topic Re: "The value should be [Condition] but is [Array] instead." in Home Automation

"The value should be [Condition] but is [Array] instead."

EllieDave — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 22:37:14 GMT

I keep getting this error when I try to use conditions in routines, even when I'm following the syntax in examples from the Google Developer Center. I'm happy to post some examples, but can anyone explain in general terms what might be causing this?

Thanks!

Re: "The value should be [Condition] but is [Array] instead."

ir0nm8n — Sat, 09 Sep 2023 22:24:22 GMT

I'm rather new to it myself, but I think it might be in the condition part of your routine. If you can post your example it would be easier to say for certain, but you might be missing a

type: or conditions:

value. In the "conditions:" an array (of conditions, listed with "-") is accepted. I think the regular "condition:" takes only one entry.

Hope it helps 🙂

Re: "The value should be [Condition] but is [Array] instead."

EllieDave — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 17:54:09 GMT

Here's one example (just of the conditions section):

condition: - type: time.between before: sunrise after: sunset weekdays: - MON - TUE - WED - THU - FRI - SAT - SUN device: Light1 - Living Room state: on is: true

Re: "The value should be [Condition] but is [Array] instead."

nickfromgoogle — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 17:42:14 GMT

In addition to @ir0nm8n's tip about using the "or" type operator, make sure you've got the "- type: " key for each condition you want to check. You can see an example in our help center article - just be sure to double check your indentation and use the Validate button to check that your script is properly formatted.

Re: "The value should be [Condition] but is [Array] instead."

Hollen_ar_mor — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 12:53:17 GMT

It's missing "actions" before "device: Light1..."

Re: "The value should be [Condition] but is [Array] instead."

Shmageggy — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 19:54:38 GMT

Did you ever figure this out? I am having the same issue and can’t find a solution. My syntax seems correct but I get this error!

Re: "The value should be [Condition] but is [Array] instead."

Shmageggy — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 20:41:05 GMT

Never mind! I figured it out. I was using “- type:” but for a single condition (no “s”) you actually use “type:” (no hyphen). I was going insane for a second there!