# Questions & Help

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## [Not able to access tag set in HomeyScript in advanced flow](https://community.homey.app/t/not-able-to-access-tag-set-in-homeyscript-in-advanced-flow/120908)

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**Author:** [@aesubs](https://community.homey.app/u/aesubs)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/not-able-to-access-tag-set-in-homeyscript-in-advanced-flow/120908 "2024-11-18T21:40:12Z")

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Hello Folks, I was hoping to get some help here. I have a homey script that returns a large json object and attempts to set a tag for it. The return value looks perfect. And indeed the tag appears under the API endpoint…

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## [How to get virtual device to show text from variable?](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-get-virtual-device-to-show-text-from-variable/120685)

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**Author:** [@Paxman](https://community.homey.app/u/Paxman)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-get-virtual-device-to-show-text-from-variable/120685 "2024-11-18T19:14:00Z")

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Hey Homeys! In this thread I try to get help to convert wind angle in degrees to N, E, S, W and so on. I have been able to create a flow (copying one of the answers in the thread) that does the conversion the way I wan…

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## [Philips Hue power consumption](https://community.homey.app/t/philips-hue-power-consumption/120634)

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**Author:** [@LundinGBG](https://community.homey.app/u/LundinGBG)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/philips-hue-power-consumption/120634 "2024-11-18T13:52:41Z")

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Hello, When I got my Homey bridge and added Philips Hue, I could see the power consumption basically in real time. But now it has suddenly stopped working. The only thing that shows the current consumption is the Homey …

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## [The slider is a ui component that will have problems when sliding quickly](https://community.homey.app/t/the-slider-is-a-ui-component-that-will-have-problems-when-sliding-quickly/95166)

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**Author:** [@yu\_guoliang](https://community.homey.app/u/yu_guoliang)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 9:52am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/the-slider-is-a-ui-component-that-will-have-problems-when-sliding-quickly/95166 "2024-11-18T09:52:37Z")

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{ "type": "number", "title": { "en": "Regulator %" }, "chartType": "stepLine", "min": 0, "max": 100, "step": 10, "value": 20, "units": { "en": "%" }, "getable": t…

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## [Flow: if...then...else not working as expected](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-if-then-else-not-working-as-expected/120688)

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**Author:** [@Marc\_Corbeel](https://community.homey.app/u/Marc_Corbeel)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 9:48am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-if-then-else-not-working-as-expected/120688 "2024-11-18T09:48:26Z")

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I need to create a flow where the blind of a door are toggled. So when they are up they must close, but when they are closed they must go up. This needs to be in 1 flow because it is triggered by a webhook. So this f…

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## [Would like to add via Infrared my denon radio amplifier: AVR-X1600H DAB](https://community.homey.app/t/would-like-to-add-via-infrared-my-denon-radio-amplifier-avr-x1600h-dab/120675)

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**Author:** [@Willem\_de\_Nie](https://community.homey.app/u/Willem_de_Nie)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 12:38am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/would-like-to-add-via-infrared-my-denon-radio-amplifier-avr-x1600h-dab/120675 "2024-11-18T00:38:48Z")

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How to add this model; whatever model I select in Homey it never gives any response on my denon; no error meesages

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## [USB/UPS/Ethernet](https://community.homey.app/t/usb-ups-ethernet/120746)

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**Author:** [@Leszek](https://community.homey.app/u/Leszek)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2024, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/usb-ups-ethernet/120746 "2024-11-17T22:53:27Z")

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Hi Anyone been trying to split USB and for example connect UPS? It is said that Homey should not stand too close to WiFi router but if I use Ethernet adapter then will it be ok or still problem?

