# Flows **URL:** https://community.homey.app/c/flows/13.md?page=7 [Latest](https://community.homey.app/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.homey.app/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.homey.app/tags.md) **Page:** 8 --- ## [Control Naim Uniti or Naim Mu-so via IP command flows](https://community.homey.app/t/control-naim-uniti-or-naim-mu-so-via-ip-command-flows/111904)
**Author:** [@zigvespa](https://community.homey.app/u/zigvespa)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2025, 12:09pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/control-naim-uniti-or-naim-mu-so-via-ip-command-flows/111904 "2025-08-05T12:09:20Z")
Naim is a British manufacturer of HiFi equipment that has released mid-end and high-end all-in-one streamers in their Mu-so and Uniti (Atom, Star and Nova) lines. As far as I know, there is no public release of the API … --- ## [Thermostat Increase temp based on remote sensor](https://community.homey.app/t/thermostat-increase-temp-based-on-remote-sensor/141015)
**Author:** [@Player2](https://community.homey.app/u/Player2)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/thermostat-increase-temp-based-on-remote-sensor/141015 "2025-08-04T21:24:33Z")
I will try to explain this quick. In my office I have a remote temperature sensor. When the office gets too cold I want the AC to turn up to a level that will likely shut it off. My setup is below. I have it to where w… --- ## [Why can't i use the Energy dongle Energyusage (Energieverbruik) value in a flow?](https://community.homey.app/t/why-cant-i-use-the-energy-dongle-energyusage-energieverbruik-value-in-a-flow/140314)
**Author:** [@Ad\_Dekkers](https://community.homey.app/u/Ad_Dekkers)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2025, 9:34am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/why-cant-i-use-the-energy-dongle-energyusage-energieverbruik-value-in-a-flow/140314 "2025-07-28T09:34:31Z")
I want to switch on the dish washer if the Energy usage is -1000 kwh (so my solar panels are delivering). Does anyone already has this working with some Energy dongle trigger\> Oeps must be -1 kwh :slight\_smile: Thanks… --- ## [WHY can we not have "zone has been (in)active for X" as an AND-card?!](https://community.homey.app/t/why-can-we-not-have-zone-has-been-in-active-for-x-as-an-and-card/140540)
**Author:** [@Tore\_Th](https://community.homey.app/u/Tore_Th)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2025, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/why-can-we-not-have-zone-has-been-in-active-for-x-as-an-and-card/140540 "2025-07-27T21:42:19Z")
I don’t want it as the trigger, I want it as a qualificator for another trigger. Lets say for example WHEN “garage door opened” WAIT “20 min” AND “garage is still open” AND “garage(zone) has been inactive for 5 minutes”… --- ## [Status of variables after reboot Homey](https://community.homey.app/t/status-of-variables-after-reboot-homey/139873)
**Author:** [@Martin\_Meerman](https://community.homey.app/u/Martin_Meerman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2025, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/status-of-variables-after-reboot-homey/139873 "2025-07-16T17:08:34Z")
I use several variables in flows to set a certain status of ‘something’ and be able to check on this in other flows. Fi. a variable like “On vacation” which is default set to “No” (unfortunately) which is set to “Yes” wh… --- ## [Is there a simpler way of syncing two lights?](https://community.homey.app/t/is-there-a-simpler-way-of-syncing-two-lights/139537)
**Author:** [@hnrk](https://community.homey.app/u/hnrk)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2025, 5:27am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/is-there-a-simpler-way-of-syncing-two-lights/139537 "2025-07-11T05:27:18Z")
I’m thinking there should be a way of saying “if A changed, match B to whatever A is set to” (and the inverse). (“av” means OFF, “på” means ON) --- ## [How to make a flow with % of dim](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-make-a-flow-with-of-dim/139341)
**Author:** [@Bollis](https://community.homey.app/u/Bollis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2025, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-make-a-flow-with-of-dim/139341 "2025-07-06T17:27:32Z")
Hi I’m completely new to the Homey world and am currently trying to set up a smart home with Homey. How do I set up a flow where I can press once to dim some selected lights to 25% and press again to turn them off comp… --- ## [Advanced flows DON'T DOs and tips!](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-flows-dont-dos-and-tips/137575)
