
+        if hours < 2:  # noqa: PLR2004
+            return None
+
+        if not self.has_data():
+            return None
+
+        current_interval = self.coordinator.get_current_interval()
+        if not current_interval or "total" not in current_interval:
+            return None
+
+        current_interval_price = float(current_interval["total"])
+        time = self.coordinator.time
+        current_starts_at = time.get_interval_time(current_interval)
+        if current_starts_at is None:
+            return None
+
+        next_interval_start = time.get_next_interval_start()
+
+        # Get first-half and second-half averages
+        first_half_avg = self._calculate_first_half_average(hours, next_interval_start)
+        second_half_avg = self._calculate_later_half_average(hours, next_interval_start)
+
+        if first_half_avg is None or second_half_avg is None:
+            return None
+
+        # Get configured thresholds (same as outlook sensors for consistency)
+        threshold_rising = self.config.get("price_trend_threshold_rising", 3.0)
+        threshold_falling = self.config.get("price_trend_threshold_falling", -3.0)
+        threshold_strongly_rising = self.config.get("price_trend_threshold_strongly_rising", 9.0)
+        threshold_strongly_falling = self.config.get("price_trend_threshold_strongly_falling", -9.0)
+        volatility_threshold_moderate = self.config.get("volatility_threshold_moderate", 15.0)
+        volatility_threshold_high = self.config.get("volatility_threshold_high", 30.0)
+        min_abs_diff = self.config.get("price_trend_min_price_change", 0.005)
+        min_abs_diff_strongly = self.config.get("price_trend_min_price_change_strongly", 0.015)
+
+        # Build volatility window from full outlook period
+        today_prices = self.intervals_today
+        tomorrow_prices = self.intervals_tomorrow
+        all_intervals = today_prices + tomorrow_prices
+        lookahead_intervals = self.coordinator.time.minutes_to_intervals(hours * 60)
+
+        current_idx = None
+        for idx, interval in enumerate(all_intervals):
+            if time.get_interval_time(interval) == current_starts_at:
+                current_idx = idx
+                break
+
+        if current_idx is not None:
+            volatility_window = all_intervals[current_idx : current_idx + lookahead_intervals]
+        else:
+            volatility_window = all_intervals[:lookahead_intervals]
+
+        # Compare first half vs second half: does price rise or fall across the window?
+        trajectory_state, diff_pct, trend_value, vol_factor = calculate_price_trend(
+            first_half_avg,
+            second_half_avg,
+            threshold_rising=threshold_rising,
+            threshold_falling=threshold_falling,
+            threshold_strongly_rising=threshold_strongly_rising,
+            threshold_strongly_falling=threshold_strongly_falling,
+            min_abs_diff=min_abs_diff,
+            min_abs_diff_strongly=min_abs_diff_strongly,
+            volatility_adjustment=True,
+            lookahead_intervals=lookahead_intervals,
+            all_intervals=volatility_window,
+            volatility_threshold_moderate=volatility_threshold_moderate,
+            volatility_threshold_high=volatility_threshold_high,
+        )
+
+        factor = get_display_unit_factor(self.config_entry)
+        time_obj = self.coordinator.time
+        total_intervals = time_obj.minutes_to_intervals(hours * 60)
+        first_half_count = total_intervals // 2
+        second_half_count = total_intervals - first_half_count
+
+        self._trajectory_attributes = {
+            "timestamp": next_interval_start,
+            "trend_value": trend_value,
+            f"trajectory_{hours}h_%": round(diff_pct, 1),
+            f"first_half_{hours}h_avg": round(first_half_avg * factor, 2),
+            f"second_half_{hours}h_avg": round(second_half_avg * factor, 2),
+            f"first_half_{hours}h_diff_from_current_%": round(
+                ((first_half_avg - current_interval_price) / abs(current_interval_price)) * 100, 1
+            )
+            if current_interval_price != 0
+            else None,
+            f"second_half_{hours}h_diff_from_current_%": round(
+                ((second_half_avg - current_interval_price) / abs(current_interval_price)) * 100, 1
+            )
+            if current_interval_price != 0
+            else None,
+            "first_half_interval_count": first_half_count,
+            "second_half_interval_count": second_half_count,
+            "volatility_factor": vol_factor,
+        }
+
+        return trajectory_state
+
     def get_trend_attributes(self) -> dict[str, Any]:
-        """Get cached trend attributes for simple trend sensors (price_trend_Nh)."""
+        """Get cached outlook attributes for price_outlook_Xh sensors."""
         return self._trend_attributes
 
+    def get_trajectory_attributes(self) -> dict[str, Any]:
+        """Get cached trajectory attributes for price_trajectory_Xh sensors."""
+        return self._trajectory_attributes
+
     def get_current_trend_attributes(self) -> dict[str, Any] | None:
         """Get cached attributes for current_price_trend sensor."""
         return self._current_trend_attributes
@@ -297,9 +422,10 @@ class TibberPricesTrendCalculator(TibberPricesBaseCalculator):
         return self._trend_change_attributes
 
     def clear_trend_cache(self) -> None:
-        """Clear simple trend cache (called on coordinator update)."""
+        """Clear outlook/trajectory trend cache (called on coordinator update)."""
         self._cached_trend_value = None
         self._trend_attributes = {}
+        self._trajectory_attributes = {}
 
     def clear_calculation_cache(self) -> None:
         """Clear centralized trend calculation cache (called on coordinator update)."""
@@ -310,6 +436,54 @@ class TibberPricesTrendCalculator(TibberPricesBaseCalculator):
     # PRIVATE HELPER METHODS
     # ========================================================================
 
+    def _calculate_first_half_average(self, hours: int, next_interval_start: datetime) -> float | None:
+        """
+        Calculate average price for the first half of the future time window.
+
+        This is the counterpart to _calculate_later_half_average and together they
+        enable trajectory calculation (first half vs second half comparison).
+
+        Args:
+            hours: Total hours in the prediction window
+            next_interval_start: Start timestamp of the next interval
+
+        Returns:
+            Average price for the first half intervals, or None if insufficient data
+
+        """
+        if not self.has_data():
+            return None
+
+        today_prices = self.intervals_today
+        tomorrow_prices = self.intervals_tomorrow
+        all_prices = today_prices + tomorrow_prices
+
+        if not all_prices:
+            return None
+
+        time = self.coordinator.time
+        total_intervals = time.minutes_to_intervals(hours * 60)
+        first_half_intervals = total_intervals // 2
+        interval_duration = time.get_interval_duration()
+        first_half_end = next_interval_start + (interval_duration * first_half_intervals)
+
+        # Collect prices in the first half: [next_interval_start, first_half_end)
+        first_prices = []
+        for price_data in all_prices:
+            starts_at = time.get_interval_time(price_data)
+            if starts_at is None:
+                continue
+
+            if next_interval_start <= starts_at < first_half_end:
+                price = price_data.get("total")
+                if price is not None:
+                    first_prices.append(float(price))
+
+        if first_prices:
+            return calculate_mean(first_prices)
+
+        return None
+
     def _calculate_later_half_average(self, hours: int, next_interval_start: datetime) -> float | None:
         """
         Calculate average price for the later half of the future time window.

custom_components/tibber_prices/sensor/core.py

@@ -326,7 +326,7 @@ class TibberPricesSensor(TibberPricesEntity, RestoreSensor):
         self.coordinator.time = time_service
 
