Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Number Helpers can give you an easy way to modify your automations, templates sensors, and more from the dashboard, so if you are not using them already, check out three ways they can help you level up your Home Assistant setup.
Code:
YAML of Automation to change Volume on all media players using Helper: github.com/thejeffreystone/homeassistant-config/blob/234c482a9114706b9669c45e0ebf180fc9fce0dc/config/automations.yaml#L876
YAML of using Helper in Room Presence for dynamic threshold: github.com/thejeffreystone/homeassistant-config/blob/234c482a9114706b9669c45e0ebf180fc9fce0dc/config/packages/audio.yaml#L308
YAML for Master Bedroom Custom Light Transition: github.com/thejeffreystone/homeassistant-config/blob/234c482a9114706b9669c45e0ebf180fc9fce0dc/config/packages/lighting.yaml#L74
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro to Using Number Helpers to modify Templates, Scripts, Automations, and more from a dashboard in Home Assistant
00:50 - Use a Number Helper for master Volume Control in Home Assistant
03:47 - Use a Number Helper to adjust a template sensor in Home Assistant
06:01 - Create a custom light transition using a number helper in Home Assistant
#homeassistant #tipsandtricks #numberhelpers
Who am I?
My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets.
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Number Helpers can give you an easy way to modify your automations, templates sensors, and more from the dashboard, so if you are not using them already, check out three ways they can help you level up your Home Assistant setup.
Code:
YAML of Automation to change Volume on all media players using Helper: github.com/thejeffreystone/homeassistant-config/blob/234c482a9114706b9669c45e0ebf180fc9fce0dc/config/automations.yaml#L876
YAML of using Helper in Room Presence for dynamic threshold: github.com/thejeffreystone/homeassistant-config/blob/234c482a9114706b9669c45e0ebf180fc9fce0dc/config/packages/audio.yaml#L308
YAML for Master Bedroom Custom Light Transition: github.com/thejeffreystone/homeassistant-config/blob/234c482a9114706b9669c45e0ebf180fc9fce0dc/config/packages/lighting.yaml#L74
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro to Using Number Helpers to modify Templates, Scripts, Automations, and more from a dashboard in Home Assistant
00:50 - Use a Number Helper for master Volume Control in Home Assistant
03:47 - Use a Number Helper to adjust a template sensor in Home Assistant
06:01 - Create a custom light transition using a number helper in Home Assistant
#homeassistant #tipsandtricks #numberhelpers
Who am I?
My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets.
Follow Me:
Github - github.com/thejeffreystone
Twitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabs
On the Web - slacker-labs.com
Discord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahh
And if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit -
Grab SlackerLabs Merch: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.site
One Time Donation:
Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabs
Cash App: $slackerlabs
Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut
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Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US
Video Gear:
Canon m50: amzn.to/3ftldPH
Desk Mic: amzn.to/3wkum40
Camera Mic: amzn.to/3tXk1cp
Newer 660: amzn.to/3fwwejd
Dazzne D50: amzn.to/3oGBK5y
Audio Interface: amzn.to/3u07chK
Gimble: amzn.to/3ouKAoe
Music - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6m
Video Assets - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9
