diff --git a/recorder.yaml b/recorder.yaml
index d84d92f..22b6aad 100644
--- a/recorder.yaml
+++ b/recorder.yaml
@@ -34,6 +34,7 @@
       - input_number.internet_traffic_delta_out
       - automation.monitor_traffic_in
       - automation.monitor_traffic_out
+      - sensor.time
 #    event_types:
 #      - call_service # Don't record service calls
 
diff --git a/sensors.yaml b/sensors.yaml
index be4b10a..b8532d2 100644
--- a/sensors.yaml
+++ b/sensors.yaml
@@ -1,3 +1,7 @@
+# Time sensor (for use in templates and TTS)
+  - platform: time_date
+    display_options:
+      - 'time'
 # Raspberry Pi CPU temp
   - platform: command_line
     name: "CPU Temp"