Numeric State not triggering

Configuration
1

Hi, I’m trying to have my thermostat mode set to cool if the outdoor temp is above 70F and heat if it’s below that. Here is what I have:

`alias: Thermostat Mode
description: Changes tstat to cool if outside temp goes above 70 else heat
trigger:

  • platform: numeric_state
    entity_id: sensor.kslc_temperature
    above: 70
    below: 70
    condition: []
    action:
  • if:
    • condition: numeric_state
      entity_id: sensor.kslc_temperature
      above: 70
      then:
    • device_id: 4058b827b539dfaf2d26782a4eb59aa6
      domain: climate
      entity_id: 42ed93fd5cbed252b5a275eac087e93c
      type: set_hvac_mode
      hvac_mode: cool
      else:
    • device_id: 4058b827b539dfaf2d26782a4eb59aa6
      domain: climate
      entity_id: 42ed93fd5cbed252b5a275eac087e93c
      type: set_hvac_mode
      hvac_mode: heat
      mode: single`

It works if I manually run it, but it never triggers on it’s own. The sensor.kslc_temperature is from the National Weather Service integration. Being a HA newbie and a non-programmer, I could really use some help! Thanks.

2

Have you tried separating your trigger into two parts - two triggers - one for above and one for below?

I think your single combined trigger is the problem.

3

https://community.home-assistant.io/t/how-to-help-us-help-you-or-how-to-ask-a-good-question/114371#oneone-format-it-properly-16

Your sensor can not be both above AND below 70 at the same time. Use two numeric state triggers.

4

Thank you both! Separating it into two different triggers solved the problem. I appreciate your willingness to help.