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FAQ - Blueprint Battery Notifications Issues

Why are unknown / unavailable batteries showing up in my notifications?

1. Understanding Battery Notifications:

The automation reports battery levels for devices that Home Assistant detects. It provides information based on what is currently in your system, without fabricating data. If you see a deviceā€™s battery status as ā€œunavailable,ā€ it indicates that Home Assistant cannot currently access the battery information for that device. If youā€™re unsure what a particular battery entity is, you can search for it in Home Assistant to identify the device it belongs to.

2. How to Find and Filter Battery Entities:

To identify and filter battery entities:

  • Open Home Assistant and Navigate to Entities:

    • Launch your Home Assistant interface.
    • Go to Settings > Devices & Services > Entities tab.

  • Filter Battery Entities:

    • Use the search bar and type battery or the name shown in the notification. This will list entities containing ā€œbatteryā€ in their name or matching the specific name from the notification.

  • Identify and Resolve Battery Entities:

    • Review the filtered list to identify the battery entities. If you searched by name, verify the specific entity. Determine if it is from an active device or if itā€™s an old entity left behind:

      • For active devices, ensure they are connected and within range.

      • For old entities, consider removing them from Home Assistant.

3. Why Do Some Batteries Appear as ā€˜Unavailableā€™?

When a battery entity shows as ā€œunavailable,ā€ it indicates that Home Assistant recognizes this entity (it has been seen before) but is unable to retrieve data from that device. Possible reasons include:

  • The device may be offline or out of range.
  • There could be communication issues between the device and Home Assistant.
  • The deviceā€™s battery sensor might be malfunctioning.
  • The battery might be flat and undetectable by Home Assistant.
  • The device could be asleep to save battery, preventing communication.

To address this, make sure your devices are connected and within range, and check for any communication issues that might prevent Home Assistant from accessing the battery information.

Closing Note:

We hope this helps you understand and resolve why your notifications may be showing unknown or unavailable battery entities. If you have further questions or need additional assistance, feel free to reach out!

Enjoy

Blacky :grinning:

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