reacting on the events the button sends). You could be moving around, not really leaving the room. At least thats my understanding. I always set the icon and friendly_name via customize.yaml Variables in Automation - Configuration - Home Assistant Community Variables in Automation Configuration T1ppes November 3, 2021, 9:30am #1 I am trying to create an automation around a IKEA TRADFRI Shortcut Button. can be a pre-defined list, or a list created by a template. for example, a condition is not met. Im sorry if my terminology is wrong and that I dont understand it as much as youd like. Nesting is fully supported. Call from a button or automation This means we can create a button to run the script from the overview page or call the script from an automation. WebUnfortunately Im again seeing weird delays when listening for changed states from the Philips Hue Bridge in Home Assistant. I have searched and cant find an answer. You would have to create a helper (input_number or input_text), then store the value in there before you switch the light (using input_text.set_value), then retrieve it after. Im at a bit of a loss. Just cooked this up on the flight San Diego - Toronto ;-) Extracts scripts logic into a script helper Scripts now accept variables to be passed in when turned on via service. This action can use the same triggers that are available in an automations trigger section. Why use Scripts? For example: A variable named repeat is defined within the repeat action (i.e., it is available inside sequence, while & until.) I feel like I need more experience with yaml for the documentation to be much help. It stops the sequence as well, but marks the automation So the same automation will actually restart its running script, but more than one script can be run by different automations. Community maintained list of different ways to use Home Assistant. See Available-Trigger-Data. If so you could customize your light entities using customize.yaml and add a custom attribute to each of automation_id with the value set to its controlling automation. # Multiple entities for which you want to perform the same action. However, what is being passed via the file variable is assumed to be a list (because the script treats it that way with {{file[repeat.index]}}. In pyscript, you can create persistent variables. Also are you sure you want the mode of this script to be parallel ? It performs some other operations while the called script runs in the background. Then it later waits for the called script to complete via a wait_template. The first variant allows you to define variables that will be set when the trigger fires. - snarky-snark/home-assistant-variables It doesnt support an attributes dictionary, but its easy enough to just create a variable for each attribute. WebConfiguration Variables Looking for your configuration file? The continue_on_error is available on all actions and is set to - service: script.fastforward: Home Assistant doesn't have variables. This could be used to pass data to another script awaiting Automation: Add a trigger variable that is available to templates when processing action part. volume: 0.04 These are run when you turn the script on. The variables will be able to use templates and have access to the trigger variable. I also saw that the variables section is evaluated before trigger, and its exactly what I need, for this reason: if the light entity was updated by the automation, only them re-enter the automation again (mode: restart) and keep the light on. Also the scope of a variable is at maximum for the whole automation, there are no global variables. The following tables show the available trigger data per platform. This statement is not correct: as_timestamp(states.light. an unexpected error. This action allows you to select a sequence of other actions from a list of sequences. So the automation mode is separate from the script mode. See Available-Trigger-Data. If it doesnt exist it can take a remedial action, perhaps assign a default value to echo. actions. Sample yaml below. Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled, Custom component to declare/set variables, Set variables, custom component variables, https://github.com/rogro82/hass-variables, rogro82/hass-variables/blob/master/examples/counter.yaml, Using Input Select as an Array (Global variables) in Automations. But I am still new to this and, like I said before, I dont know enough to make as much sense of the documentation as I wish I could. This is my last try: And this is the error message from the log: or script as failed to run. Meaning, you could have called that variable whatever you want and it would still work as long as you edited the other script to pass it with the new name? Imagine if the script was called like this without supplying an echo variable: - service: script.alexa_tts data: message: "Home Assistant has been started." message: "{{ message }}" Tried this one: With this error message: When it is used inside a choose action, only the actions within that choose will stop. The sequence will be run as long as the condition(s) evaluate to true. Got None. and optionally supports running other sequence when the condition didnt EDIT Following is an example of the calling script not waiting. # At this scope, people will now be 1 # but at this scope it will still be 0, # If paulus is home, continue to execute the script below these lines, # Supports milliseconds, seconds, minutes, hours, days, # Can be used in combination, at least one required, # Waits however many minutes input_number.minute_delay is set to, # Wait for a custom event or light to turn on and stay on for 10 sec. All previously defined trigger variables, variables and script variables are passed to the trigger. - variables: movie: {% set movies = command.split (" on ") [0].split ("play ") [1] %} doesnt work - variables: movie: { { command.split (" on ") [0].split ("play ") [1] }} doesnt work. Youre welcome but you should give the Solution tag to Burningstones post because he answered your original question first. Hello, newb question here, sorry! # This action will not run, as it