Hi how can I store 2 values in a text helper ? and how do I reference them individually later? I need to store HVAC mode and current temperature, and later use those values to reset a thermostat I have automations working for each thermostat with just the mode, but now I find I need to reco…

You could also get fancy with encoding values in JSON: Use this in a template to set the values: {{ dict(mode='heat', temp=70) | to_json }} And this to extract them (this example just extracts ‘mode’) {{ (states('input_text.json') | from_json).mode }}

Can I store 2 items in a single text helper

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Edwin_D (Edwin D.) March 2, 2024, 2:42pm 9

This is a clever way to use attibutes to store many variables. Maybe that is a better way to prevent input helper explosion?

The one here also adds a timestamp, there’s a simpler version above if you do. ot need that: