Trying to access a message object but not sure how

[DaveK]

Hi all,

I'm learning Node Red for Home Assistant and want to access the value of the on: part of the object in the picture but can't figure it out,

It doesn't seem to be normal message with a msg.payload format ?

Any help much appreciated

[Colin]

@DaveK

want to access the value of the on: part of the object

Welcome to the forum @DaveK

That is msg.on.

There’s a great page in the docs (Working with messages : Node-RED) that will explain how to use the debug panel to find the right path/value for any data item.

Pay particular attention to the part about the buttons that appear under your mouse pointer when you over hover a debug message property in the sidebar.

Also I recommend watching this playlist: Node-RED Essentials. The videos are done by the developers of node-red. They're nice & short and to the point. You will understand a whole lot more in about 1 hour. A small investment for a lot of gain.

[DaveK]

Thanks,

I'll check the links again but in the past using the debug and "copy path" usually works - I copy it and paste into a switch node set to msg.on with outputs testing for true or false and it works but not this time it seems?

[Colin]

Show is how you have configured the switch node, we are not telepathic.

[DaveK]

@Colin

Working with messages : Node-RED

My apologies, here we go...