Only trigger group members that need to be triggered

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As of version 0.96, you can use the expand function to streamline your template:

    - service: light.turn_on
      data_template:
        entity_id: "{{expand('group.colortemplights') | selectattr('state', 'equalto', 'on') | map(attribute='entity_id') | join(', ')}}"
        color_temp: 300
        transition: 3

I recall suggesting it to someone who wanted to dim lights that are on:

Dimming only lights that on

Yes and if you’re using 0.96 you can take advantage of the nifty new expand function. In petro’s template, replace all instances of: states.light with: expand('group.lounge_lights') Obviously you will use the actual name of the group containing your lounge lights. Using petro’s first example: service: light.turn_on data_template: entity_id: > {{ expand('group.lounge_lights') | selectattr('state','eq','on') | map(attribute='entity_id') | list | join(', ') }} brightness: >…