Time

The Time Entity node creates a time entity within Home Assistant that can be controlled from Node-RED. This entity type is used to represent time values, such as a specific time of day or a duration, and can be used to trigger automations based on time-related conditions.
Configuration

Mode required

Type: 'listen' | 'get' | 'set'
The mode of the node
Value required

Type: string
Format: HH:mm:ss | HH:mm
The value of the entity should be updated to
Inputs

properties of msg.payload
value

Type: string
Format: HH:mm:ss | HH:mm
The value of the entity should be updated to
Outputs

Value types:
value: The value of the entity
previous value: The previous value of the entity
config: The config properties of the node
Examples

Usage example

screenshot
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