Template syntax error

[Jakesa (Jake)]

As you can see from the screen shot it does not like the format but I just cant seem to get it right.

The template works fine in Dev tools.

the code:

service: script.turn_on
target:
  entity_id: script.google_home_resume
data:
  variables:
    action:
      - service: tts.cloud_say
        target:
          entity_id: media_player.home
        data_template:
          {{ set cook_time = states('sensor.meater_cook_time_remaining') }}
          {% if cook_time == 'unknown' %}
            The Meater is unavailable.
          {% else %}
            The {{ states('sensor.meater_cook_name') }} will be ready in {{ 
              relative_time(now() - timedelta(seconds=as_timestamp(cook_time) - as_timestamp(now()))) 
            }}
          {% endif %}
        extra:
          volume: 0.5

Can anyone point where it is wrong please?

[tom_l]

You are missing the multi line indicator and you no longer need to use “data_template” just “data” will do, and you have the wrong delimiters for your first line in the template

      - service: tts.cloud_say
        target:
          entity_id: media_player.home
        data: >
          {% set cook_time = states('sensor.meater_cook_time_remaining') %}
          {% if cook_time == 'unknown' %}
            The Meater is unavailable.
          {% else %}
            The {{ states('sensor.meater_cook_name') }} will be ready in {{ 
              relative_time(now() - timedelta(seconds=as_timestamp(cook_time) - as_timestamp(now()))) 
            }}
          {% endif %}

{% %} performs some function, {{ }} prints output.

[tom_l]

You could probably also simplify this considerably using has_value() and time_until()

In Developer Tools → States, what is the value of sensor.meater_cook_time_remaining?

[Jakesa (Jake)]

Thank you. Unfortunately, I am unable to see the state of sensor.meater_cook_time_remaining without cooking something else.

I’m not sure if the history of states shows the same as it would in dev tools.

[LiQuid_cOOled]

You don’t actually have to cook anything, just tell the Meater you are cooking something. Hot water can mimic the internal temp and give you a time remaining once it sets that time.

You can lower the preferred internal temp and speed up your test samples.

[Jakesa (Jake)]

I thought the Meater was only water resistant and couldn’t be submerged?

[LiQuid_cOOled]

The sensor is in the tip and yes, I don’t recommend submerging it. You can apply heat other ways as well.
Hair dryer, stove etc…

[Jakesa (Jake)]

I will have a little play around and see what I can do. Thank you

[LiQuid_cOOled]

@Jakesa Avoid the ambient end. Heat up the Food Temperature area.