MQTT to Dynamic IR Command via Template

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Hi all -

I’m new to templates, so go easy on me! I’m trying use the payload from MQTT (JSON) send up to 3 dynamic IR commands (d1, d2, d3). I wrote my YAML as follows:

alias: TestMQTT
description: ""
trigger:
  - platform: mqtt
    topic: homeassistant/playc
condition: []
action:
  - service: remote.send_command
    data:
      device: Sony CD Player
      command: {{ trigger.payload_json.d1 }}
    target:
      device_id: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
mode: single```

Home assistant changes the code to:

alias: TestMQTT
description: ""
trigger:
  - platform: mqtt
    topic: homeassistant/playc
condition: []
action:
  - service: remote.send_command
    data:
      device: Sony CD Player
      command:
        "[object Object]": null
    target:
      device_id: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
mode: single

So, clearly I’m doing something wrong and I’d be grateful for any pointers. Thanks in advance!

2

Easy fix. Wrap the template in quotes.

      command: '{{ trigger.payload_json.d1 }}'

Reference: Important template rules

3

That was easy! Thanks, @123 !!

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You’re welcome!

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