https://unixorn.github.io/tags/automations/ Recent content in Automations on unixorn.github.io https://unixorn.github.io/%3Clink%20or%20path%20of%20image%20for%20opengraph,%20twitter-cards%3E https://unixorn.github.io/%3Clink%20or%20path%20of%20image%20for%20opengraph,%20twitter-cards%3E Hugo -- 0.164.0 en-us Copyright 2019-2026, Joe Block. All rights reserved. Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:30:24 -0600 https://unixorn.github.io/post/hass/2026-10-17-use-groups-instead-of-devices/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:30:24 -0600 https://unixorn.github.io/post/hass/2026-10-17-use-groups-instead-of-devices/ <p>This is very minor tip, but also very useful. Using groups can make your automations a lot cleaner, and as an added bonus, make it much easier to replace devices.</p> <p>In the past I&rsquo;ve had a couple of sensors die because I was using indoor-rated sensors on my patio and in my garage, and Denver winters were not kind to them. Replacing them was a pain because I was using those sensors to trigger multiple automations.</p>