# Flows **URL:** https://community.homey.app/c/flows/13.md?page=3 [Latest](https://community.homey.app/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.homey.app/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.homey.app/tags.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [Plex flow and alexa announcement](https://community.homey.app/t/plex-flow-and-alexa-announcement/151647)
**Author:** [@Welshsmarthome](https://community.homey.app/u/Welshsmarthome)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/plex-flow-and-alexa-announcement/151647 "2026-02-25T17:04:55Z")
Hello all. I have the Plex app all set up and running, managed to find the player ID and ive got flows to work depending on which device i watch a film on. In one room my flow dims certain lights and Alexa announces “e… --- ## [All Advanced Flowes Grayed out](https://community.homey.app/t/all-advanced-flowes-grayed-out/151626)
**Author:** [@Isra\_Onderzoekt](https://community.homey.app/u/Isra_Onderzoekt)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2026, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/all-advanced-flowes-grayed-out/151626 "2026-02-24T18:37:20Z")
I’ve already created a lot of advanced flows. Suddenly, all the advanced flows are grayed out and can no longer be started. Even when I create new advanced flows, they’re grayed out and can’t be started. A standard flow … --- ## [New to Homey - Creating "Scenes" with 50+ lights?](https://community.homey.app/t/new-to-homey-creating-scenes-with-50-lights/151461)
**Author:** [@Thyg0d](https://community.homey.app/u/Thyg0d)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-to-homey-creating-scenes-with-50-lights/151461 "2026-02-23T13:59:38Z")
Hi! I’m new to Homey and come from Smartthings. So now I’m trying to recreate some 130+ scenes and automations (ie Flows) with about 300 devices. Most a small and simple with like 3-10 devices involved but I also have… --- ## [Advanced Flow - Trigger Card ID Or Device](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-flow-trigger-card-id-or-device/151406)
**Author:** [@jonesg1979](https://community.homey.app/u/jonesg1979)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 9:36am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-flow-trigger-card-id-or-device/151406 "2026-02-23T09:36:43Z")
Hi all, Is there any way in an Advanced Flow to pass the Device ID or Device Name from the triggering WHEN card into a HomeyScript? WHEN: Ceiling Light → Turned On THEN: HomeyScript → toggle-scene (Device Name) So… --- ## [All gates?](https://community.homey.app/t/all-gates/151524)
**Author:** [@Thyg0d](https://community.homey.app/u/Thyg0d)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 3:52am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/all-gates/151524 "2026-02-23T03:52:19Z")
Sorry for posting stupid questions but things don’t make sense yet. I’ve got this simple flow.. If I do a simple flow I can only have one When, not multiple, which is supper odd in my ST world but advanced seems to… --- ## [How Homey implements SUNSET and SUNRISE?](https://community.homey.app/t/how-homey-implements-sunset-and-sunrise/151358)
**Author:** [@tequila\_sunrise](https://community.homey.app/u/tequila_sunrise)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 3:49am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-homey-implements-sunset-and-sunrise/151358 "2026-02-23T03:49:57Z")
There exists a need for documentation on the Homey flow cards because, sometimes, the flow card name alone is not sufficient and doesn’t convey all the needed details for users to create successful automation flows. Pro… --- ## [Flow with Homewizard Landis + Gyr P1](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-with-homewizard-landis-gyr-p1/151445)
**Author:** [@Tammo](https://community.homey.app/u/Tammo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2026, 11:15am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-with-homewizard-landis-gyr-p1/151445 "2026-02-21T11:15:25Z")
Hello all, I have been puzzling, but I can’t figure it out. so I hope you can helpt me. I want to create a flow that turns on lights when the solar panels generate enough power. I created the flow below. I set the tim… --- ## [Awake / Sleep mode flow](https://community.homey.app/t/awake-sleep-mode-flow/151399)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Berntsen](https://community.homey.app/u/Johnny_Berntsen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/awake-sleep-mode-flow/151399 "2026-02-20T14:08:20Z")
Hi community. Over the last year I have worked with the Homey and the possibilities it offers, which is great. The community offers great solutions and ways to do automation. I work a lot with advanced flows and variabl… --- ## [Pool pump activated by temperature and notifications](https://community.homey.app/t/pool-pump-activated-by-temperature-and-notifications/151273)
**Author:** [@korthoga](https://community.homey.app/u/korthoga)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/pool-pump-activated-by-temperature-and-notifications/151273 "2026-02-18T19:57:27Z")
Hi everyone, I’m very new with this and I’m trying to get my flows working. Watching YouTube like crazy. :smiley: Could i please get some help or tips regarding this flow? If it’s less than +2C outside the pool pump i… --- ## [Flows wont trigger, how to find out why?!](https://community.homey.app/t/flows-wont-trigger-how-to-find-out-why/151233)
**Author:** [@Welshsmarthome](https://community.homey.app/u/Welshsmarthome)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flows-wont-trigger-how-to-find-out-why/151233 "2026-02-18T19:13:26Z")
I have a number of ikea sensors dotted in my house that trigger lights. Simple routine, motion, after sunset, lights on. There is one room that just wont trigger. Ive deleted the flow and rebuilt. Wont run App shows mo… --- ## [Need help with presence logic – delay before turning lights off](https://community.homey.app/t/need-help-with-presence-logic-delay-before-turning-lights-off/150831)
