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Fix headings in polling interval section (#39484)

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If you want to define a specific interval at which your device is being polled for data, you can disable the default polling interval and create your own polling automation. If you want to define a specific interval at which your device is being polled for data, you can disable the default polling interval and create your own polling automation.
## What is data polling? ### What is data polling?
Data polling is the process of querying a device or service at regular intervals to check for updates or retrieve data. By defining a custom polling interval, you can control how frequently your system checks for new data, which can help optimize performance and reduce unnecessary network traffic. Data polling is the process of querying a device or service at regular intervals to check for updates or retrieve data. By defining a custom polling interval, you can control how frequently your system checks for new data, which can help optimize performance and reduce unnecessary network traffic.
## Why use an automation instead of changing the integration's polling configuration? ### Why use an automation instead of changing the integration's polling configuration?
Creating an automation for polling gives you more flexibility on when to poll: Creating an automation for polling gives you more flexibility on when to poll: