# Flows

**URL:** https://community.homey.app/c/flows/13.md?page=15

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## [Variable confusion](https://community.homey.app/t/variable-confusion/90369)

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**Author:** [@mrPilloft](https://community.homey.app/u/mrPilloft)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2024, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/variable-confusion/90369 "2024-01-14T17:19:30Z")

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I want to find the min/max temperature during the day. I have a weather station that fires an event when temperature changes. I can’t find the temperature in a “then” flow card, but I have it in the “when” card and can …

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## [Turning HUE spot back to former setting](https://community.homey.app/t/turning-hue-spot-back-to-former-setting/101100)

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**Author:** [@Martijn\_Vermunt](https://community.homey.app/u/Martijn_Vermunt)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2024, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/turning-hue-spot-back-to-former-setting/101100 "2024-01-14T14:14:43Z")

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Hi, Im doing something wrong but i don’t find out what… List item The Ovens opens, light goes on. in the Off condition and in the On condition List item In the former light was Off modus the former setting is easy…

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## [Highest and lowest outdoors temperature during day](https://community.homey.app/t/highest-and-lowest-outdoors-temperature-during-day/20027)

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**Author:** [@Xander\_van\_Os](https://community.homey.app/u/Xander_van_Os)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2024, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/highest-and-lowest-outdoors-temperature-during-day/20027 "2024-01-10T21:34:50Z")

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I want to receive a push message with the maximum and minimum temperature during the last day. This temp sensor is outdoors. I don’t get it done. I receive same temp for both max and minimum temp. So i think when the te…

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## [Homeyscript: motion trigger - name and location device](https://community.homey.app/t/homeyscript-motion-trigger-name-and-location-device/100221)

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**Author:** [@Ben\_van\_der\_Beek](https://community.homey.app/u/Ben_van_der_Beek)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2024, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homeyscript-motion-trigger-name-and-location-device/100221 "2024-01-07T17:57:27Z")

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I can use some help. I want to have an efficient homeyscript that acts on any motion trigger from any of my motion sensors (I use Frient motion sensor btw) and gets the details from the sensor that was triggered, esp th…

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## [Minimizing cost of using the heat pump and pellet heater with changing electricity spot prices, solar panel production and outdoor temperatures](https://community.homey.app/t/minimizing-cost-of-using-the-heat-pump-and-pellet-heater-with-changing-electricity-spot-prices-solar-panel-production-and-outdoor-temperatures/99523)

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**Author:** [@Vahur\_Tamuri](https://community.homey.app/u/Vahur_Tamuri)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2024, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/minimizing-cost-of-using-the-heat-pump-and-pellet-heater-with-changing-electricity-spot-prices-solar-panel-production-and-outdoor-temperatures/99523 "2024-01-07T17:40:52Z")

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Hello I’ve been a Homey user for a week now and I’m trying to learn how to use the device. Unfortunately, I have run into a conflict that I cannot resolve. I tried to create advanced flow for the heating system with dif…

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## [I like to calculate the dim value of energie socket](https://community.homey.app/t/i-like-to-calculate-the-dim-value-of-energie-socket/99679)

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**Author:** [@MaNi](https://community.homey.app/u/MaNi)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2024, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/i-like-to-calculate-the-dim-value-of-energie-socket/99679 "2024-01-03T14:21:41Z")

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This seems easy but no. I can trigger a flow when the power changes. Then use a logic funtion to do the calculation for the dim factor and put it in a tag (variabele). I use (3600 / current power) \* 100 where 3600 is th…

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## [Note when the power is back on a hue lamp](https://community.homey.app/t/note-when-the-power-is-back-on-a-hue-lamp/12368)

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**Author:** [@Rottan](https://community.homey.app/u/Rottan)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2024, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/note-when-the-power-is-back-on-a-hue-lamp/12368 "2024-01-02T19:42:21Z")

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Need help with a flow on the following I have a hue lamp that I switch off the power via an old twilight relay (not smart). I see in the Hue app that the lamp is not in contact when the relay is off and when it is on, …

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## [Colour therapy room](https://community.homey.app/t/colour-therapy-room/14260)

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**Author:** [@on1dds](https://community.homey.app/u/on1dds)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2024, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/colour-therapy-room/14260 "2024-01-01T19:13:11Z")

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Hello all, I’d like to share how I worked out an idea I had. We have recently installed a new relax room in our house with a sauna, bed, relaxing paintings and such. I thought it would be nice to also add colour therapy…

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## [Read data from Json http link](https://community.homey.app/t/read-data-from-json-http-link/99369)

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**Author:** [@Lukasz\_Kostek](https://community.homey.app/u/Lukasz_Kostek)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2023, 10:27am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/read-data-from-json-http-link/99369 "2023-12-30T10:27:07Z")

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Hello, I want to read data from JSON http link ( I don’t want to show this link) with this values: “measurement”:{ “percent”:56, “cm”:84, “temperature”:5.9, “volts”:6.2, “batt\_level”:100, “rssi”:77, “nextfull”:“…

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## [Trying to get failed nodes in order to heal zwave](https://community.homey.app/t/trying-to-get-failed-nodes-in-order-to-heal-zwave/99163)

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**Author:** [@TheKos](https://community.homey.app/u/TheKos)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2023, 9:56am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/trying-to-get-failed-nodes-in-order-to-heal-zwave/99163 "2023-12-28T09:56:31Z")

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I still suffer sometimes from failing zwave nodes, that I need to heal in the Developper Tools. The cause I think being interference on the Zwave frequency of other devices, I have discovered that my Harman Kardonn wirel…

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## [Tibber should start Bosch Dishwasher](https://community.homey.app/t/tibber-should-start-bosch-dishwasher/86845)

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**Author:** [@Bjorn\_Bezjak](https://community.homey.app/u/Bjorn_Bezjak)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2023, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/tibber-should-start-bosch-dishwasher/86845 "2023-12-27T21:14:29Z")

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Hi People, I try to create a Flow, that starts my Bosch Dishwasher when door is closed and the Tibber price will be the lowest the next twelve hours. I‘m not clear about what happens or what triggers the Flow. Current…

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## [Flow to turn on Fan after light is turn on for 10 minuts](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-to-turn-on-fan-after-light-is-turn-on-for-10-minuts/98754)

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**Author:** [@Lukasz\_Kostek](https://community.homey.app/u/Lukasz_Kostek)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 24, 2023, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-to-turn-on-fan-after-light-is-turn-on-for-10-minuts/98754 "2023-12-24T13:34:23Z")

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Hi, Someone can help me with flow that turn on my Fan after light is turn on for 10 minuts (only when it is turn on for that time period). After light is turned off I want to turn off Fan after 5 minuts. Any idea how t…

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## [Get a notification when a flow failed to work](https://community.homey.app/t/get-a-notification-when-a-flow-failed-to-work/18906)

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**Author:** [@Jacco\_Overdulve](https://community.homey.app/u/Jacco_Overdulve)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 24, 2023, 8:13am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/get-a-notification-when-a-flow-failed-to-work/18906 "2023-12-24T08:13:36Z")

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Hi all, Today I came across a situation where a flow did not work because one of the variables did not work due to a disfunctional app. By restarting the app it came back again, but the situation was such that I thought…

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## [Welcome flow to trigger music and lights](https://community.homey.app/t/welcome-flow-to-trigger-music-and-lights/98512)

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**Author:** [@nforester](https://community.homey.app/u/nforester)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2023, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/welcome-flow-to-trigger-music-and-lights/98512 "2023-12-22T19:12:15Z")

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Hi everyone. I’ve been struggling with my “welcome” flow last two days. Maybe it’s a newbie question, but anyways, would be nice to get some guidance. My scenario is to get my sonos playing and lights to turn on when S…

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## [IKEA RGBW - Light mode](https://community.homey.app/t/ikea-rgbw-light-mode/98511)

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**Author:** [@Pavel\_Souky](https://community.homey.app/u/Pavel_Souky)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2023, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/ikea-rgbw-light-mode/98511 "2023-12-20T21:46:54Z")

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Hi all, first of all, i have to say i tried to serch in this forum, but i did not found the answer… I have RGBW bulb from Ikea, and when i want to setup the "light mode " parameter of that bulb by starting a flow. Th…

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## [Flow with activity in several zones](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-with-activity-in-several-zones/95529)

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**Author:** [@PerJon](https://community.homey.app/u/PerJon)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2023, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-with-activity-in-several-zones/95529 "2023-12-19T19:26:21Z")

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I have one flow triggering a light when “any” of two zones become active (front of house and driveway). It works fine. I also have a flow for turning the light off when “all” zones has been inaktive for three minutes t…

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## [How to create a Loop?](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-create-a-loop/97938)

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**Author:** [@HenriDO](https://community.homey.app/u/HenriDO)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2023, 10:53am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-create-a-loop/97938 "2023-12-17T10:53:31Z")

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Hi, Is there a way to do some loop in Flow or Advanced flows? Couldn’t find a way to do it… Thanks to help.

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## [How to handle multiple triggers resulting in one action in advanced flow](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-handle-multiple-triggers-resulting-in-one-action-in-advanced-flow/89283)

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**Author:** [@Torch1969](https://community.homey.app/u/Torch1969)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2023, 8:46am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-handle-multiple-triggers-resulting-in-one-action-in-advanced-flow/89283 "2023-12-16T08:46:27Z")

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So I have this advanced flow with multiple trigger cards, which can be be triggered at the same time, but only one following action is needed. (For instance my car charging flow has a trigger for a calendar event and a …

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## [Virtual Parallel](https://community.homey.app/t/virtual-parallel/96195)

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**Author:** [@Marcelo\_Leite](https://community.homey.app/u/Marcelo_Leite)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2023, 7:40am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/virtual-parallel/96195 "2023-12-16T07:40:20Z")

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Hello everyone, I’m new here at homey. I have a homey pro 2023 and I’m having trouble making a virtual parallel. Can anyone help me?

