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    • Added a "Known Limitations" section to the ESPHome integration documentation, highlighting the importance of assigning unique names to each device and the potential issues caused by duplicate names.

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A new "Known Limitations" section was added to the ESPHome integration documentation. This section details the necessity for each ESPHome device to have a unique name, explaining its importance for mDNS announcements, device discovery, reconnections after deep sleep, and correct operation with the ESPHome Device Builder Add-on. It also highlights potential issues that may arise from using duplicate device names, such as connection failures and erratic behavior.

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source/_integrations/esphome.markdown Added a "Known Limitations" section explaining the requirement for unique device names and the consequences of using duplicates.

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sequenceDiagram
    participant User
    participant ESPHome Device
    participant Integration
    participant Add-on

    User->>ESPHome Device: Assign unique device name
    ESPHome Device->>Integration: Announce via mDNS/DHCP
    Integration->>ESPHome Device: Discover and connect
    ESPHome Device->>Add-on: Link with Device Builder Add-on
    Note over Integration,Add-on: Unique name ensures proper discovery and linkage
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117-117: Nit: Align heading capitalization with style guide
The new section title uses Title Case ("Known Limitations"), whereas other headings mix cases (e.g., "Home Assistant actions"). Consider adjusting to "Known limitations" if that better matches the existing style.

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120-121: Approve: Clear explanation of unique-name requirement
This paragraph succinctly explains why each ESPHome device needs a unique name—covering mDNS announcements, discovery, reconnection after deep sleep, and add-on linkage.


122-122: Approve: Impact of duplicate names is well articulated
The warning about connection failures, discovery issues, and erratic behavior effectively communicates the risks of using duplicate device names.

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bdraco commented Apr 18, 2025

thanks

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