Generic Thermostat - How to set up Switch

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Hi Guys -

Came across Generic Thermostat in Home Assistant and trying to set up. My requirement is simple.
Set the target temperature to 78 with a hot_tolerance of 4 degrees. Set the ac_mode to ‘true’

I’m stumped as to how to set up the heater : “switch” entity. I’ve entered my thermostat entity directly into the heater and I believe that’s not accurate. The documentation says that is should be a toggle. But I’m able to follow what that means.

Here is my config. Any insights are truly appreciated.

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The Generic Thermostat integration controls a switch, based on temperature.

You already have a thermostat (climate device). You don’t need to make a Generic thermostat.

Just set the temperature and mode of your climate device, either manually using the Dashboard Thermostat card or by using an automation that is triggered when you want these settings to occur.