Helpers

Overview

15 helper entities are configured via the UI (storage-based). They provide state storage, boolean flags, timers, person tracking, and geographic zones used by automations and dashboards.

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Boolean Helpers

Guest Mode

Property	Value
Entity	input_boolean.guest_mode
Icon	mdi:account-group
Default	on
Purpose	Flag indicating guests are present; can be used to adjust automations (e.g., suppress alarms, adjust lighting)

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Number Helpers (Irrigation Watering Duration)

Four input_number helpers store the duration of the last watering run for each Front Yard irrigation zone. Values are set by irrigation tracking automations.

Entity	Zone	Range	Unit
input_number.front_planters_last_run_duration	Front Planters	0–480	min
input_number.front_yard_shrubs_last_run_duration	Front Yard Shrubs	0–480	min
input_number.front_fence_planters_last_run_duration	Front Fence Planters	0–480	min
input_number.side_yard_garden_bed_last_run_duration	Side Yard Garden Bed	0–480	min

All use box mode (manual entry) and 0.1 step.

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Date/Time Helpers (Last Watered Timestamps)

Four input_datetime helpers store the last watered date and time for each irrigation zone.

Entity	Zone
input_datetime.front_planters_last_watered	Front Planters
input_datetime.front_yard_shrubs_last_watered	Front Yard Shrubs
input_datetime.front_fence_planters_last_watered	Front Fence Planters
input_datetime.side_yard_garden_bed_last_watered	Side Yard Garden Bed

All have both date and time enabled (has_date: true, has_time: true).

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Timer Helpers

Garage Light Timer

Property	Value
Entity	timer.garage_light_timer
Duration	20 minutes
Restore	false
Purpose	Auto-off timer for garage lights; started when motion or door triggers lights

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Button Helpers

Bin Button

Property	Value
Entity	input_button.bin_button
Icon	mdi:gesture-tap-button
Purpose	Virtual button — likely triggers a garbage/recycling reminder or related action

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Zones

Two named geographic zones in addition to the default Home zone:

Work

Property	Value
Entity	zone.work
Latitude	43.641442
Longitude	-79.377578
Radius	47 m
Icon	mdi:briefcase
Purpose	Presence tracking — Rajeev at downtown Toronto office

Rajeeta Home

Property	Value
Entity	zone.rajeeta_home
Latitude	43.656839
Longitude	-79.383613
Radius	46 m
Icon	mdi:account
Purpose	Tracks when Rajeev is at Rajeeta's home location

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Person

Rajeev Iyer

Property	Value
Entity	person.rajeev_iyer
User	9c38d44ad18d49fbb4a18e892d4d8634
Tracked devices	Iceheart (iPhone), Bacta (iPad), Krytos (iPad)
Current state	home

The person entity aggregates location across all three mobile devices. Home/not_home state is determined by GPS proximity to the Home zone.

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Notes

• The input_datetime and input_number helpers for watering are write-only from automations — do not manually edit them unless correcting erroneous data.
• input_boolean.guest_mode is currently on (guests present). Remember to turn it off after guests leave if automations depend on this flag.
• Zones use lat/long from when they were created — verify they still accurately represent the locations if addresses change.

Last Updated

2026-06-24