Executing a script in Automations

Configuration
1

So, I’m trying to get a Xiaomi Smart Switch to work with my Home Assistant configuration and, I get as far as turning switches/lights on or off, using automations linked to the button, but I can’t get it working with the script I use to turn my TV On/Off via my Broadlink RM Pro.

- alias: Turn On Xiaomi Switch 2
  trigger:
    platform: state
    entity_id: light.light_8
    to: 'off'
  action:
    service: switch.turn_on
    entity_id: switch.xiaomi_smart_plug_2

The above code works turning my smart plug on, so conceptually, it works.

I’ve tried just substituting the entity_id with my script entity, but I imagine I need to change the service (under action) as well. Any help on how to get this working?

2

See this doc page for details on how to invoke scripts.

3

You just need to use script.turn_on as the service name:

action:
  service: script.turn_on
  entity_id: script.NAME_OF_YOUR_SCRIPT
4

Awesome, now it works. Thank you so much.

5

I feel the simplest way to call a script is to … call the script.

  action:
    service: script.whatever

If the script accepts parameters, you just list them under the data section:

  action:
    service: script.whatever
    data:
       message: 'Hello world!'
       priority: 5