Use friendly_name as entity_id?

HI!

Is it possible to somehow use a device friendly_name as entity_id (the name you use in automations and such)?

If not, is it possible to view the entity_id from the UI except in the state tab?

I import most of my devices from other controllers like Vera and Xiaomi gateway. I would like an easier way of keeping all my automations up to date, even when I have to reconnect the devices and they change entity_id in HASS.