diff --git a/source/_docs/configuration/customizing-devices.markdown b/source/_docs/configuration/customizing-devices.markdown index 1c820912887..d39bb0e3976 100644 --- a/source/_docs/configuration/customizing-devices.markdown +++ b/source/_docs/configuration/customizing-devices.markdown @@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ related: - docs: /integrations/homeassistant/ - docs: /docs/configuration/ title: configuration.yaml file + - docs: /docs/configuration/troubleshooting/ --- ## Changing entity name and entity ID @@ -19,8 +20,10 @@ To change the entity ID and friendly name of supported entities, follow these st ![Entity dialog box with cog icon.](/images/docs/configuration/customizing-entity-dialog.png) 3. Enter the new name or the new entity ID. - - For example, the entity ID here could be `light.bedroom_ligthstrip`. - - Do not change the domain of the entity - the part before the `.`. + - For example, the entity ID here could be `light.bedroom_lightstrip_3`. + - Do not change the domain of the entity - the part before the `.` (period). + - You can use lowercase letters, numbers, and underscores. + - The name must not start or end with an underscore. ![Settings for entity.](/images/docs/configuration/customizing-entity.png)