         # Clear cached trend values on time-sensitive updates
-        if self.entity_description.key.startswith("price_trend_"):
+        if self.entity_description.key.startswith(("price_outlook_", "price_trajectory_")):
             self._trend_calculator.clear_trend_cache()
         # Clear trend calculation cache for trend sensors
         elif self.entity_description.key in (
@@ -366,7 +366,7 @@ class TibberPricesSensor(TibberPricesEntity, RestoreSensor):
     def _handle_coordinator_update(self) -> None:
         """Handle updated data from the coordinator."""
         # Clear cached trend values when coordinator data changes
-        if self.entity_description.key.startswith("price_trend_"):
+        if self.entity_description.key.startswith(("price_outlook_", "price_trajectory_")):
             self._trend_calculator.clear_trend_cache()
             # Also clear calculation cache (e.g., when threshold config changes)
             self._trend_calculator.clear_calculation_cache()
@@ -1140,6 +1140,7 @@ class TibberPricesSensor(TibberPricesEntity, RestoreSensor):
         cached_data.update(
             {
                 "trend_attributes": self._trend_calculator.get_trend_attributes(),
+                "trajectory_attributes": self._trend_calculator.get_trajectory_attributes(),
                 "current_trend_attributes": self._trend_calculator.get_current_trend_attributes(),
                 "trend_change_attributes": self._trend_calculator.get_trend_change_attributes(),
                 "volatility_attributes": self._volatility_calculator.get_volatility_attributes(),

custom_components/tibber_prices/sensor/definitions.py

@@ -529,11 +529,11 @@ FUTURE_TREND_SENSORS = (
         suggested_display_precision=2,
         entity_registry_enabled_default=True,
     ),
-    # Price trend forecast sensors (will prices be higher/lower in X hours?)
+    # Price outlook forecast sensors (is the average of the next Xh cheaper/more expensive than now?)
     # Default enabled: 1h-5h
     SensorEntityDescription(
-        key="price_trend_1h",
+        key="price_outlook_1h",
-        translation_key="price_trend_1h",
+        translation_key="price_outlook_1h",
         icon="mdi:trending-up",  # Dynamic: shows trending-up/trending-down/trending-neutral based on trend value
         device_class=SensorDeviceClass.ENUM,
         state_class=None,  # Enum values: no statistics
@@ -541,8 +541,8 @@ FUTURE_TREND_SENSORS = (
         entity_registry_enabled_default=True,
     ),
     SensorEntityDescription(
-        key="price_trend_2h",
+        key="price_outlook_2h",
-        translation_key="price_trend_2h",
+        translation_key="price_outlook_2h",
         icon="mdi:trending-up",  # Dynamic: shows trending-up/trending-down/trending-neutral based on trend value
         device_class=SensorDeviceClass.ENUM,
         state_class=None,  # Enum values: no statistics
@@ -550,8 +550,8 @@ FUTURE_TREND_SENSORS = (
         entity_registry_enabled_default=True,
     ),
     SensorEntityDescription(
-        key="price_trend_3h",
+        key="price_outlook_3h",
-        translation_key="price_trend_3h",
+        translation_key="price_outlook_3h",
         icon="mdi:trending-up",  # Dynamic: shows trending-up/trending-down/trending-neutral based on trend value
         device_class=SensorDeviceClass.ENUM,
         state_class=None,  # Enum values: no statistics
@@ -559,8 +559,8 @@ FUTURE_TREND_SENSORS = (
         entity_registry_enabled_default=True,
     ),
     SensorEntityDescription(
-        key="price_trend_4h",
+        key="price_outlook_4h",
-        translation_key="price_trend_4h",
+        translation_key="price_outlook_4h",
         icon="mdi:trending-up",  # Dynamic: shows trending-up/trending-down/trending-neutral based on trend value
         device_class=SensorDeviceClass.ENUM,
         state_class=None,  # Enum values: no statistics
@@ -568,8 +568,8 @@ FUTURE_TREND_SENSORS = (
         entity_registry_enabled_default=True,
     ),
     SensorEntityDescription(
-        key="price_trend_5h",
+        key="price_outlook_5h",
-        translation_key="price_trend_5h",
+        translation_key="price_outlook_5h",
         icon="mdi:trending-up",  # Dynamic: shows trending-up/trending-down/trending-neutral based on trend value
         device_class=SensorDeviceClass.ENUM,
         state_class=None,  # Enum values: no statistics
@@ -578,8 +578,8 @@ FUTURE_TREND_SENSORS = (
     ),
     # Disabled by default: 6h, 8h, 12h
     SensorEntityDescription(
-        key="price_trend_6h",
+        key="price_outlook_6h",
-        translation_key="price_trend_6h",
+        translation_key="price_outlook_6h",
         icon="mdi:trending-up",  # Dynamic: shows trending-up/trending-down/trending-neutral based on trend value
         device_class=SensorDeviceClass.ENUM,
         state_class=None,  # Enum values: no statistics
@@ -587,8 +587,8 @@ FUTURE_TREND_SENSORS = (
         entity_registry_enabled_default=False,
     ),
     SensorEntityDescription(
-        key="price_trend_8h",
+        key="price_outlook_8h",
-        translation_key="price_trend_8h",
+        translation_key="price_outlook_8h",
         icon="mdi:trending-up",  # Dynamic: shows trending-up/trending-down/trending-neutral based on trend value
         device_class=SensorDeviceClass.ENUM,
         state_class=None,  # Enum values: no statistics
@@ -596,8 +596,89 @@ FUTURE_TREND_SENSORS = (
         entity_registry_enabled_default=False,
     ),
     SensorEntityDescription(
-        key="price_trend_12h",
+        key="price_outlook_12h",
-        translation_key="price_trend_12h",
+        translation_key="price_outlook_12h",
+        icon="mdi:trending-up",  # Dynamic: shows trending-up/trending-down/trending-neutral based on trend value
+        device_class=SensorDeviceClass.ENUM,
+        state_class=None,  # Enum values: no statistics
+        options=["strongly_falling", "falling", "stable", "rising", "strongly_rising"],
+        entity_registry_enabled_default=False,
+    ),
+)
+
+# ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# 5b. PRICE TRAJECTORY SENSORS (first-half vs second-half window comparison)
+# ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# These sensors reveal turning points: is the price rising or falling WITHIN
+# the window? Complements price_outlook_Xh sensors.
+#
+# Example at a price minimum (12:00):
+# - price_outlook_4h: "strongly_falling" (Ø next 4h is below current high)
+# - price_trajectory_4h: "rising" (second half avg > first half avg)
+# → Combined: act now, reversal is coming within the window.
+#
+# Coverage starts at 2h (minimum for meaningful first/second half split).
+# Default enabled: 2h-5h
+
+PRICE_TRAJECTORY_SENSORS = (
+    SensorEntityDescription(
+        key="price_trajectory_2h",
+        translation_key="price_trajectory_2h",
+        icon="mdi:trending-up",  # Dynamic: shows trending-up/trending-down/trending-neutral based on trend value
+        device_class=SensorDeviceClass.ENUM,
+        state_class=None,  # Enum values: no statistics
+        options=["strongly_falling", "falling", "stable", "rising", "strongly_rising"],
+        entity_registry_enabled_default=True,
+    ),
+    SensorEntityDescription(
+        key="price_trajectory_3h",
+        translation_key="price_trajectory_3h",
+        icon="mdi:trending-up",  # Dynamic: shows trending-up/trending-down/trending-neutral based on trend value
+        device_class=SensorDeviceClass.ENUM,
+        state_class=None,  # Enum values: no statistics
+        options=["strongly_falling", "falling", "stable", "rising", "strongly_rising"],
+        entity_registry_enabled_default=True,
+    ),
+    SensorEntityDescription(
+        key="price_trajectory_4h",
+        translation_key="price_trajectory_4h",
+        icon="mdi:trending-up",  # Dynamic: shows trending-up/trending-down/trending-neutral based on trend value
+        device_class=SensorDeviceClass.ENUM,
+        state_class=None,  # Enum values: no statistics
+        options=["strongly_falling", "falling", "stable", "rising", "strongly_rising"],
+        entity_registry_enabled_default=True,
+    ),
+    SensorEntityDescription(
+        key="price_trajectory_5h",
+        translation_key="price_trajectory_5h",
+        icon="mdi:trending-up",  # Dynamic: shows trending-up/trending-down/trending-neutral based on trend value
+        device_class=SensorDeviceClass.ENUM,
+        state_class=None,  # Enum values: no statistics
+        options=["strongly_falling", "falling", "stable", "rising", "strongly_rising"],
+        entity_registry_enabled_default=True,
+    ),
+    # Disabled by default: 6h, 8h, 12h
+    SensorEntityDescription(
+        key="price_trajectory_6h",
+        translation_key="price_trajectory_6h",
+        icon="mdi:trending-up",  # Dynamic: shows trending-up/trending-down/trending-neutral based on trend value
+        device_class=SensorDeviceClass.ENUM,
+        state_class=None,  # Enum values: no statistics
+        options=["strongly_falling", "falling", "stable", "rising", "strongly_rising"],
+        entity_registry_enabled_default=False,
+    ),
+    SensorEntityDescription(
+        key="price_trajectory_8h",
+        translation_key="price_trajectory_8h",
+        icon="mdi:trending-up",  # Dynamic: shows trending-up/trending-down/trending-neutral based on trend value
+        device_class=SensorDeviceClass.ENUM,
+        state_class=None,  # Enum values: no statistics
+        options=["strongly_falling", "falling", "stable", "rising", "strongly_rising"],
+        entity_registry_enabled_default=False,
+    ),
+    SensorEntityDescription(
+        key="price_trajectory_12h",
+        translation_key="price_trajectory_12h",
         icon="mdi:trending-up",  # Dynamic: shows trending-up/trending-down/trending-neutral based on trend value
         device_class=SensorDeviceClass.ENUM,
         state_class=None,  # Enum values: no statistics
@@ -970,6 +1051,7 @@ ENTITY_DESCRIPTIONS = (
     *WINDOW_24H_SENSORS,
     *FUTURE_MEAN_SENSORS,
     *FUTURE_TREND_SENSORS,
+    *PRICE_TRAJECTORY_SENSORS,
     *VOLATILITY_SENSORS,
     *BEST_PRICE_TIMING_SENSORS,
     *PEAK_PRICE_TIMING_SENSORS,

