Improve documentation for device_class (#2073)

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Knowing that there are only two states allows Home Assistant to represent the sensor better in the frontend.
Most binary sensors support the `device_class:` which let you specify the type of your sensor. The following types are supported:
The display style of each entity can be modified in the [customize section](/getting-started/customizing-devices/). The following device classes are supported for binary sensors:
- **None**: Generic on/off
- **cold**: On means cold (or too cold)

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Home Assistant can give you an interface to control covers such as rollershutters, blinds, and garage doors.
The display style of each entity can be modified in the [customize section](/getting-started/customizing-devices/). The following device classes are supported for covers:
- **None**: Generic cover device
- **window**: Window controller
- **garage**: Garage door controller
## {% linkable_title Services %}
### {% linkable_title Cover control services %}

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| `entity_picture` | Url to use as picture for entity
| `icon` | Any icon from [MaterialDesignIcons.com](http://MaterialDesignIcons.com). Prefix name with `mdi:`, ie `mdi:home`.
| `assumed_state` | For switches with an assumed state two buttons are shown (turn off, turn on) instead of a switch. By setting `assumed_state` to `false` you will get the default switch icon.
| `device_class` | Sets the [class of the device](/components/binary_sensor/), changing the device state and icon that is displayed on the UI (see below).
| `device_class` | Sets the class of the device, changing the device state and icon that is displayed on the UI (see below).
### {% linkable_title Device Class %}
Device class is currently supported by the following platforms:
* [Binary Sensor](/components/binary_sensor/)
* [Cover](/components/cover/)
### {% linkable_title Advanced example %}