# Flows

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## [problem with heating flow](https://community.homey.app/t/problem-with-heating-flow/95183)

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**Author:** [@Fabiano\_Zin](https://community.homey.app/u/Fabiano_Zin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2023, 11:26am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/problem-with-heating-flow/95183 "2023-11-21T11:26:30Z")

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Good morning everyone. I created a flow to turn on the bathroom heating via the temperature sensor and door sensor. If I activate the sensor in play everything works perfect. but the next day when it should be activated …

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## [Push message WITH image](https://community.homey.app/t/push-message-with-image/95189)

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**Author:** [@Ike\_Knuivers](https://community.homey.app/u/Ike_Knuivers)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2023, 9:49am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/push-message-with-image/95189 "2023-11-20T09:49:50Z")

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I do not receive push messages WITH image anymore. Push messages WITHOUT image are OK. Is there somehow a limit to push messages with images?

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## [Flowcard with time as arguments](https://community.homey.app/t/flowcard-with-time-as-arguments/94797)

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**Author:** [@janrikard](https://community.homey.app/u/janrikard)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flowcard-with-time-as-arguments/94797 "2023-11-16T22:33:58Z")

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Hi, i have i flow-card tjat has time as arguments I would like to be able to dynamically change the time values. Is it possible make a homey-script that calls the flowcard with variabes as arguments for the time? Or…

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## [Card HomeyScript run code fails](https://community.homey.app/t/card-homeyscript-run-code-fails/94738)

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**Author:** [@Nine](https://community.homey.app/u/Nine)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2023, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/card-homeyscript-run-code-fails/94738 "2023-11-15T18:38:01Z")

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I have some code in order to recognize if a myStrom-Switch has a load \< 2 W: async function checkPowerGreaterThanOne() { var requestOptions = { method: 'GET', redirect: 'follow' }; try { const respons…

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## [Flow keeps sending messages](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-keeps-sending-messages/94317)

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**Author:** [@Ge\_van\_Vliet](https://community.homey.app/u/Ge_van_Vliet)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2023, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-keeps-sending-messages/94317 "2023-11-11T22:00:35Z")

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Hi, This flow keeps sending messages “FullyCharged Yes” every second for several minutes. Even when the power is steady 0 again. When I set bBoilerFullyCharged manually to No it keeps flipping back to Yes. Even when I d…

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## [When nobody is home](https://community.homey.app/t/when-nobody-is-home/93939)

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**Author:** [@TinTin](https://community.homey.app/u/TinTin)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2023, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/when-nobody-is-home/93939 "2023-11-10T14:59:09Z")

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Hi All, Please bear with me, I’m new to Homey and am having trouble setting up a very simple flow. I want to do the following: When: Nobody is home and it is night Then: Turn on light X after random time Turn off …

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## [Problem reading i json-string](https://community.homey.app/t/problem-reading-i-json-string/94164)

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**Author:** [@janrikard](https://community.homey.app/u/janrikard)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2023, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/problem-reading-i-json-string/94164 "2023-11-09T13:59:33Z")

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I have i json-string that i want homey to read, but its not consistent. the string is { "Temperature": { "870000042FD3A828": 19.2500, "BB000002D6514A28": 17.6875, "E6000002D639BA28": 16.0000, "FB0000039939…

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## [Replicating Homewizard insights in Homey](https://community.homey.app/t/replicating-homewizard-insights-in-homey/93903)

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**Author:** [@Japper](https://community.homey.app/u/Japper)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2023, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/replicating-homewizard-insights-in-homey/93903 "2023-11-06T22:19:16Z")

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I currently have a P1 meter from Homewizard. I have it added to Homey using the Homewizard app. However, I would like to calculate the following within Homey, which is already available in the Homewizard android app; T…

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## [Dimmer Light Brightness](https://community.homey.app/t/dimmer-light-brightness/93446)

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**Author:** [@gy\_1977](https://community.homey.app/u/gy_1977)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2023, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/dimmer-light-brightness/93446 "2023-11-05T16:32:10Z")

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I have added a Shelly 2 Dimmer module to my hall light and I have this to come on at dusk and dim to 27%. The light will then go off around 11pm or wherever I manually switch it off. All ok so far. When my wife want to…

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## [How to turn multiple lights On or Off in homey app?](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-turn-multiple-lights-on-or-off-in-homey-app/28122)

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**Author:** [@Jorgen\_Leangen](https://community.homey.app/u/Jorgen_Leangen)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2023, 12:00am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-turn-multiple-lights-on-or-off-in-homey-app/28122 "2023-11-03T00:00:46Z")

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Hello. I´m new to this homey system and just can´t get my head around flows - I have created some that turn on and off at specific times and when the sun goes up/down, but what I need is the possibility to turn on and o…

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## [Motion sensor controlled light won't turn off again](https://community.homey.app/t/motion-sensor-controlled-light-wont-turn-off-again/93435)

