# Flows **URL:** https://community.homey.app/c/flows/13.md?page=12 [Latest](https://community.homey.app/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.homey.app/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.homey.app/tags.md) **Page:** 13 --- ## [Multiple error tag](https://community.homey.app/t/multiple-error-tag/116106)
**Author:** [@s\_dimaio](https://community.homey.app/u/s_dimaio)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2024, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/multiple-error-tag/116106 "2024-09-16T19:42:35Z")
Hi, when I have several error tags how can I understand which card they refer to? --- ## [How to modify the cart "Zet ........aan"](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-modify-the-cart-zet-aan/116075)
**Author:** [@Roel\_den\_Hond](https://community.homey.app/u/Roel_den_Hond)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2024, 12:49pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-modify-the-cart-zet-aan/116075 "2024-09-15T12:49:30Z")
I’m using the card " zet…aan" for … I used “alle lampen” but if I trekker the flow not all my lamps are turned on only the lamps in the “woonkamer(living room)” After I added an extra card, all the lights in the house… --- ## [Sunset flow fails every day](https://community.homey.app/t/sunset-flow-fails-every-day/115790)
**Author:** [@Lane\_Canada](https://community.homey.app/u/Lane_Canada)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2024, 4:00am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/sunset-flow-fails-every-day/115790 "2024-09-12T04:00:36Z")
Hello all, Why can’t this flow work? It’s very simple I think but fails everyday to run. If I select Test from here, it works fine. --- ## [Compare 2 boolean variables](https://community.homey.app/t/compare-2-boolean-variables/115858)
**Author:** [@aste](https://community.homey.app/u/aste)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/compare-2-boolean-variables/115858 "2024-09-11T15:31:14Z")
EDIT SOLVED: See bottom of post. I’m trying to compare 2 boolean variables. IF A or B is changed AND A=B THEN do something ELSE do something else If I use the logic AND card “var A operator equals var B is true” I ge… --- ## [Use zone activity in flow as "and" condition](https://community.homey.app/t/use-zone-activity-in-flow-as-and-condition/114624)
**Author:** [@jsiegmund](https://community.homey.app/u/jsiegmund)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 10:16am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/use-zone-activity-in-flow-as-and-condition/114624 "2024-09-11T10:16:53Z")
I’m looking to create a flow that does the following: When it’s 11:00 AM AND there’s nobody at home AND there hasn’t been any activity for at least two hours THEN start the vacuum The second AND condition is the issue… --- ## [Need advice: aqara by matter or directly on homey](https://community.homey.app/t/need-advice-aqara-by-matter-or-directly-on-homey/115787)
**Author:** [@MikeT87](https://community.homey.app/u/MikeT87)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/need-advice-aqara-by-matter-or-directly-on-homey/115787 "2024-09-09T23:20:37Z")
I have several (14) aqara devices and those are connected with 2 Aqara hubs. I have a aqara roller on 40m from my house, this device is placed in our gardenhouse. So i need the two aqara hubs active, otherwise i think t… --- ## [Virtual stair/crossing switch](https://community.homey.app/t/virtual-stair-crossing-switch/115151)
**Author:** [@Hubert\_B](https://community.homey.app/u/Hubert_B)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2024, 3:17am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/virtual-stair-crossing-switch/115151 "2024-09-05T03:17:34Z")
Hi, is it possible to use two separate switches (in other places) for one lamp? I want to make a so-called virtual stair/crossing switch. When the main switch is on then the other should have the same status --- ## [Are there any best practices for building advanced flows?](https://community.homey.app/t/are-there-any-best-practices-for-building-advanced-flows/114605)
**Author:** [@Henry\_van\_der\_Wielen](https://community.homey.app/u/Henry_van_der_Wielen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2024, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/are-there-any-best-practices-for-building-advanced-flows/114605 "2024-08-29T14:08:52Z")
I have been using a Homey 2019 for several years now. I have a large number of different devices with various protocols mixed together, ranging from lights and a multitude of sensors to shutters, and from heating with sm… --- ## [Advanced flow - long press button dimmer - Any ideas?](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-flow-long-press-button-dimmer-any-ideas/67450)
**Author:** [@Jorge](https://community.homey.app/u/Jorge)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-flow-long-press-button-dimmer-any-ideas/67450 "2024-08-27T14:45:32Z")
Hi, i trying to dim hue lights with a ikea trafri remote dimmer that supports long press button. I found some info in this forum but they are not about the advanced flows. So can somebody help me out with some ideas i… --- ## [Advanced workflow gets shutdown for running too many times](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-workflow-gets-shutdown-for-running-too-many-times/114893)
**Author:** [@Caesar](https://community.homey.app/u/Caesar)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2024, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-workflow-gets-shutdown-for-running-too-many-times/114893 "2024-08-26T16:53:57Z")
I have created this flow to be triggered whenever a chromecast device gets stuck, to wait for 5mins (so corrective action doesn’t get triggered too many times if two chromecasts go down in succession), then to restart th… --- ## [\[sigh\] Edit Flow: another hidden option like or/else logic?](https://community.homey.app/t/sigh-edit-flow-another-hidden-option-like-or-else-logic/114839)
**Author:** [@digital\_native](https://community.homey.app/u/digital_native)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/sigh-edit-flow-another-hidden-option-like-or-else-logic/114839 "2024-08-23T15:57:49Z")
I love Homey Pro’s streamlined interface, but it comes at the cost of hidden functionality. It took me a while of reading about else/or logic before I finally found that you have to slide your finger over the fields in t… --- ## [Random color for Ikea bulbs via the Ikea button](https://community.homey.app/t/random-color-for-ikea-bulbs-via-the-ikea-button/114776)
**Author:** [@dudu\_95](https://community.homey.app/u/dudu_95)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2024, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/random-color-for-ikea-bulbs-via-the-ikea-button/114776 "2024-08-22T13:40:19Z")
I would like to create a flow that, when the left Ikea button is pressed, selects a random color and applies it to the specified bulb. However, when I click the button, a random number is selected, but the bulb doesn’t c… --- ## [Schedule for curtains using Aqara E1 Driver](https://community.homey.app/t/schedule-for-curtains-using-aqara-e1-driver/114568)
**Author:** [@jpcams](https://community.homey.app/u/jpcams)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2024, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/schedule-for-curtains-using-aqara-e1-driver/114568 "2024-08-17T23:36:46Z")
I would like to create a schedule for my Aqara E1 Driver to open the blinds to set % depending on the time of the day. For example at; 07:45 I would like the blinds open to 4% 08:00 to 25% 100% (fully open) at 09:00. … --- ## [Doormagnet with alarm after 5 minuts if the door is not closed?](https://community.homey.app/t/doormagnet-with-alarm-after-5-minuts-if-the-door-is-not-closed/114018)
**Author:** [@Grete](https://community.homey.app/u/Grete)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/doormagnet-with-alarm-after-5-minuts-if-the-door-is-not-closed/114018 "2024-08-14T23:48:25Z")
Hi :slight\_smile: I’m a beginner. In fact, I haven’t received my Homey Pro yet, but I’m still wondering. Can you put a door-magnet on a freezer and get an alarm in the app, if someone doesn’t close the door completely? … --- ## [Advanced flow for controlling heating](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-flow-for-controlling-heating/80046)
**Author:** [@Nymalt](https://community.homey.app/u/Nymalt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 12:08pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-flow-for-controlling-heating/80046 "2024-08-14T12:08:35Z")
Hi, I’ve tried to make my first advanced flow. I have a heater with a smartplug, and an external temperature sensor. From what I experience - this flow doesn’t work, but I guess it’s self explanatory by the image what … --- ## [Start a flow on specific days of the week](https://community.homey.app/t/start-a-flow-on-specific-days-of-the-week/114140)
**Author:** [@Yair\_Regev](https://community.homey.app/u/Yair_Regev)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/start-a-flow-on-specific-days-of-the-week/114140 "2024-08-10T15:35:12Z")
Hi, I would like to run a flow every Friday night at 9pm But, I can only find a “when” card saying “the time is” So seems like I need something that will trigger homey every day at 9m, and then in the “and” section I … --- ## [Earth hour flow](https://community.homey.app/t/earth-hour-flow/114004)
**Author:** [@LasseRy](https://community.homey.app/u/LasseRy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2024, 8:35am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/earth-hour-flow/114004 "2024-08-08T08:35:57Z")
Hi, Does anyone have any advanced flow for earth hour - so lights that already is off will be off when the earth our is over, and the lights that have been turned off will turn to on again. Thanks --- ## [Slow Flow](https://community.homey.app/t/slow-flow/79623)
**Author:** [@larspalmqvistdk](https://community.homey.app/u/larspalmqvistdk)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2024, 8:48am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/slow-flow/79623 "2024-08-07T08:48:10Z")
I am experiencing my flow are slow it actually takes several seconds for the light to come on. Anybody else having same issue, my new model Homey is wired and it happens with all lights and configurations, so it seems t… --- ## [Z-wave middle man without connecting directly?](https://community.homey.app/t/z-wave-middle-man-without-connecting-directly/113828)
**Author:** [@Mesterbob](https://community.homey.app/u/Mesterbob)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 12:01pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/z-wave-middle-man-without-connecting-directly/113828 "2024-08-03T12:01:09Z")
Hi there So I have a couple of battery powered z-wave connected skylights that for some reason have a huge communication load when connected to and controlled by Homey. It’s so much that they drain the battery on the s… --- ## [Way to check how a device/flow was triggered?](https://community.homey.app/t/way-to-check-how-a-device-flow-was-triggered/113729)
**Author:** [@Tiwas](https://community.homey.app/u/Tiwas)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 3:13am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/way-to-check-how-a-device-flow-was-triggered/113729 "2024-08-02T03:13:47Z")
Is there a way to check what triggered something? Was it triggered by a flow? By a device action? Directly from the app? Something like this could be useful :slight\_smile: --- ## [\[Beginner with flows\] Using IKEA Styrbar remote to control IKEA lightbuld](https://community.homey.app/t/beginner-with-flows-using-ikea-styrbar-remote-to-control-ikea-lightbuld/113651)
