I’m writing an automation for a robot vacuum which after performing mopping, waits at a location for the mop to be removed. After arriving at location, I send a notify message via Alexa and then want to perform a loop reminding to remove the mop every 20 mins if it hasn’t been done yet.
The below code partly works, however it doesn’t immediately exit the delay/loop after removing the mop, instead, it waits for the remainder of the 20min delay; I want to continue with the next part of the automation (send her back to the dock) as soon as the mop sensor changes, any ideas appreciated!?
repeat:
while:
- condition: state
entity_id: binary_sensor.sandy_mop_attached
state: 'on'
for:
hours: 0
minutes: 20
seconds: 0
sequence:
- service: notify.alexa_media_everywhere
data:
data:
type: announce
method: speak
message: Sandy is still waiting near the sink for the mop pad to be removed.
- delay:
minutes: 20
- service: vacuum.return_to_base
data: {}
target:
entity_id: vacuum.sandy
Maybe a wait template could be the solution?
Untested, but this will wait max. 20 minutes for binary_sensor to turn off, but if turned off it will pass immediatly.
repeat:
while:
- condition: state
entity_id: binary_sensor.sandy_mop_attached
state: 'on'
for:
hours: 0
minutes: 20
seconds: 0
sequence:
- service: notify.alexa_media_everywhere
data:
data:
type: announce
method: speak
message: Sandy is still waiting near the sink for the mop pad to be removed.
- wait_template: "{{ is_state('binary_sensor.sandy_mop_attached', 'off') }}"
timeout: "00:20:00"
continue_on_timeout: true
- service: vacuum.return_to_base
data: {}
target:
entity_id: vacuum.sandy
Edit: I spoke too soon, this works for two iterations (iteration 1 = when 1st run Alexa speaks, 2 is after the delay and she speaks, then it stops looping - I tried changing the while: to until: (and state: off) but it still only does two iterations then stops?)
Edit2: Found a solution by adding a 10 second for: on the condition. The below now tests okay and working as intended Thanks for your help @madface
repeat:
until:
- condition: state
entity_id: binary_sensor.sandy_mop_attached
state: 'off'
for:
seconds: 10
sequence:
- service: notify.alexa_media_everywhere
data:
data:
type: announce
method: speak
message: >-
Sandy has finished mopping the kitchen, she is now waiting near the
sink for the mop pad to be removed. Please remove the pad and she will
return home.
- wait_template: '{{ states(''binary_sensor.sandy_mop_attached'') == "off" }}'
timeout: '00:20:00'
continue_on_timeout: true
- I tried changing the while: to until: (and state: off) but it still only does two iterations then stops?)