I have a concoction of devices from all kind of manufacturers with cryptic codes in their names. Each device exposes multitude of sensors which makes the dashboard look like a mess.

  1. Is there a best practice for renaming devices ? Do you name them by their location ? By their utility ? manufacturer ?
  2. How do you identify the devices later in case there’s a problem and one needs to be replaced / battery need to be replaced ?
  • Claude Flammang@dju.social
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    9 months ago

    @barbarosa
    For all those sensors (temp, current etc.) I always prefix the entity ID and friendly name with the area name.
    I create areas like “kitchen fridge” or “garage fridge” to keep my stuff organized.