Different switch types

1

Hi,

I know there is a toggle switch in HA.
But in my search for other switches I was wondering, why aren’t there any other switches integrated by default like

  • rotating knob with multiple settings (off /1 /2/ 3/ 4/ etc)
  • push button, press once and it releases automatically
  • slider, to set intensity, or color, etc.

Hope to find some answers here…

2

Do a search for these items in order:

  • Input_select
  • Lovelace button card
  • Input_number
3

Hey Tom, I think that’s a push button…
So, to add a push button to - let’s say - let some sound play on a PA system, I’ll have to create all kind of code in a card (setup color scheme’s and what not).
To make HA very approachable for everyone we should be able to create a switch from the UI by type of own choice (ie: toggle / pushbutton / slider / knob-selector) and add actions (call services/set states/etc…) for the switch types (short press pushbutton or hold pushbutton).
I think thats more natural then those toggle switches.
We have had toggle swtich on the wall and appliances from 1864, now it’s time for something new :smiley:
The UI with different ‘selector’ types of switches similar to the real world should work more intuitive.
Now I have a toggle to send an ‘open’ command my gate with an automation to switch that toggle of, and another toggle to send a ‘close’ command an another automation to switch it back to idle…
I think pushbuttons with these kind of automations should be there out of the box.

How about you all?

4

There are three different things I asked you to look at. Only of them is a push button.

You can have any type of switch you want with Lovelace custom cards. You will have to write some code.

They are.

5

Hey Tom,

thanks, I got that.
I was trying to make a point here;

  • a users shouldn’t have to search for terms to create a switch of his/her choice
  • a users should be able to add a switch of his/her choice without programming knowledge

I have a little programming background…from 20 years ago and I’m not looking forward to program my own cards to have a switch type probably all users of home automation software/appliances want.
Sure, we can buy one from one of the many vendors out there, but I like the way HA is growing and was trying to add some thoughts to the community, so maybe someone with real programming qualities sees this conversation and thinks alike…

6

Hi, do you have any update or custom component based on knob button please?