# Flows **URL:** https://community.homey.app/c/flows/13.md?page=28 [Latest](https://community.homey.app/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.homey.app/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.homey.app/tags.md) **Page:** 29 --- ## [MH7 Thermostat flow not working 😭](https://community.homey.app/t/mh7-thermostat-flow-not-working/36106)
**Author:** [@Szergely](https://community.homey.app/u/Szergely)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2020, 7:59am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/mh7-thermostat-flow-not-working/36106 "2020-10-18T07:59:17Z")
Hi! Have you ever had any issues with a device that would not run a flow? I have a MCO Home thermostat (MH7 Thermostat) which works fine on its own however. if I add a flow to turn on the thermostat AND open a valve i… --- ## [Dim with 1 button switch](https://community.homey.app/t/dim-with-1-button-switch/35830)
**Author:** [@timvdhoorn](https://community.homey.app/u/timvdhoorn)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/dim-with-1-button-switch/35830 "2020-10-15T20:12:25Z")
Hello, Does someone has a flow to dim with a 1 button switch? For example with the Xiaomi Button switch. What I want is that when I hold the button it will dim up, if released and hold again within a few seconds; dim d… --- ## [Monitor bandwidth usage network device](https://community.homey.app/t/monitor-bandwidth-usage-network-device/35858)
**Author:** [@Gerwin](https://community.homey.app/u/Gerwin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2020, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/monitor-bandwidth-usage-network-device/35858 "2020-10-13T12:45:57Z")
Hello, Trying to find a way to monitor traffice sending to or from a device. The goal i’m trying is to turn on printer with powerplug (older but very good LJ4200) and then set timer for 20 minutes. If in the meantime … --- ## [Only turn on lights when user1 and/or user 2 is present](https://community.homey.app/t/only-turn-on-lights-when-user1-and-or-user-2-is-present/35536)
**Author:** [@victoroos](https://community.homey.app/u/victoroos)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2020, 9:05am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/only-turn-on-lights-when-user1-and-or-user-2-is-present/35536 "2020-10-12T09:05:32Z")
Hi all, I have a question. I only want the lights in my room to turn on when movement is detected WHEN me and / or my girlfriend are home. Can I solve this with an OR in the Flow or do I have to create 2 flows for each… --- ## [Flow is automatisch uitgeschakeld, aargh](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-is-automatisch-uitgeschakeld-aargh/35070)
**Author:** [@jerroen](https://community.homey.app/u/jerroen)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-is-automatisch-uitgeschakeld-aargh/35070 "2020-09-30T18:07:57Z")
Dag. Ik heb voor ons toeganshek een flow gemaakt die iedere 10 seconden checked of een zandloper nog loopt (vraag niet waarom dat iedere 10 seconden moet wat dat is nou eenmaal zo). Echter, Homey schakelt ivm performance… --- ## [Lights out, but not all](https://community.homey.app/t/lights-out-but-not-all/35044)
**Author:** [@Haxp1](https://community.homey.app/u/Haxp1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 10:34am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/lights-out-but-not-all/35044 "2020-09-30T10:34:10Z")
I’m having a Homey Pro and a lot of Fibaro devices for controlling lights. About 30-40 switches and dimmers. I need a flow to turn oss all the lights, and first tried a flow where the entire group “lights” to be turned o… --- ## [Luminance sensor and blinds](https://community.homey.app/t/luminance-sensor-and-blinds/35089)
**Author:** [@heiserhorn](https://community.homey.app/u/heiserhorn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/luminance-sensor-and-blinds/35089 "2020-09-28T18:29:26Z")
Hi all, I have a window at home and a lot of sun is coming in especially in the morning making the environment quite warm. The blind is controlled by a qubino Shutter and in the room I have installed an aeotec sensor 6. … --- ## [How to know the tag value?](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-know-the-tag-value/35103)
**Author:** [@Berre13](https://community.homey.app/u/Berre13)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 9:40am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-know-the-tag-value/35103 "2020-09-27T09:40:53Z")
Hello, I have a Robb 2 switch buttons (with a 1 and a 0) . In a flow, when i use the tag button with value 1 or 0 it doesn’t work. My question how do you know the value of the tag when you push on a switch ? THanks B… --- ## [Homey pronounces numbers as time](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-pronounces-numbers-as-time/35036)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Kessels](https://community.homey.app/u/Paul_Kessels)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 11:26am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-pronounces-numbers-as-time/35036 "2020-09-25T11:26:04Z")
I have a flow that calculates the energy usage at the end of the day and then mentions the amount out loud: “Today you spent Euro on electricity and Euro on gas.” Where and are number values. However, Homey pron… --- ## [Stopping blind closing completely, when window is still open](https://community.homey.app/t/stopping-blind-closing-completely-when-window-is-still-open/35016)
**Author:** [@Daniel\_Pointer-Tax](https://community.homey.app/u/Daniel_Pointer-Tax)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 10:15am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/stopping-blind-closing-completely-when-window-is-still-open/35016 "2020-09-25T10:15:53Z")
Hi. I wonder if somebody could help? I have created a simple flow which closes my blinds at Sunset. As the windows also have contact sensors (so Homey knows when the windows are open or closed), the blinds also stop at … --- ## [Simple flow with delay](https://community.homey.app/t/simple-flow-with-delay/34549)
**Author:** [@edo](https://community.homey.app/u/edo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2020, 11:19am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/simple-flow-with-delay/34549 "2020-09-10T11:19:03Z")
Hi, Sorry, I think this is is a simple flow question. I have a fibro dimmer connected to a light switch, when I toggle the switch a flow starts that switches all lights on or off, works fine. I want to make it so that… --- ## [On/ Off button flow](https://community.homey.app/t/on-off-button-flow/34526)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Packroff](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Packroff)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2020, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/on-off-button-flow/34526 "2020-09-09T19:23:53Z")
Today I swapped my Vera Plus to a Homey, but already run into great disappointments. I have 3 heaters (radiators) in my office, but yet no universal thermostat to manage all 3 together. So, for my Vera I made an “Turn o… --- ## [Homey must tell a sentence when a window is open and the temperature inside is higher than outside](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-must-tell-a-sentence-when-a-window-is-open-and-the-temperature-inside-is-higher-than-outside/34188)
**Author:** [@Yann\_Mottaz](https://community.homey.app/u/Yann_Mottaz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-must-tell-a-sentence-when-a-window-is-open-and-the-temperature-inside-is-higher-than-outside/34188 "2020-08-31T16:44:18Z")
Hi, I’m a new Homey User. I want to create a flow and don’t know how to set it up. Material : Temperature sensor inside the house Temperature sensor outside the house Door sensor The idea is : If the door is open … --- ## [Fibaro flood with shelly 1 relay flow issue](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-flood-with-shelly-1-relay-flow-issue/34167)
**Author:** [@RMA68](https://community.homey.app/u/RMA68)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 1:09pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-flood-with-shelly-1-relay-flow-issue/34167 "2020-08-30T13:09:53Z")
I have made a very simple flow with a fibaro flood sensor and a shelly1 relay. If the flood sensor detects water, the relay should be activated and the attached pump starts working. In the flow editor I can test it and … --- ## [Flows linked to a device](https://community.homey.app/t/flows-linked-to-a-device/33894)
