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## Description

Adds a pause in the automation execution. All actions listed after the `DelayAction` will execute after the pause.

## Fields

| Key | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `for` | [Duration](https://developers.home.google.com/automations/schema/basics.md.txt#duration) | The length of the pause. For example, '30sec' will pause the execution of the automation for thirty seconds. Required |

## Examples

Turn on a light and turn off it after 5 minutes.

```yaml
actions:
- type: device.command.OnOff
  devices: Light A - Living Room
  on: true
- type: time.delay
  for: 5min
- type: device.command.OnOff
  devices: Light A - Living Room
  on: false
```