State object: expand description #34920
Conversation
📝 Walkthrough📝 WalkthroughWalkthroughThe changes involve updates to documentation related to "state" and "state objects" in Home Assistant. The primary document has been revised to clarify the concepts, including a new section that distinguishes between an entity's state and its state object. Additionally, the attributes of the state object have been reformatted into a table, and further explanations have been added. A minor modification was made to the sitemap HTML file to adjust the terminology from "State objects" to "State and state object." Changes
Thank you for using CodeRabbit. We offer it for free to the OSS community and would appreciate your support in helping us grow. If you find it useful, would you consider giving us a shout-out on your favorite social media? 🪧 TipsChatThere are 3 ways to chat with CodeRabbit:
Note: Be mindful of the bot's finite context window. It's strongly recommended to break down tasks such as reading entire modules into smaller chunks. For a focused discussion, use review comments to chat about specific files and their changes, instead of using the PR comments. CodeRabbit Commands (Invoked using PR comments)
Other keywords and placeholders
CodeRabbit Configuration File (
|
✅ Deploy Preview for home-assistant-docs ready!
To edit notification comments on pull requests, go to your Netlify site configuration. |
![coderabbitai[bot]](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/in/347564?s=60&v=4){kind=small}
There was a problem hiding this comment.
Actionable comments posted: 3
🧹 Outside diff range and nitpick comments (1)
source/_docs/configuration/state_object.markdown (1)
9-9: LGTM: Enhanced introduction with minor suggestionThe expanded introduction provides excellent context, clearly explaining how devices are represented as entities in Home Assistant and how their states are used. This sets the stage well for the detailed explanations that follow.
Consider adding a brief mention of "state objects" in this introduction to fully align with the document's title and upcoming content. For example:
- This page looks at the concepts _state_, _state object_, and _entity state attribute_. + This page looks at the concepts of _state_, _state object_, and _entity state attributes_, explaining how they work together in Home Assistant.
📜 Review details
Configuration used: CodeRabbit UI
Review profile: CHILL
📒 Files selected for processing (2)
- source/_docs/configuration/state_object.markdown (2 hunks)
- source/_includes/asides/docs_sitemap.html (1 hunks)
🧰 Additional context used
LanguageTool
source/_docs/configuration/state_object.markdown
[style] ~13-~13: This phrase is redundant. Consider writing “moment” or “time”.
Context: ...y %} with all its attributes at a given moment in time. This state is recorded in the _state o...(MOMENT_IN_TIME)
[style] ~17-~17: This phrase is redundant. Consider writing “point” or “time”.
Context: ...ntity with its attributes at a specific point in time. All state objects will always have an ...(MOMENT_IN_TIME)
[uncategorized] ~45-~45: Possible missing comma found.
Context: ..._reported`. Each entity has exactly one state and the state only holds one value at a...(AI_HYDRA_LEO_MISSING_COMMA)
[uncategorized] ~72-~72: Possible missing article found.
Context: ...to all events and states that happen as result of the change. | Field | Descri...(AI_HYDRA_LEO_MISSING_A)
[style] ~77-~77: Consider using “who” when you are referring to a person instead of an object.
Context: ..._id| Unique identifier of the user that started the change. Will beNone` if t...(THAT_WHO)
🔇 Additional comments not posted (5)
source/_docs/configuration/state_object.markdown (4)
2-3: LGTM: Improved title and descriptionThe changes to the title and description provide a more accurate representation of the document's content. The new title "State and state object" better encompasses the topics covered, and the expanded description gives readers a clearer idea of what to expect from the document.
11-13: LGTM: Excellent addition of "State versus state object" sectionThis new section is a valuable addition to the document. It clearly explains the difference between state and state object, which can be a source of confusion for many users. The use of a concrete example (light with brightness and color) effectively illustrates the concept, making it easier for readers to understand.
🧰 Tools
LanguageTool
[style] ~13-~13: This phrase is redundant. Consider writing “moment” or “time”.
Context: ...y %} with all its attributes at a given moment in time. This state is recorded in the _state o...(MOMENT_IN_TIME)
Line range hint
47-71: LGTM: Clear explanations of entity state attributes and entity attributesThe "About entity state attributes" and "About entity attributes" sections provide clear and detailed explanations of these concepts. The distinction between state attributes and entity attributes is well-articulated, which is crucial for users to understand. The examples and the table of common entity attributes are particularly helpful in illustrating these concepts.
The addition of information about accessing attributes in templates is a valuable inclusion for users working with more advanced Home Assistant configurations.
🧰 Tools
LanguageTool
[style] ~13-~13: This phrase is redundant. Consider writing “moment” or “time”.