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## [Heatit ztemp3 and shelly wave 2pm](https://community.homey.app/t/heatit-ztemp3-and-shelly-wave-2pm/120812)

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**Author:** [@Lukas\_Moravcik](https://community.homey.app/u/Lukas_Moravcik)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2024, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/heatit-ztemp3-and-shelly-wave-2pm/120812 "2024-11-17T19:02:40Z")

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Hi we have shelly wave 2pm and I control Salus with it. Can I connect to the homey pro heatit ztemp3 and based on the temperature on the thermostat it will spin the shelly wave ?

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## [Hey google trigger](https://community.homey.app/t/hey-google-trigger/120760)

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**Author:** [@Willem\_de\_Nie](https://community.homey.app/u/Willem_de_Nie)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2024, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/hey-google-trigger/120760 "2024-11-17T14:00:24Z")

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I want to start a flow with google assist command bv,“Hey google TV kijken” But I cannot find how to add the trigger?

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## [Mobile insights only as static image](https://community.homey.app/t/mobile-insights-only-as-static-image/119732)

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**Author:** [@Zdenik03](https://community.homey.app/u/Zdenik03)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2024, 1:11pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/mobile-insights-only-as-static-image/119732 "2024-11-17T13:11:19Z")

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Hello, in the android mobile app i can’t move the history and view the data. The dot is only static and cannot be moved. Does anyone have a similar problem?

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## [Samsung smart tv source](https://community.homey.app/t/samsung-smart-tv-source/120758)

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**Author:** [@Willem\_de\_Nie](https://community.homey.app/u/Willem_de_Nie)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2024, 11:53am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/samsung-smart-tv-source/120758 "2024-11-17T11:53:35Z")

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I have added te samsung smart tv app and device to homey. Homey lets me switch on and off, but not selecting of the source. How can I do that?

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## [Adding IR Device without an available App](https://community.homey.app/t/adding-ir-device-without-an-available-app/120723)

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**Author:** [@knowingyou](https://community.homey.app/u/knowingyou)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2024, 8:26am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/adding-ir-device-without-an-available-app/120723 "2024-11-17T08:26:31Z")

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Hi Guys, I got my Homey Pro 2023 this week and I’ve finished adding all my devices and creating flows. The only thing im not quite getting is how to a add my window blinds. They are controlled via a normal remote contr…

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## [Tv keeps getting mute signal](https://community.homey.app/t/tv-keeps-getting-mute-signal/120709)

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**Author:** [@Alle\_van\_der\_Ploeg](https://community.homey.app/u/Alle_van_der_Ploeg)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2024, 7:50am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/tv-keeps-getting-mute-signal/120709 "2024-11-17T07:50:36Z")

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i’m having a problem for a while now. It’s whenever i connect my homey to my tv. with either an app or IR it keeps receiving random mute signals. sometimes the chrome cast in the bedroom also seems to have the same prob…

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## [Leviton Switches and Dimmers](https://community.homey.app/t/leviton-switches-and-dimmers/120724)

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**Author:** [@Jay311md](https://community.homey.app/u/Jay311md)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2024, 4:08am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/leviton-switches-and-dimmers/120724 "2024-11-17T04:08:23Z")

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I have been using the leviton z wave switches and dimmers with homey for a while now with no issue. Starting today, there is a 6 second lag when i try to turn them on or off. Same for my flows. Any advice or know what mi…

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## [Lidl lights connected to Hue no longer work sinds hue app update homey](https://community.homey.app/t/lidl-lights-connected-to-hue-no-longer-work-sinds-hue-app-update-homey/120602)

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**Author:** [@Benvo](https://community.homey.app/u/Benvo)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2024, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/lidl-lights-connected-to-hue-no-longer-work-sinds-hue-app-update-homey/120602 "2024-11-16T20:46:23Z")

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Updated to version 12.2.0 yesterday. Now, my Lidl lights connected to the Philips Hue Bridge no longer work. I have restarted Homey and tried to “repair” the lights in the settings, but this did not help. In the Hue …

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## [Upgraded Homey Pro 2019 to 2023 - unreliable, crashing, unhappy](https://community.homey.app/t/upgraded-homey-pro-2019-to-2023-unreliable-crashing-unhappy/119563)

