Feature - Change unique id from device_name to something really unique.

[DurgNomis-drol]

We can either use this endpoint or as @leikoilja mentioned, we can generate one in glocaltokens.

What do you guys think is the best option?

Original:
Right now we use device_name in entity unique id. I think glocaltokens can provide some real device specific id for the device. Then HA should handle renames itself.

Originally posted by @KapJI in #184 (comment)

[KapJI]

The best option is some id from home graph. MAC address should be good as well.

[DurgNomis-drol]

I think it would be great if we can generate one from homegraph. It will also make it possible for us to then introduce a device.compatible attribute, so the first time we actually know if the device is compatible, we don't need to check again. 😃

[leikoilja]

That does sound nice. Let's create a follow-up ticket on glocaltokens to getting an ID and passing it over
Edit: leikoilja/glocaltokens#75

[gary-reyes]

Is there an ETA on this?

[KapJI]

I don't think anyone is working on this at the moment.

[leikoilja]

I'm currently traveling, but will be back home end of the week and can take a look at it, it sounds like a relatively quick fix. @gary-reyes, if interested - PRs are welcomed 💥

[skank01]

I'm seeing an error in my home assistant logbook
Platform google_home does not generate unique IDs. ID Slaapkamer Parents/device already exists - ignoring sensor.slaapkamer_parents_device

Will this get fixed with it, or is my issue a total different one?

[leikoilja]

Gents, please kindly upgrade to 1.7.0
https://github.com/leikoilja/ha-google-home/releases/tag/v1.7.0
Note, there are some breaking changes in the release notes :)