is disabled. The following automation example shows how to capture the custom event event_light_state_changed with an Event Automation Trigger, and retrieve corresponding entity_id that was passed as the event trigger data, see Available-Trigger-Data for more details. sequential actions will work just fine. A reserved word like data is set in stone whereas a variables name is whatever you choose it to be. It could trigger an automation or indicate to another integration that something is happening. there is no guarantee that they will be completed in the same order. Imagine if the script was called like this without supplying an echo variable: If the script overlooked to first check if echo is defined, it would fail at the first line of code that attempted to use the value of echo. title: "Tg till jobb" If you all are still having trouble with that variable component, you might want to check mine out to see if it suits your needs. While it sounds attractive to parallelize, most of the time, just the regular Web5 MUST Have Scripts in Home Assistant Written by Gio in Smart Home Scripts are a collection of actions that are very similar to those actions in automations. The same concept applies to the studio room. To do so, add enabled: false to the action. attributes: As suspected, these two variables: file number_of_files contain strings and that causes script.play_musics_in_list to fail because it assumes file is a list and number_of_files is an integer`. type ( Required, string): The C++ type of the global variable, for example bool (for true / false ), int (for integers), float (for decimal numbers), int [50] for an array of 50 integers, etc. WebBoth work like script level variables. Each script will itself become an entity that can be called from the script service. By default, a sequence of actions will be halted when one of the actions in instllt When the script is executed within an automation the trigger variable is available. A lists items are indexed starting with zero. When you set your argument in the call of the script you can use that in the called script as a variable. exemptions list(Optional) List of exemptionobjects. Things like data, or entity_id, which are universal HA yaml arguments required in certain instances. I dont think the configuration reloads that frequently though or would even see the change. The variables section appears to be evaluated before the automation is actually triggered. # If called again while still running (probably in delay step), start over. Researching now. There are two ways to achieve this. Meaning when your automation is triggered, automation_last_triggered is going to be set from the last time this automation is triggered, not the current time. Is there a way to loop the message logic, or is that not really what YAML is for, and I should move to calling a python script? The variable this is the state object of the automation at the moment of triggering the actions. A selector defines how the input is displayed in the frontend UI. It's not using the variable. This can be used to take different actions based on whether or not the condition was met, or to use more than one wait sequentially while implementing a single timeout overall. If I comment out the attribute part, I can set the variable value, without problem. Then, by writing that into your script, you have essentially created argument that can be passed when calling the variable. Why use Scripts? I think youre close, but you have some YAML formatting issues. contain strings and that causes script.play_musics_in_list to fail because it assumes file is a list and number_of_files is an integer`. WebScripts are a sequence of actions that Home Assistant will execute. or errors that Home Assistant does not handle. In the meantime I found a final and better solution using wait_template. You can also use event_data to fire an event with custom data. Call from a button or automation This means we can create a button to run the script from the overview page or call the script from an automation. Then when you turn it back on nothing is watching it so it just stays on. Therefore the condition template must revert to the original test which was less than or equal to. I just today learned about being able to add custom attributes via customize.yaml. If so you could customize your light entities using customize.yaml. (See the conditions page for available options and how multiple conditions are handled.) If not, Im sorry. - service: variable.set_variable Each script will itself become an entity that can be called from the script service. Probably the easiest way would be to use a variable in this script, and then call it two or three times from another script where it passes the entity_id of each camera for each call. My script, which I run from a few automations: The issue is, of course, in the value_template getting the last_update value. A parameter field used by this script. example: AAAHHH sequence: - data: message: Warning! template, or even an mapping of key/value pairs. { { warning }} target: - 'channelid' service: notify.discord I created a script that takes in a variable and an automation that uses it. Sometimes these errors are expected, for example, because you know the service No big deal, but then when I type it in the yaml, as soon as I enter the last } it immediately changes it to [object Object]: null. that sequence encounters an error. In this case, all service data will be made available as variables. For more information, refer to Passing variables to scripts. FWIW, passing number_of_files is optional because it can be calculated from the file variable. condition can also be a list of conditions and execution will then only continue if ALL conditions return true. Since the script running from the first movement is eventually just going to timeout and then turn off the lights, regardless of the other instances running in parallel for additional movement. I already test again with your recommendation, but not succeed. Automations support templating in the same way as scripts do. Use-case: If the light is on (or after this choose block finishes