Context: ...y %} with all its attributes at a given moment in time. This state is recorded in the _state o...(MOMENT_IN_TIME)
[style] ~17-~17: This phrase is redundant. Consider writing “point” or “time”.
Context: ...ntity with its attributes at a specific point in time. All state objects will always have an ...(MOMENT_IN_TIME)
[uncategorized] ~45-~45: Possible missing comma found.
Context: ..._reported`. Each entity has exactly one state and the state only holds one value at a...(AI_HYDRA_LEO_MISSING_COMMA)
[typographical] ~58-~58: After the expression ‘for example’ a comma is usually used.
Context: ...es will be available by their name. For examplestate.attributes.assumed_state. | At...(COMMA_FOR_EXAMPLE)
Line range hint
1-78: Overall excellent improvements to the documentationThis update to the state object documentation significantly enhances its clarity, comprehensiveness, and usefulness. The addition of new sections, expanded explanations, and illustrative examples will greatly benefit users in understanding these core Home Assistant concepts.
Key improvements include:
- Clear differentiation between state, state object, and attributes
- Addition of helpful tables for quick reference
- Inclusion of a screenshot to visualize different states
- Expanded explanation of context and its role
To finalize this excellent update, please address the minor grammatical and typographical issues mentioned in the previous comments:
- Correction in the "state.last_reported" description
- Adding a comma in the "About the state" section
- Adding "a" in the "Context" section
Once these minor corrections are made, this documentation will be in excellent shape to help users better understand and work with states and state objects in Home Assistant.
🧰 Tools
LanguageTool
[style] ~13-~13: This phrase is redundant. Consider writing “moment” or “time”.
Context: ...y %} with all its attributes at a given moment in time. This state is recorded in the _state o...(MOMENT_IN_TIME)
[style] ~17-~17: This phrase is redundant. Consider writing “point” or “time”.
Context: ...ntity with its attributes at a specific point in time. All state objects will always have an ...(MOMENT_IN_TIME)
[uncategorized] ~45-~45: Possible missing comma found.
Context: ..._reported`. Each entity has exactly one state and the state only holds one value at a...(AI_HYDRA_LEO_MISSING_COMMA)
[typographical] ~58-~58: After the expression ‘for example’ a comma is usually used.
Context: ...es will be available by their name. For examplestate.attributes.assumed_state. | At...(COMMA_FOR_EXAMPLE)
source/_includes/asides/docs_sitemap.html (1)
211-211: LGTM: Terminology update aligns with PR objectivesThe change from "State objects" to "State and state object" effectively broadens the scope of the topic and aligns well with the PR's objective to expand the description of the state object. This update provides better clarity for users by indicating that the linked page covers both the concept of state and the state object itself.
|
Please take a look at the requested changes, and use the Ready for review button when you are done, thanks 👍 |
Co-authored-by: Stefan Agner <[email protected]>
Co-authored-by: Stefan Agner <[email protected]>
|
|
||
| ### About entity attributes | ||
|
|
||
| Entities have some attributes that are not related to its state. There are a few attributes that are available on all entities, such as `friendly_name`. In addition to those, each integration has its own attributes to represent extra state data about the entity. For example, the light integration has attributes for the current brightness and color of the light. When an attribute is not available, Home Assistant will not write it to the state. Entity attributes are optional. | ||
|
|
||
| When using templates, attributes will be available by their name. For example `state.attributes.assumed_state`. | ||
|
|
There was a problem hiding this comment.
I'm unclear about what type of attributes are listed here. Can anyone come up with an introduction to this table? I thought it's the list of common attributes, but I'm not sure now
There was a problem hiding this comment.
It's common state attributes that may be present for different entity domains. There are some more: attribution, device_class and supported_features.
There was a problem hiding this comment.
Thank you for explaining! I've added them to the list.
There was a problem hiding this comment.
Actionable comments posted: 0
🧹 Outside diff range and nitpick comments (3)
source/_docs/configuration/state_object.markdown (3)
9-13: LGTM: Excellent addition of introduction and "State versus state object" sectionThe new introduction and "State versus state object" section greatly enhance the document's clarity. They provide essential context and distinguish between related concepts, which will help users better understand the Home Assistant system.
Minor suggestion:
- In Home Assistant, the state object is the current representation of the {% term entity %} with all its attributes at a given moment in time. This state is recorded as a _state object_. + In Home Assistant, the state object is the current representation of the {% term entity %} with all its attributes at a given moment. This state is recorded as a _state object_.🧰 Tools
🪛 LanguageTool
[style] ~13-~13: This phrase is redundant. Consider writing “moment” or “time”.
