FAQ - How to Use the Built in Run Status to Display the Appliance Run Status
Visually display the appliance’s current run status (e.g., Washing, Error, or Finished + Still Waiting & Read) in your dashboard using a dropdown helper.
Each status input in the blueprint includes example values to get you started, but you can be as creative as you like… have some fun with it!
The statuses must match exactly (including case sensitivity) with the ones you defined in each input. If they don’t, the automation will stop running and an error will be logged.
Step 1: Create a Dropdown Helper
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In the sidebar, go to Settings → Devices & Services.
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Click the “Helpers” tab at the top.
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Click “+ Create Helper” (bottom right).
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Select “Dropdown” from the list.
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Fill out the fields:
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Name: e.g., Washing Machine Fun Status
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Icon (optional): e.g.,
mdi:washing-machineormdi:format-list-checks -
Options:
Add your dropdown options, e.g.:- Scrubbing Away!
- Drama in the Drum!
- All Done!
- Wrinkle Risk Rising!
- Next Load Please!
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Click Create.
Step 2: Configure the Blueprint
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Enable the Run Status option and select the Dropdown Helper you created in Step 1.
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For each status input, enter the run statuses you created in your Dropdown Helper.
The statuses must match exactly (including case sensitivity) with the ones you defined in each input. If they don’t, the automation will stop running and an error will be logged.- Start Status – The status displayed when the appliance starts.
- Watchdog Status – The status displayed when the watchdog is triggered. If you are not using the watchdog, leave this input blank.
- End Status – The status displayed when the appliance has finished. This can be the final Finished status when you are not using the Reminder Notification Options.
- End Reminder Status – The status displayed when all reminders have been sent and the appliance has not been attended.
- End – Attended Status – The status displayed when the Reminder Notification Entity detects the appliance has been attended to (e.g., door opened, lid lifted, etc.). This is the final Ready status of your appliance when you are using the Reminder Notification Options.
Step 3: Add the Dropdown to Your Dashboard
Now add your new dropdown helper to any dashboard card you like.
You can style it as simple or advanced as you want, even tie it into other visuals using Mushroom, Button Card, or Tile Card.
Enjoy
Blacky 
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