Location information for the calendar event, if available. You can also get the script to abort after the timeout by using optional continue_on_timeout: false. A description of this of this script parameter. The speaker just play the third song in few seconds, and jump to play the fourth song (the last one) until finish. Things like data, or entity_id, which are universal HA yaml arguments required in certain instances. The output of file is string, but in script Im using it as a list. Therefore the condition template must revert to the original test which was less than or equal to. That isnt how it works. # Wait for sensor to change to 'on' up to 1 minute before continuing to execute. Everything explained in this topic can be found in the documentation. For example, the output of a template is always a string. To pass variables to the script with this service, call it with the desired variables: The other way is calling the script as a service directly. See Available-Trigger-Data. Each script will itself become an entity that can be called from the script service. WebSmart Home Courses: https://courses.leonardosmarthomemakers.com/collectionsEveryone needs to start using scripts! just one minor issue, but I already fix it. caution and only if you need it. The following example will turn a list of lights: Other types are accepted as list items, for example, each item can be a Delays are useful for temporarily suspending your script and start it at a later moment. This means that if a variable is changed in a nested sequence block, that change will not be visible in an outer sequence block. 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. Timedelta object with offset to the event, if any. Automations support templating in the same way as scripts do. an error is logged, and the automation or script run is marked as errored. WebPyscript: Python Scripting for Home Assistant. reacting on the events the button sends). The State object. It unmarked the previous one I had marked. WebPyscript: Python Scripting for Home Assistant. is run. I have a pyscript that counts lights that are on,off, unavailable. This has narrowed it down some. 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]. tttt August 21, 2019, 5:19am #5 Thank you again for your help! 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 continue_on_error is available on all actions and is set to sequence: WebBoth work like script level variables. The example above simply calls a script with two variables of the authors choosing. Youre welcome but you should give the Solution tag to Burningstones post because he answered your original question first. The message and the device are passed to the script. This action supports nesting, however, if you find yourself using nested if-then The title or summary of the calendar event. WebBoth work like script level variables. actions. Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled. See also script variables for how to define variables accessible in the entire script. The script syntax basic structure is a list of key/value maps that contain actions. When it is used inside a repeat action, only the current iteration of the repeat loop will stop. This will only be shown in table of options available in the Services tab of the Developer Tools. In my scripts.yml: warnme: mode: single fields: warning: description: The text to send. Yes, but it's kind of cumbersome. {%- else -%} 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. The template variable this is also available when evaluating any trigger_variables declared in the configuration. Is this something the author defined, or a universal HA argument? That seems like a good thing since it means it turns the light off for you when you walk away, right? While executing a script you can add a condition in the main sequence to stop further execution. Defaults to ro, which you can change by adding :rw to the end of the name. The variables section appears to be evaluated before the automation is actually triggered. 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. Yes, but it's kind of cumbersome. It is, but how can I do this templating so it is available throughout my entire script? There are some caveats (see below) when using parallel actions. Error loading /home/homeassistant/.homeassistant/configuration.yaml: mapping values are not allowed here I have a pyscript that counts lights that are on,off, unavailable. 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? A custom Home Assistant component for declaring and setting generic variable entities dynamically. In my scripts.yml: warnme: mode: single fields: warning: description: The text to send. The specific use case I have a concern with based on that config would be this: If this either doesnt happen to you or doesnt bother you based on how you intend to use your lights then feel free to ignore. No, unfortunately not. But all script objects share the same mode set in the script. data: It looks like the problem isn't in the script, but in the automation. Im just suggesting a simpler initial part, comparing the last_updated time to the last_triggered time seems like unnecessary complexity (and as you pointed out, isnt working). { { warning }} target: - 'channelid' service: notify.discord 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`. Next question is how to set a variable as the value of itself multiplied with 3600. See Automation Trigger. {%- endif -%}. 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). Events can be used for many things. data: it really cant be that hard but I get it with no variable solution to work. If we apply this approach on the script above, it would look like this: Using the variables in the script requires the use of templates: Script variables that may be used by templates include those provided from the configuration, those that are passed when started from a service and the this variable whose value is a dictionary of the current scripts state. Python would be easier for me but wasn't aware of the Appdaemon piece. Controls maximum number of runs executing and/or queued up to run at a time. Tg till jobb r {{ '' }} No, you cant change the variable directly. In addition to the Home Assistant template extensions available to scripts, the trigger and this template variables are available. conditions also accepts a shorthand notation of a template condition. reacting on the events the button sends). They wrap around a series of actions and simplify your home assistant automations and allow you to do so many cool things home-assistant-variables The var component is a Home Assistant integration for declaring and setting generic variable entities. trigger: My script, which I run from a few automations: The