Change device type of a switch
The Change device type of a switch helper integrations lets you convert any Home Assistant switch into a Home Assistant Light, Cover, Fan, Lock, Siren, or Valve.
In Home Assistant’s world, a wall plug is a switch. And while that is correct for a wall plug in general, those plugs are often used with e.g, a light fixture or a fan. General-purpose relays are similar, as they are sometimes used for things like locks or garage doors.
Using the Change device type of a switch helper integration, you can convert those switches into the entity types that best matches your use case.
Configuration
To add the Switch as X helper to your Home Assistant instance, use this My button:
If the above My button doesn’t work, you can also perform the following steps manually:
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Browse to your Home Assistant instance.
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At the top of the screen, select the tab: Helpers.
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In the bottom right corner, select the
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From the list, select Switch as X.
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Follow the instructions on screen to complete the setup.
Change device type of a switch from the existing entity
Where compatible, Change device type of a switch will appear on entity properties. A list of entities can be found in Settings > Devices & services > Entities.
