Some entities are not searchable in some selectors #25486
Description
Checklist
- I have updated to the latest available Home Assistant version.
- I have cleared the cache of my browser.
- I have tried a different browser to see if it is related to my browser.
- I have tried reproducing the issue in safe mode to rule out problems with unsupported custom resources.
Describe the issue you are experiencing
Some entities do not show up in selectors or in searches when using 'e' on a dashboard. I have an entity "Master Bathroom Ventilation Fan On Threshold" with an id input_number.master_bathroom_ventilation_fan_on_threshold which is just a normal helper input number.
Searching with 'e' reveals just a full list (should that be an empty list? seems like a bug when nothing matches to return all entities)
When searching from an entity input it incorrectly shows no results (which I prefer when there's no match to the behavior above).
It does show up in some places like when adding a card "by entity"
Describe the behavior you expected
I expect to find the entity in all places. Beyond that when there is no match found I expect a result of "no matches" rather than an unfiltered list.
Steps to reproduce the issue
- Create an input number (or it seems like any other helper) with the name "Master Bathroom Ventilation Fan On Threshold"
- Search for that entity
What version of Home Assistant Core has the issue?
2025.5.1
What was the last working version of Home Assistant Core?
The version that still showed entity ids in all these places (not sure if there was a version between that where this was broken)
In which browser are you experiencing the issue?
Safari Version 18.4 & iPhone App
Which operating system are you using to run this browser?
macOS 15.4.1 & iOS 18.4
State of relevant entities
Problem-relevant frontend configuration
Javascript errors shown in your browser console/inspector
Additional information
No response