Conditionally execute an action or conditionally execute another action or default to else

[aceindy]

Just one tip…

@3jam3

          - type: turn_off
            device_id: f8c5b37af6f13b84b4ace9553cee5ab1
            entity_id: 17eb95a7723158559c4ee31a2f9ae61d
            domain: switch

Refrain from setting devices…use service instead

@123

      - service: switch.turn_off
        target:
          entity_id: switch.ac3829_living_room

(makes it more readable too )

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