WTH | Recurring interval attribute for local todo tasks + task status by sensor statuses

Month of "What the heck?!"
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The request

  1. Add the ability to “need_action” tasks after passed since status changed to “completed”(checked)
  2. Task state will be determined by specified sensor status

Example of use cases

  1. Recurring tasks like - cleaning filter, maintenance for device, buying… will automatically change their status to “need_action” after given time cycle (month, year…) passed.
  2. Tasks like replace battery for specific device, will set the status to “need_action” if given sensor value is between 0-15% and be set to “completed” if the value is between 16-100%, another example is plant soil moister showing x% status should be “need action” for the task and if Y% then status should be “completed”.

The goal is to give general common task types, an easier and more dynamic control.
Those abilities could be complimented by automation to such list types and notify cells, dashboard representation … and assist tracking and reminding everyday tasks

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I do this with a simple automation and a local calendar.

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Me too💪, i am hoping for a more reliable and less prone to problems solution for such common use cases.
I noticed in forums and blueprints that those functionalities are implemented repeatedly and would help many people if added.