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@@ -47,3 +47,14 @@ State changes can be used as the source of triggers and the current state can be
 
 Actions are all about calling services. To explore the available services open the <img src='/images/screenshots/developer-tool-services-icon.png' class='no-shadow' height='38' /> Services developer tool. Services allow to change anything. For example turn on a light, run a script or enable a scene. Each service has a domain and a name. For example the service `light.turn_on` is capable of turning on any light in your system. Services can be passed parameters to for example tell which device to turn on or what color to use.
 
+<p class='note'>
+As of version 0.42 you have to set an initial state in your automations in order for Home Assistant to restore them upon restart.
+
+```text
+- alias: Automation Name
+  initial_state: True
+  trigger:
+  ...
+```
+
+</p>