issue is, of course, in the value_template getting the last_update value. # 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. If you pass the full entity id (incl. I hope I properly understood this mechanism. Is that what echo is in the above user script, or is it something he created for his own purposes? State variables are bound to Python variables and services are callable as Python functions, so its easy and concise to implement logic. So if your logic gets to that else it is going to be true 100% of the time. If you flick the light off the wait_template kicks out and ends the script (since the light is off). You can use these variables in a template. Python would be easier for me but wasn't aware of the Appdaemon piece. You can use these variables in a template. It doesnt support an attributes dictionary, but its easy enough to just create a variable for each attribute. They seem to work as Ive expected. Timedelta object with offset to the event, if any. I hope I properly understood this mechanism. variable: test_counter When echo is omitted the media_player in the room with the last motion is used. Note that this will not change while executing the actions. Did you ever solve this ? message: 'Good morning, its The sequence will be run as long as the condition(s) evaluate to true. Or additional pairs can be added, each of which is like an elif/then. Thanks for the tip on the Appdaemon. It will turn on the lamp then begin to wait two minutes. In case I wasnt clear, I was suggesting leave all this, just replace the first few steps of your script with my choose block. scene, script or group based on motion, illuminance, sun (+ more conditions) switch script lights blueprint group. example: AAAHHH sequence: - data: message: Warning! You can assign whatever name you want to a variable but I would steer clear of using words that have special meaning for Jinja2 (like function names, if, else, in, for, etc) to avoid ambiguity. You can set continue_on_error for those cases on such an action. 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. WebHome Assistant architecture, especially states. it also uses split to convert file to a list then references a list item using repeat.index. This makes sense. 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]. 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. So if you have 4 songs in the list, they are referenced 0, 1, 2, and 3. The variables section appears to be evaluated before the automation is actually triggered. When calling a script directly (e.g., script.NAME) the calling script will wait for the called script to finish. One way is using the generic script.turn_on service. I use these fields at several places in the ui. Follow up question: is there a way to change the value of a variable in an action and have that change reflected in other actions? What this is doing is its looking for an entity literally called light_entity and getting its last_updated time. The first variant allows you to define variables that will be set when the trigger fires. minuter If I am using the custom compenent varaiables # Take different actions depending on if condition was met. initial_state: 'on' Researching now. Scripts are a sequence of actions that Home Assistant will execute. 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. Any errors that occur in the called scripts that cause them to abort will not affect the calling script. I appreciate your replies. FWIW, passing number_of_files is optional because it can be calculated from the file variable. # Trigger when someone leaves one of those lights on for 10 minutes. Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled, Template variables to use throughout a script. 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. Nesting is fully supported. Youre mixing up language directives (the reserved words or HA YAML arguments you described) with variable names. 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. Variables have local scope. 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. It's not using the variable. Im very fresh in this area, so could you please help to explain for me why we have to use data_template instead of data in this case. The action part could be inside a script or an automation. Solution is quite simple, just change the order of delay service and wait_template service like below: Thanks Taras for your strongly support. The choose action can be used like an if/then/elseif/then/else statement. where: bedroom 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. Community maintained list of different ways to use Home Assistant. Yes, reserved word was what I was meaning. 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. There are 4 songs, and I want to play all songs. State variables are bound to Python variables and services are callable as Python functions, so its easy and concise to implement logic. message: "{{ message }}" Heres what I suggest for the automation. I am struggling with getting the syntax correct. The default value for this field, as shown in the UI. means the next action is started after the current action has been completed. The condition action only stops executing the current sequence block. 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. sequence. 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. Within the script, you must convert them from string to the desired type. Bit can this be done easier? I gain a lots knowledge from your help. 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. 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. I dont think the configuration reloads that frequently though or would even see the change. Home Assistant. 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. 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. See It uses pure Python for the automations, and YAML just for passing static data in to your automations. frsenat med Scripts may also use a shortcut syntax for activating scenes instead of calling the scene.turn_on service. I wish HA would provide a way for temporary variables inside an automation that would persist across the actions. This option controls the severity level of that log message. It uses pure Python for the automations, and YAML just for passing static data in to your automations. Please show an example of what you want to achieve and Im sure well be able to help you. data: So I could make the follow modification and it would still work? If a script contains only 1 action, the wrapping list can be omitted. At least thats my understanding. Researching now. {{ states.sensor.to_work.attributes.number_of_minutes_delayed }} I just today learned about being able to add custom attributes via customize.yaml. The script will continue whenever any of the triggers fires. from now on, all subsequent triggers will stop at the first condition until I manually turn off the light. Yeah, I understand that. A description of the script that will be displayed in the Services tab under Developer Tools. A custom Home Assistant component for declaring and setting generic variable entities dynamically. tttt August 21, 2019, 5:19am #5 Thank you again for your help! When the sun goes below the horizon, the porch and garden lights must turn on. When max is exceeded (which is effectively 1 for single mode) a log message will be emitted to indicate this has happened. It's not using the variable. - snarky-snark/home-assistant-variables. Got it, thanks! Only valid with modes queued and parallel. Its possible the answer is there, Im not disputing that. If it waits for 2 minutes then it will turn off the light again. Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled. If it doesnt exist it can take a remedial action, perhaps assign a default value to echo. The sequence of actions to be performed in the script. I use for my wife and I everyday. (See ?, line ?). Scripts are available as an entity through the standalone Script component but can also be embedded in automations and Alexa/Amazon Echo configurations. 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. - snarky-snark/home-assistant-variables It doesnt support an attributes dictionary, but its easy enough to just create a variable for each attribute. But, nevertheless, if you do want to call the remote.send_command service from within a script, then it looks like what youre trying to do is to figure out how to send the device_id to the script and use it from within the script. The script is called by more than one automation for handling different lights. All sub-options are only used for creating a representation of this script in the UI. See What I want is simply to copy the state of my sensor including the attributes to the variable for safe keeping while the sensor changes state to something else (in this case a different type of package coming which will set a different variable). This EDIT: I didnt realize you couldnt use templates for entity_id in a state condition. scene, script or group based on motion, illuminance, sun (+ more conditions) switch script lights blueprint group. Thats what I was trying to suss out. Possible values: config, ssl, addons, backup, share or media. Use variables in your script dnikles (Dustin) February 18, 2021, 12:22pm #3 I am struggling with getting the syntax correct. See Script Modes. Since it's Python, you can use any variables Python can. Is that what you want or did you want it to be set to essentially now ()? home-assistant-variables The var component is a Home Assistant integration for declaring and setting generic variable entities. The script is parallel but the automations are restart. 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. Thanks for the tip on the Appdaemon. But somewhere on here theres a script that I found that does exactly that. In addition to the Home Assistant template extensions available to scripts, the trigger and this template variables are available. 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. Is that what you want or did you want it to be set to essentially now ()? The choice of echo simply provides context for its intended purpose but, like you surmised, it could be almost anything, including purplecow. Seems like you would want it to be restart . - alias: test_counter Automation: Add a trigger variable that is available to templates when processing action part. If its a universal HA argument, I cant find any data on it. Not only that, because not all my lights support brightness. 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? Why use Scripts? You can also use event_data to fire an event with custom data. The basics are already working (i.e. 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? 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. An example value. Right. The first sequence whose conditions are all true will be run. Indicates the event spans the entire day. (See the conditions page for available options and how multiple conditions are handled.) DateTime object that triggered the time trigger. 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. you have the if echo is defined logic. I already test again with your recommendation, but not succeed. title: "Tg till jobb" The following tables show the available trigger data per platform. Thank Taras very much. Scripts are available as an entity through the standalone Script component but can also be embedded in automations and Alexa/Amazon Echo configurations. value_template: '{{ (variable.state | int) + 1 }}', Thank you, easy one that I missed the : =). Inherites template variables from event or state template based on the type of trigger selected for the device. I have yet another question. This repeat form accepts a list of items to iterate over. Passing variables to scripts. It contains the following fields: This action allow you to conditionally (if) run a sequence of actions (then) I was just investigating the reason its not working properly But I face another issue. When I run the automation, nothing happens. 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. solved the issue for me. So for lights that dont have brightness I dont specify that parameter to the script, so it will default to 100. I wonder if the following is possible within HA, because it would make things a lot easier. Then, by writing that into your script, you have essentially created argument that can be passed when calling the variable. until the condition(s) evaluate to true. WebCommunity maintained list of different ways to use Home Assistant. https://github.com/rogro82/hass-variables. value: 0 When the script is executed within an automation the trigger variable is available. script: Remove the colon at the end of the service call. It looks like the problem isn't in the script, but in the automation. Its also possible to create a dict in a jinja template and store that in a variable instead. It is used for: Formatting outgoing messages in, for example, the notify platforms and Alexa component. Templating is a powerful feature that allows you to control information going into and out of the system. Start a new run after all previous runs complete. By default, all sequences of actions in Home Assistant run sequentially. Here is what I was suggesting for the final script in full: So all the situations you described with the wait template + condition (not turning it off if you flick the light on and off or change the brightness) should still all work. 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