+ + Perform Actions Based on Input Select +
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This example uses an input_select element to pick which mp3 file to play on a Chromecast.
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+# Define our dropdown list +input_select: + lullaby: + name: Lullaby + options: + - Rain + - Babbling Brook + - None + initial: None + icon: mdi:weather-rainy + +# Define our media player +media_player: + - platform: cast + host: chromecast-nursery + name: Nursery + +automation: + # If you select "Rain", play the "rain.mp3" file + - alias: Play Rain Lullaby + + trigger: + platform: state + entity_id: input_select.lullaby + to: "Rain" + + action: + service: media_player.play_media + data: + entity_id: media_player.nursery + media_id: http://fileserver/rain.mp3 + media_type: audio/mp4 + + + # If you select "Babbling Brook", play the "babbling_brook.mp3" file + - alias: Play Babbling Brook Lullaby + + trigger: + platform: state + entity_id: input_select.lullaby + to: "Babbling Brook" + + action: + service: media_player.play_media + data: + entity_id: media_player.nursery + media_id: http://fileserver/babbling_brook.mp3 + media_type: audio/mp4 + + # If you select "None, turn the Chromecast off + - alias: Stop the Lullaby + + trigger: + platform: state + entity_id: input_select.lullaby + to: "None" + + action: + service: media_player.turn_off + data: + entity_id: media_player.nursery +