# Flows

**URL:** https://community.homey.app/c/flows/13.md?page=11

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## [Cant run Advance-flow flow from the mobile app manually (Homey 2023)](https://community.homey.app/t/cant-run-advance-flow-flow-from-the-mobile-app-manually-homey-2023/78171)

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**Author:** [@Sabe](https://community.homey.app/u/Sabe)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2024, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/cant-run-advance-flow-flow-from-the-mobile-app-manually-homey-2023/78171 "2024-11-25T13:46:17Z")

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Cant get the advance flow to start manually from the app. Cant understand what is wrong. If i do a classic flow it work. this is how the flow look like. Im using the beta and new homey 2023.

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## [Flow cards that I used previously disappeared ?!](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-cards-that-i-used-previously-disappeared/121461)

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**Author:** [@Jeffrey\_Kroon](https://community.homey.app/u/Jeffrey_Kroon)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2024, 10:35am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-cards-that-i-used-previously-disappeared/121461 "2024-11-24T10:35:39Z")

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Hi all, As a relatively new used, I’m currently busy creating flows. However, several flow options that I’ve used previously, can’t be found anymore. One example is the following: Previously under “AND” and “PRESENCE” …

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## [Flow dim lights](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-dim-lights/72698)

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**Author:** [@Damian\_Surma](https://community.homey.app/u/Damian_Surma)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2024, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-dim-lights/72698 "2024-11-23T15:04:05Z")

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Hi, I have a question, how to set the lighting so that when I turn on the light in the bathroom between 11 pm and 6 am, it dims to 5%. Theoretically, I made such a flow, but I noticed that casami one or two light bulbs w…

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## [Problem Flow?](https://community.homey.app/t/problem-flow/121159)

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**Author:** [@Jorg\_P](https://community.homey.app/u/Jorg_P)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2024, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/problem-flow/121159 "2024-11-21T14:47:14Z")

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This category is created to show, and explain the working of specific Flows in homey. Hallo kann mir jemand erklären wieso dieser Flow nicht funktioniert - Kombination mit Lux und Bewegung aus einem Gerät geht nicht…

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## [Flow or App that calls a mobile phone?](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-or-app-that-calls-a-mobile-phone/120836)

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**Author:** [@Skuli\_Axelsson](https://community.homey.app/u/Skuli_Axelsson)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 7:27am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-or-app-that-calls-a-mobile-phone/120836 "2024-11-20T07:27:24Z")

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Can Homey Pro call my mobile (and/or send an SMS) ? I know that Homey Pro does not have a SIM card slot… but maybe there is a way to trigger an API call to a Cloud mobile / sms SaaS ? I´m considering replacing my “dumb…

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## [Apple Shortcuts iOS 18.0.1](https://community.homey.app/t/apple-shortcuts-ios-18-0-1/117889)

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**Author:** [@iGiorgis](https://community.homey.app/u/iGiorgis)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 6:54am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/apple-shortcuts-ios-18-0-1/117889 "2024-11-20T06:54:18Z")

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hello, at shortcuts app don’t show the flows from homey pro 23. Shows No available choice. Is it a bug or I must wait for an update from Homey?

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## [Sun Event](https://community.homey.app/t/sun-event/120308)

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**Author:** [@LasseRy](https://community.homey.app/u/LasseRy)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/sun-event/120308 "2024-11-18T17:11:31Z")

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Hi, I like to turn on lights 90 minutes before sunset, but the sun event only accept -60, how can I do to turn lights on 90 minutes before sunset?

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## [Sonoff Presence Detection: Faster Flows with Logic card and Tags?](https://community.homey.app/t/sonoff-presence-detection-faster-flows-with-logic-card-and-tags/120369)

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**Author:** [@HenriDO](https://community.homey.app/u/HenriDO)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/sonoff-presence-detection-faster-flows-with-logic-card-and-tags/120369 "2024-11-12T13:20:45Z")

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I have a Sonoff presence detector that’s working well. The card provided by the Sonoff app can detect light levels (e.g., bright or dark) and trigger actions accordingly. In my testing, I’ve noticed that when I use the …

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## [Invalid arguments when running/saving flow](https://community.homey.app/t/invalid-arguments-when-running-saving-flow/119710)

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**Author:** [@Tiwas](https://community.homey.app/u/Tiwas)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2024, 7:42am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/invalid-arguments-when-running-saving-flow/119710 "2024-11-04T07:42:50Z")

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Some time last night, my airconditioning flow stopped working. I wanted to have a look at it today, but if I try running it I get an error saying “Invalid arguments”. If I try to save it, I get the same error. The only w…

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## ["go to bed" flow](https://community.homey.app/t/go-to-bed-flow/119612)

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**Author:** [@Azeddine](https://community.homey.app/u/Azeddine)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2024, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/go-to-bed-flow/119612 "2024-11-03T21:18:08Z")

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Hello, I’m new to homey flow, I wanted to know how the “go to bed” flow works thank you

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## [Humidity Target Range?](https://community.homey.app/t/humidity-target-range/118808)

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**Author:** [@JoeGer](https://community.homey.app/u/JoeGer)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2024, 6:15am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/humidity-target-range/118808 "2024-11-02T06:15:32Z")

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Hello everyone! I would like to activate a socket when a sensor reaches a humidity of more than 55%. I also created a corresponding flow. However, this does not trigger because the humidity is already over 55%. Is ther…

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## [Create variables](https://community.homey.app/t/create-variables/119084)

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**Author:** [@Agamemnond](https://community.homey.app/u/Agamemnond)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/create-variables/119084 "2024-10-27T16:52:49Z")

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Hi, How do I create the variable “if the price is between 0,1-0,5” ?

