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Provide clearer explanation of the sensor.random (#8598)
* Provide clearer explanation of the sensor.random
These changes provide a clearer explanation of:
- what sensor.random is,
- why we're creating one,
- what to edit to make it
- how to know when it worked
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<p class='note'>YAML can be a little daunting at first. A lot is possible! [Here is some more info.](/docs/configuration/devices/)</p>
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For a sensor that is showing [random values](/components/sensor.random/), the entry would look like the sample below:
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For your first integration, you'll create a virtual sensor that generates a random integer value between 0 and 20 every 30 seconds.
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To create this random value sensor [random values](/components/sensor.random/), enter the following to the bottom of your `configuration.yaml` file, and restart Home Assistant (remember it may take up to a minute for the service to restart):
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```yaml
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sensor:
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- platform: random
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```
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You'll know it worked when you see the new random sensor in your overview page. On the next page, we'll create an automation that uses this sensor to take an action.
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### [Next step: Automate Home Assistant »](/getting-started/automation/)
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