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## [Please help me with my first advanced flow](https://community.homey.app/t/please-help-me-with-my-first-advanced-flow/96573)

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**Author:** [@Lukasz\_Kostek](https://community.homey.app/u/Lukasz_Kostek)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2023, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/please-help-me-with-my-first-advanced-flow/96573 "2023-12-15T20:55:00Z")

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Hi, Could someone help my to fix “my” advanced flow to control my lamp? I don’t understand what I am doing wrong. Best regards

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## [Set variable with Google](https://community.homey.app/t/set-variable-with-google/97725)

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**Author:** [@Thea\_Driessen](https://community.homey.app/u/Thea_Driessen)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2023, 12:03pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/set-variable-with-google/97725 "2023-12-13T12:03:28Z")

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Is it possible to set a variable in Google Home? For example Hey Google, set ‘Tijd weg’ to x. I want to use it for turning of the heater or airco when I am away for more then x minutes. I’ve set up this flow that turns …

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## [Trigger must be triggered x times within y minutes](https://community.homey.app/t/trigger-must-be-triggered-x-times-within-y-minutes/81703)

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**Author:** [@Homey\_User\_T](https://community.homey.app/u/Homey_User_T)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2023, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/trigger-must-be-triggered-x-times-within-y-minutes/81703 "2023-12-08T13:59:22Z")

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Looking for an easy solution for an advanced flow to trigger a flow or continue a flow only when a trigger (eg a light sensor) has been triggered x times within a certain timeframe? Any ideas besides creating a flow wit…

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## [Is there a "Hold" or continous input card in advanced flow?](https://community.homey.app/t/is-there-a-hold-or-continous-input-card-in-advanced-flow/97099)

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**Author:** [@Starline\_21](https://community.homey.app/u/Starline_21)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2023, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/is-there-a-hold-or-continous-input-card-in-advanced-flow/97099 "2023-12-07T21:28:08Z")

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Hi. I’m controlling my water heater throug a advanced flow How it works is if the price changes (as it does every hour) it checks if it is one of the lowest 8 of the day. If it is it turns on the heater. If not it tu…

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## [Flow with yes and no promt - HOW TO](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-with-yes-and-no-promt-how-to/96994)

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**Author:** [@JOHNNY\_ASSANTE](https://community.homey.app/u/JOHNNY_ASSANTE)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2023, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-with-yes-and-no-promt-how-to/96994 "2023-12-06T18:28:11Z")

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Hello. I want that this flow prompt me a yes or no question. If i click yes it goes on if i click no it has to stop. I dont understand how to do it. Help please. Thank you

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## [Zigbee performance](https://community.homey.app/t/zigbee-performance/47277)

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**Author:** [@owangen](https://community.homey.app/u/owangen)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2023, 6:35am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/zigbee-performance/47277 "2023-11-29T06:35:47Z")

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Hi I’m a new Homey Pro user, but have some years with automation experience with Home assistant, Zigbee2MQTT, Node Red (in HA), Deconz and such. My main goal is to have a solution where I can use different devices witho…

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## [Removing part of string](https://community.homey.app/t/removing-part-of-string/79756)

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**Author:** [@Jahn\_K](https://community.homey.app/u/Jahn_K)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2023, 10:47am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/removing-part-of-string/79756 "2023-11-27T10:47:58Z")

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Hi, I need to remove a part of a variable. My Bosch washing machine reports remaining time as «160:0». I need a flow for removing the «:0»-part and setting this as a number variable. Any tips? :slight\_smile:

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## [\[Simple flows\] Why is a global variable not updating?](https://community.homey.app/t/simple-flows-why-is-a-global-variable-not-updating/95895)

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**Author:** [@bernardw](https://community.homey.app/u/bernardw)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2023, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/simple-flows-why-is-a-global-variable-not-updating/95895 "2023-11-26T19:13:33Z")

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I want to start building flows, but even the simplest thing is not working (as expected). So I want to assign a variable by using the same variable: a = 0.2 + a However, a is nog read, so the result is always 0.2. In …

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## [Homey Cloud - Yes/No Question](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-cloud-yes-no-question/95870)

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**Author:** [@Lane\_Canada](https://community.homey.app/u/Lane_Canada)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2023, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-cloud-yes-no-question/95870 "2023-11-26T16:43:40Z")

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Using Homey Cloud with subscription, can I create a flow that sends push notification to my phone with a prompt yes/no? Thanks for the help during my evaluation of the product, greatly appreciated.

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## [Weather forecast](https://community.homey.app/t/weather-forecast/28292)

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**Author:** [@Justin](https://community.homey.app/u/Justin)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2023, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/weather-forecast/28292 "2023-11-25T22:05:19Z")

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Hi Everybody! I’ve been using the Homey for about a month now and i’ve got about 40 flows in the system. Automatic lights, automatisch alarm, changes if we’re watching a movie and more… Really a great product! I’m think…

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## [Flow does not stop heater](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-does-not-stop-heater/95239)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Planje](https://community.homey.app/u/Paul_Planje)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2023, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-does-not-stop-heater/95239 "2023-11-25T16:37:53Z")

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I don’t know what I’m doing wrong may be somebody can help me. I have the following flow (See Screen Shot). What I like is that after 16:00 it puts the heating mode back to off and the next day when the conditions are re…

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