topic Re: How to use variables in script editor? in Home Automation

How to use variables in script editor?

Ula — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 16:29:56 GMT

I am using new script editor for automation. My goal is to get a part of the `eventData` in `assistant.event.OkGoogle` as a variable, but couldn't get it to work. I couldn't really find a complete example of variables being used.

Can you share a complete script where a variable is defined and used only with `assistant.event.OkGoogle` starter and `assistant.command.Broadcast` action for simplicity?

I'm not sure if this is even possible. Having a complete example of variable usage in documentation can make it clear their capabilities.

Re: How to use variables in script editor?

Prafulla — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 16:41:18 GMT

Hi @Ula - thanks for your question. Variables are not yet supported in the script editor but I would encourage you to vote on the relevant idea in this thread where other users are also suggesting similar ideas.

Re: How to use variables in script editor?

Ula — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 16:49:17 GMT

Thanks for your quick response.

Just to be clear, I can see variables are documented here. Are they not supported for cases like mine, or not supported at all?

Re: How to use variables in script editor?

Prafulla — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 17:03:04 GMT

Yes, variables are in early stages of implementation. We will update our documented examples when they are fully available. Your use case of dynamically storing part of `eventData` in a variable is not yet supported.

Re: How to use variables in script editor?

Zappos — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 09:39:02 GMT

Any update on when the documentation might be ready? I'm keen to use variables. I want to use one to create a reference to a device (so I can change the device assigned to the variable and then use the variable throughout the script. Saves having to change every occurance of the device name. But I can't see how to assign a value to the variable , specifically a device.

Re: How to use variables in script editor?

herbert5812 — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 01:08:16 GMT

yeah +1, any timeline that can be provided?

Re: How to use variables in script editor?

benet — Sun, 08 Oct 2023 21:35:56 GMT

https://developers.home.google.com/automations/schema/basics#variables

I can find variables in your documentation - but for me it does not work yet. Is this feature activated at all?

Re: How to use variables in script editor?

cchien — Sat, 16 Dec 2023 04:34:48 GMT

It looks like the documentation about variables only shows how they can be defined, and have default values, but there is no example as to how to assign a value to a variable, say from a value we got from a sensor. Is it ready at all? Any update would be appreciated. Thanks.

Re: How to use variables in script editor?

bvelte — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 14:14:43 GMT

Is there any update on this topic @Prafulla ?

Re: How to use variables in script editor?

coneos — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 07:38:01 GMT

Yes any ETA on variables @Prafulla? That would be a game changerfeature!

Re: How to use variables in script editor?

iNfeRuS4 — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 08:34:00 GMT

I would be very grateful if variables were to be introduced. Otherwise I can't compare two values like thermostat set temperature with thermometer measured temperature which would be very useful.

Re: How to use variables in script editor?

JohnF1 — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 23:55:47 GMT

I agree, I'd like to create a variable based on the difference in temperature between two sensors and automate on that value, I can't believe it should be that difficult to implement.

Re: How to use variables in script editor?

rutty1 — Fri, 23 May 2025 21:35:01 GMT

Two years later and no timeline even?

Re: How to use variables in script editor?

jakobareed — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:11:38 GMT

How are variables not a thing yet?