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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 ?
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[โ€“] DeltaTangoLima@reddrefuge.com 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

This is why all my automations are in Node-Red. Reusability.

[โ€“] Aiyub@feddit.de 1 points 10 months ago

I have monthly problems with nodered. I have transitioned most of my automations away from it.