# Flows **URL:** https://community.homey.app/c/flows/13.md?page=24 [Latest](https://community.homey.app/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.homey.app/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.homey.app/tags.md) **Page:** 25 --- ## [Best way to set an 'awake' boolean, which is used for motion sensors light](https://community.homey.app/t/best-way-to-set-an-awake-boolean-which-is-used-for-motion-sensors-light/30460)
**Author:** [@anon61197305](https://community.homey.app/u/anon61197305)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2022, 12:52pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/best-way-to-set-an-awake-boolean-which-is-used-for-motion-sensors-light/30460 "2022-01-17T12:52:58Z")
I want my lights go on full when we are awake, but dimmed if it’s night (sleeptime). So for all motions sensors I have a flow that when there is motion, and awake is true, go full. When there is motion, and awake is fals… --- ## [Should a flow check if a device is currently on before turning it off?](https://community.homey.app/t/should-a-flow-check-if-a-device-is-currently-on-before-turning-it-off/58421)
**Author:** [@K\_S](https://community.homey.app/u/K_S)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2022, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/should-a-flow-check-if-a-device-is-currently-on-before-turning-it-off/58421 "2022-01-14T19:18:07Z")
If I have a a flow that says: When… Something happens Then… Turn off this device …and the device is already off, my experience has been that the device remains off, but is there actually any merit in checking if the… --- ## [Flow triggered by any one contact alarm in the same zone](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-triggered-by-any-one-contact-alarm-in-the-same-zone/58359)
**Author:** [@K\_S](https://community.homey.app/u/K_S)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2022, 8:57am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-triggered-by-any-one-contact-alarm-in-the-same-zone/58359 "2022-01-14T08:57:53Z")
How can I create a flow that is triggered by any contact alarm in a zone, rather a flow for each contact alarm? For example I have six windows in a room, and want to turn the heating off if one of the windows is opened. … --- ## [Turn of pump for floorheating when no heat is necessary](https://community.homey.app/t/turn-of-pump-for-floorheating-when-no-heat-is-necessary/58252)
**Author:** [@Jannick](https://community.homey.app/u/Jannick)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2022, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/turn-of-pump-for-floorheating-when-no-heat-is-necessary/58252 "2022-01-12T17:30:36Z")
Hi! I’m Dutch and don’t speak about these topics often in English so I’m sorry in advance. I live in a apartment and we get ‘stadswarmte’ this is heating that comes from businsses and datacenters. We don’t have gas. I… --- ## [Fading INNR LEdstrip](https://community.homey.app/t/fading-innr-ledstrip/58146)
**Author:** [@pvkan](https://community.homey.app/u/pvkan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2022, 9:28am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/fading-innr-ledstrip/58146 "2022-01-10T09:28:04Z")
I am using the INNR lightstrip with succes in my kitchen. When i enter the ktchen the goes on and of automaticly when i leave. So far so good. For now the strip goes on/off at once. But it would be nice if the strip … --- ## [Frozen flow :)](https://community.homey.app/t/frozen-flow/57767)
**Author:** [@Sjalabert](https://community.homey.app/u/Sjalabert)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2022, 11:05am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/frozen-flow/57767 "2022-01-04T11:05:27Z")
This category is creaBest, At the moment I have my pond pump that is switched to daylight. Now I would like not to have the pond pump switch on if it is freezing or has frozen in the night. Do you have any advice becau… --- ## [Http trigger not working - error 417](https://community.homey.app/t/http-trigger-not-working-error-417/57631)
**Author:** [@axefield](https://community.homey.app/u/axefield)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2022, 10:03am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/http-trigger-not-working-error-417/57631 "2022-01-02T10:03:32Z")
Hi, I recently bought a Homey Bridge and I want to configure some flows. I’m trying to setup a flow that is triggered by an HTTP request and then sends a push message. When I test it from the app it works fine every tim… --- ## [Limited number of flows to start in a row](https://community.homey.app/t/limited-number-of-flows-to-start-in-a-row/56146)
**Author:** [@HansRosing84](https://community.homey.app/u/HansRosing84)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2021, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/limited-number-of-flows-to-start-in-a-row/56146 "2021-12-29T14:47:32Z")
Good afternoon, Are there more people who have experienced that only a limited number of flows can start in a row. What happens to me is that if i turn on my living room lights (6 lights zigbee) for example, i can only… --- ## [Homey Bridge Flows and Every minutes](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-bridge-flows-and-every-minutes/57179)
**Author:** [@DanielG](https://community.homey.app/u/DanielG)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2021, 9:39am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-bridge-flows-and-every-minutes/57179 "2021-12-29T09:39:30Z")
Hi, Anybody found out if there is a possibility to use something like “Every 30 Min” in the Flow for Homey Bridge? I cannot find it by default “When” section. The Bridge seems to be very limited in the Flows section. K… --- ## [Homey Bridge to turn off lights X minutes after the sun came up](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-bridge-to-turn-off-lights-x-minutes-after-the-sun-came-up/57307)
**Author:** [@ruudvanstrijp](https://community.homey.app/u/ruudvanstrijp)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2021, 8:02am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-bridge-to-turn-off-lights-x-minutes-after-the-sun-came-up/57307 "2021-12-28T08:02:05Z")
I am currently using Olisto to turn off my lights 60 or 90 minutes after the sun came up. I would like to migrate all of my flows to Homey. However, I seem to only be able to use X minutes before the sun comes up. Any cl… --- ## [How to structure your flows](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-structure-your-flows/25109)
**Author:** [@FKey](https://community.homey.app/u/FKey)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2021, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-structure-your-flows/25109 "2021-12-21T19:05:23Z")
Posted in the flow category. Although it does not match the flow category definition, I thought this was the best place… I would like to share my view on structuring flows. Hope its usefull for others You will find tha… --- ## [Lights before sunrise](https://community.homey.app/t/lights-before-sunrise/56431)
**Author:** [@Moreis](https://community.homey.app/u/Moreis)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/lights-before-sunrise/56431 "2021-12-15T21:02:37Z")
Hi, I just started with the homey bridge and create a simple flow: At 06:15 And before sunrise Turn on lights (kaku) However the flow doesn’t seem to go past the before sunrise part. Although it currently isn’t past … --- ## [Humidity control flow](https://community.homey.app/t/humidity-control-flow/39868)
**Author:** [@Pavel\_Karzov](https://community.homey.app/u/Pavel_Karzov)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2021, 8:32am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/humidity-control-flow/39868 "2021-12-14T08:32:31Z")
Hey everyone. I have humidity sensor and xiomi humidifier. I want humidifier to work on high speed If humidity less than 40%, medium if between 40 and 50%, low if 50-60% and switch off if it is above 60%. I’ve manage to … --- ## [Simple heating control](https://community.homey.app/t/simple-heating-control/56302)
**Author:** [@Stubblemonster](https://community.homey.app/u/Stubblemonster)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2021, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/simple-heating-control/56302 "2021-12-10T22:08:43Z")
I have a Devolo thermostat, devolo mains switch and I have a simple flow. When temperature goes below target temperature turn on the switch. Obviously there’s a heater attached! It’s just not reliable… right now it’s 15… --- ## [Lighting switches slowly one after the other instead of at the same time](https://community.homey.app/t/lighting-switches-slowly-one-after-the-other-instead-of-at-the-same-time/56222)
**Author:** [@HansRosing84](https://community.homey.app/u/HansRosing84)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2021, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/lighting-switches-slowly-one-after-the-other-instead-of-at-the-same-time/56222 "2021-12-08T21:55:16Z")
Good evening, I have reduced the kaku lamps in my living room and go slowly towards zigbee. When I still had a lot of kaku I had made a device “all lamps” that switched everything. And then added a device for each lam… --- ## [Motion Sensors make me crazy](https://community.homey.app/t/motion-sensors-make-me-crazy/52743)
**Author:** [@bannwada](https://community.homey.app/u/bannwada)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2021, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/motion-sensors-make-me-crazy/52743 "2021-12-08T13:05:39Z")
Hi I have the issue that different motion sensors dont’t start the flow. I have tested the Philips Hue and Ikea Motion sensors. Both devices have the same behavior. What do I wrong ? Thanks for any hint or advice. … --- ## [Random flows](https://community.homey.app/t/random-flows/55614)
**Author:** [@Dalle](https://community.homey.app/u/Dalle)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/random-flows/55614 "2021-12-07T13:19:46Z")
Hi I have set up some flows to announcements setup using tts to my google Home speakers. That is functioning fine, but I would like to have like 4 different flows or different cards that it should randomly choose to p… --- ## [Creating a Flow for Homey Bridge without a timer](https://community.homey.app/t/creating-a-flow-for-homey-bridge-without-a-timer/56099)
**Author:** [@BenjamienClauwaert](https://community.homey.app/u/BenjamienClauwaert)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/creating-a-flow-for-homey-bridge-without-a-timer/56099 "2021-12-07T12:15:53Z")
Hello everyone, I’m brand new here, and I don’t know if this is the right place to ask this question. But I wanted to create a flow that sends a notification if the front door is left open. I have 2 little ones who reg… --- ## [Update tag date to full month name](https://community.homey.app/t/update-tag-date-to-full-month-name/55974)
**Author:** [@MichelW](https://community.homey.app/u/MichelW)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2021, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/update-tag-date-to-full-month-name/55974 "2021-12-04T22:08:53Z")
Hello, The date and time tage return the date in the format dd-mm-yyyy (example 10-11-2021). Hoe to change this to 10 December 2021? --- ## [Calculate in Flow cards](https://community.homey.app/t/calculate-in-flow-cards/55999)
**Author:** [@thobu](https://community.homey.app/u/thobu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2021, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/calculate-in-flow-cards/55999 "2021-12-04T19:46:30Z")
Use case: I want a Sonos card to say the median value of two temperature sensor readings. Checking Logic doesn’t provide anything here or it’s much more complex than I’d hope. --- ## [Define a flow to execute a task every other day](https://community.homey.app/t/define-a-flow-to-execute-a-task-every-other-day/14137)
**Author:** [@VVSJ74](https://community.homey.app/u/VVSJ74)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2021, 9:34am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/define-a-flow-to-execute-a-task-every-other-day/14137 "2021-12-03T09:34:13Z")
Hi, I’m trying to build a simple flow to execute tasks with a defined frequency (when) of every 2 day (every other day). Is there a card which could be setup to do this? Thanks! --- ## [Plug in receiver On/Off several times](https://community.homey.app/t/plug-in-receiver-on-off-several-times/55817)
**Author:** [@AndersElm](https://community.homey.app/u/AndersElm)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2021, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/plug-in-receiver-on-off-several-times/55817 "2021-12-02T13:43:34Z")
Hello! I would like to have my outdoor receiver turning on and off every other hour. It is for my engine heater. I have fire preparedness every four week and need an icefree car in the winter. Its ok if a start and s… --- ## [Heating the bathroom](https://community.homey.app/t/heating-the-bathroom/54312)
**Author:** [@Eus](https://community.homey.app/u/Eus)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2021, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/heating-the-bathroom/54312 "2021-11-30T13:38:51Z")
Hey Guys, I hope anyone has made the same flow as i want cuz i cant get it to work properly. I have a Evohome system with floorheating. My bathroom is in the basement so i want to heat up the bathroom efficiently befo… --- ## [Creating a flow that announces the weather](https://community.homey.app/t/creating-a-flow-that-announces-the-weather/55704)
**Author:** [@ThomasPettersson](https://community.homey.app/u/ThomasPettersson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2021, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/creating-a-flow-that-announces-the-weather/55704 "2021-11-29T22:03:37Z")
Hello! Are there any way to create a flow so i will get a weather announcement in my sonos speakers at morning? :blush: --- ## [Help with building a flow about arriving at another place than home](https://community.homey.app/t/help-with-building-a-flow-about-arriving-at-another-place-than-home/55703)
**Author:** [@ThomasPettersson](https://community.homey.app/u/ThomasPettersson)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2021, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/help-with-building-a-flow-about-arriving-at-another-place-than-home/55703 "2021-11-29T19:53:29Z")
Hello! Is there a way to build a flow that sends a pushmessage when im arriving at work? :blush: --- ## [Calculations in flows](https://community.homey.app/t/calculations-in-flows/47966)
**Author:** [@Ramon\_Out](https://community.homey.app/u/Ramon_Out)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2021, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/calculations-in-flows/47966 "2021-11-22T15:05:15Z")
Hi all, Not sure what language works best here, but will do in English. So i have a question about a flow I tried to build. Goals of the flow: I have solar panels and want to see how much electricity I consumed, how … --- ## [Explanations on Flow logic](https://community.homey.app/t/explanations-on-flow-logic/55190)
**Author:** [@Kempo](https://community.homey.app/u/Kempo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2021, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/explanations-on-flow-logic/55190 "2021-11-21T21:25:50Z")
Hi, I need a little help to better understand flow logic about these 3 points: Is it possible to use “OR” between 2 triggers to launch a flow? I know i can use “OR” but only for the 3rd trigger, i want to use “When tr… --- ## [\[Pro\] Why don't the And criteria in this flow work?](https://community.homey.app/t/pro-why-dont-the-and-criteria-in-this-flow-work/55076)
**Author:** [@K\_S](https://community.homey.app/u/K_S)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2021, 10:42am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/pro-why-dont-the-and-criteria-in-this-flow-work/55076 "2021-11-20T10:42:32Z")
Hello, I’ve got a flow set-up to set a thermostat to off if either one of 2 windows in the same room is opened. I thought it would be more efficient to try to use one flow. Since the trigger event can’t have an OR, I … --- ## [Washing Machine notification?](https://community.homey.app/t/washing-machine-notification/53469)
**Author:** [@jabz](https://community.homey.app/u/jabz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2021, 11:59am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/washing-machine-notification/53469 "2021-11-09T11:59:50Z")
I have my washing machine plugged into a Aeotec smart switch 6 (zwave). The washing machine has a standby current of x, when it is turned on it it will rise to current level of y and during the wash cycle current can dr… --- ## [GET request with Headers and output to variable](https://community.homey.app/t/get-request-with-headers-and-output-to-variable/18114)
**Author:** [@peltsi51](https://community.homey.app/u/peltsi51)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2021, 7:29am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/get-request-with-headers-and-output-to-variable/18114 "2021-11-06T07:29:13Z")
Trying to build a flow that makes the GET request to outside server (https://api.fingrid.fi/v1/variable/177/event/json) the request should have a header with api key (x-api-key:xxxyyyzzz) and I would like to get the resp… [Previous page](https://community.homey.app/c/flows/13.md?page=23) [Next page](https://community.homey.app/c/flows/13.md?page=25)