Sensor state language

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

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 %}

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