diff --git a/source/_integrations/input_datetime.markdown b/source/_integrations/input_datetime.markdown
index 4486c0c8392..a0da854525d 100644
--- a/source/_integrations/input_datetime.markdown
+++ b/source/_integrations/input_datetime.markdown
@@ -78,9 +78,7 @@ automations and templates.
 
 ### Restore State
 
-This integration will automatically restore the state it had prior to Home
-Assistant stopping as long as your entity does **not** have a set value for
-`initial`.  To disable this feature, set a valid value for `initial`.
+If you set a valid value for `initial` this integration will start with state set to that value. Otherwise, it will restore the state it had prior to Home Assistant stopping.
 
 ### Services