Stuck with "Message malformed: expected float for dictionary value @ data['value']"

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#1

Hi,

i went through several examples / topics now but still can’t figure out what’s wrong when trying to set an existing number / integration entity with the set_value service from a custom sensor value:

alias: _Debug
description: ""
trigger: []
condition: []
action:
  - device_id: 28eeb3650fa6582be99d9b14a3c55296
    domain: number
    entity_id: number.shellytrv_60a423dcc9f8_valve_position
    type: set_value
    value: "{{states('sensor.valve_gaestebad')|float}}"
mode: single

Any idea someone? Thanks in advance

regards,

Tender

#2

Welcome, Tender!

I’d use a service action, or isn’t this possible with Shellys?
Also debugging is nearly possible because the code you posted isn’t formatted properly, see here (No. 11): 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

#3

Sry, Code formatted now. As the Valve position is defined by the integration as number (and changable via slider), why can’t i set with other than a static value like eg. “20”?

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#4

As said before, try it with a service action.

#6

Bit tricky but works now:

alias: Steuerung Ventil - Gästebad
description: ""
trigger:
  - platform: time_pattern
    minutes: /1
condition:
  - condition: or
    conditions:
      - condition: numeric_state
        entity_id: number.shellytrv_60a423dcc9f8_valve_position
        below: 0
        value_template: >-
          {{states('sensor.valve_gaestebad')|float -
          states('number.shellytrv_60a423dcc9f8_valve_position')|float}}
      - condition: numeric_state
        entity_id: number.shellytrv_60a423dcc9f8_valve_position
        above: 0
        value_template: >-
          {{states('sensor.valve_gaestebad')|float -
          states('number.shellytrv_60a423dcc9f8_valve_position')|float}}
action:
  - service: number.set_value
    data:
      value: "{{states('sensor.valve_gaestebad')|float}}"
    target:
      entity_id: number.shellytrv_60a423dcc9f8_valve_position
mode: single

Thanks & regards,

Tender

#7 
alias: Steuerung Ventil - Gästebad
description: ""
trigger:
  - platform: state
    entity_id: sensor.valve_gaestebad
    not_to: 'unavailable'
condition:
  - condition: template
    value_template: >
      {{ trigger.to_state.state | float(0) -
        states('number.shellytrv_60a423dcc9f8_valve_position') | float(0) != 0 }}
action:
  - service: number.set_value
    data:
      value: "{{ trigger.to_state.state }}"
    target:
      entity_id: number.shellytrv_60a423dcc9f8_valve_position
mode: single