And just like that, it’s August. Time is flying by. People all over the world have been busy to create this release for you. This release again a ton of cool new stuff.
First, let’s talk entity IDs. Entity IDs are how we identify entities in automations and scripts. They start with the domain and end with an object id, for example: light.kitchen. Or, if you’re unlucky light.node_2_2_abc. With this release, it will now be possible to manage entity IDs of entities via the UI! Just as with changing the name, it requires that the integration is able to supply a unique ID for each entity.
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Screenshot of the new user interface to change entity IDs.
This release also includes a bunch more Tuya integrations thanks to @huangyupeng. And thanks to @peternijssen we’re now also able to talk with Spider thermostats and plugs.
New Platforms
If you need help…
…don’t hesitate to use our very active forums or join us for a little chat. The release notes have comments enabled but it’s preferred if you use the former communication channels. Thanks.
Reporting Issues
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Does it mean we can also change the domain of a given entity? For instance, I have a smart power plug that gets listed as light., can I change it to switch.?
after upgrade to 75.1 getting lots of log entries and devices keeps going unavailable then coming back.
2018-08-06 22:55:12 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.helpers.entity] Update of switch.multisensor_6_in_1_44 is taking over 10 seconds
2018-08-06 22:55:15 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.switch.wemo] Lost connection to Zaras Bedroom Light
2018-08-06 22:55:18 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.binary_sensor] Updating ring binary_sensor took longer than the scheduled update interval 0:00:10
2018-08-06 22:55:18 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.media_player] Updating samsungtv media_player took longer than the scheduled update interval 0:00:10
2018-08-06 22:55:20 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.switch.wemo] Lost connection to Upstairs Porch Light
2018-08-06 22:55:20 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.switch] Updating wemo switch took longer than the scheduled update interval 0:00:10
2018-08-06 22:55:21 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.sensor] Updating bom sensor took longer than the scheduled update interval 0:00:30
2018-08-06 22:55:21 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.sensor] Updating darksky sensor took longer than the scheduled update interval 0:00:30
2018-08-06 22:55:25 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.switch.wemo] Lost connection to Upstairs Toilet Light
2018-08-06 22:55:27 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.sensor] Updating speedtest sensor took longer than the scheduled update interval 0:00:30
2018-08-06 22:55:27 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.sensor] Updating ring sensor took longer than the scheduled update interval 0:00:30
2018-08-06 22:55:27 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.sensor] Updating plex sensor took longer than the scheduled update interval 0:00:30
2018-08-06 22:55:27 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.sensor] Updating synologydsm sensor took longer than the scheduled update interval 0:00:30
2018-08-06 22:55:29 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.binary_sensor] Updating ring binary_sensor took longer than the scheduled update interval 0:00:10
2018-08-06 22:55:29 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.media_player] Updating samsungtv media_player took longer than the scheduled update interval 0:00:10
2018-08-06 22:55:30 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.switch.wemo] Lost connection to Downstairs Bathroom Light
2018-08-06 22:55:30 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.switch] Updating wemo switch took longer than the scheduled update interval 0:00:10
2018-08-06 22:55:35 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.switch.wemo] Lost connection to Lauras Bedroom Light
2018-08-06 22:55:40 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.binary_sensor] Updating ring binary_sensor took longer than the scheduled update interval 0:00:10
2018-08-06 22:55:40 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.media_player] Updating samsungtv media_player took longer than the scheduled update interval 0:00:10
2018-08-06 22:55:46 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.switch.wemo] Lost connection to Backyard-Switch4
2018-08-06 22:55:51 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.binary_sensor] Updating ring binary_sensor took longer than the scheduled update interval 0:00:10
2018-08-06 22:55:51 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.switch.wemo] Lost connection to Master Wardrobe Light
2018-08-06 22:55:52 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.sensor] Updating bom sensor took longer than the scheduled update interval 0:00:30
2018-08-06 22:55:52 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.sensor] Updating darksky sensor took longer than the scheduled update interval 0:00:30
2018-08-06 22:55:52 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.switch] Updating wemo switch took longer than the scheduled update interval 0:00:10
2018-08-06 22:55:55 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.helpers.entity] Update of sensor.dark_sky_wind_speed is taking over 10 seconds
2018-08-06 22:55:55 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.helpers.entity] Update of sensor.bom_cabarita_rain_today is taking over 10 seconds
2018-08-06 22:55:56 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.helpers.entity] Update of sensor.ring_upstairs_wifi_signal_category is taking over 10 seconds
2018-08-06 22:55:56 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.switch.wemo] Lost connection to Gallery Light
2018-08-06 22:55:57 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.helpers.entity] Update of sensor.speedtest_ping is taking over 10 seconds
2018-08-06 22:55:57 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.helpers.entity] Update of sensor.memory_usage_real is taking over 10 seconds
2018-08-06 22:55:58 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.sensor] Updating speedtest sensor took longer than the scheduled update interval 0:00:30
2018-08-06 22:55:58 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.sensor] Updating ring sensor took longer than the scheduled update interval 0:00:30
2018-08-06 22:55:58 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.sensor] Updating synologydsm sensor took longer than the scheduled update interval 0:00:30
2018-08-06 22:55:59 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.helpers.entity] Update of binary_sensor.ring_front_door_ding is taking over 10 seconds
2018-08-06 22:56:01 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.helpers.entity] Update of media_player.samsung_tv is taking over 10 seconds
2018-08-06 22:56:01 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.switch.wemo] Lost connection to Upstairs Toilet Light
2018-08-06 22:56:02 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.binary_sensor] Updating ring binary_sensor took longer than the scheduled update interval 0:00:10
2018-08-06 22:56:02 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.media_player] Updating samsungtv media_player took longer than the scheduled update interval 0:00:10
2018-08-06 22:56:03 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.switch] Updating wemo switch took longer than the scheduled update interval 0:00:10
2018-08-06 22:56:06 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.switch.wemo] Lost connection to Spare Bedroom Light
2018-08-06 22:56:08 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.helpers.entity] Update of sensor.plex is taking over 10 seconds
2018-08-06 22:56:11 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.switch.wemo] Lost connection to Backyard-Switch2
2018-08-06 22:56:13 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.binary_sensor] Updating ring binary_sensor took longer than the scheduled update interval 0:00:10
2018-08-06 22:56:13 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.media_player] Updating samsungtv media_player took longer than the scheduled update interval 0:00:10
2018-08-06 22:56:13 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.switch] Updating wemo switch took longer than the scheduled update interval 0:00:10
2018-08-06 22:56:15 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.helpers.entity] Update of binary_sensor.multisensor_6_in_1_44 is taking over 10 seconds
2018-08-06 22:56:15 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.helpers.entity] Update of switch.multisensor_6_in_1_44 is taking over 10 seconds
2018-08-06 22:56:16 WARNING (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.switch.wemo] Lost connection to backyard-switch1