**Author:** [@Christian\_Fatzer](https://community.homey.app/u/Christian_Fatzer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2020, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flows-linked-to-a-device/33894 "2020-08-23T15:00:04Z")
Hi, I start to have many flows and devices. When selecting a device, it would be nice to see the flows linked to the device. Do you know if there is a way? Thank you in advance. Chris --- ## [Can Homey detect a light when it comes online?](https://community.homey.app/t/can-homey-detect-a-light-when-it-comes-online/33817)
**Author:** [@jseverinson](https://community.homey.app/u/jseverinson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2020, 11:13am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/can-homey-detect-a-light-when-it-comes-online/33817 "2020-08-21T11:13:29Z")
I have IKEA Trådfri lights which I’ve scheduled to dim in the evening. When going to bed sometimes I or someone in my family use the physical button on the wall to turn them off. I’d like to set up so that their brightn… --- ## [Tado thermostaat-kranen](https://community.homey.app/t/tado-thermostaat-kranen/33594)
**Author:** [@co.noordhoek](https://community.homey.app/u/co.noordhoek)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/tado-thermostaat-kranen/33594 "2020-08-14T16:55:35Z")
Door miscommunicatie heb ik 3 tado thermostaat kranen gekocht. Mijn vraag is wat minimaal nodig is om deze door Homy gelaten besturen? Ik hoop dat er leden met ervaring zijn die mij kunnen adviseren! --- ## [Trigger flow by physical switch or via virtual switch](https://community.homey.app/t/trigger-flow-by-physical-switch-or-via-virtual-switch/33462)
**Author:** [@Ole82](https://community.homey.app/u/Ole82)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 5:18am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/trigger-flow-by-physical-switch-or-via-virtual-switch/33462 "2020-08-11T05:18:34Z")
Hi, is it possible to trigger a flow by a physical switch? (eg namron z-wave) is it possible to trigger a zigbee or 433mhz device using a z-wave switch? (using flows/virtual device) I want to use a physical switch to … --- ## [Wanting to create cool window flow in homey but dont know how](https://community.homey.app/t/wanting-to-create-cool-window-flow-in-homey-but-dont-know-how/33212)
**Author:** [@Onno](https://community.homey.app/u/Onno)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2020, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/wanting-to-create-cool-window-flow-in-homey-but-dont-know-how/33212 "2020-08-06T15:33:09Z")
I was browsing reddit and someone made a really cool automation. I want to recreate this in homey but dont know how. Automation is: I live in a low humidity area with a mild climate. It gets up to 80-90 in the day in … --- ## [Optimize my TV integration with Virtual device](https://community.homey.app/t/optimize-my-tv-integration-with-virtual-device/33311)
**Author:** [@Maxime](https://community.homey.app/u/Maxime)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2020, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/optimize-my-tv-integration-with-virtual-device/33311 "2020-08-06T13:10:08Z")
Hello there, I 've tried to manage my TV : i’m using an IR remote (broadlink mini) and a smart plug to measure consumption. First step is to correctly update my TV status… So I created a virtual device to show easily t… --- ## [Advise about creating a flow to turn off a smart plug](https://community.homey.app/t/advise-about-creating-a-flow-to-turn-off-a-smart-plug/32648)
**Author:** [@Wim\_van\_Bezouw](https://community.homey.app/u/Wim_van_Bezouw)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/advise-about-creating-a-flow-to-turn-off-a-smart-plug/32648 "2020-07-31T22:00:59Z")
Hi y’all! I new with Homey and flows so bear with me. I have managed to get the flow to notify me when the washing machine and the dryer are finished, running. So far so good. But I would like to switch off the TP-Link… --- ## [How to set up a Logitech Harmony Hub flow for specific activity](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-set-up-a-logitech-harmony-hub-flow-for-specific-activity/33016)
**Author:** [@Ryan](https://community.homey.app/u/Ryan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 9:49am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-set-up-a-logitech-harmony-hub-flow-for-specific-activity/33016 "2020-07-30T09:49:57Z")
I have the Harmony hub installed and want Homey to send a command when an specific activity has started. But I can’t make Homey to act just on a specific activity. If reacts on every activity when started. Is it even po… --- ## [Energy in flow, but for a certain amount ofo](https://community.homey.app/t/energy-in-flow-but-for-a-certain-amount-ofo/32819)
