Why do I not have every option when using automations?

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Hello,

I am pretty new to Home Assistant and started with automations.
I quickly noticed that there are different options in what I can do with the device.

I included my devices with ZHA.
For example on my Aqara E1 Thermostat I am able to set the temperature in the device or the overview in home assistant.
When creating an automation and selecting the thermostat I am not able to do this.

Same for my Tradfri multicolor led. I can change the colors on the device directly but when creating an automation I am not able to change the color.

Is there something I am doing wrong or am I missing something?
It seems like the functionality is there but I am not adressing it correctly via the automations UI.
Is there a different way to send commands on for example color changing to the device?

Thanks in advance.

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Can you post the code you are trying to use?
Please read: How to help us help you - or How to ask a good question - #3

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You’re likely trying to use the generic “Device” action when using specific actions would be more appropriate, such as “Light” for your multicolor light or “Climate” for your thermostats. Here’s a couple examples in YAML form :slight_smile:

RGB light:

service: light.turn_on
metadata: {}
data:
  rgb_color:
    - 143
    - 240
    - 164
target:
  entity_id: light.desk_lamp_light

Thermostat:

service: climate.set_temperature
metadata: {}
data:
  temperature: 18
target:
  entity_id: climate.radiator_bedroom_thermostat
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That was exactly my mistake. I used the Device GUI and not yaml. That is what I searched!
Thank you very much!

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No worries; I actually set both the above actions up with the GUI as well, I just toggled to YAML to make it easier to show. To sum up, after clicking “Add Action”, you’ll want to see if a more appropriate device type is listed in the panel before choosing “Device”, as “Device” is more of a catch-all type :smiley:

EDIT: Typically, you won’t have to touch YAML much unless you want to do more complicated stuff, such as templating.

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Thank you very much. I just tested it.
It works fine without touching the yaml.
I just made the mistake directly selecting “Device” instead of “Light” or “Climate”.
This is exactly what I was looking for.

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