Sensor for areas in automations

[lukes-ha]

Hi,
It would be very helpful if I could choose an area like kitchen instead of a specific motion detector device.
If you have more than one sensor in one area it is redundant to create a group in helper , it would be cleaner if this wouldn’t be Necessary.

Thank you

[DvdNwk]

Hah, actually interesting idea!

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[Didgeridrew]

Please clarify what you are requesting.

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