# Ideas & Suggestions

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## [End the insanely frustrating homey support communication form](https://community.homey.app/t/end-the-insanely-frustrating-homey-support-communication-form/121263)

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**Author:** [@Simlov](https://community.homey.app/u/Simlov)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2025, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/end-the-insanely-frustrating-homey-support-communication-form/121263 "2025-01-03T15:47:34Z")

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I experienced a problem with pairing a matter bulb, and was reccomended to rapport it to customer support, Then the frustration started: I did it, here: Support | Homey Problem no.1 I was using my phone, typing out a…

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## [Add a output queue so messages and images are not lost](https://community.homey.app/t/add-a-output-queue-so-messages-and-images-are-not-lost/125500)

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**Author:** [@Mats\_B](https://community.homey.app/u/Mats_B)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2024, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/add-a-output-queue-so-messages-and-images-are-not-lost/125500 "2024-12-27T17:05:31Z")

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It seems Homey Pro does not have an output message queue. If I generate several push messages, some with Images from a Synology camera, then messages randomly are lost i.e never received. Having a stable output queue wo…

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## [Homey Energy Chains](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-energy-chains/57703)

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**Author:** [@Googus](https://community.homey.app/u/Googus)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 24, 2024, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-energy-chains/57703 "2024-12-24T21:16:31Z")

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I have the possibility to get data directly from my Kamstrup Power Metering. But if I add it to Homey, the energy tab will just show it as a unit along side everything under it. Meaning that if I use 1500W on all my un…

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## [Advance flows](https://community.homey.app/t/advance-flows/125242)

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**Author:** [@Benvo](https://community.homey.app/u/Benvo)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 24, 2024, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/advance-flows/125242 "2024-12-24T13:53:28Z")

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A suggestion for creating advanced flows: The ability to use the Enter key to create extra space between two flows. And an option for “Clean Up,” similar to the feature available on a Mac desktop. After selecting “Cle…

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## [\[Community\] Change Discourse software to not show the welcome message every single day for logged in users](https://community.homey.app/t/community-change-discourse-software-to-not-show-the-welcome-message-every-single-day-for-logged-in-users/124829)

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**Author:** [@Daron](https://community.homey.app/u/Daron)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 24, 2024, 11:27am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/community-change-discourse-software-to-not-show-the-welcome-message-every-single-day-for-logged-in-users/124829 "2024-12-24T11:27:26Z")

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I use the Discourse mobile app to read various forums that are hosted using their software. One thing that drives me absolutely crazy is the huge Welcome to the Homey Community! banner that takes up literally half of my…

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## [\[Feature Request\] Widget/Card for devices not seen for some time](https://community.homey.app/t/feature-request-widget-card-for-devices-not-seen-for-some-time/125072)

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**Author:** [@mitro76](https://community.homey.app/u/mitro76)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2024, 1:55am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/feature-request-widget-card-for-devices-not-seen-for-some-time/125072 "2024-12-23T01:55:58Z")

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There are a lot of wireless devices which does not report there battery status properly. So it would be great to have a widget which can shown devices which have not been seen for some time. And a card which can start a…

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## [Alarms on Dashboard](https://community.homey.app/t/alarms-on-dashboard/124936)

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**Author:** [@Benvo](https://community.homey.app/u/Benvo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2024, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/alarms-on-dashboard/124936 "2024-12-21T15:05:46Z")

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A suggestion: the ability to set alarms in the Dashboard and adjust them directly there.

