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       type: template
 {% endconfiguration %}
 
+## Data updates
+
+By default, the integration executes the SQL query to update the sensor every 30 seconds.
+If you wish to update at a different interval, you can disable the automatic refresh in the integration’s system options (**Enable polling for updates**) and create your own automation with your desired frequency.
+
+For more detailed steps on how to define a custom interval, follow the procedure below.
+
+### Defining a custom polling interval
+
+{% include common-tasks/define_custom_polling.md %}
+
 ## Information
 
 See [supported engines](/integrations/recorder/#custom-database-engines) for which you can connect with this integration.