Using icons in names of entity

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When using entities card, I am trying to use an icon in the name of displayed entity.
Like this:

entities:
  - entity: switch.termoaku
    icon: mdi:radiator
    name: Termoaku (heater °C)

instead of (heater °C) I would use (mdi:induction °C).

Any idea how to get that working?

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2

I believe it only accepts strings.
Not sure that is a good idea when you filter or use the entity names in automations and such.

3

No no, you misunderstood me.

I only want to use icon in name when I’m using entities card, not for an actual name of entity.

4

Same answer. Only accepts strings. Find another way to display the icon.

5

Ok, then how do I suggest a new feature?

6

You can use unicode characters in the name. I did not find a radiator but you could try with tomething like :hotsprings: (U+2668)

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7

Hmm, yes, emojis work. :smiley: