# Flows

**URL:** https://community.homey.app/c/flows/13.md?page=18

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## [Bug? - Homey Script card keeps running](https://community.homey.app/t/bug-homey-script-card-keeps-running/85024)

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**Author:** [@Tim\_R](https://community.homey.app/u/Tim_R)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 12:22pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/bug-homey-script-card-keeps-running/85024 "2023-07-22T12:22:36Z")

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Hey all, Question, am I running into a bug? I’m working on a simple flow and for that I use a little HS. In it I’ve got a while loop. While developing you have multiple iterations on your code, right? It looks like Home…

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## [Help in creating a flow](https://community.homey.app/t/help-in-creating-a-flow/84987)

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**Author:** [@Shideban](https://community.homey.app/u/Shideban)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2023, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/help-in-creating-a-flow/84987 "2023-07-21T13:54:55Z")

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Recently purchased a Homewizard water meter for an analog water meter. In addition to the Homewizard app, I also installed the Power by the Hour app. What I want to achieve now is the following. I want to create a flow …

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## [Flow start driving android car + life360 + google maps](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-start-driving-android-car-life360-google-maps/84751)

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**Author:** [@Damian\_Surma](https://community.homey.app/u/Damian_Surma)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2023, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-start-driving-android-car-life360-google-maps/84751 "2023-07-17T14:56:29Z")

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Hi, here’s an idea. I want to install an android radio in the car and I want to install homey on it, i.e. I will have all the parameters like “phone”, additionally I want to install “Dashboard Controller” and “Life360”. …

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## [Acces all flow scope variables and/or values](https://community.homey.app/t/acces-all-flow-scope-variables-and-or-values/84479)

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**Author:** [@Tim\_R](https://community.homey.app/u/Tim_R)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 6:10am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/acces-all-flow-scope-variables-and-or-values/84479 "2023-07-13T06:10:20Z")

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Hey all, Are there variables within the scope of a flow that can be accessed though Homey Script (maybe as run code as a flowcard)? What would I hope to access? Well I hope there is an object of variable or other way to…

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## [Homey script - is there a event listener ? Like on motion (edit- wrong title)](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-script-is-there-a-event-listener-like-on-motion-edit-wrong-title/83535)

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**Author:** [@Tim\_R](https://community.homey.app/u/Tim_R)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2023, 6:33am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-script-is-there-a-event-listener-like-on-motion-edit-wrong-title/83535 "2023-07-09T06:33:58Z")

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I see no Homey-Script channel, so I’ll dump my question here. So, I want to create a script that starts with an object containing all settings for a script. Say: const settings = { hallway : { multisensor : 'hallway…

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## [Water sprinklers](https://community.homey.app/t/water-sprinklers/84096)

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**Author:** [@Wouter\_K](https://community.homey.app/u/Wouter_K)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 5:35am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/water-sprinklers/84096 "2023-07-07T05:35:08Z")

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Hi, I have a pump and sprinklers in my garden. I now use a flow thats checks the maximum temperature and the total mm of rain. I use open weather app. The problem is: when it is raining a lot lets say on monday, and on …

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## [A flow has been disabled, because the Flow executed too many times](https://community.homey.app/t/a-flow-has-been-disabled-because-the-flow-executed-too-many-times/82036)

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**Author:** [@Jumeira](https://community.homey.app/u/Jumeira)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2023, 12:09am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/a-flow-has-been-disabled-because-the-flow-executed-too-many-times/82036 "2023-06-30T00:09:30Z")

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This particular flow runs with a notification on certain time early morning, I only receive 1 notification and thats not too many! I tried this flow on advanced and normal, still facing same issue!

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## [Why are flow not working?](https://community.homey.app/t/why-are-flow-not-working/83478)

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**Author:** [@RudolfT](https://community.homey.app/u/RudolfT)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2023, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/why-are-flow-not-working/83478 "2023-06-28T22:02:57Z")

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Hi, i’m new to homey. And after a few days, I’m no longer enthusiastic about it. I created 1 flows and want to know why it doesn’t work. thanks

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## [\[FAQ\]\[Advanced Flow\] Infinite canvas. Infinite creativity](https://community.homey.app/t/faq-advanced-flow-infinite-canvas-infinite-creativity/65145)

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**Author:** [@Dijker](https://community.homey.app/u/Dijker)\
**Replies:** 235\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2023, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/faq-advanced-flow-infinite-canvas-infinite-creativity/65145 "2023-06-28T18:06:22Z")

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Something advanced is coming to Homey Pro… For the AMA Advanced Flow — Ask Me Anything :speech\_balloon: The FAQ from Athom is already on the information page on the bottom. The link should automagically switch to yo…

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## [Decimal sign problem with advanced flow calculation](https://community.homey.app/t/decimal-sign-problem-with-advanced-flow-calculation/83275)

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**Author:** [@Michiel\_C](https://community.homey.app/u/Michiel_C)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2023, 12:50pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/decimal-sign-problem-with-advanced-flow-calculation/83275 "2023-06-28T12:50:17Z")

