# Flows

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## [Flow for Wemo switch f55](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-for-wemo-switch-f55/95722)

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**Author:** [@ZeroSugar](https://community.homey.app/u/ZeroSugar)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2025, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-for-wemo-switch-f55/95722 "2025-01-07T16:37:49Z")

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As there is no app anymore for Wemo switches , i made 2 simple flows with an http request to switch it on or off. You first need to get the ip-address of the wemo by installing it via the wemo app. Switch on the Wemo: …

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## [Check if zone has been inactive for more than X minutes](https://community.homey.app/t/check-if-zone-has-been-inactive-for-more-than-x-minutes/113728)

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**Author:** [@Tiwas](https://community.homey.app/u/Tiwas)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2025, 12:33pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/check-if-zone-has-been-inactive-for-more-than-x-minutes/113728 "2025-01-07T12:33:28Z")

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Anyone know if there’s an option to check how long a zone has been inactive for? There are several use-cases for me. I have some flows that will turn on all lights (by design). There’s no way to check if the zone was ac…

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## [Questions regarding "evening mode" flow](https://community.homey.app/t/questions-regarding-evening-mode-flow/126762)

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**Author:** [@TBrokke](https://community.homey.app/u/TBrokke)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2025, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/questions-regarding-evening-mode-flow/126762 "2025-01-06T17:12:53Z")

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I’ve made an “evening mode” flow that works well so far. Its main function is to dim all lights using the “set forced brightness” parameter (parameter 19 for Fibaro Dimmer 2). I do have two questions, though: I have a…

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## [Welcome Home from Sonos (Flow)](https://community.homey.app/t/welcome-home-from-sonos-flow/126282)

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**Author:** [@iGiorgis](https://community.homey.app/u/iGiorgis)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2025, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/welcome-home-from-sonos-flow/126282 "2025-01-03T18:47:20Z")

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Hello guys, Im trying to create a flow that: When I come home (presence|) AND AFTER the Main Door open, THEN speak Sonos Welcome Home. I start with that picture (SCREENSHOT) but I’m thinking how I will create it. The …

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## [Scene Philips hue natural lighting used in flo](https://community.homey.app/t/scene-philips-hue-natural-lighting-used-in-flo/86070)

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**Author:** [@Damian\_Surma](https://community.homey.app/u/Damian_Surma)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2025, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/scene-philips-hue-natural-lighting-used-in-flo/86070 "2025-01-02T22:36:33Z")

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Hi, I have all my bulbs connected via the Hue bridge to Homey Pro 2019. In flow creation, I can choose the appropriate lighting scene that is defined in the hue app, such as concentration, energy, relaxation, reading, et…

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## [Hue light strip turn on/off based on time AND motion sensor](https://community.homey.app/t/hue-light-strip-turn-on-off-based-on-time-and-motion-sensor/126086)

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**Author:** [@Swetsenegger](https://community.homey.app/u/Swetsenegger)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2025, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/hue-light-strip-turn-on-off-based-on-time-and-motion-sensor/126086 "2025-01-01T17:12:06Z")

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I’ve got a hue light strip in my garden which I turn on/off based on time So on sunset, if the time is before 22:40, the strip is turned on. It turns off at 22:30 with a 10 minute random delay. In the morning at …

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## [Insert time Phone, executing in Homey](https://community.homey.app/t/insert-time-phone-executing-in-homey/126004)

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**Author:** [@iBosvelt](https://community.homey.app/u/iBosvelt)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2025, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/insert-time-phone-executing-in-homey/126004 "2025-01-01T16:33:43Z")

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Good afternoon, I am a user of an Iphone 15 and Homey Pro 2023. I am looking for the easiest way to set a time with my phone, then this time is taken over in Homey and activates a flow at this time. I have tried to ge…

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## [An advanced flow for simulation away lights](https://community.homey.app/t/an-advanced-flow-for-simulation-away-lights/70746)

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**Author:** [@w1dg3r](https://community.homey.app/u/w1dg3r)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2024, 4:51am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/an-advanced-flow-for-simulation-away-lights/70746 "2024-12-31T04:51:37Z")

