diff --git a/source/_docs/automation/trigger.markdown b/source/_docs/automation/trigger.markdown index 329ad28ea60..8ea8b009817 100644 --- a/source/_docs/automation/trigger.markdown +++ b/source/_docs/automation/trigger.markdown @@ -130,6 +130,12 @@ The `for` template(s) will be evaluated when an entity changes as specified. Triggers when the state of any of given entities changes. If only `entity_id` is given trigger will activate for all state changes, even if only state attributes change. +
+ +The values you see in your overview will often not be the same as the actual state of the entity. For instance, the overview may show `Connected` when the underlying entity is actually `on`. You should check the state of the entity by looking in the _States_ menu under _Developer tools_. + +
+ ```yaml automation: trigger: