Events can be used for many things. Timedelta object how long state has been to state, if any. 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. I use these fields at several places in the ui. It should be picked up by the automation again only when I turn it off and motion is detected. trigger: This action allows you to select a sequence of other actions from a list of sequences. The most important one is the action to call a service. Theres no universal HA argument. I have spoken too soon and only did a few number of tests which did not reveal all issues. I still think my proposal with the choose supports this use case? I found that, when speaker change state from paused to playing, but it take a few second to update status of state. The same is for example my sonos text string(Optional) Text to present in the confirmation dialog. The Scripts system was introduced in Home Assistant 0.7, and it's used by. 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. It looks like the problem isn't in the script, but in the automation. Is there a way to loop, if I wanted to do this for two or three cameras? Variables can be set manually using the var.set service or they can be set using templates or SQL queries which will be run automatically whenever a specified event fires. NOTE I have a pyscript that counts lights that are on,off, unavailable. It's not using the variable. Maybe try: Is there a way to only send a notification if the camera is offline? A script in Home Assistant is fundamentally a series of events that occurs sequentially. It contains the following fields: This action allow you to conditionally (if) run a sequence of actions (then) This action allows you to repeat a sequence of other actions. When I run the automation, nothing happens. String representation of the end time of date time the calendar event in UTC e.g. Variables can be set manually using the var.set service or they can be set using templates or SQL queries which will be run automatically whenever a specified event fires. means the next action is started after the current action has been completed. Following is an example of the calling script not waiting. Timeout has the same syntax as delay, and like delay, also accepts templates. This has narrowed it down some. Error loading /home/homeassistant/.homeassistant/configuration.yaml: mapping values are not allowed here 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. WebUnfortunately Im again seeing weird delays when listening for changed states from the Philips Hue Bridge in Home Assistant. Possible values: config, ssl, addons, backup, share or media. Yes, but it's kind of cumbersome. This parses out movie and player for me, but if I have any other actions they are not available. WebHome Assistant architecture, especially states. - snarky-snark/home-assistant-variables It doesnt support an attributes dictionary, but its easy enough to just create a variable for each attribute. A custom Home Assistant component for declaring and setting generic variable entities dynamically. Timedelta object how long state has met above/below criteria, if any. entity_id: "{{ 'media_player.' I see things like this in scripts often, for example in the script below there is the who variable. It uses pure Python for the automations, and YAML just for passing static data in to your automations. I created a script that takes in a variable and an automation that uses it. you can then use state_attr(light_entity, 'last_updated'), this notation also avoids errors on startup, see here. Yes, thats intended. In my scripts.yml: warnme: mode: single fields: warning: description: The text to send. The script integration allows users to specify a sequence of actions to be executed by Home Assistant. I call it with: For the benefit of other users, pleas mark my previous post with the Solution tag, as shown in the following image: By doing this, it will automatically place a check-mark next to the topics title which signals to other users that this topic has an accepted solution. it really cant be that hard but I get it with no variable solution to work. Im not sure if my intentions are clear enough from my description. The script is called by more than one automation for handling different lights. Index of the trigger. Configuration For example: This form accepts a list of conditions that are evaluated after each time the sequence variable: test_counter Heres what I suggest for the automation. Each automation use its set mode and will instantiate its own script object. Start a new run after all previous runs complete. Home Assistant. If you use non-deterministic functions like now() in the template it will not be continuously re-evaluated, but only when an entity ID that is referenced is changed. If any errors occur that cause the called script to abort, the calling script will be aborted as well. is run. Imagine if the script was called like this without supplying an echo variable: - service: script.alexa_tts data: message: "Home Assistant has been started." Marks this field as an advanced parameter. Start a new, independent run in parallel with previous runs. The initial value of repeat.index is 1 (not 0). 1 Like The script integration will create an entity for each script and allow them to turn on a light (when motion is detected); wait a few minutes based on a datetime input; as_timestamp(states.light. In addition to the Home Assistant template extensions available to scripts, the trigger and this template variables are available. Right. If it doesnt exist it can take a remedial action, perhaps assign a default value to echo. I wanted a wrapper script to play local sound files to my Google Home Nest Hub (whatever its called now). Because, as I mentioned, I suspect there are other problems and Im currently trying to reproduce your scripts on my system to identify them. Ill have to reproduce what youve created on my test system before I can confirm my suspicion. Thanks for the tip on the Appdaemon. A selector defines how the input is displayed in the frontend UI. Im at a bit of a loss. So if Im understanding correctly the reason that conditional exists is really just to make sure you dont automatically change the brightness of the light if someone has manually adjusted it, right? It doesnt pupulate the attribute part. Maybe this causes errors Here is parts of the script: The State object. value: 0 they too have finished or errored. I have searched and cant find an answer. If not, then it will wait until it is true. In addition to the Home Assistant template extensions available to scripts, the trigger and this template variables are available. Please note that continue_on_error will not suppress/ignore misconfiguration Hey guys, I want to make sure I understand how to write scripts that take variables/arguments and then how to pass them when calling them. In addition to the Home Assistant template extensions available to scripts, the trigger and this template variables are available. The State object. 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. These are run when you turn the script on. Correcting the template above to a template condition instead. From what you are saying, it sounds like my initial understanding was accurate. Thank Taras. WebBoth work like script level variables. Believe me, I wish I knew more too. 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. home assistant really fights me on this one. This means that if a variable is changed in a nested sequence block, that change will not be visible in an outer sequence block. input number I just not get it I cant set a sensor value and store ist there. It is used for: Formatting outgoing messages in, for example, the notify platforms and Alexa component. and then there are the Hass variables the same thing its a nightmare. actions. We support different syntaxes for a delay as shown below. It doesnt really exist outside the script, but when calling the script I need to pass something for that argument for it to do anything. # This action will not run, as it is disabled. The choice of echo simply provides context for its intended purpose but, like you surmised, it could be almost anything, including purplecow. This repeat form accepts a list of items to iterate over. { { warning }} target: - 'channelid' service: notify.discord Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled. Not only that, because not all my lights support brightness. For instance, in the below example it is used to create an entry in the logbook. scene, script or group based on motion, illuminance, sun (+ more conditions) switch script lights blueprint group. It's not using the variable. Im not at home right now so I cant look into further at the moment. But I face another issue. Please note: In order for this description to be displayed in the Services tab of the Developer Tools, the script description must be defined as well. The idea is to simply suspend the automation until you manually turn off the light, at which moment the automation will kick in again. {{ states.sensor.to_work.attributes.number_of_minutes_delayed }} I dont think the configuration reloads that frequently though or would even see the change. Got None. example: AAAHHH sequence: - data: message: Warning! WebBoth work like script level variables. But if you have an action that launches a script, that runs separately with its own run mode. You can use these variables in a template. Is that what you want or did you want it to be set to essentially now ()? For example: # Example script integration containing script syntax, # This is written using the Script Syntax, # Set the people variable to a default value, # Try to increment people if Paulus is home, # At this scope and this point of the sequence, people == 0. Without continue_on_timeout: false the script will always continue since the default for continue_on_timeout is true. Automations support templating in the same way as scripts do. 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. For example: More choose can be used together. If one action fails or errors, the other actions will keep running until I have a pyscript that counts lights that are on,off, unavailable. Im just trying to understand if echo is some universal HA argument, or something he defined. # 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. Tg till jobb r {{ '' }} The first sequence whose conditions are all true will be run. anyone can help me I just dont understand the examples of why I make a query and have events if I just want the var.x back and why cant I just use x.var and thats it? Python would be easier for me but wasn't aware of the Appdaemon piece. 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. - snarky-snark/home-assistant-variables. Ive read the documentation on scripts but, if Im being honest, I cant make too terribly much of the documentation yet. Thanks for the tip on the Appdaemon. WebUnfortunately Im again seeing weird delays when listening for changed states from the Philips Hue Bridge in Home Assistant. If someone is watching the TV in the living room, there is a high chance that someone is in that room, therefore the living room lights have to turn on too. tttt August 21, 2019, 5:19am #5 Thank you again for your help! The URL query parameters of the request (if provided). Since it's Python, you can use any variables Python can. I think youre close, but you have some YAML formatting issues. Thus, just by putting argument1 in that script, I have essentiall created it as an input. script: The title or summary of the calendar event. 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. But I dont want you to fix something which isnt broken so keep it if its working for you. When I run the automation, nothing happens. Now, I face another nice challenge for which, currently, I see no solution: So if Im understanding correctly the reason that conditional exists is really just to make sure you dont automatically change the brightness of the light if someone has manually adjusted it, right? on each other and order doesnt matter. you have the if echo is defined logic. Nesting is fully supported. pass (else). Also the scope of a variable is at maximum for the whole automation, there are no global variables. 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. 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]}}. value_template: '{{ (variable.state | int) + 1 }}', Thank you, easy one that I missed the : =). Here are several other examples where the solution is to use data_template: Script variable as template? A custom Home Assistant component for declaring and setting generic variable entities dynamically. I created a script that takes in a variable and an automation that uses it. 