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Automation Examples using a TEMP-1

Freezer Temperature Probe Example

This will guide you through how to setup an automation in Home Assistant using the temperature probe in your freezer! At the end, you will have an automation that sends your phone a notification when your temp is exceeded.

1. Place the temperature probe into your freezer and then wait for it to normalize around 0°F (-18°C). Make sure your TEMP-1 is in a cool dry place - only the temp probe and wire can withstand the temperatures in the fridge, freezer, etc.

2. Once normalized, look at the graph and determine a good value to set for both the maximum and minimum temperatures. My mini freezer seems to max out at 30°F so I would want to go slightly above that range. However, in most freezers, they should NOT reach above 0°F so you will likely need to input a lower value than me. my minimums are around -20°F.

3. We now need to convert F to C since the max and min temps are measured in Celsius. My new values I will input are max probe temp 2°C and a min probe temp of -30°C. Reminder, yours will likely be different values, especially your max probe temp.

4. The automation is now ready to be created -

5. Click Settings -> Automations & scenes -> click Create Automation in the bottom left then "create new automation". Click here to go straight there!

6. Click Add Trigger then Entity then Numeric state and search for your temp-1 device such as "temp-1 max probe temp" then in the box labeled "Above" type in the max probe temp number you found in step 2 above. Advanced users skip to step 10.

7. Click Add Action then type in "iPhone" and select your phone. if you do not see your phone or have an Android, try typing in "notify" instead and scrolling down until you find your phone listed.

If you still do not see your device as shown in step 7 read this!

You need the Home Assistant mobile app installed on your phone for this step to work! If you do not have it, try another notification instead of using your phone such as a TTS notification on your speakers. This could be a fun way to announce that dinner is ready!

8. Type in your preferred message and if you want, check the box for title and type in your title for the message as well. Mine says: "The temperature probe on your TEMP-1 reached its max temperature and your freezer might be having issues." and "Check the freezer!".

9. Click save in the bottom right and then give it a Name and optionally a Description and a Category as well. You are done!

10. YAML for Advanced Users

alias: Freezer Over Max Temp Automation
description: Warning for the freezer when it reaches the max temperature.
triggers:
  - trigger: numeric_state
    entity_id:
      - number.apollo_temp_1_max_probe_temp
    above: 30
conditions: []
actions:
  - action: notify.mobile_app_brandons_iphone
    metadata: {}
    data:
      title: Check the freezer!
      message: >-
        The temperature probe on your TEMP-1 reached its max temperature and
        your freezer might be having issues.
mode: single
Food Probe Example

This will guide you through how to setup an automation in Home Assistant using the food probe with Chicken(or anything) cooking to 165°F(73.9C). At the end, you will have an automation that sends your phone a notification when your temp is exceeded.

1. Set your Max Probe Temp to 73.9°C. The offsets MUST be in Celsius even if you are using F in the automation below.

2. Place the food probe inside your food once it's on the grill. Make sure your TEMP-1 is in a cool dry place - only the food probe and the wire can withstand temperatures on a grill, in the oven, etc.

3. Click Settings -> Automations & scenes -> click Create Automation in the bottom left. Click here to go straight there!

4. Click Add Trigger then Entity then Numeric state and search for your temp-1 device such as "temp-1 max probe temp" then in the box labeled "Above" type in the max probe temp number you want for your food - In this example we will use 165°F(73.9C) such as the temperature it's safe to cook Chicken to. Advanced users skip to step 8.

5. Click Add Action then type in "iPhone" and select your phone. if you do not see your phone or have an Android, try typing in "notify" instead and scrolling down until you find your phone listed.

If you still do not see your device as shown in step 7 read this!

You need the Home Assistant mobile app installed on your phone for this step to work! If you do not have it, try another notification instead of using your phone such as a TTS notification on your speakers. This could be a fun way to announce that dinner is ready!

6. Type in your preferred message and if you want, check the box for title and type in your title for the message as well. Mine says: "The temperature probe on your TEMP-1 reached its max temperature and your food is ready." and "Check the food!".

7. Click save in the bottom right and then give it a Name and optionally a Description and a Category as well. You are done!

8. YAML for Advanced Users

alias: Food Over Max Temp Automation
description: Warning for the food when it reaches the max temperature.
triggers:
  - trigger: numeric_state
    entity_id:
      - number.apollo_temp_1_max_probe_temp
    above: 165
conditions: []
actions:
  - action: notify.mobile_app_brandons_iphone
    metadata: {}
    data:
      title: Check the food!
      message: >-
        The temperature probe on your TEMP-1 reached its max temperature and your food is ready.
mode: single