ha-entities

# Home Assistant Entities

## When to Use This Skill

| Use this skill when... | Use ha-automations instead when... |
|------------------------|-----------------------------------|
| Understanding entity domains | Creating automation rules |
| Customizing entities | Working with triggers/actions |
| Creating template sensors | Writing automation conditions |
| Setting up groups | Working with scripts/scenes |
| Working with device classes | Handling events |

## Entity ID Structure

```
domain.object_id
```

**Examples:**
- `light.living_room_ceiling`
- `sensor.outdoor_temperature`
- `binary_sensor.front_door_contact`
- `switch.garden_irrigation`

## Common Domains

| Domain | Description | Example |
|--------|-------------|---------|
| `light` | Lighting control | `light.kitchen` |
| `switch` | On/off switches | `switch.outlet` |
| `sensor` | Numeric sensors | `sensor.temperature` |
| `binary_sensor` | On/off sensors | `binary_sensor.motion` |
| `climate` | HVAC control | `climate.thermostat` |
| `cover` | Blinds, garage doors | `cover.garage` |
| `lock` | Door locks | `lock.front_door` |
| `media_player` | Media devices | `media_player.tv` |
| `camera` | Camera feeds | `camera.front_yard` |
| `vacuum` | Robot vacuums | `vacuum.roomba` |
| `fan` | Fan control | `fan.bedroom` |
| `alarm_control_panel` | Alarm systems | `alarm_control_panel.home` |
| `person` | People tracking | `person.john` |
| `device_tracker` | Device location | `device_tracker.phone` |
| `weather` | Weather info | `weather.home` |
| `input_boolean` | Virtual toggle | `input_boolean.guest_mode` |
| `input_number` | Virtual number | `input_number.target_temp` |
| `input_select` | Virtual dropdown | `input_select.house_mode` |
| `input_text` | Virtual text | `input_text.message` |
| `input_datetime` | Virtual date/time | `input_datetime.alarm` |
| `input_button` | Virtual button | `input_button.reset` |
| `automation` | Automations | `automation.motion_light` |
| `script` | Scripts | `script.mornin