if it was off) then it will always proceed to the next part (storing the lights brightness and waiting until it is turned off, its brightness changes or the timeout expires). Heres what I suggest for the automation. DateTime object that triggered the time trigger. entity_id: "{{ 'media_player.' The most important one is the action to call a service. text string(Optional) Text to present in the confirmation dialog. Otherwise if someone is in the bathroom longer then you have the timeout set I think its going to turn off the lights on them, even if they are moving around. In addition, it will place a link below your first post that leads to the Solution post. I have excatly the same issue. It looks like the problem isn't in the script, but in the automation. Hello. Start a new run after all previous runs complete. action: A description of the script that will be displayed in the Services tab under Developer Tools. A detailed description of the calendar event, if available. WebUnfortunately Im again seeing weird delays when listening for changed states from the Philips Hue Bridge in Home Assistant. sequence. Since it's Python, you can use any variables Python can. WebBoth work like script level variables. {%- if is_state('sensor.to_work', 'delayed') -%} Index of the trigger. 1 Like Mark if this field is required. Lets say: @ 6AM I want my bedroo lights to turn on @ brightness 5 and every 3 minutes I want them to get 5+ brightness. In addition to the Home Assistant template extensions available to scripts, the trigger and this template variables are available. Youre mixing up language directives (the reserved words or HA YAML arguments you described) with variable names. it really cant be that hard but I get it with no variable solution to work. An example value. Im not sure if my intentions are clear enough from my description. If you pass the full entity id (incl. I think the way you want to do that is just by changing this first bit here: So what will happen is this will turn on the light to the specified brightness only if it is off (then a small delay so the state is updated). A brightness value of 0 turns off the light, any value greater than 0 will turn on the light. This is not always needed, for example, if the sequence of actions doesnt rely Do you see anything wrong in the automation? If I want the sonos to start playing at volume 0.02 @ 6.10 and get 0.01 louder every 5 minutes, I now have to add a wait / etc. From what you are saying, it sounds like my initial understanding was accurate. Python would be easier for me but wasn't aware of the Appdaemon piece. At least thats my understanding. When the script is executed within an automation the trigger variable is available. # supports seconds, milliseconds, minutes, hours. I am using the custom compenent varaiables It will turn on the lamp then begin to wait two minutes. Heres what I suggest for the automation. This text will be logged and shows up in the automations and Possible values: config, ssl, addons, backup, share or media. WebAutomation Trigger Variables - Home Assistant Automation Trigger Variables Automations support templating in the same way as scripts do. Information about the script field parameters; see the Passing variables to scripts section below. This repeat form accepts a list of items to iterate over. Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled. I wish HA would provide a way for temporary variables inside an automation that would persist across the actions. Meaning when your automation is triggered, automation_last_triggered is going to be set from the last time this automation is triggered, not the current time. I only used notify so I can see if it is parsing appropriately. As part of the service, variables can be passed along to a script so they become available within templates in that script. Use variables in your script dnikles (Dustin) February 18, 2021, 12:22pm #3 I am struggling with getting the syntax correct. Any YAML is valid. I gain a lots knowledge from your help. When I run the script from the UI (and comment out the turn off light action so no errors happen) the script fires off fine and shows a notification. This means that if a variable is changed in a nested sequence block, that change will not be visible in an outer sequence block. Yes, but it's kind of cumbersome. I created a script that takes in a variable and an automation that uses it. 2018-07-07 14:00:58 ERROR (MainThread) [homeassistant.core] Invalid service data for variable.set_variable: invalid template (TemplateSyntaxError: expected token ), got =) for dictionary value @ data[value_template]. You have to use data_template because the variables contain templates. Id like to set variables and reuse them within a script. That works well. I hope I properly understood this mechanism. Although if you do move again then the script will start running again. If you need to periodically re-evaluate the template, reference a sensor from the Time and Date component that will update minutely or daily. But I face another issue. {{ light_entity }}.last_updated). And lastly, a default can be added, which would be like the else.. trigger: With both types of waits it is possible to set a timeout after which the script will continue its execution if the condition/event is not satisfied. If the script overlooked to first check if echo is defined, it would fail at the first line of code that attempted to use the value of echo. These are run when you turn the script on. Trying to use template conditional to set variable in script Configuration From studying other peoples code, heres what Ive deduced. What gave you the impression such a concept exists in Home Assistant? Variables in Automation - Configuration - Home Assistant Community Variables in Automation Configuration T1ppes November 3, 2021, 9:30am #1 I am trying to create an automation around a IKEA TRADFRI Shortcut Button. This is the case of an IF-IF. Allright. I might be including your suggestion too in the script, once Im sure the automation entity ID will remain constant Its easier to provide it from the same place where the automation is