# Flows

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## [JSON parsing logic GET request](https://community.homey.app/t/json-parsing-logic-get-request/90193)

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**Author:** [@Tjar](https://community.homey.app/u/Tjar)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2023, 6:37am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/json-parsing-logic-get-request/90193 "2023-09-26T06:37:47Z")

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Hi, I’m trying to get some info grom a JSON source but I keep banging my head to the walls. I could use some help here. So, I retrieve an URL and receive the content: \[ { "id": 1, "parent\_id": 0, …

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## [Error handling in scripts and flows](https://community.homey.app/t/error-handling-in-scripts-and-flows/89821)

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**Author:** [@TheKos](https://community.homey.app/u/TheKos)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2023, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/error-handling-in-scripts-and-flows/89821 "2023-09-21T17:55:58Z")

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Dear readers, I have created a homey script to turn on and off devices, in an attempt to make certain devices more reliable that have connection problems. So a software solution, in addition to optimizing the network by…

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## [Stop playback on all controllable players](https://community.homey.app/t/stop-playback-on-all-controllable-players/89746)

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**Author:** [@mrPilloft](https://community.homey.app/u/mrPilloft)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2023, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/stop-playback-on-all-controllable-players/89746 "2023-09-19T15:50:03Z")

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I have SONOS and Google Home Mini speakers. Is there a way to stop playback on all speakers? I’ve gotten code from ChatGPT (did not work) and Bing AI (works to some extent) and can identify my speakers by inspecting the…

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## [Lights in one room controled by three devices. Kaos? Possible?](https://community.homey.app/t/lights-in-one-room-controled-by-three-devices-kaos-possible/89514)

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**Author:** [@mrPilloft](https://community.homey.app/u/mrPilloft)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2023, 9:49am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/lights-in-one-room-controled-by-three-devices-kaos-possible/89514 "2023-09-18T09:49:59Z")

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I have a door into my garage. I want to automatically control light on (and off after 3 min) via a motion detection sensor. Every now and then I work in the garage and then I want the light to stay on by using a button.…

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## ["When" any air conditioner is "not off", then](https://community.homey.app/t/when-any-air-conditioner-is-not-off-then/49020)

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**Author:** [@Alessandro\_Rossi](https://community.homey.app/u/Alessandro_Rossi)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2021, 7:21am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/when-any-air-conditioner-is-not-off-then/49020 "2021-07-03T07:21:16Z")

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Hi there!! I’m trying to create a Virtual Device or Group that shows if any air conditioner is ON. Since all of my 4 Daikin devices as Operation Mode have “OFF” plus other modes (Dryer, Cooling, Heat, Fan, Auto). I su…

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## [H2 pause all SONOS speakers?](https://community.homey.app/t/h2-pause-all-sonos-speakers/89472)

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**Author:** [@mrPilloft](https://community.homey.app/u/mrPilloft)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2023, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/h2-pause-all-sonos-speakers/89472 "2023-09-15T18:23:15Z")

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I need a way to pause all SONOS speakers I have (\>20). I started with a flow then an advanced flow, but they don’t scale well (when I add/remove speakers) . Surely a HomeyScript could loop through all devices, identify …

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## [Throttle Flow Execution](https://community.homey.app/t/throttle-flow-execution/89446)

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**Author:** [@amcdnl](https://community.homey.app/u/amcdnl)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2023, 1:54am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/throttle-flow-execution/89446 "2023-09-15T01:54:29Z")

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I have a Flow that will say “Someone is at the front door” via Sonos when my Unifi Doorbell sees a person. It works great - however - if I’m out mowing the yard I’m going to trigger it a bunch of times. I thought - hey i…

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## [Use zone activity for hourglass (zandloper) issue](https://community.homey.app/t/use-zone-activity-for-hourglass-zandloper-issue/89298)

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**Author:** [@JHW\_van\_de\_Ven](https://community.homey.app/u/JHW_van_de_Ven)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2023, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/use-zone-activity-for-hourglass-zandloper-issue/89298 "2023-09-14T20:45:57Z")

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Dear all, I am using Advanced flows to automate the lightning in the garden. In short: When we are at home, the lights can switch on at a specified time, as well as switching off at a specified time. (Also when not bein…

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## [Delay before trigger](https://community.homey.app/t/delay-before-trigger/89255)

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**Author:** [@daniel3](https://community.homey.app/u/daniel3)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2023, 12:24pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/delay-before-trigger/89255 "2023-09-12T12:24:22Z")

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I have a flow that turns on the lights when a motion sensor detects motion. The flow works, but I notice that there is a delay between the start and the actual trigger of the flow. That’s why I turned on Simple Log to ch…

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## [Smart Switch 3 gang WIFI TUYA VERSION - how to add 3 buttons to HOMEY PRO](https://community.homey.app/t/smart-switch-3-gang-wifi-tuya-version-how-to-add-3-buttons-to-homey-pro/89120)

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**Author:** [@Cristmas](https://community.homey.app/u/Cristmas)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2023, 12:14pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/smart-switch-3-gang-wifi-tuya-version-how-to-add-3-buttons-to-homey-pro/89120 "2023-09-10T12:14:14Z")

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Hi I bought a 3 gang wifi wall switch. I have try to make a flow to push a single power switch when a presence sensor turn on. But it doesn’t appear the single switches of the wall switch to turn on in the flow tab. I s…

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## [Lights Off after a period of no activity](https://community.homey.app/t/lights-off-after-a-period-of-no-activity/88941)

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**Author:** [@gy\_1977](https://community.homey.app/u/gy_1977)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2023, 11:11am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/lights-off-after-a-period-of-no-activity/88941 "2023-09-09T11:11:09Z")

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So I have a flow that turns on my living room lights at night at dusk. Works a treat. I want the lights to stay on until 10pm. If someone is home and in the living room and motion is detected I want them to stay on fo…

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## [Sunset offset](https://community.homey.app/t/sunset-offset/88458)

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**Author:** [@Henk\_de\_Boom](https://community.homey.app/u/Henk_de_Boom)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 9:43am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/sunset-offset/88458 "2023-09-05T09:43:39Z")

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I like to start a flow X minutes before sunset. The sunset flowcard only allows X minutes after sunset. I tried it with -X minutes but this did not work. Anyone a solution for this?

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## [How should it be done with a flow on and off with the same button](https://community.homey.app/t/how-should-it-be-done-with-a-flow-on-and-off-with-the-same-button/88429)

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**Author:** [@Dunker](https://community.homey.app/u/Dunker)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2023, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-should-it-be-done-with-a-flow-on-and-off-with-the-same-button/88429 "2023-09-02T20:08:16Z")

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Hi Ive got a shelly i4 connected to a wallswitch . And i want to use the shelly i4 switch 1 to control : If button is pressed turn on tv that is connected with a smartplug aswell . But then i want to use it otherway …

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## [Check Humidity every hour](https://community.homey.app/t/check-humidity-every-hour/88561)

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**Author:** [@Hans\_Heintz](https://community.homey.app/u/Hans_Heintz)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2023, 6:30am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/check-humidity-every-hour/88561 "2023-09-02T06:30:56Z")

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Hi, I am out of ync with Homey logic once more. I need to check humidity every hour and do things if above x% So in my advance flow I start with an hourly check then I move on to my aqara sensor. If I choose “If” aga…

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## [Motion sensors flow](https://community.homey.app/t/motion-sensors-flow/88242)

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**Author:** [@Ja4](https://community.homey.app/u/Ja4)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/motion-sensors-flow/88242 "2023-08-30T19:36:52Z")

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Hi, Hopefully someone can help me with the following; I have 2 motion sensors which are placed in two hallways (groundfloor and first level). Currently they are triggering the lights in both places and turn off after t…

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## [Fibaro motion sensor LUX?](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-motion-sensor-lux/60720)

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**Author:** [@woto](https://community.homey.app/u/woto)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-motion-sensor-lux/60720 "2023-08-29T21:04:54Z")

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Hey Guys Having problems creating a flow with a fibaro motion sensor - it should be quite simple all I want is the motion sensor to activate a switch in between a certain time and with the LUX below a certain value - I …

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## [HELP for ventilation system flow](https://community.homey.app/t/help-for-ventilation-system-flow/87157)

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**Author:** [@Renaud\_Climent](https://community.homey.app/u/Renaud_Climent)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/help-for-ventilation-system-flow/87157 "2023-08-22T17:03:26Z")

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Hello, I’m new to Homey and I don’t really understand how flows work… I just have a Homey bridge for beginning. I’m looking to do something simple to start with. If my bathroom humidity sensor is above 65% then activ…

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## [How to control multiple dimmers with only one dimmer](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-control-multiple-dimmers-with-only-one-dimmer/87356)

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**Author:** [@Robert\_Homey](https://community.homey.app/u/Robert_Homey)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-control-multiple-dimmers-with-only-one-dimmer/87356 "2023-08-18T13:50:42Z")

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Hi I have some rotary dimmers that are from the same manufacture, and I would like to control the output from these dimmers with the use of only one dimmer. (I turn on the “master” dimmer and adjust the output power, i …

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## [Open garage door](https://community.homey.app/t/open-garage-door/87069)

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**Author:** [@robjo](https://community.homey.app/u/robjo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2023, 6:19am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/open-garage-door/87069 "2023-08-17T06:19:23Z")

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Hello, I have created a flow which automatically opens my garage door when I come home, and my girlfriends garage door when she comes home. The issue is when we both come home in the same car. When I come home, I run a…

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## [Problem with closing gate after certain time if open](https://community.homey.app/t/problem-with-closing-gate-after-certain-time-if-open/87060)

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**Author:** [@Leander\_Hautekeete](https://community.homey.app/u/Leander_Hautekeete)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2023, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/problem-with-closing-gate-after-certain-time-if-open/87060 "2023-08-14T20:12:31Z")

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Hello Can someone help me out , i created a flow to close the garagedoor to close after a certain time if still open with a fobaro smart implant . the implant is working as needed but the must be a fault in the flow be…

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## [Store 2 switch outputs in separate rooms?](https://community.homey.app/t/store-2-switch-outputs-in-separate-rooms/86961)

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**Author:** [@oufman](https://community.homey.app/u/oufman)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2023, 5:18am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/store-2-switch-outputs-in-separate-rooms/86961 "2023-08-14T05:18:09Z")

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Hello everyone, I have a Switch Walli that manages 2 separate rooms, 1 outlet manages the kitchen and the other manages the dining room. I didn’t see the possibility to arrange the outlets under 2 different rooms. Am …

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## [Flow to take action when power consumption has been above 500w for 5 minutes?](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-to-take-action-when-power-consumption-has-been-above-500w-for-5-minutes/86410)

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**Author:** [@Borgen](https://community.homey.app/u/Borgen)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-to-take-action-when-power-consumption-has-been-above-500w-for-5-minutes/86410 "2023-08-08T18:19:54Z")

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Anyone have any tip on how to construct a Flow (or Advanced Flow) in a HP2023 that accomplish the following: Based on the Power Consumption in a Fibaro Wall Plugg: If the power consumption is above 500W and stays abov…

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## [Google Cast and TuneIn](https://community.homey.app/t/google-cast-and-tunein/86414)

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**Author:** [@Magnus\_Ahlgren](https://community.homey.app/u/Magnus_Ahlgren)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/google-cast-and-tunein/86414 "2023-08-07T16:50:06Z")

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Hello I can’t get Cast with Tunein to work! I have created a flow where it should start a radio channel when a special event occurs. Nothing happens with any of my Nest devices. Help!!!

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## [Advanced flow with hue](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-flow-with-hue/85807)

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**Author:** [@Bart\_Proeme](https://community.homey.app/u/Bart_Proeme)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2023, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-flow-with-hue/85807 "2023-08-02T16:11:48Z")

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Hello there i,am new with advanced flows but i wanted a flow for mine toilet with a motion sensor from hue. I,am try to set this up in one flow Movement light goes on for 180 sec i tried chronograph and countdown when…

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## [Unlock door flow](https://community.homey.app/t/unlock-door-flow/12765)

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**Author:** [@Statham85](https://community.homey.app/u/Statham85)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/unlock-door-flow/12765 "2019-05-06T20:47:47Z")

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This flow used to work before 2.0, but because presence don’t work properly anymore, I have to use Smart presence instead. And now it only works 1/20 times. Its like this: When a user arrives, Then start a flow “unlock”…

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## [Switching off a light with 2 sensors](https://community.homey.app/t/switching-off-a-light-with-2-sensors/85488)

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**Author:** [@oufman](https://community.homey.app/u/oufman)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2023, 7:58am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/switching-off-a-light-with-2-sensors/85488 "2023-07-30T07:58:40Z")

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Hello everyone, I would like to be able to configure a flow with my 2 motion detectors in the same room. I want the light to come on if 1 of the detectors is triggered, but I don’t want the 2 motion detectors to be aler…

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## [Trigger flow on ipad unlocked](https://community.homey.app/t/trigger-flow-on-ipad-unlocked/85429)

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**Author:** [@Ronald\_N](https://community.homey.app/u/Ronald_N)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2023, 10:35am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/trigger-flow-on-ipad-unlocked/85429 "2023-07-28T10:35:00Z")

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Hey guys, I have the following situation. My girlfriend has a ipad she uses for watching tv in bed occasionally. I want to automate sonos to play for half an hour when we went to bed, but want to make it stop playing if…

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## [Question about using 'Now' variable in Push Notification in simple flow](https://community.homey.app/t/question-about-using-now-variable-in-push-notification-in-simple-flow/85146)

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**Author:** [@TorT](https://community.homey.app/u/TorT)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/question-about-using-now-variable-in-push-notification-in-simple-flow/85146 "2023-07-25T19:22:07Z")

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I have a Homey Pro 2019 with amoth others a motion detector for which I have created a flow which triggers when motion is detected. It sends a Push Notification “Motion is detected!” to a specific user. This works fine…

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## [Fan with Shelly Plus 2 PM](https://community.homey.app/t/fan-with-shelly-plus-2-pm/84943)

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**Author:** [@Dirk\_Banfer](https://community.homey.app/u/Dirk_Banfer)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/fan-with-shelly-plus-2-pm/84943 "2023-07-25T16:38:14Z")

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Hi, I’m new to the subject and trying my first flows. My thought to make a Shelly 2PM on the switch in the guest bathroom. Then the following should happen: -S1 is pressed (light 01 goes on) -After 2 minutes, the fa…

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## [Flow with OR limited number of cards?](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-with-or-limited-number-of-cards/14361)

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**Author:** [@josjg](https://community.homey.app/u/josjg)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 12:56pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-with-or-limited-number-of-cards/14361 "2023-07-25T12:56:01Z")

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I am a new Homey user and am trying to create a flow with multiple OR conditions in the “AND” section of the flow. I followed the instruction on the support site on how to create OR conditions in a flow, but noticed that…

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