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I try to have logics to calculate a value. Problem is that in the advancedflow card, the “.” is used as decimal sign, and in the Homey Variables “,” Now it is not possible to use the homey variables for calculations an…

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## [Trigger water sprinkler based on weather history last 14 days](https://community.homey.app/t/trigger-water-sprinkler-based-on-weather-history-last-14-days/83284)

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**Author:** [@Gustav\_Groning](https://community.homey.app/u/Gustav_Groning)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2023, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/trigger-water-sprinkler-based-on-weather-history-last-14-days/83284 "2023-06-27T12:55:20Z")

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I need your support to achieve a efficent flow for watering my garden. Today I have a simple flow based on time, day and weather from SMHI. It works, but it only take into consideration that it’s not rain today. If it h…

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## [MP3 Flow Sonos Storage on Box](https://community.homey.app/t/mp3-flow-sonos-storage-on-box/82386)

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**Author:** [@dudu\_95](https://community.homey.app/u/dudu_95)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2023, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/mp3-flow-sonos-storage-on-box/82386 "2023-06-16T19:41:02Z")

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Hello, could you tell me if it’s possible to store MP3 files on the box, similar to what eedomus does? The goal is to achieve the same functionality as my eedomus box, which means that every time a window opens, a door a…

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## [And temperature IS](https://community.homey.app/t/and-temperature-is/82185)

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**Author:** [@Stijn81](https://community.homey.app/u/Stijn81)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2023, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/and-temperature-is/82185 "2023-06-12T17:16:02Z")

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Hi all, Background of the questions: The tempertures are rising again and I would like to manage the ambient temperature of the bedroom. We have rooftop windows which can be opened all night, but prior to sunrise need t…

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## [Variable not totally updated](https://community.homey.app/t/variable-not-totally-updated/82154)

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**Author:** [@Mat\_Mat](https://community.homey.app/u/Mat_Mat)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2023, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/variable-not-totally-updated/82154 "2023-06-11T21:29:30Z")

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Hello I ask me a question (Homey pro 2023), I developped small homey script using global variable. It’s works, the variable is correctly updated but I don’t understand why values are not update inside the homey interfac…

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## [How to make a motion triggered flow only run a task once an hour?](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-make-a-motion-triggered-flow-only-run-a-task-once-an-hour/81799)

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**Author:** [@Icepick](https://community.homey.app/u/Icepick)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2023, 9:54am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-make-a-motion-triggered-flow-only-run-a-task-once-an-hour/81799 "2023-06-07T09:54:18Z")

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Probably a simple flow question… but i can’t figure it out. I want my nanoleaf lights to play an effect every time the motion sensor is triggered… but… I only want the effect on the light to run once an hour. So if the …

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## [Knowing how a light switch was activated](https://community.homey.app/t/knowing-how-a-light-switch-was-activated/81554)

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**Author:** [@CJ\_Scholten](https://community.homey.app/u/CJ_Scholten)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2023, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/knowing-how-a-light-switch-was-activated/81554 "2023-06-02T14:54:29Z")

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Hi, I have a number of light switches/dimmers in my house, from Shelly, EcoDim and RobbShop. I’m trying to figure out if you can tell, in a flow, if a switch/dimmer was activated by pressing the button, or by Homey. B…

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## [Delete flow work in app, but is still working underwater](https://community.homey.app/t/delete-flow-work-in-app-but-is-still-working-underwater/81301)

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**Author:** [@belowwaves](https://community.homey.app/u/belowwaves)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2023, 11:00am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/delete-flow-work-in-app-but-is-still-working-underwater/81301 "2023-05-29T11:00:24Z")

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I have a homey pro 2016 and created a advanced flow. It only says random “heads” or “tails” (kop of munt) and was just for testing. I disabled the flow but it still said “heads or tails”, also after a reboot. Then I de…

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## [Advanced flow lighting and PM 2.5 level](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-flow-lighting-and-pm-2-5-level/80978)

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**Author:** [@Damian\_Surma](https://community.homey.app/u/Damian_Surma)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2023, 10:32am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-flow-lighting-and-pm-2-5-level/80978 "2023-05-25T10:32:43Z")

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Hi, I am asking you for help on how to properly create advanced flow according to the JPG scheme?

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## [IKEA Tradfri and Up and Down](https://community.homey.app/t/ikea-tradfri-and-up-and-down/80083)

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**Author:** [@Ingo\_Homeyer](https://community.homey.app/u/Ingo_Homeyer)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2023, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/ikea-tradfri-and-up-and-down/80083 "2023-05-09T20:48:26Z")

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Hi Short question. I have two Fyrtur Rollo from Ikea and one up/Down remote. I add all 3 in Homey. I will have a flow if i click down the rollo goes to 25% / Work Up the rollo goes to 100% / Work But how i can stop…

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## [Turn off device when all variables triggered at the same time](https://community.homey.app/t/turn-off-device-when-all-variables-triggered-at-the-same-time/80264)

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**Author:** [@Rvw](https://community.homey.app/u/Rvw)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2023, 7:19am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/turn-off-device-when-all-variables-triggered-at-the-same-time/80264 "2023-05-09T07:19:56Z")

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i would like to create the following situation. doe anyone know how to fix this? When i turn on my homeplug then start the flow when the variables met the following conditions at the same time: curtains 1 are close…

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## [Opening a Somfy screen on time AND daylight](https://community.homey.app/t/opening-a-somfy-screen-on-time-and-daylight/80070)

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**Author:** [@Hans111](https://community.homey.app/u/Hans111)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2023, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/opening-a-somfy-screen-on-time-and-daylight/80070 "2023-05-07T18:15:43Z")

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Need some help in building a flow: I want to open my Somfy screen every morning as soon as my light sensor is reaching 20 lux. If my light sensor is reaching 20 lux before 07:00, the Somfy screens must open at 07:00

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## [Traveltime Google Maps](https://community.homey.app/t/traveltime-google-maps/69777)

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**Author:** [@Damian\_Surma](https://community.homey.app/u/Damian_Surma)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2023, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/traveltime-google-maps/69777 "2023-05-05T19:41:23Z")

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Is there anyone able to suggest how it should or how to make an advanced flow of go-to-work time Google maps? I’d like to show the time to go to work or home as a notification or get a message on whatsapp.

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## [DIY Voice controlled Tasmota IR transmitter](https://community.homey.app/t/diy-voice-controlled-tasmota-ir-transmitter/70122)

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**Author:** [@Robinjo](https://community.homey.app/u/Robinjo)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2023, 11:26am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/diy-voice-controlled-tasmota-ir-transmitter/70122 "2023-05-02T11:26:31Z")

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Hi Homey friends, I like to share my IR project what I started to control my ceiling fan in the bedroom with google mini. It’s a ceiling fan controlled by an IR remote with 3 different speed settings. I hope it will ins…

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## [The lights turn off when the zone is active](https://community.homey.app/t/the-lights-turn-off-when-the-zone-is-active/59005)

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**Author:** [@DingDong](https://community.homey.app/u/DingDong)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2023, 7:12am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/the-lights-turn-off-when-the-zone-is-active/59005 "2023-04-24T07:12:52Z")

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Howdy! I have some flows to turn off the lights when the different zones become inactive. My problem is that the zone becomes inactive when I brush my teeth at night. And the zone wont reactivate when I wave my hands i…

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## [Flow - day of month 1 less than variable](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-day-of-month-1-less-than-variable/79615)

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**Author:** [@erlend\_oyen](https://community.homey.app/u/erlend_oyen)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2023, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-day-of-month-1-less-than-variable/79615 "2023-04-22T19:40:51Z")

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Solved by setting today’s day of the month as variable with homey script and then use logic flow card to to the rest. Hi what’s the simplest way to use day of month 1 less than a variable. let’s say the variable is da…

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## [Delete timeline entries through HomeyScript?](https://community.homey.app/t/delete-timeline-entries-through-homeyscript/79575)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_Kalrsson](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Kalrsson)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2023, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/delete-timeline-entries-through-homeyscript/79575 "2023-04-21T21:04:09Z")

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Anyone know if it’s possible to wipe all entries in the timeline through HomeyScript? Thanks.

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## [Homeyscript to block Nextdns web categories (Parental control)](https://community.homey.app/t/homeyscript-to-block-nextdns-web-categories-parental-control/79444)

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**Author:** [@JeeHaa](https://community.homey.app/u/JeeHaa)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2023, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homeyscript-to-block-nextdns-web-categories-parental-control/79444 "2023-04-18T14:00:18Z")

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As a long time user of Nextdns on all our devices, I created this basic script to block/unblock web categories for the kids from Homey flows, using the api (NextDNS API Documentation | api). It may be useful for other Ne…

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## [Creating flows for scene controllers](https://community.homey.app/t/creating-flows-for-scene-controllers/14054)

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**Author:** [@kentok](https://community.homey.app/u/kentok)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2023, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/creating-flows-for-scene-controllers/14054 "2023-04-19T20:13:30Z")

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I have created scenes like this for all rooms in the house: Bright Light Normal Light Dimmed Light Night Light Good Morning Room Good Night Room Since these flows are part of nested flows for zones, they are all trigg…

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## [HTTP request in flow for Homey Bridge](https://community.homey.app/t/http-request-in-flow-for-homey-bridge/79276)

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**Author:** [@Maarten\_Aalbers](https://community.homey.app/u/Maarten_Aalbers)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2023, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/http-request-in-flow-for-homey-bridge/79276 "2023-04-14T19:16:21Z")

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Hi! I’am quite new to Homey and started with a Bridge to get to know the system. I have a lot of custom hardware i.e. WLED ledstrip drivers. I can control those strips quite easily from HTTP requests like: http://wled…

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## [Advanced Flow help please](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-flow-help-please/73852)

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**Author:** [@Busta999](https://community.homey.app/u/Busta999)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2023, 11:40am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-flow-help-please/73852 "2023-04-12T11:40:50Z")

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This category is created to show, and explain the working of specific Flows in homey. Here is what I have, but looking for a better way/way that works. Basically wanting to open most of the blinds at 8am UNLESS the out…

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