# Flows **URL:** https://community.homey.app/c/flows/13.md [Latest](https://community.homey.app/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.homey.app/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.homey.app/tags.md) --- ## [\[Beginner\] Smart Porch Light Tutorial](https://community.homey.app/t/beginner-smart-porch-light-tutorial/4512)
**Author:** [@Jamie](https://community.homey.app/u/Jamie)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2023, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/beginner-smart-porch-light-tutorial/4512 "2023-01-14T13:48:44Z")
Smart Porch Light Difficulty : Beginner With Homey you can easily automate you’re home lights, you can see an example of this here. In the following examples we are going to take a light and step by step update our flow… --- ## [Welcome to the Flows category](https://community.homey.app/t/welcome-to-the-flows-category/46)
**Author:** [@Rocodamelshekima](https://community.homey.app/u/Rocodamelshekima)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2018, 7:34am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/welcome-to-the-flows-category/46 "2018-08-15T07:34:00Z")
This category is created for members to show, and explain the working with Flows in Homey. To keep this category clean and readable for everyone we like 1 dedicated topic per flow. Please search the category for already… --- ## [Flow to start the dishwasher](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-to-start-the-dishwasher/159922)
**Author:** [@Floris\_Langendam](https://community.homey.app/u/Floris_Langendam)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-to-start-the-dishwasher/159922 "2026-09-23T17:05:36Z")
I want to have my Siemens dishwasher run during the hours when electricity is cheapest. I’ve created a flow for this (though it didn’t actually start today), but the next wash cycle isn’t tomorrow—it’s the day after. Es… --- ## [Flow only starts when triggered manually](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-only-starts-when-triggered-manually/159748)
**Author:** [@Grumpy](https://community.homey.app/u/Grumpy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 11:39am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-only-starts-when-triggered-manually/159748 "2026-09-23T11:39:18Z")
Does anybody have an idea as to why one of my flows only starts when triggerede manually? My other other flows work as intended, then a trigger event occurs, the flow is triggered and runs. But my flow I use to start cha… --- ## [Flows with shorter delay than one second](https://community.homey.app/t/flows-with-shorter-delay-than-one-second/36268)
**Author:** [@jodo](https://community.homey.app/u/jodo)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flows-with-shorter-delay-than-one-second/36268 "2026-09-19T19:22:50Z")
I’m trying to create flows were many things happen in a series and for that I would like to create small delays in between every card. I can only manage 1 second delays and above. But I would like the delays to be at 100… --- ## [Seams Like flow's not runing anymore?](https://community.homey.app/t/seams-like-flows-not-runing-anymore/159730)
**Author:** [@Frank\_Petersen](https://community.homey.app/u/Frank_Petersen)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/seams-like-flows-not-runing-anymore/159730 "2026-09-18T21:34:44Z")
fkows not running? --- ## [Double press or long press Shelly 1PM 4Gen in Homey Pro](https://community.homey.app/t/double-press-or-long-press-shelly-1pm-4gen-in-homey-pro/158087)
**Author:** [@TheDudelidude](https://community.homey.app/u/TheDudelidude)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/double-press-or-long-press-shelly-1pm-4gen-in-homey-pro/158087 "2026-09-17T17:27:42Z")
How can I use a single press, double press or long press trigger in a flow? I have installed a Shelly 1PM 4Gen with Zigbee behind a button switch. --- ## [Best practice for pausing alerts/reminders: disable flow or use variable?](https://community.homey.app/t/best-practice-for-pausing-alerts-reminders-disable-flow-or-use-variable/158279)
**Author:** [@Ray\_S](https://community.homey.app/u/Ray_S)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/best-practice-for-pausing-alerts-reminders-disable-flow-or-use-variable/158279 "2026-09-14T14:29:57Z")
I have some flows that basically are a bit extended way to determine whether I should get a message about something on my phone. (no other critical functions). I want to include pause options, allowing me to determine (f… --- ## [Hold notifications then deliver later](https://community.homey.app/t/hold-notifications-then-deliver-later/159145)
**Author:** [@Barfcat2](https://community.homey.app/u/Barfcat2)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/hold-notifications-then-deliver-later/159145 "2026-09-14T13:48:41Z")
I need some help. I want to create a flow or addition to flows that will hold certain notifications while I am asleep then deliver them 30 minutes after I wake up. I have my CPAP machine plugged into a smart power stri… --- ## [Flow with hue color](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-with-hue-color/158946)
**Author:** [@Jumacao](https://community.homey.app/u/Jumacao)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-with-hue-color/158946 "2026-09-01T15:59:05Z")
Hi, Im not sure if there a way to add more than one Hue color to the flow so it trigger if there a change for some reason. This is the Flow to turn the light Off I tried the card adding 0.34 - 0.36 also 0.34, 0.… --- ## [Flows are not working](https://community.homey.app/t/flows-are-not-working/158900)
**Author:** [@Derek\_Smith](https://community.homey.app/u/Derek_Smith)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 10:19am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flows-are-not-working/158900 "2026-08-30T10:19:07Z")
I only have two flows in my homey pro and neither of them are working. If i run them in the homey they send the alerts etc but they never actually do it by themselves. Well they used too but don’t anymore. I don’t know… --- ## [Impossible to create flows with Matter devices](https://community.homey.app/t/impossible-to-create-flows-with-matter-devices/131844)
**Author:** [@KrAck](https://community.homey.app/u/KrAck)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 3:48am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/impossible-to-create-flows-with-matter-devices/131844 "2026-08-29T03:48:38Z")
Hi, I have a flow with an Aqara P2 Motion sensor that’s been working nicely \> 1 year. Bought myself another Aqara P2 Motion sensor for another room and perfectly able to add the Matter device in Homey and it also shows … --- ## [Alarm not triggering after Homey update](https://community.homey.app/t/alarm-not-triggering-after-homey-update/158798)
**Author:** [@Kurantje](https://community.homey.app/u/Kurantje)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 12:08pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/alarm-not-triggering-after-homey-update/158798 "2026-08-28T12:08:50Z")
I have a Homey-pro with a flow: If alarm = 7:00, mo, tu, th, fr then screen up This typically works fine, except when the Homey-pro received an update, then the alarm does not trigger. Afte restarting the Homey-pro the… --- ## [Smart Roller Shutter Sun Protection Based on Azimuth, Luminance and Temperature](https://community.homey.app/t/smart-roller-shutter-sun-protection-based-on-azimuth-luminance-and-temperature/156594)
**Author:** [@Pascal\_Nohl](https://community.homey.app/u/Pascal_Nohl)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/smart-roller-shutter-sun-protection-based-on-azimuth-luminance-and-temperature/156594 "2026-08-20T21:34:21Z")
Removed --- ## [Single button flow](https://community.homey.app/t/single-button-flow/157962)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Tantos](https://community.homey.app/u/Paul_Tantos)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/single-button-flow/157962 "2026-08-20T18:07:43Z")
Hello, I am quite new to Homey, still wrapping my head around flows. I have four zigbee bulbs in my living room that I would like to control by using a single zigbee button. I want to use single press only to control t… --- ## [Date & Time: Not Triggering for Z-Wave Devices via Bridge](https://community.homey.app/t/date-time-not-triggering-for-z-wave-devices-via-bridge/158349)
**Author:** [@JeremyG](https://community.homey.app/u/JeremyG)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/date-time-not-triggering-for-z-wave-devices-via-bridge/158349 "2026-08-19T13:00:54Z")
Hey Homey Community! Super simple user here. Has anyone else been experiencing recent issues with standard Date & Time flows to their Z-Wave devices? Beginning around late July 2026, my automation flows for my Z-Wave … --- ## [Advanced flow not always triggering](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-flow-not-always-triggering/158194)
**Author:** [@Yonizlson](https://community.homey.app/u/Yonizlson)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-flow-not-always-triggering/158194 "2026-08-12T13:16:43Z")
I have an “Advanced Flow” that more or less just logs to Simple SysLog when the door event is triggering. And also a simple flow that just sends notification to my phone when the door is Unlocked. The HomeyScript in thi… --- ## [Restarting an App from a Flow](https://community.homey.app/t/restarting-an-app-from-a-flow/153913)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Alston-Baskett](https://community.homey.app/u/Chris_Alston-Baskett)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/restarting-an-app-from-a-flow/153913 "2026-08-09T18:40:44Z")
Hi. I use the unfolded circle app with my remote 3 and Homey. I find the remote losses connection periodically and that restarting the app in Homey corrects the problem. I was looking to see if I could use a flow to res… --- ## [Is a Person home or not flow](https://community.homey.app/t/is-a-person-home-or-not-flow/157529)
**Author:** [@Robert\_Lewis](https://community.homey.app/u/Robert_Lewis)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 9:07am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/is-a-person-home-or-not-flow/157529 "2026-07-31T09:07:20Z")
Can anyone give me some ideas on how they have managed to create a flow trigger based on a person being hiome. So Homey would need to know if they are in or out. I look forward to your thougts and comments --- ## [Advanced flow - light time control dont work](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-flow-light-time-control-dont-work/157711)
**Author:** [@D\_C1](https://community.homey.app/u/D_C1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-flow-light-time-control-dont-work/157711 "2026-07-29T14:32:00Z")
Hi, first of all pls excuse my bad english, its not my native language. so here is my problem: i created an advanced flow. it will get startet by turn on or off a lamp. then a timer should check every 5 minutes if actua… --- ## [Timed Triggers](https://community.homey.app/t/timed-triggers/156440)
