diff --git a/source/_posts/2020-12-13-release-10.markdown b/source/_posts/2020-12-13-release-10.markdown index 4d0f3befc86..b4e57c5cc07 100644 --- a/source/_posts/2020-12-13-release-10.markdown +++ b/source/_posts/2020-12-13-release-10.markdown @@ -109,14 +109,45 @@ Examples: [Blueprint Docs](/docs/blueprint/) -## Assign areas to entities +## Assign areas to entities and Area IDs; making areas more useful -TODO: Lets extract this into more of a topic, combined with the new area ID's... -Making area's more useful +Areas have been around for a bit already. But, not everything supports +area's yet. And using it in, for example YAML-based automations, is not really +an easy task to do. -- You can now assign an area to entities, this is useful for entities that don't - have a device, or when the entities of a device are in different areas. -- The ID of a newly created area will now be based on the name of the area instead of a random string +Today that changes, as this release works towards making areas more useful by +making them more accessible and more universal. + +The first change: individual entities can now be assigned to areas. + +Previously this was limited to devices only. This also works for entities +without a device (for example, entities provided by Helpers). Devices provide +entities, and thus it is now possible to override the area a single entity for +a device as well. For example, your in-wall mounted switch controls a light in +another room. + +

+Screenshot of disabling a device +Screenshot of disabling a device. +

+ +Second improvement: The ID of a newly created area will now be based on the name +of the area instead of a random string. + +Making it easier to use areas in service calls, as you can now use +area identifiers that actually make sense for a human! In a YAML automation +or script it will look like this: + +```yaml +action: + - service: light.turn_on + target: + area_id: living_room +``` + +To find the area ID for the area you want to target, go to the Configuration +Panel, and edit the area you want to target. In area edit dialog, the ID is +shown. ## Temporarily disable devices @@ -128,7 +159,10 @@ Thanks to [@emontnemery], you can now disable devices in Home Assistant. So, next year, when you unpack all decorations, enable them again and you're ready to go for another Holiday season! -**TODO**: Insert screenshot of disabling a device +

+Screenshot of disabling a device +Screenshot of disabling a device. +

Of course, besides seasonal things, it can also be helpful if you have a broken device or temporarily taking down any other device. @@ -144,7 +178,7 @@ device or temporarily taking down any other device. now has support for (de)humidifiers. - [deCONZ][deCONZ docs] now supports tilt on covers, and preset and fan for climate devices, thanks [@Kane610]! -- [@frenck] added support for setting the repeat more to the +- [@frenck] added support for setting the repeat mode to the [Spotify][spotify docs] integration. - The [Nest integration][nest docs] now supports camera and doorbell events, thanks [@allenporter]! diff --git a/source/images/blog/2020-12-1.0/disable-device.png b/source/images/blog/2020-12-1.0/disable-device.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..8feffb50fad Binary files /dev/null and b/source/images/blog/2020-12-1.0/disable-device.png differ diff --git a/source/images/blog/2020-12-1.0/entity-areas.png b/source/images/blog/2020-12-1.0/entity-areas.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f3b52e483d1 Binary files /dev/null and b/source/images/blog/2020-12-1.0/entity-areas.png differ