diff --git a/source/getting-started/automation.markdown b/source/getting-started/automation.markdown
index 2b8c5a96eca..6d9f2122323 100644
--- a/source/getting-started/automation.markdown
+++ b/source/getting-started/automation.markdown
@@ -47,7 +47,8 @@ This tutorial assumes the following:
 
    ![A new automation with the action set up to turn on the lights in the living room.](/images/getting-started/action.png)
 
-6. To save the automation, select **Save**. Give the automation a name and **Save** again.
+6. To save the automation, select **Save**. Give the automation a name, add a **Description**, and **Save** again.
+   - When choosing a name, be specific, so that you can find it even when you have many automations. For example, `Turn on living room table light at sunset`.
    - Now wait until it's 30 minutes before sunset and see your automation magic!
    - Or follow these steps to [test your automation](/docs/automation/troubleshooting/#testing-your-automation) right away.
 
@@ -99,7 +100,7 @@ This tutorial assumes the following:
 
     ![Screenshot showing the then section of an if-then action](/images/getting-started/automation_if-then-action_then.png)
 
-6. To save the automation, select **Save**. Give the automation a name and **Save** again.
+6. To save the automation, select **Save**. Give the automation a name (for example, `dim living room table light night before workday`), add a **Description**, and **Save** again.
 7. [Test your automation](/docs/automation/troubleshooting/#testing-your-automation).
 
 {% include getting-started/next_step.html step="Presence detection" link="/getting-started/presence-detection/" %}