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This is my advanced flow when away. Random chance for lights are set and for some lights the chance increases if it has not happened. Maybe it can give somebody inspiration :smiley:

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## [Qubino Roller Shutter: Up/Down/Stop](https://community.homey.app/t/qubino-roller-shutter-up-down-stop/82142)

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**Author:** [@RainerMZ](https://community.homey.app/u/RainerMZ)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2024, 12:00am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/qubino-roller-shutter-up-down-stop/82142 "2024-12-31T00:00:45Z")

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Hi, I have two different actors for roller shutters connected with homee: Fibaro and Qubino. In general, the Qubinos are easier to install because calibration work much better compared to Fibare which seem to be very pi…

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## [Send command to multiple device in same time problem (zwave)](https://community.homey.app/t/send-command-to-multiple-device-in-same-time-problem-zwave/99954)

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**Author:** [@Dezider\_Buch](https://community.homey.app/u/Dezider_Buch)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2024, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/send-command-to-multiple-device-in-same-time-problem-zwave/99954 "2024-12-30T19:24:16Z")

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Hello :slight\_smile: I have 12 Heltun fan coil thermostats Z-wave 230V version (still powered) and now I make some first adjustments in my homey 2023 pro. Homey and thermostats are on my table (1m distance). I found th…

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## [Invisible flow \> still working](https://community.homey.app/t/invisible-flow-still-working/125118)

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**Author:** [@Astra77](https://community.homey.app/u/Astra77)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2024, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/invisible-flow-still-working/125118 "2024-12-30T15:21:11Z")

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Back in the day when I had the original Homey, I created a simple flow with the app ‘Buienradar’ and Sonos; if it will rain, then give me a spoken message via the Sonos speaker that it will rain. Handy function and work…

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## [Garage lights with motion and contact sensor](https://community.homey.app/t/garage-lights-with-motion-and-contact-sensor/125701)

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**Author:** [@J273](https://community.homey.app/u/J273)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2024, 12:48pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/garage-lights-with-motion-and-contact-sensor/125701 "2024-12-29T12:48:07Z")

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Hi all, Just bought a homey pro to try out to see if I want to switch from Hubitat. So far so good and working well. Ive only made a few advanced flows but could do with a little help for my garage light with motion and…

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## [Advanced Flow: Turn on Lights/Fan with motion then turn off if no motion](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-flow-turn-on-lights-fan-with-motion-then-turn-off-if-no-motion/122318)

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**Author:** [@VipeNess](https://community.homey.app/u/VipeNess)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2024, 11:05am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-flow-turn-on-lights-fan-with-motion-then-turn-off-if-no-motion/122318 "2024-12-22T11:05:43Z")

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I’m needing assistance (very new) to Homey Pro. I built an advanced flow for a bathroom. I have a fan on/off switch, dimmer for the light and motion sensor in the bathroom. When the user walks into the bathroom, I wan…

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## [Tag Basics for the absolute beginner](https://community.homey.app/t/tag-basics-for-the-absolute-beginner/11896)

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**Author:** [@johan\_bendz](https://community.homey.app/u/johan_bendz)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2023, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/tag-basics-for-the-absolute-beginner/11896 "2023-07-12T13:47:44Z")

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Homey uses “Tags” to save information / data that you can reuse in your flows. A tag is a variable and can be one of the following types: String, Number, Boolean or Image. A variable is a placeholder for a value that c…

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## [Hue dimmer switch flows](https://community.homey.app/t/hue-dimmer-switch-flows/125031)

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**Author:** [@Michel\_Bikkel1](https://community.homey.app/u/Michel_Bikkel1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2024, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/hue-dimmer-switch-flows/125031 "2024-12-22T15:37:24Z")

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Hi, I can’t make a flow where I dim my hue dimmer switch the light with the push buttons (dim+/ dim-). can someone help me make such a flow? I have linked the Homey Pro and all lamps and dimmer switches and classified by…

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## [\[Inspiration\] Daily energy prices chart (using Power by the Hour)](https://community.homey.app/t/inspiration-daily-energy-prices-chart-using-power-by-the-hour/80821)