custom_components/tibber_prices/sensor/value_getters.py

@@ -206,15 +206,23 @@ def get_value_getter_mapping(  # noqa: PLR0913 - needs all calculators as parame
         "current_price_trend": trend_calculator.get_current_trend_value,
         "next_price_trend_change": trend_calculator.get_next_trend_change_value,
         "trend_change_in_minutes": lambda: _minutes_to_hours(trend_calculator.get_trend_change_in_minutes_value()),
-        # Price trend sensors
+        # Price outlook sensors (current price vs average of next Xh)
-        "price_trend_1h": lambda: trend_calculator.get_price_trend_value(hours=1),
+        "price_outlook_1h": lambda: trend_calculator.get_price_outlook_value(hours=1),
-        "price_trend_2h": lambda: trend_calculator.get_price_trend_value(hours=2),
+        "price_outlook_2h": lambda: trend_calculator.get_price_outlook_value(hours=2),
-        "price_trend_3h": lambda: trend_calculator.get_price_trend_value(hours=3),
+        "price_outlook_3h": lambda: trend_calculator.get_price_outlook_value(hours=3),
-        "price_trend_4h": lambda: trend_calculator.get_price_trend_value(hours=4),
+        "price_outlook_4h": lambda: trend_calculator.get_price_outlook_value(hours=4),
-        "price_trend_5h": lambda: trend_calculator.get_price_trend_value(hours=5),
+        "price_outlook_5h": lambda: trend_calculator.get_price_outlook_value(hours=5),
-        "price_trend_6h": lambda: trend_calculator.get_price_trend_value(hours=6),
+        "price_outlook_6h": lambda: trend_calculator.get_price_outlook_value(hours=6),
-        "price_trend_8h": lambda: trend_calculator.get_price_trend_value(hours=8),
+        "price_outlook_8h": lambda: trend_calculator.get_price_outlook_value(hours=8),
-        "price_trend_12h": lambda: trend_calculator.get_price_trend_value(hours=12),
+        "price_outlook_12h": lambda: trend_calculator.get_price_outlook_value(hours=12),
+        # Price trajectory sensors (first-half vs second-half window, reveals turning points)
+        "price_trajectory_2h": lambda: trend_calculator.get_price_trajectory_value(hours=2),
+        "price_trajectory_3h": lambda: trend_calculator.get_price_trajectory_value(hours=3),
+        "price_trajectory_4h": lambda: trend_calculator.get_price_trajectory_value(hours=4),
+        "price_trajectory_5h": lambda: trend_calculator.get_price_trajectory_value(hours=5),
+        "price_trajectory_6h": lambda: trend_calculator.get_price_trajectory_value(hours=6),
+        "price_trajectory_8h": lambda: trend_calculator.get_price_trajectory_value(hours=8),
+        "price_trajectory_12h": lambda: trend_calculator.get_price_trajectory_value(hours=12),
         # Diagnostic sensors
         "data_timestamp": get_data_timestamp,
         # Data lifecycle status sensor

custom_components/tibber_prices/translations/de.json

@@ -619,8 +619,8 @@
             "next_avg_12h": {
                 "name": "⌀ Preis nächste 12h"
             },
-            "price_trend_1h": {
+            "price_outlook_1h": {
-                "name": "Preistrend (1h)",
+                "name": "Preisausblick (1h)",
                 "state": {
                     "strongly_rising": "Stark steigend",
                     "rising": "Steigend",
@@ -629,8 +629,8 @@
                     "strongly_falling": "Stark fallend"
                 }
             },
-            "price_trend_2h": {
+            "price_outlook_2h": {
-                "name": "Preistrend (2h)",
+                "name": "Preisausblick (2h)",
                 "state": {
                     "strongly_rising": "Stark steigend",
                     "rising": "Steigend",
@@ -639,8 +639,8 @@
                     "strongly_falling": "Stark fallend"
                 }
             },
-            "price_trend_3h": {
+            "price_outlook_3h": {
-                "name": "Preistrend (3h)",
+                "name": "Preisausblick (3h)",
                 "state": {
                     "strongly_rising": "Stark steigend",
                     "rising": "Steigend",
@@ -649,8 +649,8 @@
                     "strongly_falling": "Stark fallend"
                 }
             },
-            "price_trend_4h": {
+            "price_outlook_4h": {
-                "name": "Preistrend (4h)",
+                "name": "Preisausblick (4h)",
                 "state": {
                     "strongly_rising": "Stark steigend",
                     "rising": "Steigend",
@@ -659,8 +659,8 @@
                     "strongly_falling": "Stark fallend"
                 }
             },
-            "price_trend_5h": {
+            "price_outlook_5h": {
-                "name": "Preistrend (5h)",
+                "name": "Preisausblick (5h)",
                 "state": {
                     "strongly_rising": "Stark steigend",
                     "rising": "Steigend",
@@ -669,8 +669,8 @@
                     "strongly_falling": "Stark fallend"
                 }
             },
-            "price_trend_6h": {
+            "price_outlook_6h": {
-                "name": "Preistrend (6h)",
+                "name": "Preisausblick (6h)",
                 "state": {
                     "strongly_rising": "Stark steigend",
                     "rising": "Steigend",
@@ -679,8 +679,8 @@
                     "strongly_falling": "Stark fallend"
                 }
             },
-            "price_trend_8h": {
+            "price_outlook_8h": {
-                "name": "Preistrend (8h)",
+                "name": "Preisausblick (8h)",
                 "state": {
                     "strongly_rising": "Stark steigend",
                     "rising": "Steigend",
@@ -689,8 +689,78 @@
                     "strongly_falling": "Stark fallend"
                 }
             },
-            "price_trend_12h": {
+            "price_outlook_12h": {
-                "name": "Preistrend (12h)",
+                "name": "Preisausblick (12h)",
+                "state": {
+                    "strongly_rising": "Stark steigend",
+                    "rising": "Steigend",
+                    "stable": "Stabil",
+                    "falling": "Fallend",
+                    "strongly_falling": "Stark fallend"
+                }
+            },
+            "price_trajectory_2h": {
+                "name": "Preisverlauf (2h)",
+                "state": {
+                    "strongly_rising": "Stark steigend",
+                    "rising": "Steigend",
+                    "stable": "Stabil",
+                    "falling": "Fallend",
+                    "strongly_falling": "Stark fallend"
+                }
+            },
+            "price_trajectory_3h": {
+                "name": "Preisverlauf (3h)",
+                "state": {
+                    "strongly_rising": "Stark steigend",
+                    "rising": "Steigend",
+                    "stable": "Stabil",
+                    "falling": "Fallend",
+                    "strongly_falling": "Stark fallend"
+                }
+            },
+            "price_trajectory_4h": {
+                "name": "Preisverlauf (4h)",
+                "state": {
+                    "strongly_rising": "Stark steigend",
+                    "rising": "Steigend",
+                    "stable": "Stabil",
+                    "falling": "Fallend",
+                    "strongly_falling": "Stark fallend"
+                }
+            },
+            "price_trajectory_5h": {
+                "name": "Preisverlauf (5h)",
+                "state": {
+                    "strongly_rising": "Stark steigend",
+                    "rising": "Steigend",
+                    "stable": "Stabil",
+                    "falling": "Fallend",
+                    "strongly_falling": "Stark fallend"
+                }
+            },
+            "price_trajectory_6h": {
+                "name": "Preisverlauf (6h)",
+                "state": {
+                    "strongly_rising": "Stark steigend",
+                    "rising": "Steigend",
+                    "stable": "Stabil",
+                    "falling": "Fallend",
+                    "strongly_falling": "Stark fallend"
+                }
+            },
+            "price_trajectory_8h": {
+                "name": "Preisverlauf (8h)",
+                "state": {
+                    "strongly_rising": "Stark steigend",
+                    "rising": "Steigend",
+                    "stable": "Stabil",
+                    "falling": "Fallend",
+                    "strongly_falling": "Stark fallend"
+                }
+            },
+            "price_trajectory_12h": {
+                "name": "Preisverlauf (12h)",
                 "state": {
                     "strongly_rising": "Stark steigend",
                     "rising": "Steigend",

