What's the proper way to import a custom Jinja template?

Configuration
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I’m new to HA so please forgive me if this is a bonehead question. I created a configuration to read the status of my pool equipment from my Hayward Aqua Connect bridge. I have something that works great, but to parse the web page I have a page-long Jinja template that has to be repeated once for each component I want to monitor (pool pump, heater, lights, etc).

Instead of copying the block of code several times, I created a macro in the custom_templates directory. I’m just not sure how/where to import that so I can use it several times. It works if I import it each time I use it, but that seems wrong. Can I import it such a way that’s it’s available globally?

Here’s what I’m currently doing:

switch:
  - platform: template
    switches:
      pool_spa:
        friendly_name: "Spa"
        value_template: >-
          {% from 'aqua_connect.jinja' import aqua_connect_status %}
          {{ aqua_connect_status(2) }}
        turn_on:
          action: "rest_command.pool_panel"
          data:
            KeyId: "07"
        turn_off:
          action: "rest_command.pool_panel"
          data:
            KeyId: "07"
      pool_filter:
        friendly_name: "Filter"
        value_template: >-
          {% from 'aqua_connect.jinja' import aqua_connect_status %}
          {{ aqua_connect_status(4) }}
        turn_on:
          action: "rest_command.pool_panel"
          data:
            KeyId: "08"
        turn_off:
          action: "rest_command.pool_panel"
          data:
            KeyId: "08"

Is there a better way?

Thanks!

2

Hi christopher.esser,

You appear to be trying to use custom Templates (macros) with the legacy style templates. I do not believe that works.

Convert the template to the modern style, then try it.

Templating - Home Assistant.

3

I thought I was using the modern style. What am I doing wrong?
Thanks in advance.

4

I sent a link to templates, but you have a template in a switch integration. I think you need a switch in a template integration.