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**Author:** [@Stikstof](https://community.homey.app/u/Stikstof)\
**Replies:** 66\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2024, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/inspiration-daily-energy-prices-chart-using-power-by-the-hour/80821 "2024-12-21T16:25:34Z")

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Hi all. I’ve been working on a set of flows to create a chart of the energy prices of the next day (using the Power by the Hour App). When the new prices come in, the chart is generated and sent to myself in a notificati…

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## [Doorbell flow - too much notifications](https://community.homey.app/t/doorbell-flow-too-much-notifications/124154)

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**Author:** [@Autogedrocht](https://community.homey.app/u/Autogedrocht)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2024, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/doorbell-flow-too-much-notifications/124154 "2024-12-16T14:49:59Z")

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Hello, I have a normal doorbell which is made “smart” with a KAKU doorbell ACDB-7000B using a relais. It works pretty good, I made a flow where doorbell sounds are played on different Sonos speakers. And it sends a sna…

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## [Phiips Hue kitchen lights brightness over time flow help](https://community.homey.app/t/phiips-hue-kitchen-lights-brightness-over-time-flow-help/124142)

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**Author:** [@Ryan\_Beer](https://community.homey.app/u/Ryan_Beer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2024, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/phiips-hue-kitchen-lights-brightness-over-time-flow-help/124142 "2024-12-15T23:34:22Z")

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Greetings New Homey Pro user here looking to transfer some of my automations from other apps into one location. I currently have an automation in the Philips Hue app where the kitchen lights turn on to 10% at 6:30 Mon-F…

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## [How to monitor increase of a number variable?](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-monitor-increase-of-a-number-variable/90444)

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**Author:** [@Russ\_Wolfe](https://community.homey.app/u/Russ_Wolfe)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2024, 8:31am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-monitor-increase-of-a-number-variable/90444 "2024-12-15T08:31:08Z")

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I am trying to monitor the humidity in my bathroom to trigger the exhaust fan to turn on or off. I am using if the humidity changes as the trigger for the flow, but instead of a “if the humidity is greater than #” i want…

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## [New Apps not showing up in my flows](https://community.homey.app/t/new-apps-not-showing-up-in-my-flows/97351)

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**Author:** [@Skipper](https://community.homey.app/u/Skipper)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2024, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-apps-not-showing-up-in-my-flows/97351 "2024-12-14T16:33:24Z")

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Hi, I’ve installed the following apps that won’t show up when creating flows: Circadian lighting Google Chromecast Homekit controller Tesla Smart Charger I just tried downloading the Spotifiy app just for a test to…

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## [Help with flow to start during cheapest hours?](https://community.homey.app/t/help-with-flow-to-start-during-cheapest-hours/123785)

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**Author:** [@Thyg0d](https://community.homey.app/u/Thyg0d)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2024, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/help-with-flow-to-start-during-cheapest-hours/123785 "2024-12-12T16:31:18Z")

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Fairly new in Homey Flows as I’m still running Smartthings but boy they’re behind. I need a flow based on the Tibber app (Electricity supplier) that turns on a device during the 4 cheapest hours of the day. I can get it…

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## [Unlocking a Yale Smart Lock with a Ubiquiti G4 Doorbell Camera fingerprint](https://community.homey.app/t/unlocking-a-yale-smart-lock-with-a-ubiquiti-g4-doorbell-camera-fingerprint/123364)

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**Author:** [@Anders\_Gogstad](https://community.homey.app/u/Anders_Gogstad)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2024, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/unlocking-a-yale-smart-lock-with-a-ubiquiti-g4-doorbell-camera-fingerprint/123364 "2024-12-10T15:48:00Z")

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Saw on the ubiquiti face page a guy that used his g4 fingerprint to unlock his door (yale L3 smart lock). He uses a HA as the middle man with some webhook. Tried to replicate on the homey but no go. Anyone who can help m…

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## [Integrating multitap, long press and combined taps for Senic/Gira Friends of Hue Switch in Homey](https://community.homey.app/t/integrating-multitap-long-press-and-combined-taps-for-senic-gira-friends-of-hue-switch-in-homey/123273)