custom_components/tibber_prices/translations/en.json

@@ -619,8 +619,8 @@
             "next_avg_12h": {
                 "name": "⌀ Price Next 12h"
             },
-            "price_trend_1h": {
+            "price_outlook_1h": {
-                "name": "Price Trend (1h)",
+                "name": "Price Outlook (1h)",
                 "state": {
                     "strongly_rising": "Strongly Rising",
                     "rising": "Rising",
@@ -629,8 +629,8 @@
                     "strongly_falling": "Strongly Falling"
                 }
             },
-            "price_trend_2h": {
+            "price_outlook_2h": {
-                "name": "Price Trend (2h)",
+                "name": "Price Outlook (2h)",
                 "state": {
                     "strongly_rising": "Strongly Rising",
                     "rising": "Rising",
@@ -639,8 +639,8 @@
                     "strongly_falling": "Strongly Falling"
                 }
             },
-            "price_trend_3h": {
+            "price_outlook_3h": {
-                "name": "Price Trend (3h)",
+                "name": "Price Outlook (3h)",
                 "state": {
                     "strongly_rising": "Strongly Rising",
                     "rising": "Rising",
@@ -649,8 +649,8 @@
                     "strongly_falling": "Strongly Falling"
                 }
             },
-            "price_trend_4h": {
+            "price_outlook_4h": {
-                "name": "Price Trend (4h)",
+                "name": "Price Outlook (4h)",
                 "state": {
                     "strongly_rising": "Strongly Rising",
                     "rising": "Rising",
@@ -659,8 +659,8 @@
                     "strongly_falling": "Strongly Falling"
                 }
             },
-            "price_trend_5h": {
+            "price_outlook_5h": {
-                "name": "Price Trend (5h)",
+                "name": "Price Outlook (5h)",
                 "state": {
                     "strongly_rising": "Strongly Rising",
                     "rising": "Rising",
@@ -669,8 +669,8 @@
                     "strongly_falling": "Strongly Falling"
                 }
             },
-            "price_trend_6h": {
+            "price_outlook_6h": {
-                "name": "Price Trend (6h)",
+                "name": "Price Outlook (6h)",
                 "state": {
                     "strongly_rising": "Strongly Rising",
                     "rising": "Rising",
@@ -679,8 +679,8 @@
                     "strongly_falling": "Strongly Falling"
                 }
             },
-            "price_trend_8h": {
+            "price_outlook_8h": {
-                "name": "Price Trend (8h)",
+                "name": "Price Outlook (8h)",
                 "state": {
                     "strongly_rising": "Strongly Rising",
                     "rising": "Rising",
@@ -689,8 +689,78 @@
                     "strongly_falling": "Strongly Falling"
                 }
             },
-            "price_trend_12h": {
+            "price_outlook_12h": {
-                "name": "Price Trend (12h)",
+                "name": "Price Outlook (12h)",
+                "state": {
+                    "strongly_rising": "Strongly Rising",
+                    "rising": "Rising",
+                    "stable": "Stable",
+                    "falling": "Falling",
+                    "strongly_falling": "Strongly Falling"
+                }
+            },
+            "price_trajectory_2h": {
+                "name": "Price Trajectory (2h)",
+                "state": {
+                    "strongly_rising": "Strongly Rising",
+                    "rising": "Rising",
+                    "stable": "Stable",
+                    "falling": "Falling",
+                    "strongly_falling": "Strongly Falling"
+                }
+            },
+            "price_trajectory_3h": {
+                "name": "Price Trajectory (3h)",
+                "state": {
+                    "strongly_rising": "Strongly Rising",
+                    "rising": "Rising",
+                    "stable": "Stable",
+                    "falling": "Falling",
+                    "strongly_falling": "Strongly Falling"
+                }
+            },
+            "price_trajectory_4h": {
+                "name": "Price Trajectory (4h)",
+                "state": {
+                    "strongly_rising": "Strongly Rising",
+                    "rising": "Rising",
+                    "stable": "Stable",
+                    "falling": "Falling",
+                    "strongly_falling": "Strongly Falling"
+                }
+            },
+            "price_trajectory_5h": {
+                "name": "Price Trajectory (5h)",
+                "state": {
+                    "strongly_rising": "Strongly Rising",
+                    "rising": "Rising",
+                    "stable": "Stable",
+                    "falling": "Falling",
+                    "strongly_falling": "Strongly Falling"
+                }
+            },
+            "price_trajectory_6h": {
+                "name": "Price Trajectory (6h)",
+                "state": {
+                    "strongly_rising": "Strongly Rising",
+                    "rising": "Rising",
+                    "stable": "Stable",
+                    "falling": "Falling",
+                    "strongly_falling": "Strongly Falling"
+                }
+            },
+            "price_trajectory_8h": {
+                "name": "Price Trajectory (8h)",
+                "state": {
+                    "strongly_rising": "Strongly Rising",
+                    "rising": "Rising",
+                    "stable": "Stable",
+                    "falling": "Falling",
+                    "strongly_falling": "Strongly Falling"
+                }
+            },
+            "price_trajectory_12h": {
+                "name": "Price Trajectory (12h)",
                 "state": {
                     "strongly_rising": "Strongly Rising",
                     "rising": "Rising",

