# Ideas & Suggestions **URL:** https://community.homey.app/c/ideas-suggestions/9.md?page=18 [Latest](https://community.homey.app/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.homey.app/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.homey.app/tags.md) **Page:** 19 --- ## [My ideas, and frustrations so far](https://community.homey.app/t/my-ideas-and-frustrations-so-far/71707)
**Author:** [@Nicolas\_Reid](https://community.homey.app/u/Nicolas_Reid)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2023, 5:10am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/my-ideas-and-frustrations-so-far/71707 "2023-03-07T05:10:29Z")
I’m a new Homey user having come from years of disappointment with Zipato and Smart Things and domotica in general. Too difficult and unreliable and time consuming. I was hoping Homey would do better. Why is the web app… --- ## [Disable a device or zone for all flows](https://community.homey.app/t/disable-a-device-or-zone-for-all-flows/69597)
**Author:** [@Morten\_Alexander\_Jor](https://community.homey.app/u/Morten_Alexander_Jor)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 6:43am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/disable-a-device-or-zone-for-all-flows/69597 "2023-03-06T06:43:22Z")
I want an option to disable a device or a zone completely from all flows. The device or zone will then just respond to my manually adjusted settings until I enable the device or zone again to respond to flows. Is this p… --- ## [Sonos tv trigger](https://community.homey.app/t/sonos-tv-trigger/16322)
**Author:** [@AyrtoN](https://community.homey.app/u/AyrtoN)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2023, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/sonos-tv-trigger/16322 "2023-02-23T22:05:21Z")
Greetings, wouldn’t it be great if there is a trigger (when…) for the Sonos beam for when it switches to tv. Then we can do things like dimming lights or change Sonos groups etc… I know that we can already set an acti… --- ## [Notification when app gets paused](https://community.homey.app/t/notification-when-app-gets-paused/76798)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Kawa](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Kawa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2023, 4:57pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/notification-when-app-gets-paused/76798 "2023-02-23T16:57:42Z")
Please add a Timeline notification when an app gets paused. ‘Nice to have’ is a flowcard for System/When app \[app name\] is \[enabled|disabled\] One reason apps get paused by Homey, is when they use over 80MB of memory. B… --- ## [Ability to select which devices contribute to Zone Activity](https://community.homey.app/t/ability-to-select-which-devices-contribute-to-zone-activity/43502)
**Author:** [@RogerSt](https://community.homey.app/u/RogerSt)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2023, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/ability-to-select-which-devices-contribute-to-zone-activity/43502 "2023-02-19T19:27:00Z")
All kinds of devices contribute to zone activity. For example, a door/window sensor in my Kitchen cupboard or the Dishwasher door triggers the zone activity for my kitchen, so also for my Home zone. this way the Zone act… --- ## [New feature Idea: Advanced Insights!](https://community.homey.app/t/new-feature-idea-advanced-insights/76167)
**Author:** [@Robin\_De\_Lange](https://community.homey.app/u/Robin_De_Lange)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-feature-idea-advanced-insights/76167 "2023-02-15T21:59:51Z")
I would like to see if there are people interested in an upgrade from Insights? perhaps I can then submit it to Athom. Maybe a good name: Advanced Insights :grin: Maybe I’m the only one who wants to improve Insights fo… --- ## [Seeing where flows are used](https://community.homey.app/t/seeing-where-flows-are-used/76134)
**Author:** [@Stefan\_Gorissen](https://community.homey.app/u/Stefan_Gorissen)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2023, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/seeing-where-flows-are-used/76134 "2023-02-12T19:34:41Z")
It would be a handy feature it was possible to see where flows are used by other flows. Kind of the same way you can see in what flows a device is used. Especially now with the Advanced Flows it is very easy to use sub… --- ## [Invert sensor for zone activity](https://community.homey.app/t/invert-sensor-for-zone-activity/71993)
**Author:** [@Johanneso](https://community.homey.app/u/Johanneso)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/invert-sensor-for-zone-activity/71993 "2023-02-08T21:24:45Z")
It would be super useful to be able to invert the zone activity status of sensors, similarly to the “exclude from zone activity” option. This would be great for modified door sensors that can be used for seat detection … --- ## [Enable disable flow](https://community.homey.app/t/enable-disable-flow/24048)
**Author:** [@peronim](https://community.homey.app/u/peronim)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2020, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/enable-disable-flow/24048 "2020-01-08T17:09:08Z")
quick button enable disables flow directly in the app flow tab, on each flow --- ## [Please give the option to write numbers alongside sliders](https://community.homey.app/t/please-give-the-option-to-write-numbers-alongside-sliders/75795)
**Author:** [@Paxman](https://community.homey.app/u/Paxman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2023, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/please-give-the-option-to-write-numbers-alongside-sliders/75795 "2023-01-30T14:49:30Z")
Hi all! I have a big aversion to sliders. Trying to get an exact dim level with a touch screen slider (on the phone or the track pad using my MacBook) is frustrating! One could argue that 21 % or 19 % doesn’t really ma… --- ## [Get notified when a device stops communicating](https://community.homey.app/t/get-notified-when-a-device-stops-communicating/75399)