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**Author:** [@Skipper](https://community.homey.app/u/Skipper)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2023, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/motion-sensor-controlled-light-wont-turn-off-again/93435 "2023-11-02T16:09:37Z")

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Hi, I created an advanced flow, where I have 2 motion sensors in my bathroom. This turns on a lightstrip and controls the light level according to the time and sunset/rise. This all works, but the function to automatica…

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## [Flow: Warning, light has remained on](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-warning-light-has-remained-on/93249)

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**Author:** [@dudu\_95](https://community.homey.app/u/dudu_95)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2023, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-warning-light-has-remained-on/93249 "2023-10-31T14:00:13Z")

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Hello, could you help me solve this problem? I’m currently stuck. My goal is to have my motion sensor detect when the light is above 20 lx, and if the value doesn’t drop below 20 lx for 10 minutes, it sends me an alert t…

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## [Confirmation before engaging the socket button](https://community.homey.app/t/confirmation-before-engaging-the-socket-button/93114)

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**Author:** [@dudu\_95](https://community.homey.app/u/dudu_95)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2023, 7:48am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/confirmation-before-engaging-the-socket-button/93114 "2023-10-29T07:48:05Z")

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Hello, could you show me a flow that displays a confirmation message (yes or no) when I press a button? My goal is that when I press the “Restart Internet Box” button, it asks me if I’m sure, and if I respond “yes,” it i…

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## [Motor battery chargers start on first and end on third of each month?](https://community.homey.app/t/motor-battery-chargers-start-on-first-and-end-on-third-of-each-month/92860)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_Petersen](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Petersen)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2023, 10:04am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/motor-battery-chargers-start-on-first-and-end-on-third-of-each-month/92860 "2023-10-26T10:04:48Z")

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Hi, Trying to program a flow (of two) to make my motorbike charger active on the first of each month and to let it switch off on the third of the month. Tried several settings, but “day of the month” gives an exclam…

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## [Flow heimdall and cameras](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-heimdall-and-cameras/92845)

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**Author:** [@PhG](https://community.homey.app/u/PhG)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2023, 7:43am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-heimdall-and-cameras/92845 "2023-10-26T07:43:58Z")

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Hello, Does anyone have an example of flow with the heimdall app and cameras (blink cameras)? I can activate my cameras, but I can’t detect movement, even though the cameras are well configured. Thanks in advance. Ha…

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## [Trigger zone activity from flow](https://community.homey.app/t/trigger-zone-activity-from-flow/92395)

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**Author:** [@Tjar](https://community.homey.app/u/Tjar)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/trigger-zone-activity-from-flow/92395 "2023-10-24T17:45:46Z")

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Hi all, We have some presence sensors to trigger zone activity but we also have, for example, wall switches that I would like to handle as zone activity (on change). Or television powered on, radio changed channel, etc. …

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## [Refine a flow, get more snaphots in one push?](https://community.homey.app/t/refine-a-flow-get-more-snaphots-in-one-push/92545)

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**Author:** [@Jote](https://community.homey.app/u/Jote)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2023, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/refine-a-flow-get-more-snaphots-in-one-push/92545 "2023-10-22T16:51:09Z")

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Hi I have a flow that works well, but I would like to improve on it. Specifically the part with push notifications. I have 3 cameras (2 ubiquiti 1 reolink/onvif). The flow turns on some lights if motion is deteced by cam…

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## [Flow and google assistant problem](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-and-google-assistant-problem/92224)

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**Author:** [@LundinGBG](https://community.homey.app/u/LundinGBG)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2023, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-and-google-assistant-problem/92224 "2023-10-20T15:26:29Z")

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Hi everyone! Now I have a new problem to deal with. It does not work to start a flow with google assistant. I have done the steps as Homey Alex said in the instructional video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/wa…

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## [Flows with exit status or functional blocks](https://community.homey.app/t/flows-with-exit-status-or-functional-blocks/92059)

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**Author:** [@Tiwas](https://community.homey.app/u/Tiwas)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2023, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flows-with-exit-status-or-functional-blocks/92059 "2023-10-17T18:49:49Z")

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Is there any way to create functional blocks of code for use in flows? I have the following block already: I’m going to add four more of these sensors to turn my airconditioner on/off, which will make it even worse.…

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## [Flow for setpoint airco](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-for-setpoint-airco/92055)

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**Author:** [@Sander\_Bakker](https://community.homey.app/u/Sander_Bakker)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2023, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-for-setpoint-airco/92055 "2023-10-17T18:39:30Z")

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Hello everyone, I’ve recently acquired a Homey and have already set up many advanced flows. There’s one particular flow I’d like to create with the following criteria: I have multiple Mitsubishi air conditioners in my …

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## [Question about flow times](https://community.homey.app/t/question-about-flow-times/91960)

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**Author:** [@LundinGBG](https://community.homey.app/u/LundinGBG)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2023, 2:34pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/question-about-flow-times/91960 "2023-10-16T14:34:27Z")

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Does anyone know how to make a simple flow for the following? I have an air pump for an aquarium that I want to start and then stop after 3 minutes every two hours between 05:00 and 23:00. The air pump is connected to a…

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## [KNMI Netatmo somfy weather flow](https://community.homey.app/t/knmi-netatmo-somfy-weather-flow/91594)

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**Author:** [@Danny\_Coolen](https://community.homey.app/u/Danny_Coolen)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2023, 10:48am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/knmi-netatmo-somfy-weather-flow/91594 "2023-10-13T10:48:49Z")

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I want to make 2 flows, depending on the weather what needs to happen with our rolling shutters. If there is rainy weather for that day I want the shutters to close, but if the rain is gone I want the shutters to reopen…

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## [In which flow did I use that flow card? How to find?](https://community.homey.app/t/in-which-flow-did-i-use-that-flow-card-how-to-find/91573)

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**Author:** [@mrPilloft](https://community.homey.app/u/mrPilloft)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2023, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/in-which-flow-did-i-use-that-flow-card-how-to-find/91573 "2023-10-12T17:41:07Z")

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When the number of (adv) flows get large, it’s very time consuming to go through them all to find where you used a specific flow card. Is there a way to find all flows that contain a specific flow card?

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## [Consumption measurement](https://community.homey.app/t/consumption-measurement/89090)

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**Author:** [@Nicolas\_Nonat](https://community.homey.app/u/Nicolas_Nonat)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2023, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/consumption-measurement/89090 "2023-10-12T14:05:13Z")

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Good morning, I just installed a Homey at home, so I’m finding out. I am looking to measure the consumption of a machine with a Fibaro Wall Plug Z-wave socket I would like when it is turned on to increment a variable …

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## [Help with shelly plusi4 spring-back button using it as a flow](https://community.homey.app/t/help-with-shelly-plusi4-spring-back-button-using-it-as-a-flow/91309)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_Nilsson1](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Nilsson1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2023, 9:57am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/help-with-shelly-plusi4-spring-back-button-using-it-as-a-flow/91309 "2023-10-10T09:57:12Z")

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Hi Did finally get the homey 2023 pro running on 10.0.8 , but i cant get the shelly plus i4 to work as it should . Ive got it connected to a spring-back button , and using input 0 on the i4 with the button connected . …

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## [Shelly Button](https://community.homey.app/t/shelly-button/91349)

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**Author:** [@Mathijs\_Kok](https://community.homey.app/u/Mathijs_Kok)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2023, 11:40am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/shelly-button/91349 "2023-10-09T11:40:29Z")

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Dug up an old Shelly button (the wifi one) from a locker, updated the firmware but ran into a problem. The only actions I can detect are battery-related, none of the button presses is listed. What am I doing wrong?

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## [Homey flow cards & logic outside lights](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-flow-cards-logic-outside-lights/91260)

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**Author:** [@Crapton](https://community.homey.app/u/Crapton)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2023, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-flow-cards-logic-outside-lights/91260 "2023-10-08T14:57:21Z")

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All, I have a Homey for years but not worked much with flows so a newby. I have 2 questions: Using standard flow in the “If” statement it appears only a subset of cards is available for several functions in apps and s…

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## [Heating with Airco](https://community.homey.app/t/heating-with-airco/90809)

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**Author:** [@Ziglar](https://community.homey.app/u/Ziglar)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2023, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/heating-with-airco/90809 "2023-10-02T20:26:32Z")

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so i have a Mitsubishi Heavy Plit Airco and i have calculated that i can save €155 each year by heating my entire house with the airco instead of using the gas CV. and even more because it means i will create 2 zones in …

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## [Control your combi boiler with a flow](https://community.homey.app/t/control-your-combi-boiler-with-a-flow/85622)

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**Author:** [@Vasiya](https://community.homey.app/u/Vasiya)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2023, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/control-your-combi-boiler-with-a-flow/85622 "2023-09-30T18:15:43Z")

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Hello everyone, I’ve got Eurotronic Spirit Z-Wave thermostats and looking for the solution. I need to create a flow, based on my thermostats status, so I can turn on/off my combi boiler automatically with dry contact Z-…

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## [Custom date format as text-tag](https://community.homey.app/t/custom-date-format-as-text-tag/90344)

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**Author:** [@Tjar](https://community.homey.app/u/Tjar)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2023, 6:58am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/custom-date-format-as-text-tag/90344 "2023-09-29T06:58:19Z")

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Hi all, In a advanced flow I would like to have the date as yyyy-mm-dd, but I just cant get it to work. Does anyone know how to get this working? I would like t get a text -tag as output for the next flow block. Best …

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