custom_components/tibber_prices/translations/nb.json

@@ -619,8 +619,8 @@
             "next_avg_12h": {
                 "name": "⌀ Pris neste 12t"
             },
-            "price_trend_1h": {
+            "price_outlook_1h": {
-                "name": "Pristrend (1t)",
+                "name": "Prisutblikk (1t)",
                 "state": {
                     "strongly_rising": "Sterkt stigende",
                     "rising": "Stigende",
@@ -629,8 +629,8 @@
                     "strongly_falling": "Sterkt fallende"
                 }
             },
-            "price_trend_2h": {
+            "price_outlook_2h": {
-                "name": "Pristrend (2t)",
+                "name": "Prisutblikk (2t)",
                 "state": {
                     "strongly_rising": "Sterkt stigende",
                     "rising": "Stigende",
@@ -639,8 +639,8 @@
                     "strongly_falling": "Sterkt fallende"
                 }
             },
-            "price_trend_3h": {
+            "price_outlook_3h": {
-                "name": "Pristrend (3t)",
+                "name": "Prisutblikk (3t)",
                 "state": {
                     "strongly_rising": "Sterkt stigende",
                     "rising": "Stigende",
@@ -649,8 +649,8 @@
                     "strongly_falling": "Sterkt fallende"
                 }
             },
-            "price_trend_4h": {
+            "price_outlook_4h": {
-                "name": "Pristrend (4t)",
+                "name": "Prisutblikk (4t)",
                 "state": {
                     "strongly_rising": "Sterkt stigende",
                     "rising": "Stigende",
@@ -659,8 +659,8 @@
                     "strongly_falling": "Sterkt fallende"
                 }
             },
-            "price_trend_5h": {
+            "price_outlook_5h": {
-                "name": "Pristrend (5t)",
+                "name": "Prisutblikk (5t)",
                 "state": {
                     "strongly_rising": "Sterkt stigende",
                     "rising": "Stigende",
@@ -669,8 +669,8 @@
                     "strongly_falling": "Sterkt fallende"
                 }
             },
-            "price_trend_6h": {
+            "price_outlook_6h": {
-                "name": "Pristrend (6t)",
+                "name": "Prisutblikk (6t)",
                 "state": {
                     "strongly_rising": "Sterkt stigende",
                     "rising": "Stigende",
@@ -679,8 +679,8 @@
                     "strongly_falling": "Sterkt fallende"
                 }
             },
-            "price_trend_8h": {
+            "price_outlook_8h": {
-                "name": "Pristrend (8t)",
+                "name": "Prisutblikk (8t)",
                 "state": {
                     "strongly_rising": "Sterkt stigende",
                     "rising": "Stigende",
@@ -689,8 +689,78 @@
                     "strongly_falling": "Sterkt fallende"
                 }
             },
-            "price_trend_12h": {
+            "price_outlook_12h": {
-                "name": "Pristrend (12t)",
+                "name": "Prisutblikk (12t)",
+                "state": {
+                    "strongly_rising": "Sterkt stigende",
+                    "rising": "Stigende",
+                    "stable": "Stabil",
+                    "falling": "Fallende",
+                    "strongly_falling": "Sterkt fallende"
+                }
+            },
+            "price_trajectory_2h": {
+                "name": "Prisforløp (2t)",
+                "state": {
+                    "strongly_rising": "Sterkt stigende",
+                    "rising": "Stigende",
+                    "stable": "Stabil",
+                    "falling": "Fallende",
+                    "strongly_falling": "Sterkt fallende"
+                }
+            },
+            "price_trajectory_3h": {
+                "name": "Prisforløp (3t)",
+                "state": {
+                    "strongly_rising": "Sterkt stigende",
+                    "rising": "Stigende",
+                    "stable": "Stabil",
+                    "falling": "Fallende",
+                    "strongly_falling": "Sterkt fallende"
+                }
+            },
+            "price_trajectory_4h": {
+                "name": "Prisforløp (4t)",
+                "state": {
+                    "strongly_rising": "Sterkt stigende",
+                    "rising": "Stigende",
+                    "stable": "Stabil",
+                    "falling": "Fallende",
+                    "strongly_falling": "Sterkt fallende"
+                }
+            },
+            "price_trajectory_5h": {
+                "name": "Prisforløp (5t)",
+                "state": {
+                    "strongly_rising": "Sterkt stigende",
+                    "rising": "Stigende",
+                    "stable": "Stabil",
+                    "falling": "Fallende",
+                    "strongly_falling": "Sterkt fallende"
+                }
+            },
+            "price_trajectory_6h": {
+                "name": "Prisforløp (6t)",
+                "state": {
+                    "strongly_rising": "Sterkt stigende",
+                    "rising": "Stigende",
+                    "stable": "Stabil",
+                    "falling": "Fallende",
+                    "strongly_falling": "Sterkt fallende"
+                }
+            },
+            "price_trajectory_8h": {
+                "name": "Prisforløp (8t)",
+                "state": {
+                    "strongly_rising": "Sterkt stigende",
+                    "rising": "Stigende",
+                    "stable": "Stabil",
+                    "falling": "Fallende",
+                    "strongly_falling": "Sterkt fallende"
+                }
+            },
+            "price_trajectory_12h": {
+                "name": "Prisforløp (12t)",
                 "state": {
                     "strongly_rising": "Sterkt stigende",
                     "rising": "Stigende",

