# Questions & Help

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## [Long range water temperature sensor](https://community.homey.app/t/long-range-water-temperature-sensor/113962)

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**Author:** [@johbiraus](https://community.homey.app/u/johbiraus)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 10:54am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/long-range-water-temperature-sensor/113962 "2024-08-13T10:54:38Z")

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Hello, I’m in search of a long-range water temperature sensor. I want to measure the water temperature in a lake near my cabin. The problem is that the distance between the water and the cabin is approximately 120 meter…

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## [Aeotec Button](https://community.homey.app/t/aeotec-button/62261)

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**Author:** [@Thomas\_Lindblad](https://community.homey.app/u/Thomas_Lindblad)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 10:47am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/aeotec-button/62261 "2024-08-13T10:47:48Z")

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Try do make the Aeotec ”Button” to work. Anyone no how?

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## [Two locations home and summerhouses](https://community.homey.app/t/two-locations-home-and-summerhouses/114332)

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**Author:** [@Einar\_Holm](https://community.homey.app/u/Einar_Holm)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 10:06am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/two-locations-home-and-summerhouses/114332 "2024-08-13T10:06:20Z")

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Hi If I have two locations with a vpn tunnel between. Should I buy secondary Homey Pro or bridge on the second site? Can presences work on this setup for both locations? Regards Einar

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## [See all flow cards possibilities before pairing a device](https://community.homey.app/t/see-all-flow-cards-possibilities-before-pairing-a-device/114288)

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**Author:** [@SyverH](https://community.homey.app/u/SyverH)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/see-all-flow-cards-possibilities-before-pairing-a-device/114288 "2024-08-12T18:37:30Z")

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Hey! Is there a way to see all potential flow cards before actually having a paired device? I.E if you look at the Philips hue, without the bridge, and check the flow cards for dimmer switch (gen 3), you will just see …

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## [POPP Z-Rain rain alert problem](https://community.homey.app/t/popp-z-rain-rain-alert-problem/27419)

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**Author:** [@azurIt](https://community.homey.app/u/azurIt)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/popp-z-rain-rain-alert-problem/27419 "2024-08-12T14:04:54Z")

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Hi guys, i’m having a little problem with my Z-Rain device. I want from Homey to create a notification when rain starts and stops, so i created these flows: When: It started raininig. And: Then: Create notification w…

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## [Push notification not working after Homey Pro 2023 app update](https://community.homey.app/t/push-notification-not-working-after-homey-pro-2023-app-update/88440)

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**Author:** [@Jo\_B](https://community.homey.app/u/Jo_B)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/push-notification-not-working-after-homey-pro-2023-app-update/88440 "2024-08-12T17:20:14Z")

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I’m using a Homey pro 2023 and last night the app on my iPad and iPhone was updated. Now it seems my push notifications are not working anymore. Before they were working fine. Anybody the same issue and what could resol…

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## [Homey Pro 2016 model, no zwave healing or other zwave options anymore](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-pro-2016-model-no-zwave-healing-or-other-zwave-options-anymore/114268)

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**Author:** [@Ronnielox](https://community.homey.app/u/Ronnielox)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 12:19pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-pro-2016-model-no-zwave-healing-or-other-zwave-options-anymore/114268 "2024-08-12T12:19:59Z")

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Hi, how can I heal my ZWave network? I don’t see any advanced options anymore in Homey for any of the connections.

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## [Push Notifications not working on Android](https://community.homey.app/t/push-notifications-not-working-on-android/114248)

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**Author:** [@Tom\_Becher](https://community.homey.app/u/Tom_Becher)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2024, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/push-notifications-not-working-on-android/114248 "2024-08-11T21:40:52Z")

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I just am getting started with Homey Pro. I have some flows with Notification cards for Then. However, I don’t get any notifications. Android OS on Galaxy S22. Notifications are turned on. Any ideas?