Context: ...y %} with all its attributes at a given moment in time. This state is recorded as a _state obj...(MOMENT_IN_TIME)
15-32: LGTM: Comprehensive explanation of state objectThe new "About the state object" section provides a clear and detailed explanation of what a state object is and its components. The addition of the table makes it easy for readers to quickly reference the different fields of a state object, enhancing the overall usability of the documentation.
Minor suggestion:
- The state object represents the state of an entity with its attributes at a specific point in time. All state objects will always have an entity id, a state, and timestamps when last updated, last changed, and last reported. + The state object represents the state of an entity with its attributes at a specific moment. All state objects will always have an entity id, a state, and timestamps when last updated, last changed, and last reported.🧰 Tools
🪛 LanguageTool
[style] ~17-~17: This phrase is redundant. Consider writing “point” or “time”.
Context: ...ntity with its attributes at a specific point in time. All state objects will always have an ...(MOMENT_IN_TIME)
Line range hint
54-78: LGTM: Valuable additions to "About entity attributes" and "Context" sectionsThe new "About entity attributes" section provides important clarification on the difference between state-related and non-state-related attributes. This distinction will help users better understand the structure and behavior of entities in Home Assistant.
The updated "Context" section offers a clearer explanation of what context is and how it's used in Home Assistant. The addition of the table makes it easy for readers to quickly reference the different fields of the context.
Minor suggestion:
- | `user_id` | Unique identifier of the user that started the change. Will be `None` if the action was not started by a user (for example, started by an automation). | + | `user_id` | Unique identifier of the user who started the change. Will be `None` if the action was not started by a user (for example, started by an automation). |🧰 Tools
🪛 LanguageTool
[style] ~77-~77: Consider using “who” when you are referring to a person instead of an object.
Context: ..._id| Unique identifier of the user that started the change. Will beNone` if t...(THAT_WHO)
📜 Review details
Configuration used: CodeRabbit UI
Review profile: CHILL
📒 Files selected for processing (1)
- source/_docs/configuration/state_object.markdown (2 hunks)
🧰 Additional context used
🪛 LanguageTool
source/_docs/configuration/state_object.markdown
[style] ~13-~13: This phrase is redundant. Consider writing “moment” or “time”.
Context: ...y %} with all its attributes at a given moment in time. This state is recorded as a _state obj...(MOMENT_IN_TIME)
[style] ~17-~17: This phrase is redundant. Consider writing “point” or “time”.
Context: ...ntity with its attributes at a specific point in time. All state objects will always have an ...(MOMENT_IN_TIME)
[style] ~77-~77: Consider using “who” when you are referring to a person instead of an object.
Context: ..._id| Unique identifier of the user that started the change. Will beNone` if t...(THAT_WHO)
🔇 Additional comments (2)
source/_docs/configuration/state_object.markdown (2)
2-3: LGTM: Improved title and descriptionThe updated title and description provide a clearer and more comprehensive overview of the document's content. This change will help users better understand what to expect from this documentation page.
33-53: LGTM: Excellent addition of "About the state" section and improved "About entity state attributes"The new "About the state" section provides a clear and detailed explanation of the state concept and its relationship to the state object. The inclusion of a screenshot showing different states of lights is particularly helpful in visualizing the concept.
The updated "About entity state attributes" section clarifies the relationship between state and attributes, which will help users better understand how these concepts interact in Home Assistant.
These additions and improvements significantly enhance the documentation's clarity and usefulness.
There was a problem hiding this comment.
Actionable comments posted: 0
🧹 Outside diff range and nitpick comments (4)
source/_docs/configuration/state_object.markdown (4)
45-45: Minor grammatical correction neededThere's a small grammatical issue in this sentence. Please apply the following correction:
- entity has exactly one state, and the state only holds one value at a time. + entity has exactly one state, and that state only holds one value at a time.This change improves the clarity and flow of the sentence.
58-58: Minor punctuation correction neededPlease add a comma after "For example" in this sentence:
- When using templates, attributes will be available by their name. For example `state.attributes.assumed_state`. + When using templates, attributes will be available by their name. For example, `state.attributes.assumed_state`.This change improves the readability of the sentence.
🧰 Tools
🪛 LanguageTool
[typographical] ~58-~58: After the expression ‘for example’ a comma is usually used.
Context: ...es will be available by their name. For examplestate.attributes.assumed_state. The ...(COMMA_FOR_EXAMPLE)
70-70: Minor hyphenation correction neededPlease hyphenate "device-specific" in this line:
- | `device_class` | The type of device that an entity represents. Used to display device specific information in the UI.| + | `device_class` | The type of device that an entity represents. Used to display device-specific information in the UI.|This change adheres to the correct usage of compound modifiers.
🧰 Tools
🪛 LanguageTool
[uncategorized] ~70-~70: When ‘device-specific’ is used as a modifier, it is usually spelled with a hyphen.
