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@balloob did you get a chance to look at the example again?

Yeah, I agree we don't need a new variables block - I just thought the existing implementation allows those blocks to be anywhere in an automation. Anyway, the TODOs as...

What's a good place to look to get an understanding of how to do this?

i.e. an example of something similar and/or docs

@emontnemery frankly I don't know where to start and was about to post on the forum asking for advice, so feel free to take a stab at it, and let...

@dgomes potentially yes, but I'm not sure what would be the benefit for `utility_meter` - I haven't used it, but from what I understand the user is in complete control...

@dgomes I think that adding a `name` parameter to the configuration might be a better route for that. @elupus for areas you're also going to need a device, which requires...

I think these are great rules of thumb, but I can imagine cases where I'd prefer a logical unique ID over a physical one. For example, if the device is...

That's similar to what I suggested as option 4 in the Monoprice PR. I think it's a great solution, but it misses some of the benefits of the proposed one...

So what is the best way forward here?