Home Assistant Scripts Hidden Feature!
AI Summary
Summary: Home Assistant 20243 Release - Script Fields Feature
- Introduction
- Home Assistant 20243 introduces a UI overhaul.
- New feature allows adding interactive widgets to the dashboard.
- Widgets enable live interaction with scripts using Fields.
- Preparation
- Advanced mode required; accessible via user icon.
- Developer tools access needed.
- YAML configuration file knowledge beneficial for script editing.
- Fields Overview
- Fields (formerly parameters) allow passing data to scripts.
- Ensure data is in the correct format for actions.
- UI editor prompts for field values during automation setup.
- Dashboard widgets in 20243 utilize fields for live script interaction.
- Creating a Script with Fields
- Use the script UI editor under Settings > Automations & Scenes > Scripts.
- Example: “add Todo” script with an icon and single mode.
- Add fields via the editor’s three-dot menu.
- Define field name, variable key name, selector type, and requirement status.
- Set up actions using the field in the sequence section with templates.
- Testing the Script
- Navigate to Developer Tools > Services to test the script.
- Select the script and input required field values.
- Verify the script’s effect (e.g., adding an item to a to-do list).
- Updating Existing Scripts
- Add a Field section outside the sequence in YAML.
- Define fields with names, requirements, and default values if necessary.
- Save changes and test via the Services tab.
- Conclusion
- Fields enhance script functionality and simplify automation.
- They are an underrated feature that can automate mundane tasks.
- For advanced usage, refer to additional tutorials on passing and receiving data with fields.