**Author:** [@B\_o\_Le\_N](https://community.homey.app/u/B_o_Le_N)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-flows-dont-dos-and-tips/137575 "2025-06-06T14:13:24Z")
dear all, I am experiencing some issues with my advanced flows, nothing special just some if, then and that…but sometimes it works, sometimes it won’t and that insisconcistency is really bothering me more than I though … --- ## [Too Many Push Messages for One Event](https://community.homey.app/t/too-many-push-messages-for-one-event/138983)
**Author:** [@Trimix](https://community.homey.app/u/Trimix)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 5:16am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/too-many-push-messages-for-one-event/138983 "2025-07-01T05:16:47Z")
hi, i have a flow which sends me a push message when my sonoff humidity sensor detects humidity above 53% (which activates the dehumidifier via smart power-outlet). which works…kinda too good! the flow basicaly is: WH… --- ## [Vallhorn Flow "AND" option](https://community.homey.app/t/vallhorn-flow-and-option/134758)
**Author:** [@Trimix](https://community.homey.app/u/Trimix)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/vallhorn-flow-and-option/134758 "2025-06-30T15:51:45Z")
Hi, I’m working with two Vallhorn Devices, for simplicitys sake call them “1” and “2”. Vallhorn 1 is responsible for Motion, and Vallhorn 2 is just a light meter. the flow is pretty straightforward: WHEN Vallhorn 1 det… --- ## [Automated Tesla Preconditioning Based on Calendar Events and Travel Time](https://community.homey.app/t/automated-tesla-preconditioning-based-on-calendar-events-and-travel-time/138844)
**Author:** [@Raaanew](https://community.homey.app/u/Raaanew)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2025, 10:49am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/automated-tesla-preconditioning-based-on-calendar-events-and-travel-time/138844 "2025-06-29T10:49:36Z")
I’ve set up a system using Homey Pro and iOS Shortcuts to automatically start preconditioning my Tesla based on upcoming calendar events and travel time. iOS Shortcut runs every few hours and checks next upcoming calen… --- ## [Can't start andvanced flows from another flow](https://community.homey.app/t/cant-start-andvanced-flows-from-another-flow/67231)
**Author:** [@Davide\_Zamo](https://community.homey.app/u/Davide_Zamo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2025, 12:58pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/cant-start-andvanced-flows-from-another-flow/67231 "2025-06-26T12:58:26Z")
Until a few hours ago everything was ok. now it is impossible to start an advanced flow from another flow. it’s possible to start only normal flows. What happen? --- ## [Roller Shutter Counter](https://community.homey.app/t/roller-shutter-counter/138428)
**Author:** [@Matteo\_Foroni](https://community.homey.app/u/Matteo_Foroni)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2025, 11:57am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/roller-shutter-counter/138428 "2025-06-26T11:57:27Z")
Hi, I have 12 blinds managed by Shelly. Someone knows a solution, to have a counter where I. Can find a number of blind open? Ex 2/12 many thanks --- ## [Launch flow with Google Home](https://community.homey.app/t/launch-flow-with-google-home/22827)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Heuer](https://community.homey.app/u/Michael_Heuer)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2025, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/launch-flow-with-google-home/22827 "2025-06-25T18:07:05Z")
Hello, I am new here, and I would like to know how I can launch a flow with Google Home, like : Ok Google, active "name of the flow "; Thank you Michael --- ## [Delay in setting 'Home' or 'Away'](https://community.homey.app/t/delay-in-setting-home-or-away/138652)
**Author:** [@Pierre\_Van\_de\_Briel](https://community.homey.app/u/Pierre_Van_de_Briel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2025, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/delay-in-setting-home-or-away/138652 "2025-06-24T14:36:15Z")
I have some flows that use the ‘nobody home’ condition to send push notifications. They work well, based on ‘last person left’, and ‘first person comes home’. To test those flows, I set my own - and my wife’s - presence … --- ## [Return an error when executing a flow](https://community.homey.app/t/return-an-error-when-executing-a-flow/138589)
**Author:** [@Milaan](https://community.homey.app/u/Milaan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2025, 2:29am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/return-an-error-when-executing-a-flow/138589 "2025-06-24T02:29:38Z")
Hello! I would like to return an error when i execute a flow manually on my phone. Is there a good way other than creating a log message or send a push notification (which does not support the current user)? I am track… --- ## [Help with flow (vacuum cleaner start to clean)](https://community.homey.app/t/help-with-flow-vacuum-cleaner-start-to-clean/138192)
**Author:** [@Oleh\_Kopak](https://community.homey.app/u/Oleh_Kopak)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2025, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/help-with-flow-vacuum-cleaner-start-to-clean/138192 "2025-06-15T17:42:39Z")
I have a scene where when the alarm is on, the vacuum cleaner starts cleaning. But sometimes the alarm is on several times a day and the vacuum cleaner cleans every time. I want to make the scene so that after the alarm … --- ## [Any ideas about the Smoke Detector Flow?](https://community.homey.app/t/any-ideas-about-the-smoke-detector-flow/107836)
**Author:** [@weide43](https://community.homey.app/u/weide43)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/any-ideas-about-the-smoke-detector-flow/107836 "2025-06-06T16:58:04Z")
Hi, I’m new here. I had some trouble with the Heiman HS1SA-e smoke detectors and bought the FRIENT smoke detecors. They’re working smooth. I made this advanced flow. Does anyone have some suggestions to make it bette… --- ## [Issues with Flow to automate HVAC using Motion/Temp Sensor](https://community.homey.app/t/issues-with-flow-to-automate-hvac-using-motion-temp-sensor/137263)
**Author:** [@Player2](https://community.homey.app/u/Player2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2025, 11:10am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/issues-with-flow-to-automate-hvac-using-motion-temp-sensor/137263 "2025-05-30T11:10:56Z")
I am trying to copy and automation I had setup in Smartthings Essentially at times I work from a home office that can get much hotter than the rest of the house. Given that I have attempted to setup an automation that … --- ## [Help with flow order](https://community.homey.app/t/help-with-flow-order/136881)
**Author:** [@Marc\_Jurriens](https://community.homey.app/u/Marc_Jurriens)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 9:50am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/help-with-flow-order/136881 "2025-05-28T09:50:33Z")
I have created a flow that daily calculates the average of my solar production of the last five days. The flow does not react how I suspected. The variablew for the day, after the flow has run, are all the same… It looks… --- ## [Triggering a flow from iphone shortcuts](https://community.homey.app/t/triggering-a-flow-from-iphone-shortcuts/136877)
**Author:** [@Konstantin\_Vasilev](https://community.homey.app/u/Konstantin_Vasilev)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2025, 12:16pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/triggering-a-flow-from-iphone-shortcuts/136877 "2025-05-27T12:16:57Z")
I wanted to trigger a Homey flow from an iphone shortcut, but when I select “start homey flow”, it doesn’t let me pick whicih flow to start. Instead it asks me which one to start when the shortcut is ran and doesn’t reme… --- ## [Update Units from C to F in the Nest "then change cool temperature to"](https://community.homey.app/t/update-units-from-c-to-f-in-the-nest-then-change-cool-temperature-to/137087)
**Author:** [@Player2](https://community.homey.app/u/Player2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2025, 12:05pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/update-units-from-c-to-f-in-the-nest-then-change-cool-temperature-to/137087 "2025-05-26T12:05:42Z")
I just unboxed my Homey today. So far really enjoying but still very early on. I just connected my Nest Gen 2 thermostat and when doing the then statement I want the cooling temperature to turn down. When I pull up this… --- ## [Solved: How switch color with one button push](https://community.homey.app/t/solved-how-switch-color-with-one-button-push/137062)
**Author:** [@Erik\_Lokenberg](https://community.homey.app/u/Erik_Lokenberg)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2025, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/solved-how-switch-color-with-one-button-push/137062 "2025-05-25T21:29:37Z")
Using Better Logic Library app will make switching colors easy. Using only one button lets you run through your self-defined colors ending with the off switch. See example using an advanced flow. This example can be exp… --- ## [Is this the correct way to receive a message if there was an error in flow execution?](https://community.homey.app/t/is-this-the-correct-way-to-receive-a-message-if-there-was-an-error-in-flow-execution/137026)