**Author:** [@Luigi\_Colancecco](https://community.homey.app/u/Luigi_Colancecco)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/timed-triggers/156440 "2026-07-22T21:50:47Z")
I’m really scratching my head on this 1! As you could see the last line is my issue! I just added the message checks to see where the break is tomorrow, but I’m hoping maybe someone could find an error, because I’ve be… --- ## [Dual motion detectors?](https://community.homey.app/t/dual-motion-detectors/157406)
**Author:** [@Vestfold](https://community.homey.app/u/Vestfold)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 3:56am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/dual-motion-detectors/157406 "2026-07-21T03:56:56Z")
I have a room (garage) with a wall in the middle but one set of lights. To cover all areas and doors i need two (or maybe three) motion detectors (PIR). Turing on lights is straight forward but how to create a flow that … --- ## [Charging EV with Advanced Flows](https://community.homey.app/t/charging-ev-with-advanced-flows/66223)
**Author:** [@Picsou621](https://community.homey.app/u/Picsou621)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/charging-ev-with-advanced-flows/66223 "2026-07-17T16:29:39Z")
Hello everyone! I would like to share with you the result I achieved in charging my EV (electric vehicles) with my solar panels, using Homey as a management box and Advanced Flows. This way of doing things allows you to… --- ## [Light notification by color](https://community.homey.app/t/light-notification-by-color/157112)
**Author:** [@Jumacao](https://community.homey.app/u/Jumacao)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 3:48am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/light-notification-by-color/157112 "2026-07-15T03:48:36Z")
Hi, I want to use the Thirdreality Night Light as color notification. For example. The Aqara Smart lock is open = RED Garage contact sensor open = Orange Raining sensor wet = Blue Is dark lumens = white or yellow d… --- ## [ALL option with Error path](https://community.homey.app/t/all-option-with-error-path/156922)
**Author:** [@Ritsjert\_Sure](https://community.homey.app/u/Ritsjert_Sure)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 11:55am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/all-option-with-error-path/156922 "2026-07-13T11:55:16Z")
Would it be possible when the ALL option is used in a flow and not ALL conditions are met, that we would get an Failure option at the bottom, so that we can log this failure. This way you can troubleshoot a bit easier. --- ## [Homewizard P1 meter data is displayed incorrectly in Google spreadsheet](https://community.homey.app/t/homewizard-p1-meter-data-is-displayed-incorrectly-in-google-spreadsheet/157081)
**Author:** [@HomeyPS](https://community.homey.app/u/HomeyPS)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 10:55am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homewizard-p1-meter-data-is-displayed-incorrectly-in-google-spreadsheet/157081 "2026-07-11T10:55:40Z")
I am in the process of sending the data from my Homewizard P1 meter to a Google spreadsheet. To my surprise, I see that the consumption of 1,739.14 is being displayed as 1,739,142.00.It is not clear to me where this is… --- ## [Start an advanced flow from a virtual button?](https://community.homey.app/t/start-an-advanced-flow-from-a-virtual-button/156915)
**Author:** [@J273](https://community.homey.app/u/J273)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2026, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/start-an-advanced-flow-from-a-virtual-button/156915 "2026-07-05T21:57:00Z")
As above, Is it possible to start an advanced flow from a virtual button press? Thanks --- ## [Run flow when computer is active or not. (Mac)](https://community.homey.app/t/run-flow-when-computer-is-active-or-not-mac/92568)
**Author:** [@OlleWestin](https://community.homey.app/u/OlleWestin)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/run-flow-when-computer-is-active-or-not-mac/92568 "2026-07-03T20:07:33Z")
Hey. I want lights, heating etc to be turned on when I’m in my office. I’ve tried presence detector but as I’m sitting still by my computer it fails to detect me after a while. So I was thinking: is there a way to run a… --- ## [Tuya zigbee finger bot](https://community.homey.app/t/tuya-zigbee-finger-bot/156792)
**Author:** [@Thomas\_Hansen2](https://community.homey.app/u/Thomas_Hansen2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/tuya-zigbee-finger-bot/156792 "2026-07-01T21:04:31Z")
I can make it work so it goes down and up but is they a way to the time so it stay down fore like 10 second before it goes up --- ## [Reading flows by ssh](https://community.homey.app/t/reading-flows-by-ssh/156712)
**Author:** [@OlaSt](https://community.homey.app/u/OlaSt)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/reading-flows-by-ssh/156712 "2026-06-30T12:32:58Z")
In Homey 2019 I have used homey:app:com.internet. This app is not updated for pro 2026 and a lot of flows are broken. Is there any way I can read the flows (need the urls) with ssh or other technics? It would be great,… [Next page](https://community.homey.app/c/flows/13.md?page=1)