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## [\[FeatureRequest\] Starting flows on a samsung smartwatch](https://community.homey.app/t/featurerequest-starting-flows-on-a-samsung-smartwatch/121902)

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**Author:** [@Willem\_de\_Nie](https://community.homey.app/u/Willem_de_Nie)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2024, 9:24am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/featurerequest-starting-flows-on-a-samsung-smartwatch/121902 "2024-12-21T09:24:02Z")

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I have got this answer from support: “I have taken the liberty to add a request for the Samsung Watch 6 compatibility to our internal list for feature request” but does anybody know if it is possible to start a flow fr…

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## [RF 433 MHz receive range disappointing](https://community.homey.app/t/rf-433-mhz-receive-range-disappointing/88034)

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**Author:** [@Rmb](https://community.homey.app/u/Rmb)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2024, 9:58am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/rf-433-mhz-receive-range-disappointing/88034 "2024-12-12T09:58:50Z")

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I just want to express my disappointment concerning the receiving range of the Homey Pro. In many cases where HomeWizard and ICS-2000 are receiving signals, Homey Pro does not. Homey Pro promises 1,5 better reception, so…

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## [Suggestion: Collapse Device Menu, Revisited](https://community.homey.app/t/suggestion-collapse-device-menu-revisited/123502)

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**Author:** [@Dan\_Melideo](https://community.homey.app/u/Dan_Melideo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2024, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/suggestion-collapse-device-menu-revisited/123502 "2024-12-10T14:48:10Z")

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I have seen dated suggestion to provide the capability to collapse the main zone menu and each of its sub-zone menus. I didn’t see much activity or responses. It is available on the mobile app (iOS). Can I suggest addi…

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## [Control Apple TV with IP driver?](https://community.homey.app/t/control-apple-tv-with-ip-driver/1118)

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**Author:** [@Robbert](https://community.homey.app/u/Robbert)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2024, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/control-apple-tv-with-ip-driver/1118 "2024-12-09T15:12:43Z")

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I went digging on the internet, because I found it weird I could control my 2011 Denon receiver with my Homey, but not my 2015 Apple TV. That’s when I found out about “IP drivers”, which basically make it possible to in…

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## [\[Zigbee SDK\] Needs an Upgrade: A Call for Better Device Compatibility](https://community.homey.app/t/zigbee-sdk-needs-an-upgrade-a-call-for-better-device-compatibility/123249)

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**Author:** [@Claude\_Khedhiri](https://community.homey.app/u/Claude_Khedhiri)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2024, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/zigbee-sdk-needs-an-upgrade-a-call-for-better-device-compatibility/123249 "2024-12-08T17:47:34Z")

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Hello everyone, I’d like to draw attention to a critical limitation in Homey’s Zigbee SDK, as highlighted in the recently created GitHub Issue #378. This limitation impacts the compatibility of certain Zigbee devices, s…

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## [Everyone is asleep card](https://community.homey.app/t/everyone-is-asleep-card/119761)

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**Author:** [@Takie](https://community.homey.app/u/Takie)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2024, 12:56pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/everyone-is-asleep-card/119761 "2024-12-06T12:56:59Z")

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We have a “person x is sleeping” card, as well as an “anyone is sleeping”. But not an “everyone is sleeping”. I know this could be easily overcome with some AND logic, but still it would be a nice addition!

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## [\[FeatureRequest\] Allow Isnights to show future data](https://community.homey.app/t/featurerequest-allow-isnights-to-show-future-data/122772)

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**Author:** [@paaland](https://community.homey.app/u/paaland)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2024, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/featurerequest-allow-isnights-to-show-future-data/122772 "2024-12-05T12:59:52Z")

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I’d love to have an insight that shows power prices. The current insights only shows from past to “now” and will not show future data even if a forcast is available. I’d love a “todays power prices” graph on the new das…

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## [Homey app fire/security alarm](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-app-fire-security-alarm/122421)

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**Author:** [@Fox](https://community.homey.app/u/Fox)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-app-fire-security-alarm/122421 "2024-12-03T14:37:11Z")

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I would like to have an option to put the Homey app in alarm mode, as part of a flow. For instance is the smoke alarm is activated, a simple push message is not enough to draw attention. The phone should make noise, star…

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## [Make area for advanced flows zoomable](https://community.homey.app/t/make-area-for-advanced-flows-zoomable/122225)