**Author:** [@Johan\_Soderstrom](https://community.homey.app/u/Johan_Soderstrom)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 10:51am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/beginner-with-flows-using-ikea-styrbar-remote-to-control-ikea-lightbuld/113651 "2024-07-31T10:51:34Z")
Dear all. New to Homey. Qite well versed in programming and not at all new to home automatisation. So I think I just need an example to figure out show to do this properly. I want to use homey to duplicate to functions… --- ## [Flow to Monitor devices and notify if not being live](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-to-monitor-devices-and-notify-if-not-being-live/113510)
**Author:** [@2re1million](https://community.homey.app/u/2re1million)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-to-monitor-devices-and-notify-if-not-being-live/113510 "2024-07-30T16:46:27Z")
code updated.. v2 of script out now. Hello everyone! I wanted to share a solution I’ve developed for monitoring devices/sensors connectivity in my smart home setup. The problem I faced was not knowing if a sensor was w… --- ## [This Flow is started card in Advanced Flow Editor](https://community.homey.app/t/this-flow-is-started-card-in-advanced-flow-editor/113545)
**Author:** [@shahine](https://community.homey.app/u/shahine)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/this-flow-is-started-card-in-advanced-flow-editor/113545 "2024-07-28T13:52:32Z")
Need Help Finding the Equivalent Card in Homey Pro Advanced Editor\* Hello everyone, I’m having trouble finding a specific card in the Homey Pro advanced editor. In the basic flow editor, I have access to 5 cards, but i… --- ## [Alarm System Logic](https://community.homey.app/t/alarm-system-logic/59986)
**Author:** [@FranklyEpic](https://community.homey.app/u/FranklyEpic)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2024, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/alarm-system-logic/59986 "2024-07-20T23:53:31Z")
Hello everyone, My first post and really excited to be using Homey. Ive just migrated from smartthings which has in my opinion really not kept up with the smarthome tech offered elsewhere! I am mostly setup but conside… --- ## [LG thinQ flow](https://community.homey.app/t/lg-thinq-flow/60457)
**Author:** [@RobertFrost](https://community.homey.app/u/RobertFrost)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2024, 1:30am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/lg-thinq-flow/60457 "2024-07-18T01:30:38Z")
Hey everyone :slight\_smile: First post here! I have a Homey bridge, LG washer (k4dv508s1w), Sonos/IKEA speakers and Namron, IKEA and Namron bulbs. I want to create a flow that makes all my smart-bulbs blink when the was… --- ## [Convert Image Token to Base64 String](https://community.homey.app/t/convert-image-token-to-base64-string/112954)
**Author:** [@mark\_peacock](https://community.homey.app/u/mark_peacock)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/convert-image-token-to-base64-string/112954 "2024-07-15T23:40:48Z")
I have an image token generated by a card in a flow. I am trying to POST this image to a REST API. I am using the built-in logic card to do this. I can’t find a way to retrieve the base64 encoding of the image from the … --- ## [Automatically playing today's weather forecast](https://community.homey.app/t/automatically-playing-todays-weather-forecast/110368)
**Author:** [@Pal\_Hapnes](https://community.homey.app/u/Pal_Hapnes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 7:08am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/automatically-playing-todays-weather-forecast/110368 "2024-07-15T07:08:15Z")
Hi, I would like my sonos speaker to tell me today’s weather forecast when I enter bathroom in the morning. I’ve searched the forum but haven’t found any mention of this? Are there any good solutions? Thanks! --- ## [Flow and Insights](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-and-insights/61855)
**Author:** [@smux84](https://community.homey.app/u/smux84)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-and-insights/61855 "2024-07-14T19:51:00Z")
This category is created to show, and explain the working of specific Flows in homey. Hello everyone, I would like to create a daily account where I am sent a notification showing the temperatures and the humidity perce… --- ## [Use of ifdef homeyscripts](https://community.homey.app/t/use-of-ifdef-homeyscripts/112821)
**Author:** [@TheKos](https://community.homey.app/u/TheKos)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2024, 8:23am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/use-of-ifdef-homeyscripts/112821 "2024-07-13T08:23:11Z")
In my arduino projects is use #IFDEF to set debug actions. Now I know this is different from homeyscript, since Arduino uses a compiler, and homey not. But I am looking for something similar to e.g, #define DEBUG #ifd… --- ## [How to do calulations in flows](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-do-calulations-in-flows/112817)
**Author:** [@Fred\_ckx](https://community.homey.app/u/Fred_ckx)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-do-calulations-in-flows/112817 "2024-07-12T22:37:53Z")
I created an flow advanced flow that receives readings of 4 temperature sensors over MQTT. I defined variables to store the data and can also see graphs under Insights. I now want to calculate a temperature difference. I… [Previous page](https://community.homey.app/c/flows/13.md?page=11) [Next page](https://community.homey.app/c/flows/13.md?page=13)