The select integration provides a way to select a value from a list of options. It differs from the input select helper in that the user does not directly create it but rather by other integrations.
Spook extends the select integration with an option to select a random option from the options offered by the select entity.
Figure 1:Spook adds a new random select service to the select integration.
Devices & entities¶
Spook does not provide any new devices or entities for this integration.
Services¶
Spook adds the following new service to your Home Assistant instance:
Select random option¶
Select a random option from the list of options in the input select.
| Service properties | |
|---|---|
| Service | Select: Select random option 👻 |
| Service name | select.random |
| Service targets | Yes, select entities |
| Service response | No response |
| Spook's influence | Newly added service |
| Developer tools | Try this service
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| Service call data | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Attribute | Type | Required | Default / Example |
options | list of strings | No | Defaults to all available options |
The options attribute is a list of strings containing the options to select a random one from. If not provided, all available options configured in the input select are used.
Example service calls in YAML
1 2 3service: select.random target: entity_id: select.effect
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8service: select.random target: entity_id: select.color data: options: - red - green - blue
Repairs¶
Spook has no repair detections for this integration.
Uses cases¶
Some use cases for the enhancements Spook provides for this integration:
- The random select can be useful, for example, choosing a random preset or playlist from a list of options. This can add some surprise factor to some automations.
Blueprints & tutorials¶
There are currently no known blueprints or tutorials for the enhancements Spook provides for this integration. If you created one or stumbled upon one, please let us know in our discussion forums.
Features requests, ideas, and support¶
If you have an idea on how to further enhance this integration, for example, by adding a new service, entity, or repairs detection; feel free to let us know in our discussion forums.
Are you stuck using these new features? Or maybe you’ve run into a bug? Please check the Support page on where to go for help.