diff --git a/source/_includes/common-tasks/define_custom_polling.md b/source/_includes/common-tasks/define_custom_polling.md
index 4ebe15c5301..4db9e3fbeb1 100644
--- a/source/_includes/common-tasks/define_custom_polling.md
+++ b/source/_includes/common-tasks/define_custom_polling.md
@@ -13,5 +13,6 @@ To add the automation:
    - Define any trigger and condition you like.
    - Select **Add action**, then, select **Other actions**.
    - Select **Perform action**, and from the list, select the [`homeassistant.update_entity` action](/integrations/homeassistant/#action-homeassistantupdate_entity).
+   - Choose your targets by selecting the **Choose area**, **Choose device**, **Choose entity**, or **Choose label** buttons. 
    ![Update entity](/images/screenshots/custom_polling_02.png)
 4. Save your new automation to poll for data.