Sensor state language

Configuration
1

Hi all,

I’ve just setup an automations that checks the status of my doors (front door, kitchen etc) and, if it’s open it will notify me through Pushbullet.

Question is: how can I change the state from on/off (it’s a xiaomi binary sensor) to something more clear like (open /closed)?

Thank you in advance

2

You can do this by creating a template sensor and using it to convert the output of another sensor.
I do this with my garage door.

- platform: template
  sensors:
    garage_door:
      value_template: >-
        {% if states.binary_sensor.garage_door.state == 'off' %}
          Open
        {% elif states.binary_sensor.garage_door.state == 'on' %}
          Closed
        {% else %}
          n/a
        {% endif %}
3

Take a look at changing the device class of your binary sensor.

Note that if you have triggers based on on/off in your automation they may need to be updated to open/close