# Flows

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## [Philips Hue: How to select non default scene presets in a flow card?](https://community.homey.app/t/philips-hue-how-to-select-non-default-scene-presets-in-a-flow-card/54073)

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**Author:** [@Joelski](https://community.homey.app/u/Joelski)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2021, 9:12am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/philips-hue-how-to-select-non-default-scene-presets-in-a-flow-card/54073 "2021-11-05T09:12:12Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m trying to create a flow with a Then… Philips Hue: Activate the ‘\<xxxx\>’ scene card. Somehow I can only select one of the Defaults scene presets (Read, Relax, Energize, etc.) from the Hue Scene Gallery …

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## [How-to program a flow for Z-Wave push button with Dimming functionality](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-program-a-flow-for-z-wave-push-button-with-dimming-functionality/53351)

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**Author:** [@MegZamani](https://community.homey.app/u/MegZamani)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2021, 7:20am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-program-a-flow-for-z-wave-push-button-with-dimming-functionality/53351 "2021-10-19T07:20:02Z")

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Hi all, About my Z-Wave push button: I do like to make a simple one button setup like i do have in my deCONZ / Phoscon for my Zigbee buttons. Long press Dimming and Short Press On/Off “Toggle dimming - Up/Down” “On/O…

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## [Lights and motion sensor - no timer](https://community.homey.app/t/lights-and-motion-sensor-no-timer/53127)

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**Author:** [@Francesco](https://community.homey.app/u/Francesco)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2021, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/lights-and-motion-sensor-no-timer/53127 "2021-10-14T22:43:36Z")

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Hi guys, I’m using the homey bridge device so NO community apps are available (no timer). I found a lot of usefull flow on the forum here to automate lights on and off with motion sensors but everyone of them involve a…

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## [Presence in "AND" block](https://community.homey.app/t/presence-in-and-block/53097)

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**Author:** [@Tiwas](https://community.homey.app/u/Tiwas)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2021, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/presence-in-and-block/53097 "2021-10-14T20:33:12Z")

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Ok, so I was going to start using presence more actively in my flows, and was hoping to use them as AND clauses for my existing flows. There are flow cards for things like “first person coming home” and “last person goin…

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## [Random speech Sonos](https://community.homey.app/t/random-speech-sonos/52793)

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**Author:** [@Willie27](https://community.homey.app/u/Willie27)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2021, 7:20am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/random-speech-sonos/52793 "2021-10-07T07:20:13Z")

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Hi, I would like to create a flow, using at THEN ‘say message’ at Sonos, random words. Anyway knows how to program this? {{round(random(0-6))}} works for numbers 0 till 6 in this case, but I would like to do it with wor…

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## [How to set a location](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-set-a-location/52769)

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**Author:** [@Mathijs\_Kok](https://community.homey.app/u/Mathijs_Kok)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2021, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-set-a-location/52769 "2021-10-06T16:36:31Z")

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For the love of god, I have no idea how I define ‘location’. Anybody willing to assist?

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## [Opinion: to use or not to use: device status in AND](https://community.homey.app/t/opinion-to-use-or-not-to-use-device-status-in-and/52706)

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**Author:** [@FKey](https://community.homey.app/u/FKey)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2021, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/opinion-to-use-or-not-to-use-device-status-in-and/52706 "2021-10-05T13:41:05Z")

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I would like to hear some pro’s and con’s of using the device status in the AND section. When switching a device you can add a status check of that device in the AND section: Functionally it is not usefull: although …

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## [\[Beginner\] Sun rose xx min ago card](https://community.homey.app/t/beginner-sun-rose-xx-min-ago-card/52176)

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**Author:** [@BrayHome](https://community.homey.app/u/BrayHome)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2021, 9:38am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/beginner-sun-rose-xx-min-ago-card/52176 "2021-09-26T09:38:33Z")

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I’m looking for a date time flow card that let’s me set a time after sunrise to trigger turning off lights. Does anyone knkw of there is such a thing or a work around? Thanks

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## [Comparing two temperatures & controlling one plug](https://community.homey.app/t/comparing-two-temperatures-controlling-one-plug/51683)

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**Author:** [@David\_Thulin](https://community.homey.app/u/David_Thulin)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2021, 8:51am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/comparing-two-temperatures-controlling-one-plug/51683 "2021-09-22T08:51:24Z")

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Hi! I have a fan with a plug that I want on if “Bedroom C°” \< “Office C°“ else off. I think I have managed to create the flow as it works when tested, but not alone. What am I doing wrong? David

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## [How to use temperature form netatmo weatherstation in a flow](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-use-temperature-form-netatmo-weatherstation-in-a-flow/51579)

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**Author:** [@smjoen](https://community.homey.app/u/smjoen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2021, 10:58am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-use-temperature-form-netatmo-weatherstation-in-a-flow/51579 "2021-09-13T10:58:44Z")

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I am new to homey and are trying to use the tempurature infor from Netatmo weatherstation in a flow to adjust heating inhouse but can not find any temperature Information from netatmo when creating a flow.