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## [How to start a flow at a spesific time stored in variabel, with built in functions (Solution - Check every 60 minutes or use the app "Timey")](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-start-a-flow-at-a-spesific-time-stored-in-variabel-with-built-in-functions-solution-check-every-60-minutes-or-use-the-app-timey/109853)

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**Author:** [@Marius\_Stensrod](https://community.homey.app/u/Marius_Stensrod)\
**Replies:** 44\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 9:52am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-start-a-flow-at-a-spesific-time-stored-in-variabel-with-built-in-functions-solution-check-every-60-minutes-or-use-the-app-timey/109853 "2024-10-27T09:52:13Z")

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Hello, Does anybody have a suggestion on how to start a flow based on a time stored in a Variable, without the use of “SunEvents” app or any other apps besides the built in functions? I also do not want to have a flow r…

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## [Flow does not work for me with a brightness sensor](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-does-not-work-for-me-with-a-brightness-sensor/116833)

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**Author:** [@Maximino\_Cantero\_Mar](https://community.homey.app/u/Maximino_Cantero_Mar)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2024, 10:11am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-does-not-work-for-me-with-a-brightness-sensor/116833 "2024-10-26T10:11:11Z")

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I have an AQARA light sensor that I want to introduce into a flow, but in the flow cards that I can select, it only says “when the brightness becomes less than” or “when the brightness becomes greater than”. But with the…

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## [Motion detection switches off and on](https://community.homey.app/t/motion-detection-switches-off-and-on/118973)

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**Author:** [@Idso\_Brouwer](https://community.homey.app/u/Idso_Brouwer)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2024, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/motion-detection-switches-off-and-on/118973 "2024-10-25T19:35:09Z")

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I have a simple setup with a Zigbee motion detector (arduro) and a Kaku socket switch. I created a flow which switches the light on when there is motion and another flow that swithces the light off when there is no motio…

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## [Detect phone connected to WiFi](https://community.homey.app/t/detect-phone-connected-to-wifi/117303)

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**Author:** [@Lane\_Canada](https://community.homey.app/u/Lane_Canada)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2024, 11:14am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/detect-phone-connected-to-wifi/117303 "2024-10-25T11:14:41Z")

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Hello all, My son leaves the house daily and does not turn off the lights. What is the best and most reliable method of detecting when he is gone? Thanks, Lane

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## [Flows being disabled due to running too many times](https://community.homey.app/t/flows-being-disabled-due-to-running-too-many-times/117332)

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**Author:** [@Zimo](https://community.homey.app/u/Zimo)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2024, 7:37am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flows-being-disabled-due-to-running-too-many-times/117332 "2024-10-23T07:37:21Z")

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Hello, I have quite huge setup running in my home (about 200 devices, and several advanced flows). Unfortunately one or more devices misbehaves and start to report huge amount of changes is short period of time, which …

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## [Lights on/off randomly in different zones](https://community.homey.app/t/lights-on-off-randomly-in-different-zones/90717)

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**Author:** [@mrPilloft](https://community.homey.app/u/mrPilloft)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2024, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/lights-on-off-randomly-in-different-zones/90717 "2024-10-22T12:59:18Z")

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Hi. I know there are many topics on lights on/off randomly, but I haven’t come across any that I can build off of to achieve what I would like and I would like your take on the task. Here’s what I want: I want all light…

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## [Cuckoo clock using Homeyscript, an easy introduction to scripting](https://community.homey.app/t/cuckoo-clock-using-homeyscript-an-easy-introduction-to-scripting/117705)

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**Author:** [@Rick\_Overmars](https://community.homey.app/u/Rick_Overmars)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2024, 9:29am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/cuckoo-clock-using-homeyscript-an-easy-introduction-to-scripting/117705 "2024-10-11T09:29:46Z")

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I just finished creating a cuckoo clock setup where the cuckoo sounds the same amount of times as the whole hour, just like the real deal. I am using Homey Script on my Homey Pro. It is an easy script I kept in a sequent…

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## [Dimmer settings doesn’t take variable value](https://community.homey.app/t/dimmer-settings-doesn-t-take-variable-value/117584)

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**Author:** [@Ernesto128](https://community.homey.app/u/Ernesto128)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2024, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/dimmer-settings-doesn-t-take-variable-value/117584 "2024-10-09T19:40:22Z")

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I have a simple flow, in which the dim level of a light is set. Because I want to use the same level in several flows, I made a variable. Setting the level with the slider is no problem, but when I replace the slider va…

