Currently, the Area Card and the Area Dashboard automatically display Temperature and Humidity if sensors with the correct device_class are assigned to that area.
I would like to request that CO2 and Illuminance (Lux) be added as “first-class citizens” in the Area configuration.
Proposed Changes:
- Area Card: Automatically show the CO2 level (ppm) and Lux level in the sensor row of the card if entities with
device_class: carbon_dioxideordevice_class: illuminanceare present in that area. - Area Summary: Include these values in the top-level area overview, similar to how temperature and humidity are currently aggregated.
- Logic: If multiple sensors exist, use the same logic as temperature (displaying an average or a specific primary sensor).
Why this is useful:
With the rise of “Well-being” monitoring and smart lighting, CO2 and Lux have become standard sensors in most smart rooms. Having to build custom cards or template sensors just to see these basic values in an Area view creates unnecessary friction for users.
