Binary_sensor Shows Change In History, But Does Not Update Entity

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The Problem

Have you ever encountered a situation where your binary sensor in Home Assistant shows a change in history, but the entity itself does not update? This can be frustrating, especially when you're trying to monitor the status of your devices. In this article, we'll explore a similar issue where a binary sensor (IKEA PARASOLL - Zigbee via ZHA) shows closing (off) state changes in Logbook, but the sensor itself remains stuck in the open/on state.

Symptoms and Observations

The issue is evident in the device overview/dashboard, where the icon and actual state of the binary sensor remain "open" despite the state changes being recorded in Logbook. This is a clear indication that the sensor is not updating correctly. The attached image illustrates this problem, where the state changes in Logbook (Off event fired) are not reflected in the actual state of the sensor.

System Configuration and Versions

To better understand the issue, let's take a look at the system configuration and versions involved.

Home Assistant Core Version

The issue is being experienced with Home Assistant Core version core-2025.3.1.

Last Working Version

Unfortunately, there is no information available on the last working version of Home Assistant Core.

Installation Type

The installation type is Home Assistant OS.

Integration Causing the Issue

The integration causing the issue is the binary sensor.

Link to Integration Documentation

For more information on the binary sensor integration, please refer to the official documentation on the Home Assistant website: https://www.home-assistant.io/integrations/binary_sensor/

Diagnostics Information

Unfortunately, there is no additional diagnostics information available to help troubleshoot the issue.

Example YAML Snippet

There is no YAML snippet provided to illustrate the configuration of the binary sensor.

Logs and Error Messages

There are no logs or error messages provided that might be useful for troubleshooting the issue.

Additional Information

Unfortunately, there is no additional information available to help resolve the issue.

Troubleshooting Steps

To troubleshoot this issue, we can try the following steps:

  1. Check the sensor configuration: Ensure that the binary sensor is properly configured in the Home Assistant configuration file.
  2. Verify the sensor data: Check the sensor data to ensure that it is being received correctly by Home Assistant.
  3. Check the integration logs: Check the logs of the binary sensor integration to see if there are any errors or issues that might be causing the problem.
  4. Update Home Assistant: Try updating Home Assistant to the latest version to see if the issue is resolved.
  5. Reset the sensor: Try resetting the sensor to its default settings to see if the issue is resolved.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the issue of a binary sensor showing a change in history but not updating the entity is a frustrating problem that can be caused by a variety of factors. By following the troubleshooting steps outlined above, we can try to resolve the issue and get the binary sensor working correctly.

Recommendations

Based on the information provided, we recommend the following:

  1. Check the sensor configuration: Ensure that the binary sensor is properly configured in the Home Assistant configuration file.
  2. Verify the sensor data: Check the sensor data to ensure that it is being received correctly by Home Assistant.
  3. Check the integration logs: Check the logs of the binary sensor integration to see if there are any errors or issues that might be causing the problem.
  4. Update Home Assistant: Try updating Home Assistant to the latest version to see if the issue is resolved.
  5. Reset the sensor: Try resetting the sensor to its default settings to see if the issue is resolved.

By following these recommendations, we can try to resolve the issue and get the binary sensor working correctly.

Future Development

In the future, it would be beneficial to have more detailed diagnostics information available to help troubleshoot issues like this. Additionally, it would be great to have more information available on the last working version of Home Assistant Core to help identify potential issues.

Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

In this article, we'll answer some of the most frequently asked questions related to the issue of a binary sensor showing a change in history but not updating the entity.

Q: What is the cause of this issue?

A: The cause of this issue can be a variety of factors, including a misconfigured sensor, incorrect sensor data, or issues with the binary sensor integration.

Q: How can I troubleshoot this issue?

A: To troubleshoot this issue, you can try the following steps:

  1. Check the sensor configuration: Ensure that the binary sensor is properly configured in the Home Assistant configuration file.
  2. Verify the sensor data: Check the sensor data to ensure that it is being received correctly by Home Assistant.
  3. Check the integration logs: Check the logs of the binary sensor integration to see if there are any errors or issues that might be causing the problem.
  4. Update Home Assistant: Try updating Home Assistant to the latest version to see if the issue is resolved.
  5. Reset the sensor: Try resetting the sensor to its default settings to see if the issue is resolved.

Q: What are some common causes of this issue?

A: Some common causes of this issue include:

  1. Misconfigured sensor: If the binary sensor is not properly configured in the Home Assistant configuration file, it may not update correctly.
  2. Incorrect sensor data: If the sensor data is not being received correctly by Home Assistant, the binary sensor may not update correctly.
  3. Issues with the binary sensor integration: If there are issues with the binary sensor integration, it may not update correctly.

Q: How can I prevent this issue from occurring in the future?

A: To prevent this issue from occurring in the future, you can try the following:

  1. Regularly check the sensor configuration: Ensure that the binary sensor is properly configured in the Home Assistant configuration file.
  2. Verify the sensor data: Check the sensor data to ensure that it is being received correctly by Home Assistant.
  3. Check the integration logs: Check the logs of the binary sensor integration to see if there are any errors or issues that might be causing the problem.
  4. Update Home Assistant: Regularly update Home Assistant to the latest version to ensure that you have the latest features and bug fixes.

Q: Can I reset the binary sensor to its default settings?

A: Yes, you can try resetting the binary sensor to its default settings to see if the issue is resolved. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the Home Assistant configuration file: Open the Home Assistant configuration file in a text editor.
  2. Find the binary sensor configuration: Find the configuration for the binary sensor that is not updating correctly.
  3. Reset the binary sensor: Reset the binary sensor to its default settings by deleting the configuration and restarting Home Assistant.

Q: What are some other troubleshooting steps I can try?

A: Some other troubleshooting steps you can try include:

  1. Checking the sensor data: Check the sensor data to ensure that it is being received correctly by Home Assistant.
  2. Checking the integration logs: Check the logs of the binary sensor integration to see if there are any errors or issues that might be causing the problem.
  3. Updating Home Assistant: Try updating Home Assistant to the latest version to see if the issue is resolved.
  4. Resetting the sensor: Try resetting the sensor to its default settings to see if the issue is resolved.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the issue of a binary sensor showing a change in history but not updating the entity is a frustrating problem that can be caused by a variety of factors. By following the troubleshooting steps outlined above, you can try to resolve the issue and get the binary sensor working correctly.