# Flows **URL:** https://community.homey.app/c/flows/13.md?page=33 [Latest](https://community.homey.app/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.homey.app/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.homey.app/tags.md) **Page:** 34 --- ## [Flow Basics for the absolute beginner](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-basics-for-the-absolute-beginner/11894)
**Author:** [@johan\_bendz](https://community.homey.app/u/johan_bendz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-basics-for-the-absolute-beginner/11894 "2019-04-15T18:28:48Z")
Automation in Homey is handled by so-called “Flows”. A flow consists of three phases: WHEN - the part of the flow that controls WHEN or WHY the flow should start, eg. that a button has been pressed or an event has occ… --- ## [Presence-flow](https://community.homey.app/t/presence-flow/11583)
**Author:** [@Andreas\_Kjork](https://community.homey.app/u/Andreas_Kjork)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/presence-flow/11583 "2019-04-15T19:07:25Z")
Hi. Beacuse the presence built in the app doesnt work on my girlfriend phone. Ive made a ifttt flow. It starts with my girlfriends phone connects to the router, then the flow mark her as home and the other way around if… --- ## [Flows are disabled](https://community.homey.app/t/flows-are-disabled/11324)
**Author:** [@Thijs\_Debets](https://community.homey.app/u/Thijs_Debets)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2019, 8:35am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flows-are-disabled/11324 "2019-04-12T08:35:20Z")
I have a couple of flows that either calculate a value every minute and store it in a variable, or change a setting of a device based the value determined in that calculation. Apparently, Homey doesn’t like flows that t… --- ## [Unable to dim light to calculated value](https://community.homey.app/t/unable-to-dim-light-to-calculated-value/11444)
**Author:** [@Alik\_Tabunov](https://community.homey.app/u/Alik_Tabunov)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2019, 8:42am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/unable-to-dim-light-to-calculated-value/11444 "2019-04-06T08:42:35Z")
Hi, I’m trying to dim the light to thew value depends on environment luminosity. The flow doesn’t work and show error. Firmware 2.0.5 Does any body know what it could be? --- ## [Help with "set relative dim-level"](https://community.homey.app/t/help-with-set-relative-dim-level/11251)
**Author:** [@luvis](https://community.homey.app/u/luvis)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2019, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/help-with-set-relative-dim-level/11251 "2019-04-03T18:48:45Z")
I would be very grateful if someone could give me an example on how “set relative dim-level” works. I have a light switch with the option to “long-press” and would like to use it to dim the lights gradually. If I underst… --- ## [Synology surveillance: When cam is on, send snapshot every 30 mins](https://community.homey.app/t/synology-surveillance-when-cam-is-on-send-snapshot-every-30-mins/11313)
**Author:** [@Jo\_San](https://community.homey.app/u/Jo_San)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2019, 8:14am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/synology-surveillance-when-cam-is-on-send-snapshot-every-30-mins/11313 "2019-04-03T08:14:06Z")
I have a camera connected to surveillance station to watch the dog when there is no one home. The camera is only powered when we are away, toggled with an INNR smart plug. I would like to set up a flow that does someth… --- ## [Security systems](https://community.homey.app/t/security-systems/11141)
**Author:** [@Martins](https://community.homey.app/u/Martins)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2019, 9:02am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/security-systems/11141 "2019-03-29T09:02:11Z")
Want to set up a flow where all Fibaro motion sensors would serve for security purposes. Would like to set up several sensors, BUT the main problem is how could I turn it on/off with one button click? Leaving house I jus… --- ## [Timer Motion](https://community.homey.app/t/timer-motion/10836)
**Author:** [@gy\_1977](https://community.homey.app/u/gy_1977)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 1:24am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/timer-motion/10836 "2019-03-26T01:24:01Z")
I have lamps that I switch on via a PIR motion detector. Currently they switch on for 300s if motion is detected. They then switch off and if motion is detected again they switch on. How could the timer reset to the def… --- ## [Flow manual to recieve nello door ring signal to homey](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-manual-to-recieve-nello-door-ring-signal-to-homey/10782)
**Author:** [@Marc\_A](https://community.homey.app/u/Marc_A)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2019, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-manual-to-recieve-nello-door-ring-signal-to-homey/10782 "2019-03-22T16:29:49Z")
today i solved the problem by the nello app to forward the door ring signal to homey , so it is possible to use it in flows . the complete step is in 10-15 min solved but before i start to write this manual ( little bit… --- ## [How to ajust the dim level on 3 IKEA trådfri E14 candle bulbs at the same time in a flow](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-ajust-the-dim-level-on-3-ikea-tradfri-e14-candle-bulbs-at-the-same-time-in-a-flow/10821)
**Author:** [@TerjeHystad](https://community.homey.app/u/TerjeHystad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2019, 12:28am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-ajust-the-dim-level-on-3-ikea-tradfri-e14-candle-bulbs-at-the-same-time-in-a-flow/10821 "2019-03-20T00:28:42Z")
When Choose the first of the three bulbs (put a number on them, so u can tell the difference) Then choose “Dim-level changed” with the tag “level”. Then Choose the second bulb, and thereafter choose Dim to - choose … --- ## [Light dims in seconds, instead of 20 minutes](https://community.homey.app/t/light-dims-in-seconds-instead-of-20-minutes/10086)