**Author:** [@Roman\_Soos](https://community.homey.app/u/Roman_Soos)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 10:05am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/need-help-with-presence-logic-delay-before-turning-lights-off/150831 "2026-02-17T10:05:14Z")
Goal: I want the lights in my living room NOT to turn off if I leave the room only briefly (e.g. for 60 seconds). They should turn off only if the room is really empty. Setup: Aqara presence sensor (mmWave) Home… --- ## [Set variable for Date and Time as variable](https://community.homey.app/t/set-variable-for-date-and-time-as-variable/150858)
**Author:** [@YSL](https://community.homey.app/u/YSL)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2026, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/set-variable-for-date-and-time-as-variable/150858 "2026-02-09T16:47:16Z")
I am looking for the best approach for the following: I would like to manually initiate a flow that will ask and set text and number variables. This in order to set action start and stop based on the variable and text. … --- ## [Time based flows suddenly dont work](https://community.homey.app/t/time-based-flows-suddenly-dont-work/150801)
**Author:** [@WillemB](https://community.homey.app/u/WillemB)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2026, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/time-based-flows-suddenly-dont-work/150801 "2026-02-09T16:02:29Z")
I have a pro for 1.5 years now and it always worked fine. But lately time based flows like ‘every 5 minutes’ or ‘20 minutes behoren sunrise’ stopped working. I have no idea why this happens, nothing is changed in any … --- ## [Zigbee Thermometer & Humidity Devices](https://community.homey.app/t/zigbee-thermometer-humidity-devices/150707)
**Author:** [@Gareth\_Roberts](https://community.homey.app/u/Gareth_Roberts)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2026, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/zigbee-thermometer-humidity-devices/150707 "2026-02-07T22:57:09Z")
I am new to Homey and struggling my way through flows. I have a number of generic zigbee temperature sensors associated with the rooms they are sited in. These are very basic sensors and only update infrequently. I wan… --- ## [Automatic lights off with delay](https://community.homey.app/t/automatic-lights-off-with-delay/150749)
**Author:** [@flo-2b](https://community.homey.app/u/flo-2b)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2026, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/automatic-lights-off-with-delay/150749 "2026-02-07T18:36:47Z")
Hello, I have a presence sensor in the kitchen Aqara FP300, with automatic lights off every time the presence detector is deactivated. The reset presence alarm is done after 30 seconds. I would like to add a 3-minute … --- ## [Flow does not work](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-does-not-work/150669)
**Author:** [@Jonas\_Skar](https://community.homey.app/u/Jonas_Skar)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-does-not-work/150669 "2026-02-06T18:00:55Z")
I can manually turn on (trigging) a lamp. But the simple flow, At ”08.00. ” and then ”Turn on” does not work. It used to work but suddenly this and other flows turn on and others turn off. What is the problem? --- ## [Alexa doesn't see new flows](https://community.homey.app/t/alexa-doesnt-see-new-flows/147285)
**Author:** [@Chuck](https://community.homey.app/u/Chuck)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/alexa-doesnt-see-new-flows/147285 "2026-02-04T17:40:20Z")
I’m using the Amazon Echo app because the Alexa app won’t connect to any server, it just says “error: error is not defined”, I’ve made my new flow a favorite and told alexa to discover devices but it didn’t find the new… --- ## [Nimly flows?](https://community.homey.app/t/nimly-flows/99133)
**Author:** [@Roffe85](https://community.homey.app/u/Roffe85)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 7:28am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/nimly-flows/99133 "2026-02-04T07:28:46Z")
How can I get a flow to manage my lock. I want to make pin’s in homey and have the lock open when pin’s are put in on the keypad on the lock. --- ## [Report any open doors/windows](https://community.homey.app/t/report-any-open-doors-windows/77972)
**Author:** [@Maarten\_Verbunt](https://community.homey.app/u/Maarten_Verbunt)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2026, 11:12am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/report-any-open-doors-windows/77972 "2026-02-01T11:12:23Z")
I am trying to create a flow that will tell me if there are any open door or windows when I activate my alarm, and I want to know exactly which one(s) are still open. I have created a flow for only three contact sensors,… --- ## [Flows Disabling](https://community.homey.app/t/flows-disabling/150242)
**Author:** [@Dave\_Klein](https://community.homey.app/u/Dave_Klein)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2026, 5:22am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flows-disabling/150242 "2026-01-31T05:22:32Z")
Hello. I’ve installed Homey on my MacMini for testing out prior to considering Homey Pro. My main reason is for Flows and Presence Detection. I would continue using Apple Home for directly turning on lights but wish to u… --- ## [Delay in flows is not very accurate](https://community.homey.app/t/delay-in-flows-is-not-very-accurate/149951)
