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Learn Home Assistant YAML by doing

300 quests · automations, triggers, conditions, actions and configuration

300 questions · free · no account needed · works offline once loaded

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What you will cover

Read YAML mappings
Write lists
Follow indentation
Choose scalar types
Understand automation structure
Use state triggers
Use time triggers
Read state conditions
Set numeric conditions
Call actions and target entities
Set delays
Choose branches
Select automation modes
Split files with includes
Add template values
Write comments and strings
Understand scripts
Edit UI-managed automations safely
Validate and reload changes
Repair common YAML mistakes

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Which description matches this Home Assistant YAML?

homeassistant:
  name: Study House
  unit_system: metric

Options: A homeassistant mapping with name "Study House" and unit_system metric. · A homeassistant mapping with name "Hallway House" and unit_system metric. · A homeassistant mapping with name "Kitchen House" and unit_system metric.

Answer: A homeassistant mapping with name "Study House" and unit_system metric.

A homeassistant mapping with name "Study House" and unit_system metric.

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