Context: ...t an entity represents. Used to display device specific information in the UI.| | `supported_fe...(SPECIFIC_HYPHEN)
82-82: Consider rephrasing for improved clarityConsider rephrasing this line for improved clarity:
- | `user_id` | Unique identifier of the user that started the change. Will be `None` if the action was not started by a user (for example, started by an automation). | + | `user_id` | Unique identifier of the user who started the change. Will be `None` if the action was not started by a user (for example, started by an automation). |This change uses "who" instead of "that" when referring to a person, which is generally considered more appropriate in English.
🧰 Tools
🪛 LanguageTool
[style] ~82-~82: Consider using “who” when you are referring to a person instead of an object.
Context: ..._id| Unique identifier of the user that started the change. Will beNone` if t...(THAT_WHO)
📜 Review details
Configuration used: CodeRabbit UI
Review profile: CHILL
📒 Files selected for processing (1)
- source/_docs/configuration/state_object.markdown (1 hunks)
🧰 Additional context used
🪛 LanguageTool
source/_docs/configuration/state_object.markdown
[style] ~13-~13: This phrase is redundant. Consider writing “moment” or “time”.
Context: ...y %} with all its attributes at a given moment in time. This state is recorded as a _state obj...(MOMENT_IN_TIME)
[style] ~17-~17: This phrase is redundant. Consider writing “point” or “time”.
Context: ...ntity with its attributes at a specific point in time. All state objects will always have an ...(MOMENT_IN_TIME)
[typographical] ~58-~58: After the expression ‘for example’ a comma is usually used.
Context: ...es will be available by their name. For examplestate.attributes.assumed_state. The ...(COMMA_FOR_EXAMPLE)
[uncategorized] ~70-~70: When ‘device-specific’ is used as a modifier, it is usually spelled with a hyphen.
Context: ...t an entity represents. Used to display device specific information in the UI.| | `supported_fe...(SPECIFIC_HYPHEN)
[style] ~82-~82: Consider using “who” when you are referring to a person instead of an object.
Context: ..._id| Unique identifier of the user that started the change. Will beNone` if t...(THAT_WHO)
🔇 Additional comments (5)
source/_docs/configuration/state_object.markdown (5)
2-3: LGTM: Improved title and descriptionThe updated title and description provide a clearer and more comprehensive overview of the document's content. This change enhances the document's searchability and helps readers quickly understand what to expect from the content.
9-9: LGTM: Excellent introductionThe new introduction effectively sets the context for the document by explaining the relationship between devices, entities, and states in Home Assistant. It also introduces the key concepts that will be discussed in detail later, providing readers with a clear roadmap of the content.
11-40: LGTM: Comprehensive explanation of state and state objectThis new section provides a clear and detailed explanation of the difference between state and state object in Home Assistant. The breakdown into subsections for the state object and the state, along with the added screenshot, greatly enhances the reader's understanding of these core concepts.
🧰 Tools
🪛 LanguageTool
[style] ~13-~13: This phrase is redundant. Consider writing “moment” or “time”.
Context: ...y %} with all its attributes at a given moment in time. This state is recorded as a _state obj...(MOMENT_IN_TIME)
[style] ~17-~17: This phrase is redundant. Consider writing “point” or “time”.
Context: ...ntity with its attributes at a specific point in time. All state objects will always have an ...(MOMENT_IN_TIME)
47-71: LGTM: Improved explanation of entity attributesThe expanded and reorganized content in these sections provides a much clearer explanation of entity state attributes and entity attributes. The addition of the table of common state attributes is particularly helpful for readers to quickly reference this information.
🧰 Tools
🪛 LanguageTool
[typographical] ~58-~58: After the expression ‘for example’ a comma is usually used.
Context: ...es will be available by their name. For examplestate.attributes.assumed_state. The ...(COMMA_FOR_EXAMPLE)
[uncategorized] ~70-~70: When ‘device-specific’ is used as a modifier, it is usually spelled with a hyphen.
Context: ...t an entity represents. Used to display device specific information in the UI.| | `supported_fe...(SPECIFIC_HYPHEN)
77-83: LGTM: Enhanced explanation of ContextThe expanded "Context" section provides a much clearer explanation of what context is and how it's used in Home Assistant. The addition of the table makes it easy for readers to quickly reference the different fields of the context, enhancing the overall usability of the documentation.
🧰 Tools
🪛 LanguageTool
[style] ~82-~82: Consider using “who” when you are referring to a person instead of an object.
Context: ..._id| Unique identifier of the user that started the change. Will beNone` if t...(THAT_WHO)
Proposed change
Type of change
currentbranch).currentbranch).nextbranch).nextbranch).Additional information
Checklist
currentbranch.nextbranch.Summary by CodeRabbit