custom_components/tibber_prices/translations/nl.json

@@ -619,8 +619,8 @@
             "next_avg_12h": {
                 "name": "⌀ Prijs Komende 12u"
             },
-            "price_trend_1h": {
+            "price_outlook_1h": {
-                "name": "Prijstrend (1u)",
+                "name": "Prijsvooruitzicht (1u)",
                 "state": {
                     "strongly_rising": "Sterk stijgend",
                     "rising": "Stijgend",
@@ -629,8 +629,8 @@
                     "strongly_falling": "Sterk dalend"
                 }
             },
-            "price_trend_2h": {
+            "price_outlook_2h": {
-                "name": "Prijstrend (2u)",
+                "name": "Prijsvooruitzicht (2u)",
                 "state": {
                     "strongly_rising": "Sterk stijgend",
                     "rising": "Stijgend",
@@ -639,8 +639,8 @@
                     "strongly_falling": "Sterk dalend"
                 }
             },
-            "price_trend_3h": {
+            "price_outlook_3h": {
-                "name": "Prijstrend (3u)",
+                "name": "Prijsvooruitzicht (3u)",
                 "state": {
                     "strongly_rising": "Sterk stijgend",
                     "rising": "Stijgend",
@@ -649,8 +649,8 @@
                     "strongly_falling": "Sterk dalend"
                 }
             },
-            "price_trend_4h": {
+            "price_outlook_4h": {
-                "name": "Prijstrend (4u)",
+                "name": "Prijsvooruitzicht (4u)",
                 "state": {
                     "strongly_rising": "Sterk stijgend",
                     "rising": "Stijgend",
@@ -659,8 +659,8 @@
                     "strongly_falling": "Sterk dalend"
                 }
             },
-            "price_trend_5h": {
+            "price_outlook_5h": {
-                "name": "Prijstrend (5u)",
+                "name": "Prijsvooruitzicht (5u)",
                 "state": {
                     "strongly_rising": "Sterk stijgend",
                     "rising": "Stijgend",
@@ -669,8 +669,8 @@
                     "strongly_falling": "Sterk dalend"
                 }
             },
-            "price_trend_6h": {
+            "price_outlook_6h": {
-                "name": "Prijstrend (6u)",
+                "name": "Prijsvooruitzicht (6u)",
                 "state": {
                     "strongly_rising": "Sterk stijgend",
                     "rising": "Stijgend",
@@ -679,8 +679,8 @@
                     "strongly_falling": "Sterk dalend"
                 }
             },
-            "price_trend_8h": {
+            "price_outlook_8h": {
-                "name": "Prijstrend (8u)",
+                "name": "Prijsvooruitzicht (8u)",
                 "state": {
                     "strongly_rising": "Sterk stijgend",
                     "rising": "Stijgend",
@@ -689,8 +689,78 @@
                     "strongly_falling": "Sterk dalend"
                 }
             },
-            "price_trend_12h": {
+            "price_outlook_12h": {
-                "name": "Prijstrend (12u)",
+                "name": "Prijsvooruitzicht (12u)",
+                "state": {
+                    "strongly_rising": "Sterk stijgend",
+                    "rising": "Stijgend",
+                    "stable": "Stabiel",
+                    "falling": "Dalend",
+                    "strongly_falling": "Sterk dalend"
+                }
+            },
+            "price_trajectory_2h": {
+                "name": "Prijstrajectorie (2u)",
+                "state": {
+                    "strongly_rising": "Sterk stijgend",
+                    "rising": "Stijgend",
+                    "stable": "Stabiel",
+                    "falling": "Dalend",
+                    "strongly_falling": "Sterk dalend"
+                }
+            },
+            "price_trajectory_3h": {
+                "name": "Prijstrajectorie (3u)",
+                "state": {
+                    "strongly_rising": "Sterk stijgend",
+                    "rising": "Stijgend",
+                    "stable": "Stabiel",
+                    "falling": "Dalend",
+                    "strongly_falling": "Sterk dalend"
+                }
+            },
+            "price_trajectory_4h": {
+                "name": "Prijstrajectorie (4u)",
+                "state": {
+                    "strongly_rising": "Sterk stijgend",
+                    "rising": "Stijgend",
+                    "stable": "Stabiel",
+                    "falling": "Dalend",
+                    "strongly_falling": "Sterk dalend"
+                }
+            },
+            "price_trajectory_5h": {
+                "name": "Prijstrajectorie (5u)",
+                "state": {
+                    "strongly_rising": "Sterk stijgend",
+                    "rising": "Stijgend",
+                    "stable": "Stabiel",
+                    "falling": "Dalend",
+                    "strongly_falling": "Sterk dalend"
+                }
+            },
+            "price_trajectory_6h": {
+                "name": "Prijstrajectorie (6u)",
+                "state": {
+                    "strongly_rising": "Sterk stijgend",
+                    "rising": "Stijgend",
+                    "stable": "Stabiel",
+                    "falling": "Dalend",
+                    "strongly_falling": "Sterk dalend"
+                }
+            },
+            "price_trajectory_8h": {
+                "name": "Prijstrajectorie (8u)",
+                "state": {
+                    "strongly_rising": "Sterk stijgend",
+                    "rising": "Stijgend",
+                    "stable": "Stabiel",
+                    "falling": "Dalend",
+                    "strongly_falling": "Sterk dalend"
+                }
+            },
+            "price_trajectory_12h": {
+                "name": "Prijstrajectorie (12u)",
                 "state": {
                     "strongly_rising": "Sterk stijgend",
                     "rising": "Stijgend",

custom_components/tibber_prices/translations/sv.json

@@ -619,8 +619,8 @@
             "next_avg_12h": {
                 "name": "⌀ Pris nästa 12h"
             },
-            "price_trend_1h": {
+            "price_outlook_1h": {
-                "name": "Pristrend (1h)",
+                "name": "Prisöversikt (1h)",
                 "state": {
                     "strongly_rising": "Kraftigt stigande",
                     "rising": "Stigande",
@@ -629,8 +629,8 @@
                     "strongly_falling": "Kraftigt fallande"
                 }
             },
-            "price_trend_2h": {
+            "price_outlook_2h": {
-                "name": "Pristrend (2h)",
+                "name": "Prisöversikt (2h)",
                 "state": {
                     "strongly_rising": "Kraftigt stigande",
                     "rising": "Stigande",
@@ -639,8 +639,8 @@
                     "strongly_falling": "Kraftigt fallande"
                 }
             },
-            "price_trend_3h": {
+            "price_outlook_3h": {
-                "name": "Pristrend (3h)",
+                "name": "Prisöversikt (3h)",
                 "state": {
                     "strongly_rising": "Kraftigt stigande",
                     "rising": "Stigande",
@@ -649,8 +649,8 @@
                     "strongly_falling": "Kraftigt fallande"
                 }
             },
-            "price_trend_4h": {
+            "price_outlook_4h": {
-                "name": "Pristrend (4h)",
+                "name": "Prisöversikt (4h)",
                 "state": {
                     "strongly_rising": "Kraftigt stigande",
                     "rising": "Stigande",
@@ -659,8 +659,8 @@
                     "strongly_falling": "Kraftigt fallande"
                 }
             },
-            "price_trend_5h": {
+            "price_outlook_5h": {
-                "name": "Pristrend (5h)",
+                "name": "Prisöversikt (5h)",
                 "state": {
                     "strongly_rising": "Kraftigt stigande",
                     "rising": "Stigande",
@@ -669,8 +669,8 @@
                     "strongly_falling": "Kraftigt fallande"
                 }
             },
-            "price_trend_6h": {
+            "price_outlook_6h": {
-                "name": "Pristrend (6h)",
+                "name": "Prisöversikt (6h)",
                 "state": {
                     "strongly_rising": "Kraftigt stigande",
                     "rising": "Stigande",
@@ -679,8 +679,8 @@
                     "strongly_falling": "Kraftigt fallande"
                 }
             },
-            "price_trend_8h": {
+            "price_outlook_8h": {
-                "name": "Pristrend (8h)",
+                "name": "Prisöversikt (8h)",
                 "state": {
                     "strongly_rising": "Kraftigt stigande",
                     "rising": "Stigande",
@@ -689,8 +689,78 @@
                     "strongly_falling": "Kraftigt fallande"
                 }
             },
-            "price_trend_12h": {
+            "price_outlook_12h": {
-                "name": "Pristrend (12h)",
+                "name": "Prisöversikt (12h)",
+                "state": {
+                    "strongly_rising": "Kraftigt stigande",
+                    "rising": "Stigande",
+                    "stable": "Stabil",
+                    "falling": "Fallande",
+                    "strongly_falling": "Kraftigt fallande"
+                }
+            },
+            "price_trajectory_2h": {
+                "name": "Prisutveckling (2h)",
+                "state": {
+                    "strongly_rising": "Kraftigt stigande",
+                    "rising": "Stigande",
+                    "stable": "Stabil",
+                    "falling": "Fallande",
+                    "strongly_falling": "Kraftigt fallande"
+                }
+            },
+            "price_trajectory_3h": {
+                "name": "Prisutveckling (3h)",
+                "state": {
+                    "strongly_rising": "Kraftigt stigande",
+                    "rising": "Stigande",
+                    "stable": "Stabil",
+                    "falling": "Fallande",
+                    "strongly_falling": "Kraftigt fallande"
+                }
+            },
+            "price_trajectory_4h": {
+                "name": "Prisutveckling (4h)",
+                "state": {
+                    "strongly_rising": "Kraftigt stigande",
+                    "rising": "Stigande",
+                    "stable": "Stabil",
+                    "falling": "Fallande",
+                    "strongly_falling": "Kraftigt fallande"
+                }
+            },
+            "price_trajectory_5h": {
+                "name": "Prisutveckling (5h)",
+                "state": {
+                    "strongly_rising": "Kraftigt stigande",
+                    "rising": "Stigande",
+                    "stable": "Stabil",
+                    "falling": "Fallande",
+                    "strongly_falling": "Kraftigt fallande"
+                }
+            },
+            "price_trajectory_6h": {
+                "name": "Prisutveckling (6h)",
+                "state": {
+                    "strongly_rising": "Kraftigt stigande",
+                    "rising": "Stigande",
+                    "stable": "Stabil",
+                    "falling": "Fallande",
+                    "strongly_falling": "Kraftigt fallande"
+                }
+            },
+            "price_trajectory_8h": {
+                "name": "Prisutveckling (8h)",
+                "state": {
+                    "strongly_rising": "Kraftigt stigande",
+                    "rising": "Stigande",
+                    "stable": "Stabil",
+                    "falling": "Fallande",
+                    "strongly_falling": "Kraftigt fallande"
+                }
+            },
+            "price_trajectory_12h": {
+                "name": "Prisutveckling (12h)",
                 "state": {
                     "strongly_rising": "Kraftigt stigande",
                     "rising": "Stigande",

