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Describe when the random sensor changes value (#3064)
* Document update frequency Documented that the random number changes every 30 seconds according to http://fabian-affolter.ch/blog/random-sensor/ * Learned the source of the 30s polling frequency
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The `random` sensor platform is creating random sensor values (integers) out of a given range. This can be useful if you want to test automation rules.
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The `random` sensor platform is creating random sensor values (integers) out of a given range. This can be useful if you want to test automation rules. It generates a new value every time it is polled.
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To enable the random sensor, add the following lines to your `configuration.yaml`:
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- **maximum** (*Optional*): Upper limit for the values. Defaults to `20`.
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- **unit_of_measurement** (*Optional*): Defines the units of measurement of the sensor, if any.
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See the [entity component options][entity-docs] to control how often the main component polls the random sensor. The default is 30 seconds.
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[entity-docs]: https://home-assistant.io/docs/configuration/platform_options/
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