MyObservatory (我的天文台)

Hong Kong Observatory · Hong Kong weather service with official weather warning notifications.

Native Android Weather Hong Kong Observatory
Bundle ID hko.MyObservatory_v1_0
Version analyzed 5.18.2
Build framework Native Android
SDKs detected 3
Analyzed 2026-09-12
Exploratory agent run

What MyObservatory (我的天文台) does

MyObservatory is a comprehensive meteorological monitoring and forecasting application developed by the Hong Kong Observatory. It delivers location-specific weather data, official weather warnings, and multi-day forecasts to users within the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Greater Bay Area. The platform aggregates diverse environmental datasets, including real-time regional observations, tropical cyclone tracking, and specialized geophysical monitoring, utilizing a Geographic Information System (GIS) for spatial data visualization.

Observed on screen

  • Real-time Local Observations Provides current temperature, relative humidity, and rainfall data based on the user's specific location or selected regional stations.
  • Official Weather Warnings Delivers push notifications and detailed technical descriptions for active weather signals, such as the Strong Monsoon Signal or Tropical Cyclone warnings.
  • Multi-period Forecasts Offers short-term local forecasts, 9-day automatic weather predictions, and extended probability-based outlooks for temperature and pressure.
  • Interactive Storm Track Visualizes the current and projected paths of tropical cyclones using a GIS interface integrated with OpenStreetMap data.
  • Dr. Tin AI Chatbot Features a voice-enabled virtual assistant designed to process and answer weather-related and astronomical inquiries through natural language interaction.
  • Meteorological Imagery Grants access to high-resolution radar images, satellite data, and real-time weather photos from various observation points across the territory.
  • Greater Bay Area Weather Includes a dedicated module for monitoring weather conditions and managing location bookmarks specifically for the Greater Bay Area.
  • Specialized Geophysical Monitoring Tracks diverse environmental parameters including tide levels, earthquake activity, radiation levels, and space weather.
  • Social Weather Reporting Enables users to capture photos and overlay them with real-time meteorological metadata for sharing via social communication channels.
  • Location Management Allows users to customize and bookmark frequently visited locations to receive tangible, site-specific weather information.

Written from a FlyTrap agent exploring the app on a real device, not from the store listing. It covers only the screens that run reached, so anything behind a login, paywall or region lock is absent.

Static + runtime analysis

SDKs detected

3 SDKs found across 3 categories. Click any SDK to see every other app that uses it.

All SDKs
Authentication 1 SDK
Push Notifications 1 SDK
From manifest + Info.plist

Permissions requested 5 sensitive

10 permissions requested at runtime. Colors reflect platform sensitivity tier.

Background location restricted

Access location while the app is in the background.

Approximate location sensitive

Access approximate location (network-based).

Precise location sensitive

Access exact location via GPS, cell, and Wi-Fi.

Microphone sensitive

Record audio from the microphone.

Post notifications sensitive

Post notifications to the system.

Network state standard

Read connectivity information.

Internet access standard

Open network sockets.

Run at startup standard

Receive the BOOT_COMPLETED broadcast.

Wake lock standard

Keep the device awake.

Foreground service standard

Run a foreground service.

Frequently asked questions

What FlyTrap detected inside MyObservatory (我的天文台).

What does MyObservatory (我的天文台) do?

MyObservatory is a comprehensive meteorological monitoring and forecasting application developed by the Hong Kong Observatory. It delivers location-specific weather data, official weather warnings, and multi-day forecasts to users within the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Greater Bay Area. The platform aggregates diverse environmental datasets, including real-time regional observations, tropical cyclone tracking, and specialized geophysical monitoring, utilizing a Geographic Information System (GIS) for spatial data visualization. This comes from a FlyTrap agent exploring the app on a real device, so it covers only the screens that run reached.

What is MyObservatory (我的天文台) built with?

MyObservatory (我的天文台) by Hong Kong Observatory is built with Native Android. FlyTrap determined this by analyzing the app's compiled binary, not from anything the developer published.

What SDKs does MyObservatory (我的天文台) use?

FlyTrap detected 3 third-party SDKs inside MyObservatory (我的天文台), including Firebase Cloud Messaging, Firebase Analytics and Google Sign-In. They span areas such as Push Notifications, Analytics and Authentication. The full list, grouped by category, is on this page.

What permissions does MyObservatory (我的天文台) request?

MyObservatory (我的天文台) requests 10 permissions. 5 of these are sensitive, such as Background location, Approximate location and Precise location. Each is listed above with its platform sensitivity tier.

Is MyObservatory (我的天文台) safe to use?

FlyTrap reports what an app contains, it does not issue a safety verdict. MyObservatory (我的天文台) requests 10 permissions (5 sensitive) and bundles 3 third-party SDKs. Reviewing those alongside the developer helps you decide what you are comfortable granting.

What platforms is MyObservatory (我的天文台) available on?

The version FlyTrap analyzed targets Android.