# Flows **URL:** https://community.homey.app/c/flows/13.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.homey.app/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.homey.app/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.homey.app/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Magneric contact](https://community.homey.app/t/magneric-contact/156724)
**Author:** [@DagonIVE](https://community.homey.app/u/DagonIVE)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 11:50am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/magneric-contact/156724 "2026-06-30T11:50:03Z")
How do I program homey to notify me in the evening if any magnetic contact is not closed? --- ## [Offset sunset activation of flow by 5 hours](https://community.homey.app/t/offset-sunset-activation-of-flow-by-5-hours/156438)
**Author:** [@JMDPC](https://community.homey.app/u/JMDPC)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2026, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/offset-sunset-activation-of-flow-by-5-hours/156438 "2026-06-23T22:03:19Z")
Is there a way to have a flow activate 5 hours before sunset --- ## [Delaying Zigbee Bulbs so they do not enter pairing mode by mistake](https://community.homey.app/t/delaying-zigbee-bulbs-so-they-do-not-enter-pairing-mode-by-mistake/156442)
**Author:** [@Robert\_Lewis](https://community.homey.app/u/Robert_Lewis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2026, 6:24am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/delaying-zigbee-bulbs-so-they-do-not-enter-pairing-mode-by-mistake/156442 "2026-06-23T06:24:41Z")
So i have Zigbee wall switches and also Zigbee Bulbs. Is there any way in a flow that i can set up so the bulbs are not accidentally put into pairing mode if the switches are clicked to quickly? Any ideas thoughts or c… --- ## [Flow to run once then a 10sec cooldown](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-to-run-once-then-a-10sec-cooldown/155591)
**Author:** [@J273](https://community.homey.app/u/J273)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 11:17am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-to-run-once-then-a-10sec-cooldown/155591 "2026-06-09T11:17:43Z")
I have a doorbell camera flow which sends me a notification when someone enters my driveway and turns my outside light on. Works great but the flow constantly runs whilst someone is approaching the doorbell camera. What… --- ## [Question about the new “Ask question to user” function](https://community.homey.app/t/question-about-the-new-ask-question-to-user-function/147113)
**Author:** [@Eric\_Thebault](https://community.homey.app/u/Eric_Thebault)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 7:55am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/question-about-the-new-ask-question-to-user-function/147113 "2026-06-09T07:55:08Z")
How to retrieve the answer and put it in a TEXT tag? For number or boolean type answers, I had success using the “Convert” functions, but to convert to text, the input variable must be Number or Boolean. --- ## [Advanced flow, alarm\_contact, when card and exclusions](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-flow-alarm-contact-when-card-and-exclusions/154523)
**Author:** [@Nicolas](https://community.homey.app/u/Nicolas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-flow-alarm-contact-when-card-and-exclusions/154523 "2026-06-08T21:09:09Z")
Hi! I have an advanced flow with this when card: In Home zone, when any alarm\_contact is running But I want to exclude some devices, I don’t want to use all devices. How can I do? I’ve been turning the problem over … --- ## [Flow to turn on and off lights by room occupancy](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-to-turn-on-and-off-lights-by-room-occupancy/155719)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Barton](https://community.homey.app/u/Darren_Barton)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-to-turn-on-and-off-lights-by-room-occupancy/155719 "2026-06-08T17:29:38Z")
Please can I ask for some advice. I am looking for two lamps to turn on (via smart plugs) after sunset and remain on whilst the room is occupied, and then turn the lamps off when the room is empty. I have two sonoff pres… --- ## [Blind/shutter flow based upon the suns elevation](https://community.homey.app/t/blind-shutter-flow-based-upon-the-suns-elevation/155893)
**Author:** [@J273](https://community.homey.app/u/J273)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/blind-shutter-flow-based-upon-the-suns-elevation/155893 "2026-06-07T20:18:35Z")
Before I switched to homey I used a blueprint on HA which altered my blinds based upon the suns elevation and sun shading, heat control and was pretty neat. Staggered closure and when the glare had gone the blinds I had … --- ## [Idea to recognize Nintendo Switch is turned on vs just charging?](https://community.homey.app/t/idea-to-recognize-nintendo-switch-is-turned-on-vs-just-charging/155695)
**Author:** [@Ray\_S](https://community.homey.app/u/Ray_S)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 9:37am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/idea-to-recognize-nintendo-switch-is-turned-on-vs-just-charging/155695 "2026-06-03T09:37:42Z")
To my knowledge there is no integration with Homey or HA with the Nintendo Switch. But to impress my kid I tried using a smart plug to detect a certain power treshhold and when the switch is turn on while in its dock , t… --- ## [Flows Panasonic Aquarea Heatpump (M-serie) for cheap DHW and/or Heating (PV and Dynamic Prices)](https://community.homey.app/t/flows-panasonic-aquarea-heatpump-m-serie-for-cheap-dhw-and-or-heating-pv-and-dynamic-prices/155578)
**Author:** [@Undutchable](https://community.homey.app/u/Undutchable)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2026, 12:13pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flows-panasonic-aquarea-heatpump-m-serie-for-cheap-dhw-and-or-heating-pv-and-dynamic-prices/155578 "2026-05-31T12:13:02Z")
This category is created to show, and explain the working of specific Flows in homey. With huge thanks to @Thijst06 for the inspiration, and with the help of Google Gemini for checking and suggestions, I’… --- ## [Is this a Advanced Flow bug?](https://community.homey.app/t/is-this-a-advanced-flow-bug/155425)
**Author:** [@rteirlinck](https://community.homey.app/u/rteirlinck)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/is-this-a-advanced-flow-bug/155425 "2026-05-27T17:32:06Z")
This category is created to show, and explain the working of specific Flows in homey. When executing this flow it passed this evaluation ‘20.8 is bigger then 20’ as True. This seems to me as a Bug. What is wrong here? … --- ## [Advanced flow for lights](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-flow-for-lights/108065)
**Author:** [@LasseRy](https://community.homey.app/u/LasseRy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 7:36am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-flow-for-lights/108065 "2026-05-25T07:36:49Z")
Hi, I’m new to this and like to have som help to get started. Want to turn lights on when motion is trigged and keep them on when someone is in the room, but when they leave the room the light should turn of after 3 mi… --- ## [Calling a flow from a flow using Yes/No, Text, or Number value not being received](https://community.homey.app/t/calling-a-flow-from-a-flow-using-yes-no-text-or-number-value-not-being-received/155083)
**Author:** [@Miguel\_Castro](https://community.homey.app/u/Miguel_Castro)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2026, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/calling-a-flow-from-a-flow-using-yes-no-text-or-number-value-not-being-received/155083 "2026-05-23T15:30:57Z")
All of a sudden, I can’t pass a start value from one flow to the next. Yes/No values come in as nothing, while text and number values error out when you try to use them. Only Yes/No testing allows you to enter a yes/no v… --- ## [Creating a flow for vacuum cleaner for different rooms](https://community.homey.app/t/creating-a-flow-for-vacuum-cleaner-for-different-rooms/153621)
**Author:** [@Autogedrocht](https://community.homey.app/u/Autogedrocht)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2026, 12:56pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/creating-a-flow-for-vacuum-cleaner-for-different-rooms/153621 "2026-05-23T12:56:00Z")
Hello! I have a robot vacuum cleaner and I want to create a flow where the robot vacuum cleaner can clean rooms depending if a variable is set to yes/no in a dashboard. I made a flow and this works fine for the floor w… --- ## [Control SolarEdge Battery Charging](https://community.homey.app/t/control-solaredge-battery-charging/155111)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Lazeris](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Lazeris)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/control-solaredge-battery-charging/155111 "2026-05-21T20:36:49Z")
