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The random binary sensor platform is creating random states (true, 1, on or false, 0, off). This can be useful if you want to test automation rules. It generates a new state every time it is polled.

{% linkable_title Configuration %}

To enable the random binary sensor, add the following lines to your configuration.yaml file:

# Example configuration.yaml entry
binary_sensor:
  - platform: random

{% configuration %} name: description: Name to use in the frontend. required: false type: string default: Random Binary Sensor {% endconfiguration %}