# Flows

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## [Start lamp next coming day at 6am, but just once](https://community.homey.app/t/start-lamp-next-coming-day-at-6am-but-just-once/66203)

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**Author:** [@Bjornd](https://community.homey.app/u/Bjornd)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2022, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/start-lamp-next-coming-day-at-6am-but-just-once/66203 "2022-09-11T18:30:06Z")

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hello! I wish to be able to run a flow at any time, that will start a lamp the next coming time it gets 6am. But I only want it to do it once. Just to get a better picture. I have a light that normally turns on at 9am…

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## [Advanced Flow disabled as running multiple times](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-flow-disabled-as-running-multiple-times/68468)

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**Author:** [@Nigel\_Scott](https://community.homey.app/u/Nigel_Scott)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2022, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-flow-disabled-as-running-multiple-times/68468 "2022-09-09T22:11:25Z")

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I’m not sure what is happening here but I keep getting a message saying the below, I’m not sure why it is happening, and what I can do to sort it? Do I need an endpoint or something?

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## [Virtual device door sensor value](https://community.homey.app/t/virtual-device-door-sensor-value/53008)

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**Author:** [@Alberto](https://community.homey.app/u/Alberto)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2022, 7:07am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/virtual-device-door-sensor-value/53008 "2022-09-09T07:07:38Z")

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Hi I created a vd for a sensor door I want to set it on when a input device is 1 but if i insert 1 to the value nothing happens. I tried with on, 1, open… Nothing

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## [MQTT flow parse json](https://community.homey.app/t/mqtt-flow-parse-json/20531)

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**Author:** [@christian.ek](https://community.homey.app/u/christian.ek)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2022, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/mqtt-flow-parse-json/20531 "2022-09-04T18:51:25Z")

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I am using the mqtt client in homey to recieve an mqtt message containing a json object. Now I need a way to parse the json object into betterlogic variables? Anyone done it before? {"battery.charge": "100", "battery.ch…

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## [Adv flow: Tag/variable in delay card](https://community.homey.app/t/adv-flow-tag-variable-in-delay-card/67995)

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**Author:** [@Luke101](https://community.homey.app/u/Luke101)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2022, 7:01am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/adv-flow-tag-variable-in-delay-card/67995 "2022-09-03T07:01:22Z")

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Quite happy with advanced flow for my first one using delay for time limited on/off command. Now I want to make delay variable depending on some other logic. In this case switch my watering for a duration depending on w…

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## [Performance/resource use of an advanced flow](https://community.homey.app/t/performance-resource-use-of-an-advanced-flow/68336)

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**Author:** [@ArnarS](https://community.homey.app/u/ArnarS)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/performance-resource-use-of-an-advanced-flow/68336 "2022-09-02T19:09:07Z")

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Hi. I am building an advanced flow with a start-tag, with several ‘lines’. I basically have two options: A: Each line has its own start trigger followed by an AND to check the content of ‘Start-value’ B: There is one…

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## [Importing Standard flows into Adavance flows](https://community.homey.app/t/importing-standard-flows-into-adavance-flows/68332)

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**Author:** [@ArnarS](https://community.homey.app/u/ArnarS)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/importing-standard-flows-into-adavance-flows/68332 "2022-09-02T16:53:08Z")

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Hi. I just bought the advanced flows option. In some cases it will make sense to import/convert the old standard flows into an advanced. Is this possible? Best regards, Arnar

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## [Handling a promise response by an external api in an advanced flow](https://community.homey.app/t/handling-a-promise-response-by-an-external-api-in-an-advanced-flow/68297)

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**Author:** [@Pierre\_van\_Lier](https://community.homey.app/u/Pierre_van_Lier)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/handling-a-promise-response-by-an-external-api-in-an-advanced-flow/68297 "2022-09-01T14:40:24Z")

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I created an advanced flow that connects (get request) to an external API (Cemm/Cedel) to collect my solar production. If solar production exceeds target value, I start charging my EV. Flow works flawless. However, quit…

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## [HTTP GET request Browse.ai](https://community.homey.app/t/http-get-request-browse-ai/66059)

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**Author:** [@Miroslav\_Gluch](https://community.homey.app/u/Miroslav_Gluch)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 10:19am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/http-get-request-browse-ai/66059 "2022-09-01T10:19:16Z")

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Hey. Hey. I would like to retrieve the current diesel prices in my area from the website. I found that it would probably be possible using www.browse.ai where I can create a robot. Has anyone solved something similar? T…

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## [Check all sensors + alert + action](https://community.homey.app/t/check-all-sensors-alert-action/68159)

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**Author:** [@Sly666](https://community.homey.app/u/Sly666)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 8:05am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/check-all-sensors-alert-action/68159 "2022-09-01T08:05:39Z")

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Hello All I’m trying to create a flow without success… if anyone can guide me, i take :wink: i’ll try to explain my idea; Context : i’m using heimdall for the alarm and i wanted to have an text message to prevent me i…

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## [Trying to find the error in the Advanced Flow](https://community.homey.app/t/trying-to-find-the-error-in-the-advanced-flow/68191)

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**Author:** [@Busta999](https://community.homey.app/u/Busta999)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/trying-to-find-the-error-in-the-advanced-flow/68191 "2022-08-31T22:38:22Z")

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I have an Advanced Flow that manages wax scentres and Air Wick Sprays around the house It has a little red triangle on it - I thought this indicate an error. I cannot see where the error is in these flows - can anyon…

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## [Advice with Advanced Flows - allow only to happen each hour](https://community.homey.app/t/advice-with-advanced-flows-allow-only-to-happen-each-hour/67855)

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**Author:** [@Busta999](https://community.homey.app/u/Busta999)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/advice-with-advanced-flows-allow-only-to-happen-each-hour/67855 "2022-08-30T13:13:37Z")

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Using another home automation hub I was able to trigger an Air Wick spray to operate once per hour when motion was detected in the room. So a Hue Motion Sensor (using Hue App) triggers on motion turn on a plug then thro…

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## [Zigbee problems after restart? Try this](https://community.homey.app/t/zigbee-problems-after-restart-try-this/67928)

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**Author:** [@frodeheg](https://community.homey.app/u/frodeheg)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2022, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/zigbee-problems-after-restart-try-this/67928 "2022-08-25T23:12:45Z")

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I have some mixed feelings about this flow, but it solved all my ZigBee problems, so maybe someone else will find it useful. I added some English comments, sorry the flow itself is in Norwegian, doesn’t seem to be a quic…

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## [Logic - getting data from the weather API](https://community.homey.app/t/logic-getting-data-from-the-weather-api/67685)

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**Author:** [@Damian](https://community.homey.app/u/Damian)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2022, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/logic-getting-data-from-the-weather-api/67685 "2022-08-21T19:29:35Z")

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Hi I’m new here and I have a question if I can do the following automation with Homey Bridge Access to the weather provider’s API address Receives the following answer from him {“coord”:{“lon”:20.996,“lat”:52.1…

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## [Advanced Flow - how to make Saves Permanent?](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-flow-how-to-make-saves-permanent/67688)

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**Author:** [@Busta999](https://community.homey.app/u/Busta999)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2022, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-flow-how-to-make-saves-permanent/67688 "2022-08-21T14:11:25Z")

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Hi, newish to Homey very new to Advanced Flow. Having an issue with an Advanced Flow. I save it and it appears to have saved Then when I come back later it changes to this. Is there something else I need to do …

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## [\[Fun\] Flow Showcase](https://community.homey.app/t/fun-flow-showcase/66628)

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**Author:** [@MaxLeonhardt](https://community.homey.app/u/MaxLeonhardt)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2022, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/fun-flow-showcase/66628 "2022-08-20T20:24:18Z")

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Hi everyone, I am quite new to Homey and want to start a fun topic for fellow noobs (or pros)! I don’t know if this post fits in this category and if anyone would be interested in this concept, but here goes! :smiley: H…

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## [Flow - flowcard\_not\_registered error - any ideas?](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-flowcard-not-registered-error-any-ideas/67228)

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**Author:** [@Busta999](https://community.homey.app/u/Busta999)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2022, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-flowcard-not-registered-error-any-ideas/67228 "2022-08-11T20:26:34Z")

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Just started using Homey Flow and Advanced Flows. Trying to get Homey to reset zwave energy meters to zero at midnight and I keep getting flowcard\_not\_registered error. Any ideas what that means and how to fix this err…

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## [Searching for a flow to flash innr lights on fire alarm (Advanced Flow)](https://community.homey.app/t/searching-for-a-flow-to-flash-innr-lights-on-fire-alarm-advanced-flow/66987)

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**Author:** [@Liam239](https://community.homey.app/u/Liam239)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2022, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/searching-for-a-flow-to-flash-innr-lights-on-fire-alarm-advanced-flow/66987 "2022-08-09T19:04:08Z")

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Hi All, I would like to flash lights in a specific order when there is a fire alarm in the house. With Hue I can select Flash short/long and repeat this easily. So I can create: Flash Hue light 1 long → 2 sec. delay → f…

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## [Need help creating a flow: Blinds (Somfy Tahoma) should go up if a certain brightness is reached (Data source hue motion sensor) but not before 8:00 am](https://community.homey.app/t/need-help-creating-a-flow-blinds-somfy-tahoma-should-go-up-if-a-certain-brightness-is-reached-data-source-hue-motion-sensor-but-not-before-8-00-am/67079)

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**Author:** [@Felix\_Brandt](https://community.homey.app/u/Felix_Brandt)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2022, 9:44am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/need-help-creating-a-flow-blinds-somfy-tahoma-should-go-up-if-a-certain-brightness-is-reached-data-source-hue-motion-sensor-but-not-before-8-00-am/67079 "2022-08-09T09:44:16Z")

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I am trying to create a flow with the above mentioned criteria. But it is not triggered. What I tried: IF Motion sensor brightness \> 60 lux AND the time ist later than 8:00 SET the position to 100% (which is complete…

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## [Does arrangement of cards in advanced flows affect Homey processor load?](https://community.homey.app/t/does-arrangement-of-cards-in-advanced-flows-affect-homey-processor-load/66827)

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**Author:** [@Berend](https://community.homey.app/u/Berend)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2022, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/does-arrangement-of-cards-in-advanced-flows-affect-homey-processor-load/66827 "2022-08-02T17:16:27Z")

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I am enthusiastic about the new Advanced Flows function. But I am wondering if the arrangement of flows affects the processor load of the Homey? In other words: in order to minimise the load would it be better to arrange…

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## [Motion + turn off](https://community.homey.app/t/motion-turn-off/66583)

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**Author:** [@Damian\_Surma](https://community.homey.app/u/Damian_Surma)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2022, 9:54am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/motion-turn-off/66583 "2022-08-01T09:54:01Z")

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Hi, I have such a problem. Very simple flow: if: the motion sensor does not detect motion then: turn off the light 1 with a delay of 10 min turn off the light 2 with a delay of 10 min And now the problem, someti…

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## [Good way to detect if we are sleeping](https://community.homey.app/t/good-way-to-detect-if-we-are-sleeping/14000)

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**Author:** [@Dennis\_Brouwer](https://community.homey.app/u/Dennis_Brouwer)\
**Replies:** 51\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2022, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/good-way-to-detect-if-we-are-sleeping/14000 "2022-07-31T22:36:14Z")

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Hey all, I’m struggling with the following : I have a “sleep” mode virtual switch, if that is turned on, behavior of lights, temperature and alarms is changed. I’ve now configured that it listens to a Hue Tap sensor, if…

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## [Can not find the price tag in Tibber app](https://community.homey.app/t/can-not-find-the-price-tag-in-tibber-app/53630)

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**Author:** [@HansMartin](https://community.homey.app/u/HansMartin)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2022, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/can-not-find-the-price-tag-in-tibber-app/53630 "2022-07-29T18:08:45Z")

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I want to have a flow that is triggered by price high/low but can not find this price tag in the Tibbers list. The app is up to date. Any suggestions?

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## [Run HomeyScript after boot](https://community.homey.app/t/run-homeyscript-after-boot/66582)

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**Author:** [@RoyEssers](https://community.homey.app/u/RoyEssers)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2022, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/run-homeyscript-after-boot/66582 "2022-07-28T16:29:44Z")

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I created an Advanced flow which initializes some stuff after a reboot (which is daily triggert at a certain time at night). I use the Homey Started trigger as starting point… Logica flows seem to work, but if I want to…

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## [Flow start if something turn on a device](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-start-if-something-turn-on-a-device/66388)

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**Author:** [@Kevin\_de\_Jong](https://community.homey.app/u/Kevin_de_Jong)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2022, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-start-if-something-turn-on-a-device/66388 "2022-07-23T15:04:52Z")

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Hi, I have some issues with a SONOFF device that is turn it self on or of (most time on) directly after is has been turned off by a flow endcard. Is it possible to create a flow like: If: afzuiger WC (SONOFF ZIGBEE DE…

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## [The flow with i million thenssss](https://community.homey.app/t/the-flow-with-i-million-thenssss/65004)

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**Author:** [@Rene\_Pedersen](https://community.homey.app/u/Rene_Pedersen)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2022, 9:45am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/the-flow-with-i-million-thenssss/65004 "2022-07-21T09:45:04Z")

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Am I the right place… dont know! but here I go… The dream: A bedtime flow → Trigger: I put my phone on charger… Easy! But here´s where my head starts to hurt. I would like that to trigger this → Lock all doors that aren…

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## [Charge car with solar panels](https://community.homey.app/t/charge-car-with-solar-panels/50031)

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**Author:** [@Picsou621](https://community.homey.app/u/Picsou621)\
**Replies:** 36\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2022, 9:02am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/charge-car-with-solar-panels/50031 "2022-07-19T09:02:56Z")

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Hello, I have a solar installation (SolarEdge) and a car charger (go-eCharger HOMEfix). Both are compatible with Homey. I am about to set up some Flows to charge my vehicles as much as possible when there is enough sunli…

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## [Gledopto stairs cl-009 Flow not working](https://community.homey.app/t/gledopto-stairs-cl-009-flow-not-working/46050)

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**Author:** [@Wayne\_Laagewaard](https://community.homey.app/u/Wayne_Laagewaard)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2021, 10:41am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/gledopto-stairs-cl-009-flow-not-working/46050 "2021-04-11T10:41:49Z")

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So i Have this issue with flow I want to accomplish this: when my stairleds get active, the table light needs to be active. So i tried to start the flow with stairs beeing turned on or changing dim level. This doesnt …

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## [Problem start hue scene via homey](https://community.homey.app/t/problem-start-hue-scene-via-homey/65251)

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**Author:** [@zee-eend](https://community.homey.app/u/zee-eend)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2022, 12:38pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/problem-start-hue-scene-via-homey/65251 "2022-07-10T12:38:31Z")

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Hi there! Sometimes I get a problem when activating a hue scene via a homey flow. Some lights won’t turn on or turn on at just 1% brightness. When I use the Philips hue app to active the same scene there is never a pr…

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## [How to make Philips Hue color cycle two colors with strobe/blink/flash effekt?](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-make-philips-hue-color-cycle-two-colors-with-strobe-blink-flash-effekt/62085)

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**Author:** [@Stig\_Kolbaek](https://community.homey.app/u/Stig_Kolbaek)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2022, 10:44am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-make-philips-hue-color-cycle-two-colors-with-strobe-blink-flash-effekt/62085 "2022-07-10T10:44:39Z")

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Hi all I am looking for a way to make a flow that can blink/strobe/flash effect on Philips Hue color lights while cycling through Red and Blue colors, but all my attemts making this work or find a way to create a scene …

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