Using an input_text helper in an automation?

stevemann · March 16, 2022, 4:52am

Can I use a number from an input_text helper to set my on time in an automation?

tom_l · March 16, 2022, 5:10am

Yes, but only if you use a template:

stevemann · March 16, 2022, 5:17am

Thanks, I didn’t think that I could edit automations.yaml when I use the UI to create them.

tom_l · March 16, 2022, 5:18am

I don’t use the GUI automation editor but am pretty sure there is a “yaml view” mode you can use within the GUI.

stevemann · March 16, 2022, 5:19am

Not for automations. Unless it’s well hidden.

tom_l · March 16, 2022, 5:22am

Untitled

stevemann · March 16, 2022, 5:28am

Thanks- this tip goes into my notebook. (I knew it would be well hidden).