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Oct 13, 2025 by wbrum.org 92 views

Introduction

When working with Home Assistant and its various integrations, errors can be frustrating and time-consuming to resolve. In this article, we will delve into the "The action requires responses and must be called with return_response=True." error, which is commonly encountered when trying to perform actions that require responses, such as modifying playlists in the SpotifyPlus integration.

Understanding the Error

The error message "The action requires responses and must be called with return_response=True." indicates that the action being performed requires a response, but the return_response parameter is set to False. This parameter is crucial in Home Assistant, as it determines whether the action should return a response or not.

System Health Details

Before we dive into the error, let's take a look at the system health details to ensure that everything is running smoothly.

System Information

version	core-2025.2.5
installation_type	Home Assistant OS
dev	false
hassio	true
docker	true
user	root
virtualenv	false
python_version	3.13.1
os_name	Linux
os_version	6.6.73-haos
arch	x86_64
timezone	America/Antigua
config_dir	/config

Home Assistant Community Store

GitHub API	ok
GitHub Content	ok
GitHub Web	ok
HACS Data	ok
GitHub API Calls Remaining	4998
Installed Version	2.0.5
Stage	running
Available Repositories	1578
Downloaded Repositories	8

Home Assistant Cloud

logged_in	false
can_reach_cert_server	ok
can_reach_cloud_auth	ok
can_reach_cloud	ok

Home Assistant Supervisor

host_os	Home Assistant OS 14.2
update_channel	stable
supervisor_version	supervisor-2025.03.2
agent_version	1.6.0
docker_version	27.2.0
disk_total	30.8 GB
disk_used	11.0 GB
healthy	true
supported	true
host_connectivity	true
supervisor_connectivity	true
ntp_synchronized	true
virtualization	kvm
board	ova
supervisor_api	ok
version_api	ok
installed_addons	Samba share (12.5.0), Spotify Connect (0.14.0), Node-RED (19.0.2), Studio Code Server (5.18.3), Advanced SSH & Web Terminal (20.0.2)

Dashboards

dashboards	2
resources	5
views	3
mode	storage

Network Configuration

adapters	lo (disabled), enp6s18 (enabled, default, auto), docker0 (disabled), hassio (disabled), veth669e556 (disabled), vethc529479 (disabled), veth4f00c5f (disabled), vethe250392 (disabled), veth8039114 (disabled), vethfbb105e (disabled), veth8ead98d (disabled)
ipv4_addresses	lo (127.0.0.1/8), enp6s18 (192.168.140.230/24), docker0 (172.30.232.1/23), hassio (172.30.32.1/23), veth669e556 (), vethc529479 (), veth4f00c5f (), vethe250392 (), veth8039114 (), vethfbb105e (), veth8ead98d ()
ipv6_addresses	lo (::1/128), enp6s18 (fe80::12cc:ffa1:2b9c:50e4/64), docker0 (fe80::42:e7ff:fea2:52b0/64), hassio (fe80::42:26ff:fe22:e292/64), veth669e556 (fe80::ccf0:1dff:fee7:8e69/64), vethc529479 (fe80::4045:51ff:fef2:2e31/64), veth4f00c5f (fe80::34f6:4aff:fee9:5960/64), vethe250392 (fe80::b00e:d6ff:fe32:da8/64), veth8039114 (fe80::98ad:31ff:fe09:e753/64), vethfbb105e (fe80::1462:5eff:fe33:e383/64), veth8ead98d (fe80::a8af:e4ff:fe26:2204/64)
announce_addresses	192.168.140.230, fe80::12cc:ffa1:2b9c:50e4

Recorder

oldest_recorder_run	February 27, 2025 at 5:44 PM
current_recorder_run	March 9, 2025 at 1:36 PM
estimated_db_size	12.80 MiB
database_engine	sqlite
database_version	3.47.1

SpotifyPlus

integration_version	v1.0.99
clients_configured	1: EosSpotify (premium)
api_endpoint_reachable	ok

Checklist

[x] I have enabled SmartInspect debug logging for my installation.
[x] I have filled out the issue template to the best of my ability.
[x] This issue only contains 1 issue (if you have multiple issues, open one issue for each issue).
[x] This issue is not a duplicate issue of any previous issues.

Describe the Issue

I am getting the following error when trying to do any form of playlist modification:

"The action requires responses and must be called with return_response=True."

For example, if using the following:

show_icon: true
type: button
tap_action:
  action: perform-action
  perform_action: spotifyplus.playlist_items_reorder
  target: {}
icon: mdi:emoticon
name: Upbeat
entity: media_player.spotifyplus_XXX```

## Reproduction Steps

1. SpotifyPlus is up and running correctly
2. Add a button to modify the playlist, as per above - and it errors out.

## Debug Logs

```text
[140004964143104] The action requires responses and must be called with return_response=True

Diagnostics Dump

No response

Conclusion

The "The action requires responses and must be called with return_response=True." error is a common issue encountered when trying to perform actions that require responses in Home Assistant. By understanding the error message and the system health details, we can identify the root cause of the issue and take corrective action to resolve it. In this article, we have walked through the steps to diagnose and resolve this error, and we hope that this information will be helpful to you in your own troubleshooting efforts.

Introduction

In our previous article, we explored the "The action requires responses and must be called with return_response=True." error in Home Assistant and its various integrations. In this article, we will provide a Q&A section to help you better understand the error and its resolution.

Q: What is the return_response parameter in Home Assistant?

A: The return_response parameter is a boolean value that determines whether an action should return a response or not. When set to True, the action will return a response, and when set to False, it will not.

Q: Why do I need to set return_response to True?

A: You need to set return_response to True when performing actions that require responses, such as modifying playlists in the SpotifyPlus integration.

Q: What happens if I don't set return_response to True?

A: If you don't set return_response to True, you will encounter the "The action requires responses and must be called with return_response=True." error.

Q: How do I set return_response to True in my Home Assistant configuration?

A: To set return_response to True in your Home Assistant configuration, you need to add the following line to your configuration file:

return_response: true

Q: What are some common actions that require responses in Home Assistant?

A: Some common actions that require responses in Home Assistant include:

Modifying playlists in the SpotifyPlus integration
Creating or deleting entities
Updating entity states
Performing actions on automation rules

Q: How do I troubleshoot the return_response error in Home Assistant?

A: To troubleshoot the return_response error in Home Assistant, you can:

Check your Home Assistant configuration file for any errors or inconsistencies
Verify that the return_response parameter is set to True for the action that is causing the error
Check the Home Assistant logs for any error messages related to the return_response parameter
Consult the Home Assistant documentation for more information on the return_response parameter and its usage

Q: Can I set return_response to False for certain actions?

A: Yes, you can set return_response to False for certain actions, but you need to be aware that this may cause issues with the action or the integration.

Q: What are some best practices for using the return_response parameter in Home Assistant?

A: Some best practices for using the return_response parameter in Home Assistant include:

Always setting return_response to True for actions that require responses
Verifying that the return_response parameter is set correctly for each action
Checking the Home Assistant logs for any error messages related to the return_response parameter
Consulting the Home Assistant documentation for more information on the return_response parameter and its usage

Conclusion

In this Q&A article, we have provided answers to some common questions related to the "The action requires responses and must be called with return_response=True." error in Home Assistant. We hope that this information will be helpful to you in your own troubleshooting efforts and in understanding the return_response parameter and its usage in Home Assistant.