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## [Push Notifications not working on iOS](https://community.homey.app/t/push-notifications-not-working-on-ios/107021)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_Kalrsson](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Kalrsson)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2024, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/push-notifications-not-working-on-ios/107021 "2024-05-11T20:08:26Z")

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Anyone else that has problem with push and Homey 2023? Noticed it today, quite sure it worked flawless a couple of days ago. Now it’s completely dead. Restarted Homey, phone. Everything up-to-date (firmware, Homey app,…

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## [Stuck in restart](https://community.homey.app/t/stuck-in-restart/114103)

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**Author:** [@Tom\_Becher](https://community.homey.app/u/Tom_Becher)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2024, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/stuck-in-restart/114103 "2024-08-11T20:23:35Z")

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Just plugged in my new homey pro. Downloaded the software without problems. However, now in starup mode its stuck. 30 minutes + and still circling colored lights. What next?

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## [Home assistant to Homey to Google home, not possible?](https://community.homey.app/t/home-assistant-to-homey-to-google-home-not-possible/114182)

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**Author:** [@Christian\_Bertelsen](https://community.homey.app/u/Christian_Bertelsen)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2024, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/home-assistant-to-homey-to-google-home-not-possible/114182 "2024-08-11T18:48:05Z")

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How, or possible, to make devices added to Homey via Home Assistant, show up in google home? Tried to sync devices, reboot Homey and so on. Devices show up fine in Homey, but not in google home, and thus it’s not possibl…

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## [Aqara door and window sensor: HomeKit + Aqara Home app works](https://community.homey.app/t/aqara-door-and-window-sensor-homekit-aqara-home-app-works/113710)

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**Author:** [@TheBigFella](https://community.homey.app/u/TheBigFella)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2024, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/aqara-door-and-window-sensor-homekit-aqara-home-app-works/113710 "2024-08-11T14:24:53Z")

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For some reason, Homey is giving me a headache to connect the Aqara door and window sensor. Step 1: I connect it into the Aqara Home app :white\_check\_mark:. It automatically also connects it to HomeKit. Step 2: I press…

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## [Running homey pro on same network but several apartment units](https://community.homey.app/t/running-homey-pro-on-same-network-but-several-apartment-units/114222)

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**Author:** [@robert\_adams](https://community.homey.app/u/robert_adams)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2024, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/running-homey-pro-on-same-network-but-several-apartment-units/114222 "2024-08-11T12:55:24Z")

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I’m looking to use homey pro for automation in our rental units. All units operate of the same unify network on different floors in a small condominium building. We need to run off the same network so that our guest who…

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## [Google home... devices in one big mess from Homey](https://community.homey.app/t/google-home-devices-in-one-big-mess-from-homey/54345)

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**Author:** [@Dalle](https://community.homey.app/u/Dalle)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2024, 10:56am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/google-home-devices-in-one-big-mess-from-homey/54345 "2024-08-11T10:56:40Z")

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When I sync my homey pro to my google home account it just throws all the stuff from homey down in the bottom in one big mess. I already have rooms set op in my google home with a lot of devices, but when I sync Homey i…

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## [How to run a flow only once a day?](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-run-a-flow-only-once-a-day/24915)

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**Author:** [@meistereder](https://community.homey.app/u/meistereder)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2024, 8:29am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-run-a-flow-only-once-a-day/24915 "2024-08-11T08:29:54Z")

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Hi, I would like to have my vacuum cleaners only run once a day when nobody is at home. Is there an easy way to ensure that a flow is only executed once a day and then go to pause mode until a new day starts? I can of…

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## [HomeyScript - Dead device checks](https://community.homey.app/t/homeyscript-dead-device-checks/109584)

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**Author:** [@mikkel\_Antonsen](https://community.homey.app/u/mikkel_Antonsen)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2024, 8:00am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homeyscript-dead-device-checks/109584 "2024-08-11T08:00:27Z")

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I have had some challenges with devices being “dead” as in not reporting updates or actually being dead. Primairly the problem has been related to zigbee devices which is reporting temperature which again is used as inpu…

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## [Can the length of a string be calculated in a flow?](https://community.homey.app/t/can-the-length-of-a-string-be-calculated-in-a-flow/114159)

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**Author:** [@Icepick](https://community.homey.app/u/Icepick)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2024, 5:10am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/can-the-length-of-a-string-be-calculated-in-a-flow/114159 "2024-08-11T05:10:53Z")

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For my flow I need the length of my string… is there any way to do this? I tried {{ length ( ‘test’ ) }} and several variations to this but no luck so far.