docs/user/docs/automation-examples.md

@@ -124,14 +124,14 @@ automation:
           # Conditions: Prices are falling AND we're approaching cheap levels
           - condition: template
             value_template: >
-                {% set trend_value = state_attr('sensor.<home_name>_price_trend_3h', 'trend_value') | int(0) %}
+                {% set trend_value = state_attr('sensor.<home_name>_price_outlook_3h', 'trend_value') | int(0) %}
                 {% set level = state_attr('sensor.<home_name>_current_electricity_price', 'rating_level') %}
                 {{ trend_value <= -1 and level in ['CHEAP', 'NORMAL'] }}
           # AND: The next 3 hours will be cheaper on average
           - condition: template
             value_template: >
                 {% set current = states('sensor.<home_name>_current_electricity_price') | float %}
-                {% set future_avg = state_attr('sensor.<home_name>_price_trend_3h', 'next_3h_avg') | float %}
+                {% set future_avg = state_attr('sensor.<home_name>_price_outlook_3h', 'next_3h_avg') | float %}
                 {{ future_avg < current }}
       action:
           - service: water_heater.set_temperature
@@ -189,9 +189,9 @@ automation:
           Falling = current price is HIGHER than future average = wait.
       trigger:
           - platform: state
-            entity_id: sensor.<home_name>_price_trend_1h
+            entity_id: sensor.<home_name>_price_outlook_1h
           - platform: state
-            entity_id: sensor.<home_name>_price_trend_6h
+            entity_id: sensor.<home_name>_price_outlook_6h
       condition:
           # Only consider if best price period is NOT active
           # (if it IS active, a separate automation handles it)
@@ -204,8 +204,8 @@ automation:
                 - conditions:
                       - condition: template
                         value_template: >
-                            {% set t1 = state_attr('sensor.<home_name>_price_trend_1h', 'trend_value') | int(0) %}
+                            {% set t1 = state_attr('sensor.<home_name>_price_outlook_1h', 'trend_value') | int(0) %}
-                            {% set t6 = state_attr('sensor.<home_name>_price_trend_6h', 'trend_value') | int(0) %}
+                            {% set t6 = state_attr('sensor.<home_name>_price_outlook_6h', 'trend_value') | int(0) %}
                             {{ t1 >= 1 and t6 >= 1 }}
                   sequence:
                       - service: climate.set_temperature
@@ -217,8 +217,8 @@ automation:
                 - conditions:
                       - condition: template
                         value_template: >
-                            {% set t1 = state_attr('sensor.<home_name>_price_trend_1h', 'trend_value') | int(0) %}
+                            {% set t1 = state_attr('sensor.<home_name>_price_outlook_1h', 'trend_value') | int(0) %}
-                            {% set t6 = state_attr('sensor.<home_name>_price_trend_6h', 'trend_value') | int(0) %}
+                            {% set t6 = state_attr('sensor.<home_name>_price_outlook_6h', 'trend_value') | int(0) %}
                             {{ t1 <= -1 and t6 >= 1 }}
                   sequence:
                       # Short-term dip — wait for it to bottom out
@@ -231,7 +231,7 @@ automation:
                 - conditions:
                       - condition: template
                         value_template: >
-                            {% set t6 = state_attr('sensor.<home_name>_price_trend_6h', 'trend_value') | int(0) %}
+                            {% set t6 = state_attr('sensor.<home_name>_price_outlook_6h', 'trend_value') | int(0) %}
                             {{ t6 <= -1 }}
                   sequence:
                       - service: climate.set_temperature
@@ -414,8 +414,8 @@ automation:
       action:
           # Compare different future windows to find cheapest start
           - variables:
-              next_2h: "{{ state_attr('sensor.<home_name>_price_trend_2h', 'next_2h_avg') | float(999) }}"
+              next_2h: "{{ state_attr('sensor.<home_name>_price_outlook_2h', 'next_2h_avg') | float(999) }}"
-              next_4h: "{{ state_attr('sensor.<home_name>_price_trend_4h', 'next_4h_avg') | float(999) }}"
+              next_4h: "{{ state_attr('sensor.<home_name>_price_outlook_4h', 'next_4h_avg') | float(999) }}"
               daily_avg: "{{ state_attr('sensor.<home_name>_price_today', 'price_median') | float(999) }}"
           - service: notify.mobile_app
             data:

docs/user/docs/icon-colors.md

@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ Many sensors provide the `icon_color` attribute for dynamic styling. To see if a
 -   Price level sensors (e.g., `current_price_level`)
 -   Price rating sensors (e.g., `current_price_rating`)
 -   Volatility sensors (e.g., `today_s_price_volatility`)
--   Price trend sensors (e.g., `price_trend_3h`)
+-   Price outlook sensors (e.g., `price_outlook_3h`)
 -   Binary sensors (e.g., `best_price_period`, `peak_price_period`)
 -   Timing sensors (e.g., `best_price_time_until_start`, `best_price_progress`)
 
@@ -282,8 +282,8 @@ cards:
                           ]]]
 
           - type: custom:button-card
-            entity: sensor.<home_name>_price_trend_3h
+            entity: sensor.<home_name>_price_outlook_3h
-            name: Next 3h Trend
+            name: Next 3h Outlook
             show_state: true
             styles:
                 icon:

docs/user/docs/sensors.md

@@ -552,32 +552,35 @@ automation:
 
 ## Trend Sensors
 
-Trend sensors help you understand **where prices are heading**. They answer the question: "Should I use electricity now, or wait?"
+Trend sensors help you understand **whether to act now or wait**. The integration provides two complementary families:
 
-The integration provides two families of trend sensors for different use cases:
+- **Price Outlook Sensors (1h–12h):** Compare current price vs. future window average — "Is now cheaper than the next Nh on average?"
+- **Price Trajectory Sensors (2h–12h):** Compare first half vs. second half of the window — "Are prices rising or falling *within* the window?"
 
-### Simple Trend Sensors (1h–12h)
+### Price Outlook Sensors (1h–12h)
 
 These sensors compare the **current price** with the **average price** of the next N hours:
 
 | Sensor | Compares Against |
 |--------|-----------------|
-| **Price Trend (1h)** | Average of next 1 hour |
+| **Price Outlook (1h)** | Average of next 1 hour |
-| **Price Trend (2h)** | Average of next 2 hours |
+| **Price Outlook (2h)** | Average of next 2 hours |
-| **Price Trend (3h)** | Average of next 3 hours |
+| **Price Outlook (3h)** | Average of next 3 hours |
-| **Price Trend (4h)** | Average of next 4 hours |
+| **Price Outlook (4h)** | Average of next 4 hours |
-| **Price Trend (5h)** | Average of next 5 hours |
+| **Price Outlook (5h)** | Average of next 5 hours |
-| **Price Trend (6h)** | Average of next 6 hours |
+| **Price Outlook (6h)** | Average of next 6 hours |
-| **Price Trend (8h)** | Average of next 8 hours |
+| **Price Outlook (8h)** | Average of next 8 hours |
-| **Price Trend (12h)** | Average of next 12 hours |
+| **Price Outlook (12h)** | Average of next 12 hours |
 
-:::info Same Starting Point — All Sensors Use Your Current Price
+:::info Same Starting Point — All Outlook Sensors Use Your Current Price
-All trend sensors share the **same base: your current 15-minute price**. They differ only in how far ahead they average. The windows **overlap** — the 3h average includes ALL intervals from the 1h and 2h windows, plus one more hour.
+All outlook sensors share the **same base: your current 15-minute price**. They differ only in how far ahead they average. The windows **overlap** — the 3h average includes ALL intervals from the 1h and 2h windows, plus one more hour.
 