**Author:** [@Paxman](https://community.homey.app/u/Paxman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2026, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/delay-in-flows-is-not-very-accurate/149951 "2026-01-24T18:22:54Z")
So I haven’t been using delay much in flows but today I had a need for it to do a temporary flow. I bought seven Zigbee bulbs for a dinner table lamp and it turned out that I have too many Zigbee devices in my system. Af… --- ## [X minutes before sundown doesn't trigger](https://community.homey.app/t/x-minutes-before-sundown-doesnt-trigger/149749)
**Author:** [@Dricus](https://community.homey.app/u/Dricus)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/x-minutes-before-sundown-doesnt-trigger/149749 "2026-01-22T15:55:36Z")
I have a flow that has a trigger “30 minutes before sundown” after the trigger it should turn on the garden lights. It worked for more than a year and since 2 days it stopped working. First I thought the lights didn’t w… --- ## [Flow created by ChatGPT or similar](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-created-by-chatgpt-or-similar/149689)
**Author:** [@Robert\_Lewis](https://community.homey.app/u/Robert_Lewis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 2:33am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-created-by-chatgpt-or-similar/149689 "2026-01-21T02:33:05Z")
Has anyone used Chatgpt to create their flows at all? Then take the logic and import it into the flow area? Not sure if OpenAI has this functionility --- ## [Plejd and IKEA lights sync](https://community.homey.app/t/plejd-and-ikea-lights-sync/149668)
**Author:** [@Raaanew](https://community.homey.app/u/Raaanew)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2026, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/plejd-and-ikea-lights-sync/149668 "2026-01-20T20:21:51Z")
I am trying to create a fail proof flow that works no matter the state of my Plejd or my IKEA lights. If I push the wall switch, the lights should turn off if they are on and vice versa. i.e. work as a regular wall switc… --- ## [Advance Flow (s) do not engage (start)](https://community.homey.app/t/advance-flow-s-do-not-engage-start/149224)
**Author:** [@Va\_Tzanetis](https://community.homey.app/u/Va_Tzanetis)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2026, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/advance-flow-s-do-not-engage-start/149224 "2026-01-20T17:09:16Z")
Good evening New to Homey coming out of home assistant. I have read a few of “Flow does not start” topics here but I did not manage to find a solution. I have created a very simple flow to turn on my water boiler thr… --- ## [Google Nest Remote Sensor (Can I automate when to use them)](https://community.homey.app/t/google-nest-remote-sensor-can-i-automate-when-to-use-them/149489)
**Author:** [@Player2](https://community.homey.app/u/Player2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2026, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/google-nest-remote-sensor-can-i-automate-when-to-use-them/149489 "2026-01-17T22:54:14Z")
I just got a Nest 4th Gen that came with a remote sensor. I would love to put this in a room above the garage that gets much warmer or cooler than the rest of the house. I have a motion sensor so I would love to say wh… --- ## [Flow for temperature monitoring](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-for-temperature-monitoring/149305)
**Author:** [@Oyvind\_Lilleberg](https://community.homey.app/u/Oyvind_Lilleberg)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 11:26am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-for-temperature-monitoring/149305 "2026-01-16T11:26:42Z")
Hi, I have built a flow for monitoring all my temperature sensors in my home. The mission is to send a push notification to me if the temperature goes above or below certain values. This flow works great but the flow ha… --- ## [Flow for picking wich rooms to clean](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-for-picking-wich-rooms-to-clean/149196)
**Author:** [@Oyvind\_Lilleberg](https://community.homey.app/u/Oyvind_Lilleberg)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 11:41am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-for-picking-wich-rooms-to-clean/149196 "2026-01-15T11:41:46Z")
I have a Roborock connected to Homey wich I have setup with flows for automatic vacuuming when we are at work. But sometimes we want to start the vacuum for specific rooms manually. For this I have made one flow for each… --- ## [Flows from hour to hour. Why not? How to be able to do it?](https://community.homey.app/t/flows-from-hour-to-hour-why-not-how-to-be-able-to-do-it/96475)
**Author:** [@Leclettico](https://community.homey.app/u/Leclettico)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flows-from-hour-to-hour-why-not-how-to-be-able-to-do-it/96475 "2026-01-14T16:12:35Z")
Hi, Homey Pro here. I have not been able to find anything effective in the community, but how is it possible that in Homey’s Flows there is no starting condition that takes into account a time period of, say, 5 PM to 7 … --- ## [Flows not able to start using Google assistant](https://community.homey.app/t/flows-not-able-to-start-using-google-assistant/149266)
**Author:** [@Sajid\_Ahmed](https://community.homey.app/u/Sajid_Ahmed)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flows-not-able-to-start-using-google-assistant/149266 "2026-01-14T15:18:05Z")
I have connected my Homey SHS to Google Assistant, made sure to favourite the flow however when I try to activate it using a Google speaker it responds with “sorry I didn’t understand” [Previous page](https://community.homey.app/c/flows/13.md?page=2) [Next page](https://community.homey.app/c/flows/13.md?page=4)