Beginner's automation doesn't trigger | Home Assistant | Page 1

queen escarp Apr 30, 2026, 9:42 AM

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I am sure this is a “doh” moment but I am setting up my first automation (using a Sonoff iPlug Type G) and cannot get it to trigger.
My dashboard is displaying the real-time power consumption as expected and the Tile card configuration window (attached) appears to show the same entity I am using as the trigger

I just want my automation to trigger when the power becomes not zero so I have used a minimal level but although the dashboard display shows the power changing from zero to well over this minimal level nothing happens. I used the UI which created the following YAML for me:

trigger: numeric_state
entity_id:
  - sensor.sonoff_s60zbtpg_power
attribute: measurement_type
above: 3.9

There are also several actions but they run correctly when using "Run actions".
It seems so straightforward, please point out my beginner’s error

swift atlas Apr 30, 2026, 10:35 AM

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You're looking at the attribute measurement_type rather than the sensor value, just clear that/delete the line from the yaml

queen escarp Apr 30, 2026, 11:15 AM

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swift atlas You're looking at the attribute measurement_type rather than the sensor value, j...

Thank you for your time and concise help - done and now works. There was an attribute drop down box in the UI with one option so I picked it. I'll be more aware next time .

#Beginner's automation doesn't trigger