 **This means:**
-- `price_trend_3h` shows "current price vs. average of the **entire** next 3 hours" — **not** "what happens between hour 2 and hour 3"
+- `price_outlook_3h` shows "current price vs. average of the **entire** next 3 hours" — **not** "what happens between hour 2 and hour 3"
 - If 1h shows `falling` but 6h shows `rising`: near-term prices are below your current price, but looking at the full 6h window (which includes expensive evening hours), the overall average is above your current price
 - Larger windows smooth out short-term fluctuations — a 30-minute price spike affects the 1h average more than the 6h average
+
+**⚠️ At a price minimum, outlook sensors can be misleading!** If you're at the minimum and prices are about to rise, `price_outlook_3h` may still show `strongly_falling` because the cheap minimum pulls the 3h average below your current high price. Use `price_trajectory_3h` to see the direction *within* the window.
 :::
 
 **States:** Each sensor has one of five states:
@@ -626,6 +629,42 @@ stateDiagram-v2
 
 **Tip:** The `trend_value` attribute (`-2` to `+2`) is ideal for automations — use numeric comparisons instead of matching translated state strings.
 
+### Price Trajectory Sensors (2h–12h)
+
+These sensors compare the **first half** of the future window against the **second half** — revealing the price *direction within* the window.
+
+| Sensor | Compares |
+|--------|----------|
+| **Price Trajectory (2h)** | Avg of hour 1 vs avg of hour 2 |
+| **Price Trajectory (3h)** | Avg of first 1.5h vs avg of second 1.5h |
+| **Price Trajectory (4h)** | Avg of first 2h vs avg of second 2h |
+| **Price Trajectory (5h)** | Avg of first 2.5h vs avg of second 2.5h |
+| **Price Trajectory (6h)** | Avg of first 3h vs avg of second 3h |
+| **Price Trajectory (8h)** | Avg of first 4h vs avg of second 4h |
+| **Price Trajectory (12h)** | Avg of first 6h vs avg of second 6h |
+
+**States:** Same 5-level scale as outlook sensors (`strongly_falling` → `strongly_rising`).
+
+:::info Why trajectory sensors complement outlook sensors
+**At a price minimum** — the exact moment you should act — `price_outlook_3h` may show `strongly_falling` because the cheap minimum pulls the entire 3h average below your current high price. But `price_trajectory_3h` shows `rising` because the second half (after the minimum) is more expensive than the first half.
+
+| Combination | Interpretation |
+|-------------|----------------|
+| Outlook `falling` + Trajectory `rising` | **You're AT the minimum** — act now |
+| Outlook `falling` + Trajectory `falling` | Prices still dropping — wait |
+| Outlook `rising` + Trajectory `rising` | Strong signal to act now |
+| Outlook `rising` + Trajectory `falling` | Short spike, then cheaper — wait |
+:::
+
+**Key attributes:**
+
+| Attribute | Description | Example |
+|-----------|-------------|---------|
+| `trend_value` | Numeric value for automations (-2 to +2) | `1` |
+| `first_half_avg` | Average price in first half of window | `12.4` |
+| `second_half_avg` | Average price in second half of window | `18.1` |
+| `half_diff_%` | Percentage difference (second vs first half) | `46.0` |
+
 ### Current Price Trend
 
 **Entity ID:** `sensor.<home_name>_current_price_trend`
@@ -701,16 +740,16 @@ A natural intuition is to treat trend states like a stock ticker:
 
 #### Basic Automation Pattern
 
-For most appliances (dishwasher, washing machine, dryer), a single trend sensor is enough:
+For most appliances (dishwasher, washing machine, dryer), a single outlook sensor is enough:
 
 ```yaml
 # Example: Start dishwasher when prices are favorable
 trigger:
   - platform: state
-    entity_id: sensor.my_home_price_trend_3h
+    entity_id: sensor.my_home_price_outlook_3h
 condition:
   - condition: numeric_state
-    entity_id: sensor.my_home_price_trend_3h
+    entity_id: sensor.my_home_price_outlook_3h
     attribute: trend_value
     # rising (1) or strongly_rising (2) = act now
     above: 0
@@ -724,7 +763,7 @@ action:
 
 When short-term and long-term trends disagree, you get richer insight:
 
-| 1h Trend | 6h Trend | Interpretation | Recommendation |
+| 1h Outlook | 6h Outlook | Interpretation | Recommendation |
 |----------|----------|---------------|----------------|
 | `rising` | `rising` | Prices going up across the board | **Start now** |
 | `falling` | `falling` | Prices dropping across the board | **Wait** |
@@ -740,12 +779,12 @@ On your dashboard, trend sensors give an instant overview:
 - 🔴 All **rising/strongly_rising** → "Start everything you can — it only gets more expensive"
 - 🟡 **Mixed** → Compare short-term vs. long-term sensors, or check the Best Price Period sensor
 
-### Trend Sensors vs Average Sensors
+### Outlook & Trajectory Sensors vs Average Sensors
 
 Both sensor families provide future price information, but serve different purposes:
 
-| | Trend Sensors | Average Sensors |
+| | Outlook/Trajectory Sensors | Average Sensors |
-|--|---------------|-----------------|
+|--|---------------------------|-----------------|
 | **Purpose** | Dashboard display, quick visual overview | Automations, precise numeric comparisons |
 | **Output** | Classification (falling/stable/rising) | Exact price values (ct/kWh) |
 | **Best for** | "Should I worry about prices?" | "Is the future average below 15 ct?" |

scripts/setup/bootstrap

@@ -54,8 +54,8 @@ uv pip install --requirement requirements.txt
 ###############################################################################
 
 # HA_VERSION can be overridden from the environment, e.g.:
-#   HA_VERSION=2026.3.4 script/bootstrap
+#   HA_VERSION=2026.4.1 script/bootstrap
-HA_VERSION=${HA_VERSION:-"2026.3.4"}
+HA_VERSION=${HA_VERSION:-"2026.4.1"}
 HA_CORE_BASE_URL="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/home-assistant/core/${HA_VERSION}"
 HA_TMP_DIR="$HOME/.ha_requirements"
 

tests/test_sensor_timer_assignment.py

@@ -143,7 +143,7 @@ def test_future_mean_sensors_use_quarter_hour_timer() -> None:
 
 def test_trend_sensors_use_quarter_hour_timer() -> None:
     """
-    Test that price trend sensors use Timer #2.
+    Test that price outlook/trajectory sensors use Timer #2.
 
     Trend analysis depends on current interval position and
     needs updates at quarter-hour boundaries.
@@ -151,14 +151,21 @@ def test_trend_sensors_use_quarter_hour_timer() -> None:
     trend_sensors = [
         "current_price_trend",
         "next_price_trend_change",
-        "price_trend_1h",
+        "price_outlook_1h",
-        "price_trend_2h",
+        "price_outlook_2h",
-        "price_trend_3h",
+        "price_outlook_3h",
-        "price_trend_4h",
+        "price_outlook_4h",
-        "price_trend_5h",
+        "price_outlook_5h",
-        "price_trend_6h",
+        "price_outlook_6h",
-        "price_trend_8h",
+        "price_outlook_8h",
-        "price_trend_12h",
+        "price_outlook_12h",
+        "price_trajectory_2h",
+        "price_trajectory_3h",
+        "price_trajectory_4h",
+        "price_trajectory_5h",
+        "price_trajectory_6h",
+        "price_trajectory_8h",
+        "price_trajectory_12h",
     ]
 
     for sensor_key in trend_sensors: