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Expand Up @@ -43,6 +43,10 @@ Not all of the predefined dashboards are listed under {% my lovelace_dashboards

### Areas dashboard

{% note %}
The **Areas** dashboard is still experimental. It is subject to change and may not always work as intended.
{% endnote %}

The **Areas** dashboard is prepopulated by default and shows your {% term entities %} [grouped](/docs/organizing/) by [areas](/docs/organizing/areas/).

- It uses the [sections view](/dashboards/sections/) type and [tile cards](/dashboards/tile/).
Expand All @@ -55,12 +59,26 @@ The **Areas** dashboard is prepopulated by default and shows your {% term entiti
Screenshot of the Areas default dashboard.
</p>

After you [added the dashboard](#creating-a-new-dashboard), you can edit the **Areas** dashboard:
#### Limitations of the Areas dashboard

1. In the top-right corner, select the {% icon "mdi:pencil" %} icon.
2. You can show or hide sections, rearrange the content, or [add badges](/dashboards/badges/).
1. Not all devices are added to the **Areas** dashboard. Only a few sensors are displayed automatically. Such as temperature and humidity of the area, and door, window, and gate binary sensors.
2. Certain entity domains and helpers are omitted from the **Areas** dashboard. For example, configuration and diagnostic {% term entities %} do not appear, even if they have been assigned to an area.

The **Areas** dashboard is still experimental. It is subject to change and may not always work as intended.
#### Adding an Areas dashboard

- To add the **Areas** dashboard, follow the steps on [adding a dashboard](#creating-a-new-dashboard).

#### Editing the Areas dashboard

1. Make sure all the {% term entities %} are [assigned to an area](/docs/organizing/areas/#assigning-an-area-to-multiple-items).
2. After you [added the dashboard](#creating-a-new-dashboard), you can edit the **Areas** dashboard.
3. In the top-right corner, select the {% icon "mdi:pencil" %} icon.
4. You can show or hide sections, rearrange the content, or [add badges](/dashboards/badges/).

#### Troubleshooting: entity is not showing

1. Not all devices or entity types are automatically added to the **Areas** dashboard. Refer to the [Limitations](#limitations-of-the-areas-dashboard) section.
2. Make sure the entity is [assigned to an area](/docs/organizing/areas/#assigning-an-area-to-multiple-items) and check the dashboard again.

### History dashboard

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