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**Author:** [@Martin-80](https://community.homey.app/u/Martin-80)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2024, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/upgraded-homey-pro-2019-to-2023-unreliable-crashing-unhappy/119563 "2024-11-16T14:51:05Z")

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I recently switched to a new Homey Pro 2023 after kinda happily running a Homey Pro 2019 for several years. I mainly upgraded because I wanted to be more future proof. However, I find the new Homey Pro to be very unrelia…

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## [Homey connection with Plejd](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-connection-with-plejd/83553)

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**Author:** [@Olegs\_Pavlovs](https://community.homey.app/u/Olegs_Pavlovs)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2024, 10:52am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-connection-with-plejd/83553 "2024-11-16T10:52:41Z")

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Hello, guys. Trying to connect my Homey bridge with Plejd DIM-01, trough the Plejd bridged device in my Homey app, but can’t find any system. But with original plejd app plejd Puck work correctly. Could give my advice ho…

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## [Meross App crashes](https://community.homey.app/t/meross-app-crashes/97813)

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**Author:** [@Angelo\_Bonnes](https://community.homey.app/u/Angelo_Bonnes)\
**Replies:** 52\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2024, 10:41am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/meross-app-crashes/97813 "2024-11-16T10:41:49Z")

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Hello everyone, The Meross app stopped working a few days ago. It has crashed. Rebooting does not help. Therefore I have uninstalled the Meross App from Homey and reinstalled it. Now there is no longer an entry that…

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## [Ikea Dirigera thru HomeKit missing motion/door sensors?](https://community.homey.app/t/ikea-dirigera-thru-homekit-missing-motion-door-sensors/119289)

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**Author:** [@FamilyG](https://community.homey.app/u/FamilyG)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2024, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/ikea-dirigera-thru-homekit-missing-motion-door-sensors/119289 "2024-11-15T15:12:39Z")

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Added an Ikea Dirigera bridge (where all my devices/automation lives for the moment) to my ‘new’ Homey 2016 using HomeKit Controller v1.3.15 with the intension to use Homey as a more capable automation umbrella without h…

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## [Setting Logic Variable by HomeyScript](https://community.homey.app/t/setting-logic-variable-by-homeyscript/14819)

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**Author:** [@enrico\_cocchi](https://community.homey.app/u/enrico_cocchi)\
**Replies:** 57\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2024, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/setting-logic-variable-by-homeyscript/14819 "2024-11-15T15:10:11Z")

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I Try to set value on a better logic variable follow other forum. I find out the varible’s ID and on “Web API Playground” i wrote the follow instruction: Homey.logic.updateVariable({id: “2de431c4-ddc1-49d8-b98b-536d9ac…

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## [Problem with Heiman z-wave Gas Sensor](https://community.homey.app/t/problem-with-heiman-z-wave-gas-sensor/120566)

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**Author:** [@Lukasz\_Kostek](https://community.homey.app/u/Lukasz_Kostek)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2024, 7:48am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/problem-with-heiman-z-wave-gas-sensor/120566 "2024-11-15T07:48:21Z")

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I was using Heiman Combustible Gas Sensor for some time with Homey 2019 pro (it didn’t work on newest Heiman Aplikacja na Homey | Homey app). I was using older app from Github. Things changed couple of days ago when I b…

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## [How to create a good looking composite index?](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-create-a-good-looking-composite-index/120537)

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**Author:** [@Olivier\_Arthus](https://community.homey.app/u/Olivier_Arthus)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2024, 7:24am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-create-a-good-looking-composite-index/120537 "2024-11-15T07:24:28Z")

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Hello I would like to display an air quality index. I am using the Weather by Open Meteo app which provides over 15 air quality measures. I want to use these measures to calculate an weighted average, which, when adde…

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## [Homey loses connection with devices](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-loses-connection-with-devices/106607)