**Author:** [@Mackelito](https://community.homey.app/u/Mackelito)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 1:34am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/get-notified-when-a-device-stops-communicating/75399 "2023-01-26T01:34:47Z")
Every now and then I find aqara devices that has not been reporting new data for some time… would be nice if I could find out somehow. --- ## [Escam qd900 IP camera's koppelen](https://community.homey.app/t/escam-qd900-ip-cameras-koppelen/27233)
**Author:** [@Marco3](https://community.homey.app/u/Marco3)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2020, 10:19am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/escam-qd900-ip-cameras-koppelen/27233 "2020-03-17T10:19:52Z")
Ik krijg de escam qd900 ip camera niet gekoppeld via IP het zou fijn zijn als hier een app voor komt. --- ## [\[Request\] Homey app + Shortcuts; start every flow (non favourites)](https://community.homey.app/t/request-homey-app-shortcuts-start-every-flow-non-favourites/75467)
**Author:** [@anon61197305](https://community.homey.app/u/anon61197305)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2023, 12:10pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/request-homey-app-shortcuts-start-every-flow-non-favourites/75467 "2023-01-23T12:10:38Z")
Athom, could you please consider to start non favourite flows from Apple’s Shortcuts? I have so many flows as favourite (to start them from shortcuts). When I start them from shortcuts I do not really start them from th… --- ## [IOT apps allowed for Android Auto](https://community.homey.app/t/iot-apps-allowed-for-android-auto/75378)
**Author:** [@Robin\_van\_Kekem](https://community.homey.app/u/Robin_van_Kekem)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2023, 8:17am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/iot-apps-allowed-for-android-auto/75378 "2023-01-21T08:17:38Z")
Since December 2020 IOT apps are allowed for Android Auto: Android app quality for cars | Android Developers I hope Athom has time and resources to pick this up. --- ## [Different types of diagrams within the same card](https://community.homey.app/t/different-types-of-diagrams-within-the-same-card/75361)
**Author:** [@Mackelito](https://community.homey.app/u/Mackelito)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2023, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/different-types-of-diagrams-within-the-same-card/75361 "2023-01-20T20:35:04Z")
I would like to be able to have different types of diagrams in the same “card” to be able to compare them easier… eg… the outdoor temperature and the water temperature from my heater and also total power usage of the ho… --- ## [Color variable](https://community.homey.app/t/color-variable/75173)
**Author:** [@Dactilus](https://community.homey.app/u/Dactilus)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2023, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/color-variable/75173 "2023-01-18T19:54:33Z")
Hi, what about to add color variable type? I have lot of cases, where I want to store actual color of some light, strip etc. for later restore state. --- ## [Variable groups](https://community.homey.app/t/variable-groups/49239)
**Author:** [@OzFrog](https://community.homey.app/u/OzFrog)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2023, 9:04am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/variable-groups/49239 "2023-01-16T09:04:30Z")
I use variables a lot and currently have around 50. It would be helpful if we could group them like we can with flows. --- ## [Please "Do-Not-Disturb" and/or "Whisper" mode & (maybe "ALARM" mode) to general Status like Home/Not Home & Awake/Sleeping](https://community.homey.app/t/please-do-not-disturb-and-or-whisper-mode-maybe-alarm-mode-to-general-status-like-home-not-home-awake-sleeping/47637)
**Author:** [@DoctorBazinga](https://community.homey.app/u/DoctorBazinga)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2023, 1:03am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/please-do-not-disturb-and-or-whisper-mode-maybe-alarm-mode-to-general-status-like-home-not-home-awake-sleeping/47637 "2023-01-16T01:03:08Z")
I use amazon alexa but also google Home assistant in my Home. I prefer Alexa (in German) by the way. I am Dutch. Alexa has whispering mode but the most appreciated mode is her "Do-Not-Disturb"mode. It would be a big s… --- ## [Having json objects as variable](https://community.homey.app/t/having-json-objects-as-variable/74797)
**Author:** [@Mackelito](https://community.homey.app/u/Mackelito)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2023, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/having-json-objects-as-variable/74797 "2023-01-15T21:30:24Z")
I would like to have a translation between my heaters error codes (IVT Greenline HE 11). Usage: if the notification value from the heater is x then I want to convert it to a string so that I can get a better understand… --- ## [Cosmetic, but still needed, feature request when showing variables for logic](https://community.homey.app/t/cosmetic-but-still-needed-feature-request-when-showing-variables-for-logic/72795)
**Author:** [@Ronald\_Otto](https://community.homey.app/u/Ronald_Otto)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2023, 11:07am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/cosmetic-but-still-needed-feature-request-when-showing-variables-for-logic/72795 "2023-01-14T11:07:44Z")
When working with logic, it is sometimes hard to see what value belongs to what device. You might say, rename the device to ceiling lights living room, but then, when i look under devices in the living room, i have de… --- ## [Ability to choose tile's capbility](https://community.homey.app/t/ability-to-choose-tiles-capbility/14544)
