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Ignore Entity Feature

The ignore_entity feature flag allows you to ignore a custom entity configuration and use the default room entity instead.

Use Case

This feature is particularly useful when using the auto-entities card to automatically generate room cards. It allows you to specify an entity in the auto-entities configuration for filtering or sorting purposes, while still using the default room entity for the card display.

Example

type: custom:auto-entities
entities:
  - entity: person.gina
    type: custom:room-summary-card
    area: dining_room
    features:
      - ignore_entity
  - entity: input_boolean.gina_mute
    type: custom:room-summary-card
    area: living_room
    features:
      - ignore_entity
sort:
  method: state
  reverse: true

In this example, the cards are filtered and sorted based on the specified entities (person.gina and input_boolean.gina_mute), but the card will display using the default room entity (light.{area}_light or light.{area}) instead of the specified entity.

How It Works

When ignore_entity is enabled:

  • The entity configuration is ignored
  • The card uses the default room entity based on the area (light.{area}_light or light.{area})
  • The card displays with the default room icon and behavior