I have my SolarEdge inverter, meter and battery all connected ok and can see the data all ok. I now want to create a flow: When: \[Card\] “battery becomes less than 53%” Then \[Card\] "battery charging state changed to … --- ## [Flow for cleaning Dreame every once](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-for-cleaning-dreame-every-once/155122)
**Author:** [@NeosS](https://community.homey.app/u/NeosS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-for-cleaning-dreame-every-once/155122 "2026-05-20T19:52:24Z")
have this flow, which basically activates the cleaning robot on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and within that schedule only when nobody is home. It also changes the value to YES so that once it has cleaned, it won’t … --- ## [Random sounds from soundboard playing on Google Nest Mini Speaker](https://community.homey.app/t/random-sounds-from-soundboard-playing-on-google-nest-mini-speaker/155104)
**Author:** [@Unknown](https://community.homey.app/u/Unknown)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 10:28am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/random-sounds-from-soundboard-playing-on-google-nest-mini-speaker/155104 "2026-05-20T10:28:15Z")
Hello everyone, I’d like to use a push button to play sounds from a soundboard through a Google Nest Mini speaker. I’ve already created a flow where something plays on the Google Nest Mini as soon as the button is pres… --- ## [Detecting home presence via FritzBox router with HomeyScript](https://community.homey.app/t/detecting-home-presence-via-fritzbox-router-with-homeyscript/146282)
**Author:** [@Ben\_van\_der\_Beek](https://community.homey.app/u/Ben_van_der_Beek)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 10:01am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/detecting-home-presence-via-fritzbox-router-with-homeyscript/146282 "2026-05-20T10:01:05Z")
Summary This explains a method for detecting home presence using a FritzBox router and HomeyScript. On the FritzBox this only needs renaming mobiles with a ‘mobile-’ prefix followed by the user’s name (e.g., ‘mobile-Ada… --- ## [System log for flows?](https://community.homey.app/t/system-log-for-flows/119560)
**Author:** [@Grete](https://community.homey.app/u/Grete)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/system-log-for-flows/119560 "2026-05-13T19:33:18Z")
Where can I find a comprehensive log of what and when Homey Pro does something, for example in terms of starting and stopping flows, etc.? I have a number of flows for the heat pump in terms of temperature, electricity … --- ## [Faking presence with one Advanced Flow](https://community.homey.app/t/faking-presence-with-one-advanced-flow/154710)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Dubs](https://community.homey.app/u/Chris_Dubs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2026, 12:18am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/faking-presence-with-one-advanced-flow/154710 "2026-05-10T00:18:53Z")
Faking presence with one Advanced Flow (17 lanes) Spent some time rebuilding my Travel Mode automation. It used to be 13 separate Standard Flows, each with its own trigger and presence check. Toggling them as a group was… --- ## [Date & Time: every x min card not triggering?](https://community.homey.app/t/date-time-every-x-min-card-not-triggering/154588)
**Author:** [@Crapton](https://community.homey.app/u/Crapton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/date-time-every-x-min-card-not-triggering/154588 "2026-05-06T16:28:50Z")
I have made an advanced flow, supposed to trigger every 3 mins using one of the the Date&Time cards. As I observed unexpected behaviour I added a Mobile notification card immediatedly after the trigger. Results are as be… --- ## [Supercharge your morning: AI Daily Planner with Gemini & Homey](https://community.homey.app/t/supercharge-your-morning-ai-daily-planner-with-gemini-homey/154404)
**Author:** [@Arcondor](https://community.homey.app/u/Arcondor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 5:07am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/supercharge-your-morning-ai-daily-planner-with-gemini-homey/154404 "2026-05-01T05:07:32Z")
Hi everyone, Most of our smart homes are great at being reactive—turning on a light when motion is detected or showing us a dashboard full of isolated sensor values. But what happens when you feed your specific Homey da… --- ## [Variables don't updated or not showing real value](https://community.homey.app/t/variables-dont-updated-or-not-showing-real-value/154033)