**Author:** [@anon61197305](https://community.homey.app/u/anon61197305)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2020, 8:11am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/energy-in-flow-but-for-a-certain-amount-ofo/32819 "2020-07-26T08:11:28Z")
I have a device that has a weird energy use. It’s sometimes high and low but for a short amount of time. It isn’t viable in insights (because it reports on the minute) but with Papertrails I’ve been able to log those flu… --- ## [How to tell Homey i used the app for switch on or off](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-tell-homey-i-used-the-app-for-switch-on-or-off/32293)
**Author:** [@Mike1233](https://community.homey.app/u/Mike1233)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-tell-homey-i-used-the-app-for-switch-on-or-off/32293 "2020-07-23T22:17:07Z")
This category is created to show, and explain the working of specific Flows in homey.I have a magnetic contact on my back door and for the outdoor lighting I use a Fibaro 2 X 1500, FGS 222. Now I want when I open my bac… --- ## [All together or not?](https://community.homey.app/t/all-together-or-not/31189)
**Author:** [@R\_W](https://community.homey.app/u/R_W)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2020, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/all-together-or-not/31189 "2020-07-20T17:29:08Z")
I want, when I’m not at home, that all my motion sensors tell me that there’s motion and I want to know which one detects it. One sensor, that’s not a problem, but can I do all of them in one flow? --- ## [Fire alarm via Google Speaker](https://community.homey.app/t/fire-alarm-via-google-speaker/31310)
**Author:** [@Luc\_A](https://community.homey.app/u/Luc_A)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/fire-alarm-via-google-speaker/31310 "2020-07-17T16:21:30Z")
I’ve got fibaro fire alarms throughout my home, as for a couple of google- and JBL-speakers (with google assistent). I would like to have a notification over the speakers that a fire alarm is activated. How can i let Ho… --- ## [Philips hue tradri en Fibaro Flow](https://community.homey.app/t/philips-hue-tradri-en-fibaro-flow/30517)
**Author:** [@Oliviervb](https://community.homey.app/u/Oliviervb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/philips-hue-tradri-en-fibaro-flow/30517 "2020-07-17T16:15:45Z")
Hi, I’m using some tradfri bulbs on a hue bridge. Those bulbs are switched with a fibaro fgs-222. Now I’m using a wireless switch to dim the lights. The switch is connected to the input of the fibaro. The idea is too … --- ## [Chronograph vs. delay on motion](https://community.homey.app/t/chronograph-vs-delay-on-motion/32370)
**Author:** [@aagaards](https://community.homey.app/u/aagaards)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 11:00am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/chronograph-vs-delay-on-motion/32370 "2020-07-15T11:00:37Z")
In my kitchen I have a Philips Hue Motion Sensor - which detects LUX and motion. I want to have my lights turned on, dimmed to 10% when the lux is below a certain value and motion is detected. When the zone has been ac… --- ## [Fire alarm flows](https://community.homey.app/t/fire-alarm-flows/32061)
**Author:** [@Askerramp](https://community.homey.app/u/Askerramp)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/fire-alarm-flows/32061 "2020-07-08T20:23:52Z")
Hi! All new with flows and Homey, kindly ask for some advice. I have 13 POPP z-wave smoke alarms in my system. How do I set up a flow that tells med where the alarm started? How do I set up I flow to turn all sirens of… --- ## [Somfy RTS newby help](https://community.homey.app/t/somfy-rts-newby-help/32048)
**Author:** [@Andrew\_Davies](https://community.homey.app/u/Andrew_Davies)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2020, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/somfy-rts-newby-help/32048 "2020-07-05T16:30:37Z")
Whole new world joining Homey - so just starting to learn! Have 3 Somfy RTS blinds - all connected nicely and I can use the up and down buttons to open and close - have even made a flow that uses Alexa to close the blin… [Previous page](https://community.homey.app/c/flows/13.md?page=27) [Next page](https://community.homey.app/c/flows/13.md?page=29)