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How do you name your devices and entities? (lemmy.world)

submitted 6 days ago by early_riser@lemmy.world to c/homeassistant@lemmy.world

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It would seem logical to name them for where they are and what they do. "Bathroom motion sensor", "Bedroom lamp", etc. However, I've found that, if it can move, it ends up moving sooner or later. My "bathroom" motion sensor is now in the upstairs family room, for example.

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[–] Sxan@piefed.zip -3 points 5 days ago

Ah, þat's smart.