**Author:** [@R-H](https://community.homey.app/u/R-H)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2025, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/is-this-the-correct-way-to-receive-a-message-if-there-was-an-error-in-flow-execution/137026 "2025-05-24T21:25:28Z")
Hi, New user, first flow and first post. I’ve read the forum guidelines and I hope this is indeed the correct place to place my question. What I’m trying to do I’ve created an Advanced Flow that shuts down 2 smart soc… --- ## [Control pool pump with solar panels when sun is shining](https://community.homey.app/t/control-pool-pump-with-solar-panels-when-sun-is-shining/136771)
**Author:** [@Ward\_Van\_Breedam](https://community.homey.app/u/Ward_Van_Breedam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2025, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/control-pool-pump-with-solar-panels-when-sun-is-shining/136771 "2025-05-21T13:15:02Z")
I want to start the pool pump when the Hue motion detector detects enough light (sun) so the pump starts working and pumps through the solar panels. If there is no sun the pump should stop to avoid cooling down the water… --- ## [Stop Condition When It's Not Valid Any Longer](https://community.homey.app/t/stop-condition-when-its-not-valid-any-longer/136824)
**Author:** [@Henric\_Waller](https://community.homey.app/u/Henric_Waller)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2025, 11:18am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/stop-condition-when-its-not-valid-any-longer/136824 "2025-05-21T11:18:37Z")
I’m rather new in making flows, but have experience of PLC-programming. A difference that I have noticed is that a condition have to have a trigger(become a value or change). Rather often I want to have a condition that… --- ## [Issue with flow and Govee lights](https://community.homey.app/t/issue-with-flow-and-govee-lights/136618)
**Author:** [@Alex7](https://community.homey.app/u/Alex7)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2025, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/issue-with-flow-and-govee-lights/136618 "2025-05-17T20:07:20Z")
Having an issue that I can’t seem to figure out with a simple flow- “when” it’s sunset - “then” turn outer light to “x” color. The issue I’m having is the light will turn on but it won’t set it to the color I select and … --- ## [Flow deactivates because it's used to often](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-deactivates-because-its-used-to-often/136628)
**Author:** [@Anthony\_Verhaeghe](https://community.homey.app/u/Anthony_Verhaeghe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2025, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-deactivates-because-its-used-to-often/136628 "2025-05-17T16:20:19Z")
Hi, I have a Energy Dongle from Homey. I use ‘if power has changed’ and ‘power is less than -50’ (enough solar energy), I activate some smart plugs to start charging certain things (low power). Really, just a simple fl… --- ## [Would like to create a flow which advises me if the fridge door remains open for more than 30sec](https://community.homey.app/t/would-like-to-create-a-flow-which-advises-me-if-the-fridge-door-remains-open-for-more-than-30sec/77923)
**Author:** [@GianmarcoCicuzza](https://community.homey.app/u/GianmarcoCicuzza)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 12:48am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/would-like-to-create-a-flow-which-advises-me-if-the-fridge-door-remains-open-for-more-than-30sec/77923 "2025-05-15T00:48:14Z")
Dear team, i am new to Homey and just received the beautiful Homey Pro (2023) yesterday and now playing with it. I would like to create a flow whereby when the fridge door is open for more then 30 seconds than i would l… --- ## [Flow for lights on when motion is detected has stopped working](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-for-lights-on-when-motion-is-detected-has-stopped-working/136408)
**Author:** [@TBrokke](https://community.homey.app/u/TBrokke)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-for-lights-on-when-motion-is-detected-has-stopped-working/136408 "2025-05-12T21:31:51Z")
We have a few simple flows that we use to turn the lights in a room on when activity is detected and turn them off again 10 minutes after the last detected activity. Now one of them has stopped working unexpectedly. Ligh… [Previous page](https://community.homey.app/c/flows/13.md?page=6) [Next page](https://community.homey.app/c/flows/13.md?page=8)