**Author:** [@Jamie](https://community.homey.app/u/Jamie)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 6:59am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/ability-to-choose-tiles-capbility/14544 "2023-01-11T06:59:49Z")
Athom have stated that they would like for the community to ‘discuss’ ideas in this forum, and any ideas which gain traction might be read. So with out further ado. Based upon a discussion elsewhere. When a device is ad… --- ## [\[REQUEST\] manage timeline with flowcard](https://community.homey.app/t/request-manage-timeline-with-flowcard/41699)
**Author:** [@Peter\_de\_Vos](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_de_Vos)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2023, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/request-manage-timeline-with-flowcard/41699 "2023-01-09T19:33:11Z")
Would be great if we could clean up the timeline by flow, eg once a day or so. So Athom : make a flowcard for deleting (parts of) timeline notifations. --- ## [Change parameters in advanced flow on phone app](https://community.homey.app/t/change-parameters-in-advanced-flow-on-phone-app/74528)
**Author:** [@Paxman](https://community.homey.app/u/Paxman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2023, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/change-parameters-in-advanced-flow-on-phone-app/74528 "2023-01-03T15:52:33Z")
Hi all! I know that Advanced flow is limited to the web GUI and I understand why. However would it be possible to open up some functions in the phone app like changing parameters for AF’s? I have an AF for a dimmable b… --- ## [Add Neo Coolcam Smart Wall plug (Wifi) to app?](https://community.homey.app/t/add-neo-coolcam-smart-wall-plug-wifi-to-app/1439)
**Author:** [@R\_W](https://community.homey.app/u/R_W)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2022, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/add-neo-coolcam-smart-wall-plug-wifi-to-app/1439 "2022-12-28T14:17:23Z")
@MarcoRuiter: can the Neo Coolcam Wifi Wall plug NAS-WR01W added to the Neo Coolcam App? --- ## [Zone in active for x time straight](https://community.homey.app/t/zone-in-active-for-x-time-straight/74117)
**Author:** [@Mackelito](https://community.homey.app/u/Mackelito)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2022, 10:13am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/zone-in-active-for-x-time-straight/74117 "2022-12-27T10:13:59Z")
I would like to trigger a flow like this. Last person leaves the house… if zones 1,2 and 4 has been inactive for 30min straight then run flow x --- ## [Expand the logic card](https://community.homey.app/t/expand-the-logic-card/74116)
**Author:** [@Mackelito](https://community.homey.app/u/Mackelito)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2022, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/expand-the-logic-card/74116 "2022-12-27T22:50:09Z")
I want to fetch some data from a API and then check if it’s A or B… if yes then do x. But today I seem to need to do that in separate cards? Plz add the option to have an or operator on the logic card --- ## [App previews](https://community.homey.app/t/app-previews/74130)
**Author:** [@Mackelito](https://community.homey.app/u/Mackelito)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2022, 10:16am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-previews/74130 "2022-12-26T10:16:55Z")
Make it easy for developers to add screenshots/videos of how the app works --- ## [\[Feature request\] Possibility to reorder the app device screens, or at least set the default?](https://community.homey.app/t/feature-request-possibility-to-reorder-the-app-device-screens-or-at-least-set-the-default/74058)
**Author:** [@OH2TH](https://community.homey.app/u/OH2TH)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2022, 7:18am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/feature-request-possibility-to-reorder-the-app-device-screens-or-at-least-set-the-default/74058 "2022-12-25T07:18:07Z")
When opening a device, there seems to be a default screen Homey app and Homey web app defaults to. For example an app I’m working on defaults to the “picker” screen: and it isn’t even the first screen. Is it possib… --- ## [Using HomeyScript to calculate Energy Consumption of a device](https://community.homey.app/t/using-homeyscript-to-calculate-energy-consumption-of-a-device/60647)
**Author:** [@Bert\_Wissink](https://community.homey.app/u/Bert_Wissink)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2022, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/using-homeyscript-to-calculate-energy-consumption-of-a-device/60647 "2022-12-23T16:52:46Z")
Hi everyone, I just wanted to share a script I built to calculate the energy consumption of my dryer based on different energy rates (peak hours are more expensive than night hours). It took my some time to learn HomeyS… --- ## [Change logs](https://community.homey.app/t/change-logs/73619)
**Author:** [@Mackelito](https://community.homey.app/u/Mackelito)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2022, 7:01am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/change-logs/73619 "2022-12-19T07:01:06Z")
When a app is updated we get a notification with the new version number… but there is no info about what has been fixed/updated/added!? It would be nice to see a summary of what the new version contains like on the webs… [Previous page](https://community.homey.app/c/ideas-suggestions/9.md?page=17) [Next page](https://community.homey.app/c/ideas-suggestions/9.md?page=19)