FAQ - How do I create a time helper?
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Go to Settings / Devices & Services / click on the “Helpers” tab / click “+ CREATE HELPER” and select “Timer”.
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Enter in the name you would like to call your time helper. Select an icon if you like. Leave the duration set on 00:00:00 as the automation will apply your setting to this. Click “restore?”, this will restore / keep the time helper going if you restart Home Assistant.

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Your done. Now just add the time helper into your automation.
TIP: If you add your time helper into a dashboard and you click on it you will be able to pause, cancel or finish it.

Enjoy
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