**Author:** [@nacho\_PR-perso](https://community.homey.app/u/nacho_PR-perso)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/variables-dont-updated-or-not-showing-real-value/154033 "2026-04-28T22:33:06Z")
Why the value of variables is not coherent (see the screenshot). The value on the variable finder is the correct value. But If I add a timeline advise and insert the variable, it show an previous value of the variable. … --- ## [Setting up modes (Day, Evening, Night, Away, Vacation) in Homey](https://community.homey.app/t/setting-up-modes-day-evening-night-away-vacation-in-homey/125351)
**Author:** [@TBrokke](https://community.homey.app/u/TBrokke)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2026, 5:05am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/setting-up-modes-day-evening-night-away-vacation-in-homey/125351 "2026-04-26T05:05:52Z")
I’m in the middle of transitioning from Futurehome to Homey. While Futurehome had different home modes (Day, Night, Away and Vacation) built in, I understand I must build my own Flows for this in Homey. That’s no big iss… --- ## [Delay on a flow activated several times in a row](https://community.homey.app/t/delay-on-a-flow-activated-several-times-in-a-row/152817)
**Author:** [@korthoga](https://community.homey.app/u/korthoga)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 5:55am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/delay-on-a-flow-activated-several-times-in-a-row/152817 "2026-04-22T05:55:55Z")
When the pool door is open and the main door opens Sonos plays a sound. So long everything works as it’s supposed to. But, sometimes the door opens five times within a minute or two (bringing in groceries or whatever fro… --- ## [Ikea Bilresa with scroll wheel](https://community.homey.app/t/ikea-bilresa-with-scroll-wheel/153773)
**Author:** [@Thyg0d](https://community.homey.app/u/Thyg0d)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 5:44am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/ikea-bilresa-with-scroll-wheel/153773 "2026-04-21T05:44:57Z")
Hi! Playing around with Bilresa with a scroll wheel and curtains right, middle and left. (ie Rullgardin Hö, Mitt and Vä) Got the two button ones as well and there a button click up/down moves it 10% in either direction… --- ## [Flow stopped working](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-stopped-working/153699)
**Author:** [@Welshsmarthome](https://community.homey.app/u/Welshsmarthome)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-stopped-working/153699 "2026-04-15T20:17:05Z")
Hi All I have a flow thats stopped working.its been working well for months but last few days it has stopped. I have 2 flows for my sons tortoise Shelly for light and heat. (Named by a 6year old :laughing:) 7am light… --- ## [My Flow is not working well. Who can help me?](https://community.homey.app/t/my-flow-is-not-working-well-who-can-help-me/153520)
**Author:** [@Pim\_Van\_der\_Marel](https://community.homey.app/u/Pim_Van_der_Marel)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 11:44am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/my-flow-is-not-working-well-who-can-help-me/153520 "2026-04-10T11:44:47Z")
I have set up my Sonos speakers in the living room as an alarm clock. It starts playing properly every morning, but regularly turns off by itself after 10 minutes. I have already changed several settings, but I am stu… --- ## [Can I create a flow based on the Wifi status to the Homey Unit?](https://community.homey.app/t/can-i-create-a-flow-based-on-the-wifi-status-to-the-homey-unit/153246)
**Author:** [@Player2](https://community.homey.app/u/Player2)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 6:24am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/can-i-create-a-flow-based-on-the-wifi-status-to-the-homey-unit/153246 "2026-04-09T06:24:25Z")
My Homey seems to drop connection to WiFi a good bit resulting in me needing to unplug and plug the Homey Pro back in. Is it possible to create a flow that if the Homey Pro loses WiFi that it will power cycle? --- ## [Pause a Flow until a date](https://community.homey.app/t/pause-a-flow-until-a-date/151801)
**Author:** [@Vince\_Moroney](https://community.homey.app/u/Vince_Moroney)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 11:54am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/pause-a-flow-until-a-date/151801 "2026-04-07T11:54:24Z")
Is there a way to pause rather then disable a flow until a date I specify. I’m going on holiday and I don’t want my TV to turn on every day I’m gone sorry if this is a simple question, I’m new to Homey And I don’t know… [Previous page](https://community.homey.app/c/flows/13.md) [Next page](https://community.homey.app/c/flows/13.md?page=2)