diff --git a/source/_docs/organizing/areas.markdown b/source/_docs/organizing/areas.markdown index 54cb374b3ab..a682c87d1a6 100644 --- a/source/_docs/organizing/areas.markdown +++ b/source/_docs/organizing/areas.markdown @@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ Follow these steps to create a new area from the **Areas** view. - This number can later be used for sorting. - Add an image representing that area. - Add an **Alias**. - - Aliases are alternative names used in [voice assistants](/voice_control/aliases/) to refer to this floor. + - Aliases are alternative names used in [voice assistants](/voice_control/aliases/) to refer to an area, entity, or floor. ![Create area dialog](/images/organizing/create_area_01.png) 3. Select **Add**. diff --git a/source/_docs/organizing/floors.markdown b/source/_docs/organizing/floors.markdown index a073a1e646d..c9b9199d1b8 100644 --- a/source/_docs/organizing/floors.markdown +++ b/source/_docs/organizing/floors.markdown @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ Follow these steps to create a new floor. - This number can later be used for sorting. - Add an icon (We use [Material icons](https://pictogrammers.com/library/mdi/)). - Add an **Alias**. - - Aliases are alternative names used in [voice assistants](/voice_control/aliases/) to refer to this floor. + - Aliases are alternative names used in [voice assistants](/voice_control/aliases/) to refer to an entity, area, or floor. ![Create floor dialog](/images/organizing/create_floor_01.png) 3. Select **Add**. diff --git a/source/voice_control/aliases.markdown b/source/voice_control/aliases.markdown index 73d8bface7d..d564bf23869 100644 --- a/source/voice_control/aliases.markdown +++ b/source/voice_control/aliases.markdown @@ -1,8 +1,8 @@ --- -title: "Assist - entity and area aliases" +title: "Assist - entity, area, and floor aliases" --- -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. +Assist will use the names of your entities, areas and floors, 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. 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. @@ -18,7 +18,20 @@ There are multliple ways to add an alias of an entity: ## 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 +1. To add an alias for an area, go to **Settings** > **Areas, labels & zones**. +2. On the area card of interest, select the pencil button. +3. Select **Add alias** and enter the alias you want to use for that area. +4. **Save** your changes. + +## Adding an alias of a floor + +1. To add an alias for a floor, go to **Settings** > **Areas, labels & zones**. +2. Next to the floor of interest, select the three-dot menu, then select **Edit floor**. +3. Select **Add alias** and enter the alias you want to use for that floor. +4. **Save** your changes. + +## Related topics + +- [Areas](/docs/organizing/areas/) +- [Floors](/docs/organizing/floors/) +- [Assist - custom sentences](/voice_control/custom_sentences/)