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Update zwave_js.ping documentation (#19972)

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@ -269,7 +269,7 @@ Calling this service forces Z-Wave JS to try to reach a node. This can be used t
| `device_id` | no | Device ID (or list of device IDs) to ping. At least one `entity_id`, `device_id`, or `area_id` must be provided. |
| `area_id` | no | Area ID (or list of area IDs) for devices/entities to ping. At least one `entity_id`, `device_id`, or `area_id` must be provided. |
This service can be used in tandem with the node status sensor (disabled by default) to track the node's status and fire the command when needed. Here's an example automation that would ping a node when the node status sensor state has changed to dead and remained dead for 30 minutes. Note that this may be useful for some devices but will definitely not be useful for all. In cases where it is not useful, all you will be doing is generating additional traffic on your Z-Wave network which could slow down communication.
This service can be used in tandem with the node status sensor to track the node's status and fire the command when needed. Here's an example automation that would ping a node when the node status sensor state has changed to dead and remained dead for 30 minutes. Note that this may be useful for some devices but will definitely not be useful for all. In cases where it is not useful, all you will be doing is generating additional traffic on your Z-Wave network which could slow down communication.
```yaml
trigger: