# Flows

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## [Flow not working. Can anyone see what’s wrong?](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-not-working-can-anyone-see-what-s-wrong/65555)

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**Author:** [@Gullars](https://community.homey.app/u/Gullars)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 10:47am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-not-working-can-anyone-see-what-s-wrong/65555 "2022-07-06T10:47:47Z")

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I have tried to make a flow to heat up the pool on the 4 hours with lowest price every day. Today the 4 cheapest hours are 02, 03, 04 and 14. However, nothing happened between 02 and 05 today. Can anyone see what’s wrong…

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## [Ideas for making a flow](https://community.homey.app/t/ideas-for-making-a-flow/65483)

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**Author:** [@TrygveL](https://community.homey.app/u/TrygveL)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2022, 12:30pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/ideas-for-making-a-flow/65483 "2022-07-04T12:30:38Z")

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I have a main door with a electronic lock with keypad. Currently I’m remodeling and living in the basement. Here i have a simpler Danalock that only sits on the inside. I have 2 flows that mirror the basement lock to wha…

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## [Execution queue not in same order as in flow](https://community.homey.app/t/execution-queue-not-in-same-order-as-in-flow/62371)

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**Author:** [@Sebastian1](https://community.homey.app/u/Sebastian1)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2022, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/execution-queue-not-in-same-order-as-in-flow/62371 "2022-06-29T18:32:06Z")

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Hello everyone! I struggle a bit with the behaviour of my flows in Homey Pro. I want to set a specific configuration of lights. Regardless, what lights were on before. For that reason I start with the global command to…

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## [\[Bug\] Cannot create timeline notification](https://community.homey.app/t/bug-cannot-create-timeline-notification/65122)

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**Author:** [@azurIt](https://community.homey.app/u/azurIt)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2022, 4:23am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/bug-cannot-create-timeline-notification/65122 "2022-06-28T04:23:35Z")

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Hi, when i try to create a timeline notification from a flow, it does nothing. When i try to test-run such flow, red question mark is displayed on ‘create notification’ card and, after clicking it, red error message sho…

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## [Multiple Switches (Aetoec Quad/Remotec) - one device](https://community.homey.app/t/multiple-switches-aetoec-quad-remotec-one-device/65016)

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**Author:** [@youvedone](https://community.homey.app/u/youvedone)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2022, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/multiple-switches-aetoec-quad-remotec-one-device/65016 "2022-06-25T16:10:00Z")

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Is it that complicated that in the if statement cannot be an “or” ? That would be extremely useful if you have for example two remotec scene master or aeotec quad switch. So you could trigger a lamp if button 1 of remo…

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## [\[Bug\] Delayed command cancelled on Homey update](https://community.homey.app/t/bug-delayed-command-cancelled-on-homey-update/65034)

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**Author:** [@azurIt](https://community.homey.app/u/azurIt)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/bug-delayed-command-cancelled-on-homey-update/65034 "2022-06-24T16:06:27Z")

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Hi, I come across a bug (probably) which resulted into command cancellation. This is what happened: My flow started at 4:00, opened a water valve to water a garden and start another flow, delayed by 60 minutes, to clos…

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## [Recommended remote that support button press and release events for continuous dimmer flows?](https://community.homey.app/t/recommended-remote-that-support-button-press-and-release-events-for-continuous-dimmer-flows/64830)

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**Author:** [@Michael\_E](https://community.homey.app/u/Michael_E)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2022, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/recommended-remote-that-support-button-press-and-release-events-for-continuous-dimmer-flows/64830 "2022-06-17T15:47:44Z")

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Hi, is there any remote that supports button press as well as release events? I got a Tradfri E1743 on/off switch that could support “press” and “long press” events and also some other spare Tradfri remote (the round o…

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## [Motion detection with light sensor](https://community.homey.app/t/motion-detection-with-light-sensor/64570)

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**Author:** [@RPrakken](https://community.homey.app/u/RPrakken)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2022, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/motion-detection-with-light-sensor/64570 "2022-06-10T15:05:46Z")

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I have a light sensor (Xiaomi Light Sensor). I also have an IKEA motion detector. Now I want the lights to come on when there’s movement and the lumen count is less than 20, so it’s pretty dark. Otherwise not on the m…

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## [Continious dimming?](https://community.homey.app/t/continious-dimming/64283)

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**Author:** [@CuFk](https://community.homey.app/u/CuFk)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2022, 6:50am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/continious-dimming/64283 "2022-06-03T06:50:49Z")

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Hi, Is there any way to get a dimmer function that dims continiously instead of in steps?

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## [Door opens and thereafter a person is detected by camera](https://community.homey.app/t/door-opens-and-thereafter-a-person-is-detected-by-camera/64000)

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**Author:** [@Homey888](https://community.homey.app/u/Homey888)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2022, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/door-opens-and-thereafter-a-person-is-detected-by-camera/64000 "2022-05-24T15:13:44Z")

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My security camera can detect a person, this is sent to Homey via a web hook. The back door has a contact switch. Philips Hue light in garden. What I would like to accomplish is this: When the camera detects a person…

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## [More than three OR clauses](https://community.homey.app/t/more-than-three-or-clauses/63312)

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**Author:** [@Tiwas](https://community.homey.app/u/Tiwas)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2022, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/more-than-three-or-clauses/63312 "2022-05-06T17:55:32Z")

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Is it possible to have more than 3 OR clauses in a flow? I have this flow I need to activate on set dates, and the easiest option for me is to do it once per year. That means I’ll need up to 12 OR clauses, or at least 6.…

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## [Improving sunscreen flows](https://community.homey.app/t/improving-sunscreen-flows/63261)

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**Author:** [@Attilla](https://community.homey.app/u/Attilla)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2022, 12:33pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/improving-sunscreen-flows/63261 "2022-05-03T12:33:01Z")

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I have a question on how to build efficient flows, hopefully someone could give me some insight on this. I live in a large apartment with windows facing south and south-west. All windows come with screens that I can con…

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## [Flow to publish an MQTT message add a white space to tag](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-to-publish-an-mqtt-message-add-a-white-space-to-tag/33790)

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**Author:** [@Hunters](https://community.homey.app/u/Hunters)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2022, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-to-publish-an-mqtt-message-add-a-white-space-to-tag/33790 "2022-05-02T19:20:27Z")

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Hi, I connected an ESP32 system of my realization to homey to read and set PWM fan speed values. The ESP32 is connected using MQTT Broker to homey. I’m using a Flow to set a value to the MQTT Topic using a Tag. I use a…

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## [Sunset + 30 minutes logic](https://community.homey.app/t/sunset-30-minutes-logic/63160)

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**Author:** [@Jeffrey\_Ellenburg](https://community.homey.app/u/Jeffrey_Ellenburg)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2022, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/sunset-30-minutes-logic/63160 "2022-04-30T15:01:47Z")

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I am looking for a "sunset + 30 minutes“ logic for turning on my patio lights. Is there a function to delay the sunset?

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## [Open window detection to turn off the thermostat (no window sensors)](https://community.homey.app/t/open-window-detection-to-turn-off-the-thermostat-no-window-sensors/61523)

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**Author:** [@Leonardo\_Soliera](https://community.homey.app/u/Leonardo_Soliera)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2022, 12:09pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/open-window-detection-to-turn-off-the-thermostat-no-window-sensors/61523 "2022-04-01T12:09:52Z")

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hi, can someone help me to create a flow that turns off the thermostat if the temperature drops by 0.5 degrees in 5 minutes.

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## [Cycle Hue Scenes with IKEA Tradfri Strybar Remote](https://community.homey.app/t/cycle-hue-scenes-with-ikea-tradfri-strybar-remote/61309)

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**Author:** [@YassineGherbi](https://community.homey.app/u/YassineGherbi)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 12:19pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/cycle-hue-scenes-with-ikea-tradfri-strybar-remote/61309 "2022-03-29T12:19:53Z")

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Hi! Does anyone know if there’s a way to set up an IKEA Tradfri Strybar Remote to cycle through Philips Hue Scenes with the “next” and “previous” arrow buttons? Or any other non-Hue remote for that matter. I am looking …

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## [Flow to alert me on Robot lawnmower](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-to-alert-me-on-robot-lawnmower/61868)

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**Author:** [@TrygveL](https://community.homey.app/u/TrygveL)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-to-alert-me-on-robot-lawnmower/61868 "2022-03-21T15:41:27Z")

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I have a Plug on my automower to see the usage and to extend zigbee to my mailbox. Any tips on a flow to send a push notification if the plug have not registered a change in powerdraw from the plug. From lets say the la…

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## [\[FLOW\] Homey LED ring: Turn off when dark](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-homey-led-ring-turn-off-when-dark/61188)

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**Author:** [@dzt](https://community.homey.app/u/dzt)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2022, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-homey-led-ring-turn-off-when-dark/61188 "2022-02-28T21:23:38Z")

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Automation: Flows that toggle LED ring depending on light illumination in the house. Level: Easy. Ability to use logic variables in flows. Needed: Homey LED ring, a light sensor, logic variable: LED Ring/Brightness …

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## [\[TUTORIAL\]\[How-to\] Cast a large indicator for f.i. the changed target temperature](https://community.homey.app/t/tutorial-how-to-cast-a-large-indicator-for-f-i-the-changed-target-temperature/61342)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_Kawa](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Kawa)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2022, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/tutorial-how-to-cast-a-large-indicator-for-f-i-the-changed-target-temperature/61342 "2022-03-05T18:54:28Z")

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Description: Create a large status indicator, which can briefly cast a numeric value like: • the target temperature • volume level • channel n# • track n# • power/gas meter value of the prev. hour and what not S…

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## [Zone inactive for a periode of time](https://community.homey.app/t/zone-inactive-for-a-periode-of-time/61195)

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**Author:** [@Tormod\_F](https://community.homey.app/u/Tormod_F)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2022, 8:44am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/zone-inactive-for-a-periode-of-time/61195 "2022-03-01T08:44:30Z")

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Continuing the discussion from Turn off lights, but delay every time motion is triggered: But where do I find the inactive for 10 minutes setting?

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## [Shutdown (sleep on lan) computer via SSH using SSH client app](https://community.homey.app/t/shutdown-sleep-on-lan-computer-via-ssh-using-ssh-client-app/42334)

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**Author:** [@G-balizer](https://community.homey.app/u/G-balizer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2021, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/shutdown-sleep-on-lan-computer-via-ssh-using-ssh-client-app/42334 "2021-02-06T20:57:43Z")

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Don’t know if this was already discussed before but I have a nice flow that shutdowns my computer when I leave the house. Here goes: If you have enabled ssh in your OS you can use the SSH client app to shutdown Window…

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## [Motion detected flow](https://community.homey.app/t/motion-detected-flow/59327)

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**Author:** [@Hege\_Helleland](https://community.homey.app/u/Hege_Helleland)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2022, 9:27am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/motion-detected-flow/59327 "2022-02-22T09:27:04Z")

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Is it possible to make a flow that sends a push when a door has been open for 5 minutes to specific users? I tried but it sends flow every time the door is opened Hege

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## [Is this a bug in homey (multilevel folders in flows)?](https://community.homey.app/t/is-this-a-bug-in-homey-multilevel-folders-in-flows/60737)

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**Author:** [@B3rt](https://community.homey.app/u/B3rt)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2022, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/is-this-a-bug-in-homey-multilevel-folders-in-flows/60737 "2022-02-20T18:27:27Z")

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I use homey for some years now and it worked fine until a few days ago… I started to reorganize the folders of the flows (not the flow them selves). What i did was created folders with folders, so multilevel folders. …

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## [Philips Motion Sensor](https://community.homey.app/t/philips-motion-sensor/60283)

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**Author:** [@Sebastian1](https://community.homey.app/u/Sebastian1)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2022, 10:29am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/philips-motion-sensor/60283 "2022-02-18T10:29:08Z")

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In my Philips hue Bridge the Philips motion sensor and the aggregated lamps activated qickly after detecting a motion (almost instantly, max. after 500ms the lights were turned on). Now with linking in the the motion sen…

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## [Notification when garage is still open](https://community.homey.app/t/notification-when-garage-is-still-open/60237)

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**Author:** [@Jumeira](https://community.homey.app/u/Jumeira)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2022, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/notification-when-garage-is-still-open/60237 "2022-02-12T22:27:36Z")

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Hi there I have set up my fibaro smart implant for the garage, i have attached magnet sensor to tell me whether the garage is open or closed, for that reason i created a flow for the whole day to send me notification if…

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## [Trigger after sunset, but 30min before sunset ;-)](https://community.homey.app/t/trigger-after-sunset-but-30min-before-sunset/60231)

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**Author:** [@R5Turbo](https://community.homey.app/u/R5Turbo)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/trigger-after-sunset-but-30min-before-sunset/60231 "2022-02-11T18:25:27Z")

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Hi guys I have the following requirement implemented: 30min before Sunset: I want to enable a few lights when somebody is at home and it is 30min before sunset. After Sunset: When the first person comes home and it is…

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## [Smart presence or/and Homey presence](https://community.homey.app/t/smart-presence-or-and-homey-presence/60018)

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**Author:** [@Sortberg](https://community.homey.app/u/Sortberg)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2022, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/smart-presence-or-and-homey-presence/60018 "2022-02-08T20:34:02Z")

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Hello. Like so many others, I have a little trouble with the presence in homey. We have both android and iPhone. Does anyone have a flow where it cross-checks on smart presence and Homey presence? And where one app doesn…

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## [Most efficient way to 'flow' this humidity change](https://community.homey.app/t/most-efficient-way-to-flow-this-humidity-change/59041)

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**Author:** [@Caros](https://community.homey.app/u/Caros)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2022, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/most-efficient-way-to-flow-this-humidity-change/59041 "2022-01-27T16:20:32Z")

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The Idea: IF: humidity changes AND: humidity changed by more then 5% in the last 30 seconds THEN: turn on ventilation at max Why this flow? If I check humidity above a certain level, for example 75%, then I am to lat…

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## [Turn off Lights without motion sensor](https://community.homey.app/t/turn-off-lights-without-motion-sensor/33718)

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**Author:** [@SmartCookeeMonsta](https://community.homey.app/u/SmartCookeeMonsta)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2022, 10:10am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/turn-off-lights-without-motion-sensor/33718 "2022-01-25T10:10:13Z")

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I want to create a flow that turns off the lights after x elapsed time. Generally speaking the light is turned off at the wall switch (not via the app) but I always forget to turn off the lights when I leave the room. Is…

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## [Is there a way to stop a flow from execute actions?](https://community.homey.app/t/is-there-a-way-to-stop-a-flow-from-execute-actions/58934)

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**Author:** [@Franco\_C](https://community.homey.app/u/Franco_C)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2022, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/is-there-a-way-to-stop-a-flow-from-execute-actions/58934 "2022-01-23T18:31:24Z")

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Hi, I’m trying to set up a flow to turn off lights forgotten on during day after a couple of minutes. The problem is that once my flow starts: When Lights on Then Power off after 120 seconds Notify me Notificatio…

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