diff --git a/source/images/assist/assist_aliases.png b/source/images/assist/assist_aliases.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..2c0bdbc3bb4 Binary files /dev/null and b/source/images/assist/assist_aliases.png differ diff --git a/source/images/assist/assist_aliases_02.png b/source/images/assist/assist_aliases_02.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..27fee5f7b0b Binary files /dev/null and b/source/images/assist/assist_aliases_02.png differ diff --git a/source/voice_control/aliases.markdown b/source/voice_control/aliases.markdown index bae43a5f4c0..73d8bface7d 100644 --- a/source/voice_control/aliases.markdown +++ b/source/voice_control/aliases.markdown @@ -1,9 +1,24 @@ --- -title: "Assist - entity aliases" +title: "Assist - entity and area aliases" --- -Assist will use the names of your entities, as well as any aliases you've configured. +Assist will use the names of your entities and areas, as well as any aliases you've configured. The configured aliases are not only used by Assist, but can also be used by Google Assistant, if you have set that up. -![Alias example](/images/blog/2023-01/aliases-cloud-multi-language.png) +These aliases are helpful in case you call the same device by multiple names +or when using a voice assistant in multiple languages at the same time. -By adding aliases in your native language, you can speak to Home Assistant with the language configured on your [Android watch](/voice_control/android/) or [Apple device](/voice_control/apple/). +## Adding an alias of an entity + +There are multliple ways to add an alias of an entity: + +- **Option 1**: Go to **Settings** > **Voice assistants**. On the **Expose** tab, select the entity for which you want to add an alias. +![Screenshot showing the alias editing capabilities added to the more info dialog of entities, accessed from the Voice assistants page](/images/assist/assist_aliases.png) +- **Option 2**: You can also change the alias from the entity's more information dialog in the settings tab in the advanced section. +![Screenshot showing the alias editing capabilities added to the more info dialog of entities, accessed from the Voice assistants page](/images/assist/assist_aliases_02.png). + +## Adding an alias of an area + +1. To add an alias for an area, go to **Settings** > **Areas & zones**. +2. Select the area of interest. +3. In the three-dot menu, select **Area settings**. +4. Select **Add alias** and enter the alias you want to use for that area. \ No newline at end of file