FAQ#
I've updated the configuration of one of my target timeframe sensors but it's not updating. Is there something wrong?#
For some reason when you update the configuration via the integration page, the associated entities don't update. You'll need to reload the parent entry to get the configuration to take effect. This is something I'm currently investigating.
I've setup a target timeframe with the default time period (00:00-00:00) or a rolling target timeframe looking ahead for 24 hours but it's not updating. Is something broken?#
By default, the target timeframe sensors require the supporting data for the specified time periods to be available in order to be calculate. For example if it was 00:00 on 1/12/2025, then the standard target timeframe would require data for at least between 2025-12-01T00:00 and 2025-12-01T00:00. If this is not the case, then the sensor will not be evaluated. This is made clearer by the values_incomplete attributes of the target timeframe and rolling target timeframe.
For some data sources, this might cause issues due to the data available (e.g. When you're on the Agile tariff of Octopus Energy UK where data is available in advanced up to 23:00).
In this scenario, you have two options.
- The recommended approach would be to adjust the time period that the target timeframe looks at. See below for example suggestions
| Data Source | Standard Target Timeframe Recommendation | Rolling Target Timeframe Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Agile tariff for Octopus Energy UK | Have an end time before or equal to 23:00 (e.g. 23:00-23:00 if you want to look at a full 24 hours) |
Because data refreshes around 16:00 and will go up to 23:00, then your look ahead hours should be no more than 7 to ensure it's working 99% of the time |
- Set the configuration option to calculate with incomplete data. This could have undesired consequences in the calculations (e.g. picking times that look odd retrospectively because the full data wasn't available at the time of picking), so use with caution.
How do I increase the logs for the integration?#
If you are having issues, it would be helpful to include Home Assistant logs as part of any raised issue. This can be done by following the instructions outlined by Home Assistant.
You should run these logs for about a day and then include the contents in the issue. Please be sure to remove any personal identifiable information from the logs before including them.