Trigger.for / set value dependent of some state

Configuration
#1

Trying to setup an automation with timer triggered by door contact.

type: opened
platform: device
device_id: 0d8975....
entity_id: binary_sensor.mydoorsensor
domain: binary_sensor
for:
  hours: 0
  minutes: 0
  seconds: '{{ states(''sensor.temp'') }}'

If I try to save this, I get an error: malformed data[‘for’][‘seconds’]. I tried different versions (with/out quotes ) but i got no solution. Is there any chance to set a value with a template?
Tom

#2

Yes but not with a Device Trigger; use a State Trigger.

alias: example
trigger:
  - platform: state
    entity_id: binary_sensor.mydoorsensor
    to: 'on'
    for:
      seconds: '{{ states(''sensor.temp'') }}'
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#3

Thank you very much for your fast answer.
It works, problem solved.
Tom

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#4

Glad to hear it solved the problem.

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