**Author:** [@victoroos](https://community.homey.app/u/victoroos)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 10:11am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/light-dims-in-seconds-instead-of-20-minutes/10086 "2019-03-14T10:11:27Z")
Hi all So I made teh switch to 2.0. Nice app, really really love the look. However, I made a new flow with the sun event app, when dusk enters, it has to dim te lights smoothly in 20 minutes. However, it just jumps im… --- ## [Smart solution to flows for presence & door sensors?](https://community.homey.app/t/smart-solution-to-flows-for-presence-door-sensors/10426)
**Author:** [@Jacco\_Overdulve](https://community.homey.app/u/Jacco_Overdulve)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/smart-solution-to-flows-for-presence-door-sensors/10426 "2019-03-12T20:21:00Z")
Hi all, I finally have time to get things done with Homey. All lights work with motion sensors, timing and other actions, but I am in doubt about the way flows should be set up using Smart Presence and the door sensors.… --- ## [\[Beginner\] Turn electricity off when you shut down PC](https://community.homey.app/t/beginner-turn-electricity-off-when-you-shut-down-pc/9975)
**Author:** [@Kristian\_Mathisen](https://community.homey.app/u/Kristian_Mathisen)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 10:53am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/beginner-turn-electricity-off-when-you-shut-down-pc/9975 "2019-03-10T10:53:04Z")
I found out that my PC setup with two monitors was pulling around 50 watts even when it was powered off. I made some flows that detects when the power is off and shuts off the electricity. I have a button on the wall tha… --- ## [Turn all off-button/flow](https://community.homey.app/t/turn-all-off-button-flow/10199)
**Author:** [@aagaards](https://community.homey.app/u/aagaards)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/turn-all-off-button-flow/10199 "2019-03-06T19:35:38Z")
How Do I make a flow which turn off all chosen devices when I press the flow-button? --- ## [Help Required](https://community.homey.app/t/help-required/10075)
**Author:** [@gy\_1977](https://community.homey.app/u/gy_1977)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2019, 7:47am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/help-required/10075 "2019-03-05T07:47:52Z")
Hi, just bought a homey last month and installed a lot of hardware and now im trying to get more experience of flows, in particular im looking for help with the following flow. Nest Cam Outdoor senses motion and brings … --- ## [Lights](https://community.homey.app/t/lights/10098)
**Author:** [@gy\_1977](https://community.homey.app/u/gy_1977)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2019, 3:04am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/lights/10098 "2019-03-05T03:04:13Z")
Hi I have outdoor lights where I have created a flow to switch them on at sunset. I then have another flow to switch them off at 11.15pm. Can this be combined in to one flow and if so how would you achieve it --- ## [Turn off Car Charger when the car is finished charging. Fibaro plug](https://community.homey.app/t/turn-off-car-charger-when-the-car-is-finished-charging-fibaro-plug/9939)
**Author:** [@Wedlock](https://community.homey.app/u/Wedlock)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 12:06pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/turn-off-car-charger-when-the-car-is-finished-charging-fibaro-plug/9939 "2019-03-02T12:06:55Z")
Does anyone have an ide how I could put in a delay infront of “AND” comand. Im trying the to archive the following. When fibaro plug turns on my charger starts charging the car. Then I want it to automatically turn of… --- ## [Help to maka a Flow](https://community.homey.app/t/help-to-maka-a-flow/9544)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Ede](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Ede)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2019, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/help-to-maka-a-flow/9544 "2019-02-22T19:35:15Z")
Hi i need help to make a flow in 2.0 i want i Light to turn on every monday 08:00 /Peter --- ## [Using “AND” or “enable/disable flow” a trade-off](https://community.homey.app/t/using-and-or-enable-disable-flow-a-trade-off/9473)
**Author:** [@FKey](https://community.homey.app/u/FKey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2019, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/using-and-or-enable-disable-flow-a-trade-off/9473 "2019-02-20T20:14:21Z")
Description of the flow (what are you trying to achieve) The flows below are example of how to use enable/disable flow OR the “AND” card What is needed to create this flow? Standard functionality although the example… --- ## [Calculate number of days](https://community.homey.app/t/calculate-number-of-days/9318)
**Author:** [@Heronimus](https://community.homey.app/u/Heronimus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2019, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/calculate-number-of-days/9318 "2019-02-18T22:30:30Z")
I’m planning to create a flow with a day calculation as condition, i.e. when difference between current date - variable\_DateStored1 Greater than 7. How can i calculate this? The story behind: My battery monitors don’t w… --- ## [Simple light switch example](https://community.homey.app/t/simple-light-switch-example/47)
**Author:** [@anon2681894](https://community.homey.app/u/anon2681894)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2018, 7:59am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/simple-light-switch-example/47 "2018-08-15T07:59:17Z")
How to switch on a light with homey With Homey you can easily automate you’re home lights, the best part is that you can use different protocols next to each other. You can use Hue (Zigbee) with a Fibaro switch or a kaku… [Previous page](https://community.homey.app/c/flows/13.md?page=32)