From 055d1aeb3d7b441bc163af1ab62aa930e0b10d12 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Franck Nijhof Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2022 19:45:31 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] 2022.4: Switch as X --- .../_posts/2022-04-06-release-20224.markdown | 35 ++++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 18 insertions(+), 17 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/_posts/2022-04-06-release-20224.markdown b/source/_posts/2022-04-06-release-20224.markdown index fcd4af10d0a..736040d3d7f 100644 --- a/source/_posts/2022-04-06-release-20224.markdown +++ b/source/_posts/2022-04-06-release-20224.markdown @@ -146,27 +146,28 @@ add a new group immediately: ## Switch as X -TODO: - - Improve story line - - Add screenshot(s) - - Focus on: Can be changed in Switch more info dialog - - Add switch as x to entity settings (#12161) @bramkragten - -The Switch as X integrations lets you convert any Home Assistant switch into -a Home Assistant Light, Cover, Fan, Lock, or Siren. - In Home Assistant’s world, a wall plug is a switch. And while that is correct -for a wall plug in general, those plugs are often used with e.g, a light -fixture or a fan. General-purpose relays are similar, as they are sometimes -used for things like locks or garage doors. +for a wallplug in general, those plugs (or relays) are often used with a light +fixture, a fan, garage door, or maybe your Christmas tree lights. 🎄 -Using the Switch as X integration, you can convert those switches into -the entity types that best matches your use case. - -The newly created entity will appear in your original device. +This release introduces the “Switch as X” helper, which lets you convert any +Home Assistant switch into a light, cover, fan, lock, or siren to match your +real-world use better. Switch as X can be found under {% my helpers title="Configuration > Automations & Scripts > Helpers" %}, -or click the my button below transform one of your switches right away: +but wait! We made it easier: You can also change the switch itself when +editing the switch entity: + +
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+ +The video above shows the creating of the new light entity, which uses the +original switch. The original switch is now automatically hidden from most of +the Home Assistant UI but is still available on this device page + +If you have updated to this release already, click the my button below to +transform one of your switches right away: {% my config_flow_start badge domain="switch_as_x" %}