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**Author:** [@Pavel\_Souky](https://community.homey.app/u/Pavel_Souky)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2024, 6:30am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-loses-connection-with-devices/106607 "2024-11-15T06:30:34Z")

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Hi, about every week or two some of my devices lose connection with HOMEY and stop working. I can see the device in Developer tools and it looks to be online but is offline. The devices: Aquara Door and windows sensor …

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## [Local ip Dashboard](https://community.homey.app/t/local-ip-dashboard/120400)

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**Author:** [@Lukas\_Moravcik](https://community.homey.app/u/Lukas_Moravcik)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2024, 1:59am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/local-ip-dashboard/120400 "2024-11-15T01:59:37Z")

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Hi i am new here i have homey pro and i want to ask i want to put the tablet on the wall how do i connect directly to homey pro to show me the dashboard ? If the internet goes out so i can control the home.

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## [Newbee - Homey and Wifi devices](https://community.homey.app/t/newbee-homey-and-wifi-devices/120560)

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**Author:** [@Rainer\_Tschinderle](https://community.homey.app/u/Rainer_Tschinderle)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2024, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/newbee-homey-and-wifi-devices/120560 "2024-11-14T23:08:16Z")

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Good evening, Got some basic questions, until now i use my alexa connected via Wifi to smart devices lile light switch, dimmer, thermostats, led and so on. I now build my house ( lucky guy now) and want to handle all m…

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## [Power cycle my modem if needed](https://community.homey.app/t/power-cycle-my-modem-if-needed/120534)

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**Author:** [@Eternity](https://community.homey.app/u/Eternity)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2024, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/power-cycle-my-modem-if-needed/120534 "2024-11-14T22:23:51Z")

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I would like to connect my modem via a smartplug. That smartplug should power cycle once every 2 or 3 days, but only if I do not interfere. So, if I do nothing it will power cycle every x days, if i do something, it will…

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## [Inserting variables into the text of a push notification](https://community.homey.app/t/inserting-variables-into-the-text-of-a-push-notification/120543)

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**Author:** [@josjg](https://community.homey.app/u/josjg)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2024, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/inserting-variables-into-the-text-of-a-push-notification/120543 "2024-11-14T22:07:35Z")

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I am trying to add the value of a numerical variable to the text of a push notification. I have tries to use double accolades {{ variable\_name }} and {\[ variable\_name \]} in the case of Better Logic Variables. Also tried…

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## [Push notification with confirm - No confirm prompt in Homey app](https://community.homey.app/t/push-notification-with-confirm-no-confirm-prompt-in-homey-app/120452)

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**Author:** [@Takie](https://community.homey.app/u/Takie)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2024, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/push-notification-with-confirm-no-confirm-prompt-in-homey-app/120452 "2024-11-14T21:19:55Z")

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I just discovered the very useful AND card “push notification with confirm”. When I test it it shows the notification with (hidden behind dropdown) the yes and no buttons. But when I click the main notification text, it …

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## [Understand zwave node report](https://community.homey.app/t/understand-zwave-node-report/120533)

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**Author:** [@Helge\_Hannisdal](https://community.homey.app/u/Helge_Hannisdal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2024, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/understand-zwave-node-report/120533 "2024-11-14T15:12:48Z")

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This is my node report, and I wonder why i have all these errors. Things seem to work. Also some devices seem to have a very high Rx. And what does these column mean?

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## [Starting homey flows with Alexa](https://community.homey.app/t/starting-homey-flows-with-alexa/120446)

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**Author:** [@Thomas\_Gass](https://community.homey.app/u/Thomas_Gass)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2024, 7:07am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/starting-homey-flows-with-alexa/120446 "2024-11-14T07:07:24Z")

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Despite reading all available info and watching videos about how to integrate flows in Alexa in order to be able to start them by voice, I don’t manage to see my flows in Alexa’s routines. I marked them as favorite flows…

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