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    Template

    A snippet of Jinja2 that computes a value from states, like the average temperature of a few sensors.

    In code
    Templatecv.template
    Also
    templates, templating, Jinja

    Templates work in many places: automations, scripts, notifications, and template entities. They update when the states they use change.

    Related terms

    • StateThe current value of an entity, like `on`, `21.5`, or `playing`, together with its attributes.
    • HelperAn entity that users create in the UI to hold a value or combine others, like a toggle, a number, a timer, or a group.