Node-Red value change from low value to high(er) value

Third party integrations Node-RED
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What is the best way to only trigger when a value is rising from a lower number to a higher number. Without risking “flapping” between single digits.

I have a sensor outputting between 0-100 and I want to trigger when above 95. But sometimes the sensor slowly flaps between 95/96 and that could cause false triggers.

I want to prevent that and only trigger once when value was coming from a value lower than 93 and going over 95.

But I do not get/know how to get than in my trigger state node. This does not work:

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Am I using the correct node/approach?

EDIT: state type string or number no difference.

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See if this will work for you.

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Thank for replying. Your trigger node is empty… intentionally?

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It was not intentional. Set the entity and the condition > 95

5

Seems to work, although it feels unnatural…

Thanks!

6

On second thought I don’t think this will not work with a number state. You can create a boolean that you would turn on above 95. Then shuts off only when below 93. Use that boolean in an event state for the trigger to the automation.

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The previous works. Thats fine for now. If i habe time i’ll dig in deeper.

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