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## [Announce which contact sensors are active](https://community.homey.app/t/announce-which-contact-sensors-are-active/51527)

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**Author:** [@tommo](https://community.homey.app/u/tommo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2021, 12:52am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/announce-which-contact-sensors-are-active/51527 "2021-09-12T00:52:26Z")

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Hello I have a couple of door contact sensors and am trying to create a flow where when I go to sleep, I would like Homey to announce which doors are still open. Currently I have a general flow where if Door A or Door …

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## [Flow question](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-question/51207)

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**Author:** [@hyeung](https://community.homey.app/u/hyeung)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-question/51207 "2021-09-07T20:41:07Z")

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Hi, I have the following flow, but it doesnt trigger? Basically when the sensor lux is \< 20 and that the time is after sunset, i want to turn on the lights. simples huH? Right now its 20:36 (after sunset being around …

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## [Issue with toggle action in light flow](https://community.homey.app/t/issue-with-toggle-action-in-light-flow/51040)

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**Author:** [@thobu](https://community.homey.app/u/thobu)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2021, 9:12am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/issue-with-toggle-action-in-light-flow/51040 "2021-09-05T09:12:50Z")

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well, so I got a toggle action, triggered by pressing a button, that switches several lights (zigbee, lifx) on or off. But then I also got a motion sensor which turns on one pair of lights (lifx). Now, if I press the bu…

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## [Advanced roller blinds with light sensor and time based](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-roller-blinds-with-light-sensor-and-time-based/49112)

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**Author:** [@Justin](https://community.homey.app/u/Justin)\
**Replies:** 39\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2021, 10:32am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-roller-blinds-with-light-sensor-and-time-based/49112 "2021-08-22T10:32:02Z")

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Dear readers, We’re using a few flows that are managing our main roller blind in the living room. We life in a older house facing a street with a lot of bicycles and pedestrians that could always easily look into our li…

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## [Adding "text comment" for flow explanation](https://community.homey.app/t/adding-text-comment-for-flow-explanation/31997)

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**Author:** [@Ruud\_van\_Beek](https://community.homey.app/u/Ruud_van_Beek)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2021, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/adding-text-comment-for-flow-explanation/31997 "2021-08-18T20:47:38Z")

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While most flows that I create are quite self-explaining, I have come to a point where it would be nice to add textual comments for more explanation. This is especially true after a few months, half-year or so when you …

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## [Shared flows: flowcards text gets translated in Chrome ;-)](https://community.homey.app/t/shared-flows-flowcards-text-gets-translated-in-chrome/50541)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_Kawa](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Kawa)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2021, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/shared-flows-flowcards-text-gets-translated-in-chrome/50541 "2021-08-16T22:42:27Z")

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Maybe you alr know, but I just discovered this: While viewing a shared flow in Chrome, with auto page translation enabled, the flowcards are translated. I didn’t notice before😉 Original shared flow in German: Au…

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## [Starting flow at 20:00 (time) or at sunset?](https://community.homey.app/t/starting-flow-at-20-00-time-or-at-sunset/50292)

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**Author:** [@MichelW](https://community.homey.app/u/MichelW)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2021, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/starting-flow-at-20-00-time-or-at-sunset/50292 "2021-08-12T14:02:42Z")

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How to: Starting flow at 20:00 (time) or at sunset? Whatever will be first but at latest on 20:00?

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## [Fibaro Button -\> how to program a Dim-Functionality?](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-button-how-to-program-a-dim-functionality/50207)

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**Author:** [@widameista](https://community.homey.app/u/widameista)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 10:58am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-button-how-to-program-a-dim-functionality/50207 "2021-08-09T10:58:25Z")

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I have a fibaro Button which controls a FIbaro DImmer2 via Homey. I’m thinking how i can program a dim functionality. My flow was like which works fine for dimming up, then when over 95% it’s going down, but as soo…

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## [2 Aire conditioner and Solar Energy, Need help with Flow](https://community.homey.app/t/2-aire-conditioner-and-solar-energy-need-help-with-flow/50211)

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**Author:** [@Gennady](https://community.homey.app/u/Gennady)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2021, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/2-aire-conditioner-and-solar-energy-need-help-with-flow/50211 "2021-08-08T19:43:35Z")

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Hello , hope to find help here. questions is I have Solar Panels for 5KW 1 - Aire (A) de 1KW ± 1 - Aire (B) de 3 KW ± I want - make flow: (when I have Solar generated energy - used energy ) mas de 1kw - turn ON Ai…

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## [Simpele question about flows that are started manually](https://community.homey.app/t/simpele-question-about-flows-that-are-started-manually/50114)

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**Author:** [@Hans\_Heintz](https://community.homey.app/u/Hans_Heintz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/simpele-question-about-flows-that-are-started-manually/50114 "2021-08-05T16:19:36Z")