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**Author:** [@Joe\_Scho](https://community.homey.app/u/Joe_Scho)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2024, 10:32am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/make-area-for-advanced-flows-zoomable/122225 "2024-12-01T10:32:19Z")

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Make area for advanced flows zoomable (zoom in / zoom out) so it is easier to move around and get “the whole picture”

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## [Vimar view wireless](https://community.homey.app/t/vimar-view-wireless/37652)

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**Author:** [@Michele\_Arcidiacono](https://community.homey.app/u/Michele_Arcidiacono)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2024, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/vimar-view-wireless/37652 "2024-11-30T18:18:55Z")

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Hi at all. I’m new here and I’m thinking about to buy this hub since it seems to be the perfect hub since it integrates almost everything. But before to buy it I need to know if there is the app for the zigbbe series by …

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## [\[FeatureRequest\] Ability to copy flows from others/importing shared flows](https://community.homey.app/t/featurerequest-ability-to-copy-flows-from-others-importing-shared-flows/99457)

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**Author:** [@Vick\_Shera](https://community.homey.app/u/Vick_Shera)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2024, 9:46am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/featurerequest-ability-to-copy-flows-from-others-importing-shared-flows/99457 "2024-11-30T09:46:52Z")

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Would be great if it could somehow be implemented that shared flows by others in the community could be copied/transfered into/imported to ones own homey pro

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## [Missing the Bowers and Wilkins app](https://community.homey.app/t/missing-the-bowers-and-wilkins-app/121947)

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**Author:** [@Plui5](https://community.homey.app/u/Plui5)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2024, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/missing-the-bowers-and-wilkins-app/121947 "2024-11-28T18:16:42Z")

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Hey! I’m wondering if there are any plans for developing a Bowers and Wilkins app. I own a Panorama 3 Soundbar and I would like to get it on Homey. But I can imagine that you can take the whole Bowers and Wilkinson Line…

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## [\[FeatureRequest\] Ability to batch-pair devices like lights](https://community.homey.app/t/featurerequest-ability-to-batch-pair-devices-like-lights/119256)

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**Author:** [@pmeester](https://community.homey.app/u/pmeester)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2024, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/featurerequest-ability-to-batch-pair-devices-like-lights/119256 "2024-11-27T17:33:50Z")

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Description: In many environments, particularly offices and larger spaces, lights are installed in groups and are not always individually switchable or accessible. Currently, pairing each light with Homey requires manua…

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## [Table for generating values\\variables - and tables for storing multiple values,variables](https://community.homey.app/t/table-for-generating-values-variables-and-tables-for-storing-multiple-values-variables/120601)

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**Author:** [@Simlov](https://community.homey.app/u/Simlov)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2024, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/table-for-generating-values-variables-and-tables-for-storing-multiple-values-variables/120601 "2024-11-16T16:13:38Z")

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TL:DR I need to store hundreds of values in a table, with time\\hour on the x axis, and dim level on the y axis I am coming from the world of engine tuning and I am missing using tables with x y factors to pick out a val…

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## ["When dim level set to by physical switch" card](https://community.homey.app/t/when-dim-level-set-to-by-physical-switch-card/120663)

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**Author:** [@Simlov](https://community.homey.app/u/Simlov)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2024, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/when-dim-level-set-to-by-physical-switch-card/120663 "2024-11-16T13:21:26Z")

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An ability to differentiate between when a device is turned on by physical switch and by homey. Use case 1 I will use this in my bathroom, where only the main light will operate when its dim level is less than 90% - ho…

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## [\[Feature Request\] Increase awareness / Feature adoption of Advanced Flow](https://community.homey.app/t/feature-request-increase-awareness-feature-adoption-of-advanced-flow/118672)

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**Author:** [@Didier\_SmartHome](https://community.homey.app/u/Didier_SmartHome)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2024, 3:03am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/feature-request-increase-awareness-feature-adoption-of-advanced-flow/118672 "2024-11-16T03:03:38Z")

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Adding a link to redirect users to the Advanced Flow within Homey mobile App, would help customers be aware that this amazing feature exists! Just a link somewhere in the app (maybe under Flow?). A feature request for o…

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## [Add ability to flag a device as inactive rather than disconnected](https://community.homey.app/t/add-ability-to-flag-a-device-as-inactive-rather-than-disconnected/120561)

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**Author:** [@TassieKev](https://community.homey.app/u/TassieKev)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2024, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/add-ability-to-flag-a-device-as-inactive-rather-than-disconnected/120561 "2024-11-14T23:09:51Z")

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With the Holliday season approaching I’m wondering if it would be possible to get the ability to make a device inactive rather than disconnected for devices that aren’t constantly part of the home. For example I have so…

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## [App download history](https://community.homey.app/t/app-download-history/120550)

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**Author:** [@Benvo](https://community.homey.app/u/Benvo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2024, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-download-history/120550 "2024-11-14T20:37:59Z")

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Some time ago, I downloaded an app and later deleted it. Recently, I wanted to download that app again to create a flow with it. The problem I encountered was that I no longer remembered the name of the app. Would it be …

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## [Separate TimeLine for development](https://community.homey.app/t/separate-timeline-for-development/119825)

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**Author:** [@Eko\_taas](https://community.homey.app/u/Eko_taas)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2024, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/separate-timeline-for-development/119825 "2024-11-05T17:59:55Z")

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As per search was not able to find separate timelines for “daily use” and “development”. I would assume also other users who use their HP2023 as “live” and “development” face the similar need. Currently separating by us…

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## [Suggestions: Flow template community, app “store”, generic light effects](https://community.homey.app/t/suggestions-flow-template-community-app-store-generic-light-effects/12028)

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**Author:** [@pandaym](https://community.homey.app/u/pandaym)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2024, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/suggestions-flow-template-community-app-store-generic-light-effects/12028 "2024-11-02T15:06:50Z")

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Hi! Having “downgraded” from Home Assistant to Homey, I am mostly very happy with having a much simpler setup. It has been a real stress reliever for me. I have suggestions that I believe could really be helpful for Ho…

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## [Static IP-Adress, why is this not a function in HP23 or HP19?](https://community.homey.app/t/static-ip-adress-why-is-this-not-a-function-in-hp23-or-hp19/118506)

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**Author:** [@Marius\_Stensrod](https://community.homey.app/u/Marius_Stensrod)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/static-ip-adress-why-is-this-not-a-function-in-hp23-or-hp19/118506 "2024-10-28T12:59:24Z")

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Hey, Have anyone asked Athom why it is not a opportunity to set a static IP-address from the Homey app/web? I have set a static from the DHCP, so that is not the question. But I find it usefull to set a static from the …

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## [Icon for browser app should differ from help/community pages](https://community.homey.app/t/icon-for-browser-app-should-differ-from-help-community-pages/119021)

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**Author:** [@Simon\_Dismore](https://community.homey.app/u/Simon_Dismore)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/icon-for-browser-app-should-differ-from-help-community-pages/119021 "2024-10-27T18:56:10Z")

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When the app is running in a browser, it uses the same icon as the support and community pages. That’s confusing if you have multiple tabs open. It would help if the browser app had a distinct version of the homey logo…

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## [\[FeatureRequest\] Enerergy flow card / power flow card / power flow ui component](https://community.homey.app/t/featurerequest-enerergy-flow-card-power-flow-card-power-flow-ui-component/109025)

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**Author:** [@Driesk](https://community.homey.app/u/Driesk)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2024, 8:28am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/featurerequest-enerergy-flow-card-power-flow-card-power-flow-ui-component/109025 "2024-10-25T08:28:50Z")

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Increasingly, as energy management becomes more important and home batteries become more common, there is a need to monitor energy flows. I would like to see a UI component or something similar in Homey where energy flow…

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