[area_id] is an invalid option for [automation]

@RJKeevil wrote:

Hi,

I recently decided to recreate hy HA config from scratch to make better use of all the new features. One i’d like to acheive is using areas instead of groups everywhere in my config. However, a simple automation like:

- id: '1537632445043'
  alias: Welcome Home
  trigger:
  - entity_id: group.presence
    platform: state
    from: not_home
    to: home
  action:
  - service: light.turn_on
    area_id: kitchen

Throws the error [area_id] is an invalid option for [automation] when i click check config. I’ve tried using the ID for the kitchen area also but it doesnt help, this error is that the whole “area_id” tag is unexpected. I was under the impression this should work now, can anyone spot what I got wrong? Thanks!

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