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. Templating is a powerful feature that allows you to control information going into and out of the system. reacting on the events the button sends). - service: script.sonos_say In this case, all service data will be made available as variables. sequence: I didnt realize I couldnt mark multiple. I am struggling with getting the syntax correct. - variables: movie: {% set movies = command.split (" on ") [0].split ("play ") [1] %} doesnt work - variables: movie: { { command.split (" on ") [0].split ("play ") [1] }} doesnt work. The second variant is setting variables that are available when attaching a trigger when the trigger can contain templated values. Yes, I just got the same result in my tests which means my assumption was incorrect. These are run when you turn the script on. The variables will be able to use templates and have access to the trigger variable. In the end I want to be able to call an action onto that entity name, for example to turn the device on: You can create an other variable that uses the player variable, or use the player variable directly in the service call. actions in the else part, you may want to consider using What gave you the impression such a concept exists in Home Assistant? Is that what you want or did you want it to be set to essentially now()? Why use Scripts? Thanks for the tip on the Appdaemon. You can use these variables in a template. Only if the parameter bugs you, its not a huge deal either way. See A reserved word like data is set in stone whereas a variables name is whatever you choose it to be. Ive run out of ideas. ~ where }}" You have to use data_template because the variables contain templates. A parameter field used by this script. {{ light_entity }}.last_updated) %}. 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. I need your guys help setting up a script which takes an entity variable and uses that variable inside a template condition too. The following tables show the available trigger data per platform. 2018-07-08 22:24:42 ERROR (MainThread) [homeassistant.core] Invalid service data for input_datetime.set_datetime: Invalid time specified: timestamp.variable.hour_calc for dictionary value @ data[time]. Possible values: config, ssl, addons, backup, share or media. Thats what I was trying to suss out. The first variant allows you to define variables that will be set when the trigger fires. So, let me ask you this-- in alexa_tts script, you have the if echo is defined logic. 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. If you flick the light off the wait_template kicks out and ends the script (since the light is off). WebSmart Home Courses: https://courses.leonardosmarthomemakers.com/collectionsEveryone needs to start using scripts! WebPyscript: Python Scripting for Home Assistant. Thank you, this fixes my issue but adds another one. Here is a fresh copy of the script with the modifications: Its absolutely perfect now. initial_state: 'on' State objects also contain context data which can be used to identify the user that caused a script or automation to execute. Heres what I suggest for the automation. 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). Defaults to ro, which you can change by adding :rw to the end of the name. Hello, newb question here, sorry! stop can be useful to halt a script halfway through a sequence when, I havent tested it yet so it may require additional adjustments. Scripts are a sequence of actions that Home Assistant will execute. Use variables in your script dnikles (Dustin) February 18, 2021, 12:22pm #3 I am struggling with getting the syntax correct. The condition action only stops executing the current sequence block. # Run command that for some reason doesn't always work, # The `else` is fully optional and can be omitted, is_state('binary_sensor.all_clear', 'on') }}, is_state('binary_sensor.all_clear', 'off') }}, # IF another entity not related to the previous, is ON. This HACS custom integration for Home Assistant allows you to write Python functions and scripts that can implement a wide range of automation, logic and triggers. The same concept applies to the studio room. In my scripts.yml: warnme: mode: single fields: warning: description: The text to send. These are run when you turn the script on. Yes, but it's kind of cumbersome. The second variant is setting variables that are available when attaching a trigger when the trigger can contain templated values. The following example shows how a single automation can control entities that arent related to each other but have in common the same trigger. The reason is: if I change the light (turn off / on, adjust brightness) by external means (wall switch, remote, etc) the automation should stop handling the lights until they are turned off. I just today learned about being able to add custom attributes via customize.yaml. After each time a wait completes, either because the condition was met, the event happened, or the timeout expired, the variable wait will be created/updated to indicate the result. # Trigger when someone leaves one of those lights on for 10 minutes. WebBoth work like script level variables. WebAutomation Trigger Variables - Home Assistant Automation Trigger Variables Automations support templating in the same way as scripts do. It doesnt support an attributes dictionary, but its easy enough to just create a variable for each attribute. Next question is how to set a variable as the value of itself multiplied with 3600. Thank, this is a helpful example. This has narrowed it down some. It stops the sequence as well, but marks the automation In that case you need to adjust that bit to this: This will then look for the state of the entity passed in to the automation and get its last_updated time then compare it to the automation trigger time. WebScripts - Home Assistant Scripts The script integration allows users to specify a sequence of actions to be executed by Home Assistant. The action section of an automation is essentially a script in itself, so when you set the run mode of an automation you are setting the run mode for that set of actions itself. sequence. You can use these variables in a template. But given what you have you could replace the last step in the script with something like this: 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. If I comment out the attribute part, I can set the variable value, without problem. Indentation is wrong and yiu dont need the set command. Yes, they support calling with that attribute and they simply ignore it. 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