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I have a lot of flows I want to start o voice command (Hey Google). Theoretically I would not need an IF statement. When I started with Homey I found that not providng an if statement was not possible and all triggers …

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## [Flow when alarm clock is disabled](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-when-alarm-clock-is-disabled/49924)

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**Author:** [@HansieNL](https://community.homey.app/u/HansieNL)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2021, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-when-alarm-clock-is-disabled/49924 "2021-08-02T18:38:59Z")

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I want to create a flow if a specific alarm is disabled to send a http get request. I can’t find a card if alarm is disabled. Has someone an other solution to create such a flow. Thanks in advance

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## [Disable light during day time](https://community.homey.app/t/disable-light-during-day-time/49435)

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**Author:** [@MarcoZ](https://community.homey.app/u/MarcoZ)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 7:08am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/disable-light-during-day-time/49435 "2021-07-15T07:08:40Z")

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Hy guys, i would like to create a flow to manage my light during day light and i’m not sure if this is the correct place…byaway… Using Shelly Motion sensor that have also a light sensor i would like to block light duri…

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## [Easy changeable variabele](https://community.homey.app/t/easy-changeable-variabele/49365)

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**Author:** [@Huub\_Van\_Vilsteren](https://community.homey.app/u/Huub_Van_Vilsteren)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2021, 8:52am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/easy-changeable-variabele/49365 "2021-07-14T08:52:15Z")

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Hello All, I have the following situation. I have a rainbird installation for watering my garden. I use tasmota switches to turn on and off valves to water 4 zones. Let’s say I would like to water them for 1hour one and…

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## [Sounds for soundboard](https://community.homey.app/t/sounds-for-soundboard/49222)

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**Author:** [@Justin](https://community.homey.app/u/Justin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2021, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/sounds-for-soundboard/49222 "2021-07-12T14:49:21Z")

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Hello all, I am not sure if this is the right category for this, soo please replace it when it’s not! I got a question about my notification sounds I use with soundboard and I decided to post a few here. Maybe i’ll edi…

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## [Stock market price movement as trigger for flows](https://community.homey.app/t/stock-market-price-movement-as-trigger-for-flows/49238)

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**Author:** [@Janbuijs91](https://community.homey.app/u/Janbuijs91)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/stock-market-price-movement-as-trigger-for-flows/49238 "2021-07-11T13:34:33Z")

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Hello. I was wondering if someone has worked out a flow that triggers when a stock price reaches a certain price or when it’s positive/negative for the day. For example, have a Hue bulb light up red or green when Tesla…

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## [Advanced light flows; control the lights in your house!](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-light-flows-control-the-lights-in-your-house/49114)

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**Author:** [@Justin](https://community.homey.app/u/Justin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2021, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-light-flows-control-the-lights-in-your-house/49114 "2021-07-08T15:46:26Z")

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Hello everybody, Soo this is going to be a long tutorial… I think every house is different soo you might end up changing stuff, but that’s logical. I hope to give some good ideas here for you to manage all your lights. …

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## [Plant sensors and Homey](https://community.homey.app/t/plant-sensors-and-homey/49101)

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**Author:** [@Justin](https://community.homey.app/u/Justin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2021, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/plant-sensors-and-homey/49101 "2021-07-04T21:41:37Z")

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Hello readers! Soo in the past i’ve been pretty harsh about the Xiaomi Flower app that’s embedding the flower sensors into Homey. But after the last big Homey update I must say that this is working great again and the 1…

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## [A Homey alarm system and guest mode](https://community.homey.app/t/a-homey-alarm-system-and-guest-mode/49090)

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**Author:** [@Justin](https://community.homey.app/u/Justin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2021, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/a-homey-alarm-system-and-guest-mode/49090 "2021-07-04T19:05:03Z")

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Dear readers, First; sorry for my English. I think you’ll understand what i’m saying, but you might find a lot of typo’s along the story. If you need any more explanation feel free to ask! Alarm system explanation Soo…

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## [It's time for bed! Flows for bedtime](https://community.homey.app/t/its-time-for-bed-flows-for-bedtime/49092)

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**Author:** [@Justin](https://community.homey.app/u/Justin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2021, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/its-time-for-bed-flows-for-bedtime/49092 "2021-07-04T19:59:08Z")

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Dear readers, First; sorry for my English. I think you’ll understand what i’m saying, but you might find a lot of typo’s along the story. If you need any more explanation feel free to ask! Bedtime explanation What we …

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## [Theater modus; let's watch Netflix!](https://community.homey.app/t/theater-modus-lets-watch-netflix/49095)

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**Author:** [@Justin](https://community.homey.app/u/Justin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2021, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/theater-modus-lets-watch-netflix/49095 "2021-07-04T20:22:21Z")

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Dear readers, First; sorry for my English. I think you’ll understand what i’m saying, but you might find a lot of typo’s along the story. If you need any more explanation feel free to ask! Theater modus explanation In…

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