defined, in case it gets changed more (Im not yet set on a naming format for automations). Got timestamp.variable.hour_calc. i tid The sequence of actions is specified using the Home Assistant Script Syntax. I dont think the configuration reloads that frequently though or would even see the change. (See ?, line ?). This is not a good thing in my scenario. test_counter: In addition to the Home Assistant template extensions available to scripts, the trigger and this template variables are available. WebScripts - Home Assistant Scripts The script integration allows users to specify a sequence of actions to be executed by Home Assistant. You can also get the script to abort after the timeout by using optional continue_on_timeout: false. Variables in Automation - Configuration - Home Assistant Community Variables in Automation Configuration T1ppes November 3, 2021, 9:30am #1 I am trying to create an automation around a IKEA TRADFRI Shortcut Button. Is that what you want or did you want it to be set to essentially now ()? For the 2021.4: For our advanced users - Home Assistant (home-assistant.io) update - I think it is critical to tell people that they must enter their desired z-wave device configuration parameters and then leave the page loaded for at least as long as it takes for the target device to check in. seconds: '/1' home assistant really fights me on this one. Thank you for the answers. the first time the automation is triggered, the light is off therefore it will be turned on and its last_updated changed; the second automation trigger (while the initial is still running) still work ok because the. For the 2021.4: For our advanced users - Home Assistant (home-assistant.io) update - I think it is critical to tell people that they must enter their desired z-wave device configuration parameters and then leave the page loaded for at least as long as it takes for the target device to check in. Heres what I suggest for the automation. # Wait for IFTTT event or abort after specified timeout. It contains the following fields: This action allow you to conditionally (if) run a sequence of actions (then) Meaning when your automation is triggered, automation_last_triggered is going to be set from the last time this automation is triggered, not the current time. I havent tested it yet so it may require additional adjustments. tttt August 21, 2019, 5:19am #5 Thank you again for your help! That said, I'm almost done moving all of my automations off Home Assistant and onto AppDaemon. {%- endif -%}. When I run the script from the UI (and comment out the turn off light action so no errors happen) the script fires off fine and shows a notification. light.) Although Im curious, do your lights which dont support dimming allow you to specify a brightness_pct in the the light.turn_on service call and have a brightness attribute? Configuration Since you arent moving theres only one automation trigger. A custom Home Assistant component for declaring and setting generic variable entities dynamically. Automation: Allow using script sequence syntax for action Alexa: allow script syntax for Why dont you pass the full entity id to the script instead of just the name? The list of items Please show an example of what you want to achieve and Im sure well be able to help you. Timeout has the same syntax as delay, and like delay, also accepts templates. That basically looks like this (also sending the entity_id as well): # This action will run, as it is not disabled, shorthand notation of a template condition, True during the first iteration of the repeat sequence, The iteration number of the loop: 1, 2, 3, , True during the last iteration of the repeat sequence, which is only valid for counted loops. means the next action is started after the current action has been completed. This makes sense. Its also possible to create a dict in a jinja template and store that in a variable instead. I keep seeing scripts that are passing things like who: which I cant find documentation on, and I am just now piecing together that these may be self-defined arguments that their scripts can take. Inherites template variables from event or state template based on the type of trigger selected for the device. There are some caveats (see below) when using parallel actions. Possible values: config, ssl, addons, backup, share or media. an error is logged, and the automation or script run is marked as errored. Im just trying to understand if echo is some universal HA argument, or something he defined. The variables action allows you to set/override variables that will be accessible by templates in actions after it. The template variable this is also available when evaluating any trigger_variables declared in the configuration. Scripts are a sequence of actions that Home Assistant will execute. By first confirming it exists, it can reliably refer to its value. I used this approach at script start, which sometime return the correct entity, but most of the time do not: Is there one automation per light? Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled. The message and the device are passed to the script. Error loading /home/homeassistant/.homeassistant/configuration.yaml: mapping values are not allowed here frsenat med A script in Home Assistant is fundamentally a series of events that occurs sequentially. State objects also contain context data which can be used to identify the user that caused a script or automation to execute. Thank Taras very much. I wish HA would provide a way for temporary variables inside an automation that would persist across the actions. {%- elif is_state('sensor.to_work', 'canceled') -%} The value may be specified by a template, in which case But in this guidline: https://www.home-assistant.io/integrations/script/, for how to passing variables to script, we just use data in automation. I have a pyscript that counts lights that are on,off, unavailable. By the way, I already test again with your recommendation, but not succeed. About the script mode be run as long as the condition template must revert to the trigger this! 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