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**Author:** [@Bram\_Ramaekers](https://community.homey.app/u/Bram_Ramaekers)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2024, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/integrating-multitap-long-press-and-combined-taps-for-senic-gira-friends-of-hue-switch-in-homey/123273 "2024-12-10T15:19:57Z")

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Hi Homey Community, :wave: I’m new to Homey and currently trying to integrate my Senic/Gira Friends of Hue switches (link) with Homey, and I could use some help or tips from those who’ve tackled a similar challenge. Cu…

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## [Turn-on the light of a zone, with Homey Script](https://community.homey.app/t/turn-on-the-light-of-a-zone-with-homey-script/101760)

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**Author:** [@HenriDO](https://community.homey.app/u/HenriDO)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2024, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/turn-on-the-light-of-a-zone-with-homey-script/101760 "2024-12-08T18:14:41Z")

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(I’m starting with Homey Script :wink: ) Can you help me ? This script purpose it’s to turn on, all lights in one (or more zone). I did this as a test… but couldn’t find the issue. let zoneName = "Bureau"; let devices…

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## [Push notification with upcoming time](https://community.homey.app/t/push-notification-with-upcoming-time/122526)

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**Author:** [@Philip\_W\_daSilva](https://community.homey.app/u/Philip_W_daSilva)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2024, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/push-notification-with-upcoming-time/122526 "2024-12-07T14:12:56Z")

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Hi! I’m trying to make a timer that will remind me to do something 2 hours later. I have created a timer with cronograph which will send me a push notication 2 hours later, so that is all fine. But when the timer is sta…

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## [Developing flows: tips and best practices](https://community.homey.app/t/developing-flows-tips-and-best-practices/117362)

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**Author:** [@Rrrr](https://community.homey.app/u/Rrrr)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2024, 12:03pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/developing-flows-tips-and-best-practices/117362 "2024-12-05T12:03:27Z")

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Note: It is based on personal preferences, but this may help you to assess what works for you and develop your own style. Various links to specific solutions/flows in this community, You will see in past and present ex…

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## [Looking for a homey pro advanced flows developer](https://community.homey.app/t/looking-for-a-homey-pro-advanced-flows-developer/122543)

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**Author:** [@Bas\_van\_der\_Wind](https://community.homey.app/u/Bas_van_der_Wind)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2024, 6:31am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/looking-for-a-homey-pro-advanced-flows-developer/122543 "2024-12-04T06:31:58Z")

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I am looking for a programmer with experience in Homey Advanced Flows. I use Fibaro actuators. I already have existing flows, but they need to be reviewed and expanded. They are not always working correctly at the moment…

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## [Advanced flows never trigger when set to start a certain time](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-flows-never-trigger-when-set-to-start-a-certain-time/122454)

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**Author:** [@MTRKhn](https://community.homey.app/u/MTRKhn)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 2:34pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-flows-never-trigger-when-set-to-start-a-certain-time/122454 "2024-12-03T14:34:26Z")

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I recently noticed that one of my main advanced flow, which trigger battery charge during off peak, doestn’t trigger any more, or randomly. It has several “When” statements corresponding at certain time of the day and i…

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## [Flow don't trigger when I turn light on](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-dont-trigger-when-i-turn-light-on/122499)

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**Author:** [@Stian\_Opsahl](https://community.homey.app/u/Stian_Opsahl)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 11:36am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-dont-trigger-when-i-turn-light-on/122499 "2024-12-03T11:36:57Z")

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Hi peeps. There are two things I don’t understand here: I’m expecting this flow to trigger when the light “Taklampe gangen” is turned on. I turned the light on via the homey app, but it does not trigger the flow. If I …

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## [Advanced flows won't execute, regular flows do](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-flows-wont-execute-regular-flows-do/121486)

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**Author:** [@Michiel\_Fried](https://community.homey.app/u/Michiel_Fried)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2024, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-flows-wont-execute-regular-flows-do/121486 "2024-11-29T18:07:06Z")

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Hi, i’m using a homey early 2016 and bought the advanced flows addon. but advanced flows don’t seem to work. For example i have made a simple flow (when movement on the attic neo coolcam PIR, send a message ‘there is mo…

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