WTH, numeric state trigger doesn't offer "equals to" option?

[michal_p]

Hi, as of now, numeric state trigger only offers above and bellow options to fire an automation. Why “equals to” is not considered? Thanks!

[tom_l]

Because it can be done with a state trigger?

trigger:
  - platform: state
    entity_id: sensor.foo
    to: 42

[michal_p]

Can an entity be used in a state trigger? Thanks!

trigger:
  - platform: state
    entity_id: sensor.foo
    to: sensor.bar

[nelbs]

you can use a template trigger for that.

Automation Trigger

[CentralCommand (Mike)]

Sort of. "42.0" != "42" if compared as strings but they do if compared as numbers. Usually you’re right but there are edge cases this could be handy.

@michal_p

Can an entity be used in a state trigger? Thanks!

No and that should probably be its own WTH come to think of it…