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Sensor

Base Example
sensor:
- platform: ... # See supported platforms at the end of this page
name: 'My Sensor'
id: ram_usage
icon: mdi:memory
device_class: data_size
state_class: measurement
unit_of_measurement: '%'
accuracy_decimals: 2

Common attributes are documented in Common Component Properties.

PropertyDescriptionExample
device_classHome Assistant device classification for the sensor value.data_size
state_classHome Assistant state class (for example measurement).measurement
unit_of_measurementUnit shown in user interfaces (for example %, °C, Pa).%
accuracy_decimalsNumber of decimals reported for the sensor value.2

See Triggers and Actions for how triggers work.

PropertyDescriptionExample
(none)Sensor currently has no additional triggers.(n/a)

Supported filters are documented in Filters.

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