Hallo. I bought the Green Box a few weeks ago and when doing automations I could use Helpers whilst working in the UI, now after an update the function disappeared. Can it be somehow reinstated by changing settings, or something. I looked everywhere, I reinstalled the instance, obviously I didn’t have any luck. I would love to use the UI as I’m not 100% familiar with the syntax.
Thanks.
Can you please take a screenshot of the area you are talking about?
That area has never allowed the input of a sensor or helper. You’re remembering incorrectly. Triggers typically do not accept entities (or helpers) as a value for input.
You will need to use the trigger numeric state
That type will allow the use of other entities in above and below
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That’s the old UI where it was possible.
That’s a time trigger, not a numeric state trigger. They are not the same. You cannot add a helper to a numeric state trigger’s above or below value.
You’re actually using a device trigger, which doesn’t support any entities.
There are very few triggers that support an entity_id. Time triggers at: field does. Most do not.
I sort of doubt it, the helpers are not listed between the entities on offer.
Yeah, you have a different UI mate. Where do I get the black one? I have a white one!
That is weird, when i create a test automation with numeric state i can pick any of the numeric helpers i have already in my system. Which helpers are you trying to use.
Yeah, I think I figured it out now. Thanks for the tip. I had the helpers named differently than I thought I did, that’s why I couldn’t find them…
Sorry about the confution. P.
Thanks again.