The input number Helper in Home Assistant allows the user to define values that can be controlled via the frontend and can be used within conditions of an automation. The frontend can display a slider or a numeric input box. Changes to the slider or numeric input box generate state events. These state events can be utilized as automation triggers as well.
Spook adds some new actions to the input number integration, which allows you to set the value to the minimum or maximum value, and enhances the existing increase and decrease actions by allowing them to increase/decrease the value by a given amount.
Figure 1:Spook adds many new actions to the input number helper integrations.
Devices & entities¶
Spook does not provide any new devices or entities for this integration.
Actions¶
Spook adds the following new actions to your Home Assistant instance:
Decrease value¶
Decrease an input number entity value by a certain amount.
Action properties | |
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Input number: Decrease value 👻 | |
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Yes, | |
No response | |
Adds an amount to decrement the value with | |
Action data parameters | |||
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Attribute | Type | Required | Default / Example |
| No | Defaults to configured step value |
This action already exists but is extended by Spook to add the amount attribute. If the amount attribute is not provided, the action will use the step value of the input number entity. The amount attribute must be a multiple of the step value.
1 2 3 4 5action: input_number.decrement target: entity_id: input_number.my_input_number data: amount: 5
Increase value¶
Increase an input number entity value by a certain amount.
Action properties | |
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Input number: Increase value 👻 | |
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Yes, | |
No response | |
Adds an amount to increment the value with | |
Action data parameters | |||
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Attribute | Type | Required | Default / Example |
| No | Defaults to configured step value |
This action already exists but is extended by Spook to add the amount attribute. If the amount attribute is not provided, the action will use the step value of the input number entity. The amount attribute must be a multiple of the step value.
1 2 3 4 5action: input_number.increment target: entity_id: input_number.my_input_number data: amount: 5
Set value to maximum¶
Set an input number entity to its maximum value.
Action properties | |
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Input number: Set maximum value 👻 | |
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Yes, | |
No response | |
Newly added action | |
1 2 3action: input_number.max target: entity_id: input_number.my_input_number
Set value to minimum¶
Set an input number entity to its minimum value.
Action properties | |
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Input number: Set minimum value 👻 | |
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Yes, | |
No response | |
Newly added action | |
1 2 3action: input_number.min target: entity_id: input_number.my_input_number
Repairs¶
Spook has no repair detections for this integration.
Uses cases¶
Some use cases for the enhancements Spook provides for this integration:
Quickly, with a single action, set the value of an input helper to its maximum or minimum value.
Instead of having to call the
input_number.decrementorinput_number.incrementaction multiple times, you can now set the amount to increase or decrease the value with.
Blueprints & tutorials¶
There are currently no known blueprints or tutorials for the enhancements Spook provides for this integration. If you created one or stumbled upon one, please let us know in our discussion forums.
Features requests, ideas, and support¶
If you have an idea on how to further enhance this integration, for example, by adding a new action, entity, or repairs detection; feel free to let us know in our discussion forums.
Are you stuck using these new features? Or maybe you’ve run into a bug? Please check the Support page on where to go for help.