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## [How to trigger notification when Tesla ends a drive?](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-trigger-notification-when-tesla-ends-a-drive/117197)

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**Author:** [@Isabella\_Helgogaard](https://community.homey.app/u/Isabella_Helgogaard)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2024, 4:00am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-trigger-notification-when-tesla-ends-a-drive/117197 "2024-10-03T04:00:01Z")

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I am looking for idea/recommendations on how to create a flow that sends a notification when a drive in our Tesla has come to end. The purpose of this flow is to trigger a notification that asks if my daughter is in the…

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## [Homey Pro 2023 keep led ring animating](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-pro-2023-keep-led-ring-animating/81877)

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**Author:** [@Martin072](https://community.homey.app/u/Martin072)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2024, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-pro-2023-keep-led-ring-animating/81877 "2024-09-30T23:12:10Z")

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Newbie to Homey Pro 2023, and playing with the flows, I noticed when you animate the led ring, it stops after 1 or 2 animations? is there any way to keep the animation going? Like a the screen saver but then with a custo…

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## [Water alert flow not working](https://community.homey.app/t/water-alert-flow-not-working/103718)

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**Author:** [@Helle\_Bunzel](https://community.homey.app/u/Helle_Bunzel)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2024, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/water-alert-flow-not-working/103718 "2024-09-30T13:58:17Z")

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I have a Zooz water sensor. I created a flow. The flow works when I test it. When I put the water sensor in water the led blinks, indicating it noticed the water. I have left the sensor in water for 15 minutes since it i…

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## [Missing push notifications on iOS 18](https://community.homey.app/t/missing-push-notifications-on-ios-18/116685)

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**Author:** [@Jorgen\_Rasmussen](https://community.homey.app/u/Jorgen_Rasmussen)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2024, 8:01am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/missing-push-notifications-on-ios-18/116685 "2024-09-27T08:01:21Z")

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I have some flows that send me push notifications. However after I upgraded to iOS 18 I no longer get the notifications on my iPhone. Anybody else experiencing the same thing. Any ideas for a solution. I have enabled abs…

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## [Calculate number of hours/minutes between "now" and a future point in time](https://community.homey.app/t/calculate-number-of-hours-minutes-between-now-and-a-future-point-in-time/75617)

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**Author:** [@Jux2k2](https://community.homey.app/u/Jux2k2)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/calculate-number-of-hours-minutes-between-now-and-a-future-point-in-time/75617 "2024-09-24T13:26:33Z")

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I would like to calculate dynamically the # hours or minutes between the moment a given flow is started and a known future time. For example target time is 20.00 and the flow is started at 13.40, number of hours is 6 or…

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## [Vibration sensor sent twice,](https://community.homey.app/t/vibration-sensor-sent-twice/116456)

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**Author:** [@Leif\_Widholm](https://community.homey.app/u/Leif_Widholm)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2024, 10:26am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/vibration-sensor-sent-twice/116456 "2024-09-21T10:26:06Z")

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Hello I have a couple of Tuya vibration sensors (IH035-WIFI-B) they work but when I create a flow that sends a push or email it is sent twice, this is a bit annoying. Is there any solution to this?

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## [Smart plugs with energy metering for dumb devices](https://community.homey.app/t/smart-plugs-with-energy-metering-for-dumb-devices/116341)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_de\_Witte](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_de_Witte)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2024, 7:51am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/smart-plugs-with-energy-metering-for-dumb-devices/116341 "2024-09-19T07:51:00Z")

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I had been tinkering for a while with using smart plugs with energy monitoring to determine the start and stop times of (dumb) devices such as a dryer, washing machine, or washer-dryer. While creating flows, it was a co…

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## [Mirror a lights state](https://community.homey.app/t/mirror-a-lights-state/116190)

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**Author:** [@thedon](https://community.homey.app/u/thedon)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2024, 11:31am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/mirror-a-lights-state/116190 "2024-09-19T11:31:49Z")

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Hello, in HA I had an option to “mirror” a light state IE: one bulb mirrors the behavior of another or a dimmer in my case. I use this in 2 scenarios / just a simple on off I can write a flow but what about on off and d…

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## [Help with Homey logic](https://community.homey.app/t/help-with-homey-logic/116344)

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**Author:** [@Olivier\_Arthus](https://community.homey.app/u/Olivier_Arthus)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2024, 9:11am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/help-with-homey-logic/116344 "2024-09-19T09:11:27Z")

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Hello I have created a few basic flows but I now need to understand better Homey Logic, which I find not intuitive at all (quite a disappointment for me as I thought Homey was really user friendly). I have created a 1s…

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## [Is the light on? Turn it off](https://community.homey.app/t/is-the-light-on-turn-it-off/116155)

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**Author:** [@Lane\_Canada](https://community.homey.app/u/Lane_Canada)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2024, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/is-the-light-on-turn-it-off/116155 "2024-09-17T13:03:49Z")

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Hello. I have a pretty simple flow but yet it does not run. I think I know why but wanted to check-in here. My laundry room has a single hue bulb, added as Zigbee device. It turns on/off fine. I wanted to avoid using a …

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