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## [Homey Pro 2023 and Homey Bridge Satelite mode](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-pro-2023-and-homey-bridge-satelite-mode/75750)

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**Author:** [@TheJudas](https://community.homey.app/u/TheJudas)\
**Replies:** 71\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-pro-2023-and-homey-bridge-satelite-mode/75750 "2024-08-10T20:36:26Z")

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I have a question regarding satelite mode. I have a house and a workshed. They are pretty far apart but on the same wifi/network. (I have ethernet running out to my shed) Can I have my Homey Pro in my house and then have…

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## [Reverting thermostat setting after flow has run, advise needed](https://community.homey.app/t/reverting-thermostat-setting-after-flow-has-run-advise-needed/114100)

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**Author:** [@Pietro\_Licata](https://community.homey.app/u/Pietro_Licata)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/reverting-thermostat-setting-after-flow-has-run-advise-needed/114100 "2024-08-10T15:58:19Z")

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Hi all I’m a new user & starting to get to grips with advanced flows and have a quick question that hopefully someone can quickly answer. I want to create a flow so that if the heating comes on while a window is open, …

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## [Alarm after some time](https://community.homey.app/t/alarm-after-some-time/85565)

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**Author:** [@Skal](https://community.homey.app/u/Skal)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/alarm-after-some-time/85565 "2024-08-10T15:28:01Z")

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Hi all, I would like to set an alarm if a door is open for some time. I have a sensor on the door, but I don’t want to trigger it whe the door is open, but only if it is open after 1 min. the door sensor is the tuya z…

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## [Somfy RTS - My Position](https://community.homey.app/t/somfy-rts-my-position/114143)

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**Author:** [@Shaba49](https://community.homey.app/u/Shaba49)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 10:12am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/somfy-rts-my-position/114143 "2024-08-10T10:12:23Z")

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I have recently purchased blinds which have a Somfy motor and RTS remote. I have installed the Somfy RTS app on my Homey and can see and control the blinds via Home and Google Assistant. Whilst I can set the Homey to m…

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## [Google maps app -\> sdk4 update... Someone? Please?](https://community.homey.app/t/google-maps-app-sdk4-update-someone-please/97131)

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**Author:** [@JohnK](https://community.homey.app/u/JohnK)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/google-maps-app-sdk4-update-someone-please/97131 "2024-08-09T17:04:55Z")

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Hi there, It is such a pitty that the developer of the Google Maps app isn’t around anymore… This excellent app isn’t updated to the SDK4, and therefor not usable on the new Homey Pro. We are using this app every work d…

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## [Sunricher 5 endpoints](https://community.homey.app/t/sunricher-5-endpoints/114029)

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**Author:** [@Lennart\_Ulvonas](https://community.homey.app/u/Lennart_Ulvonas)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2024, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/sunricher-5-endpoints/114029 "2024-08-07T22:43:08Z")

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Hi, I have found an interesting thing. An outlet for 4 standard plugs and 2 USB. All controlled via Zigbee in 5 channels. Before buying it I checked and found it in the Robb Smartt app. It will however be installed as u…

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## [Programmable LED display](https://community.homey.app/t/programmable-led-display/114026)

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**Author:** [@Bonanza](https://community.homey.app/u/Bonanza)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2024, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/programmable-led-display/114026 "2024-08-07T21:19:12Z")

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I’ve searched the forum and I did see some topics on displays, but they are not answering the question I have. Basically I am looking for a LED display with programmable text. I intend to use this display outside my hom…

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## [Integrating Aqara door lock U100 or A100](https://community.homey.app/t/integrating-aqara-door-lock-u100-or-a100/103502)

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**Author:** [@Nixon\_Menezes](https://community.homey.app/u/Nixon_Menezes)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2024, 6:41pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/integrating-aqara-door-lock-u100-or-a100/103502 "2024-08-07T18:41:48Z")

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Hi Developers, I would like to know if anyone is developing the integration of Aqara door lock U100 or A100 to the Homey Pro. Secondly, could anyone help on integrating the Aqara Hub to Homey Pro to pull in all the devic…

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## [View sensor results on tablet](https://community.homey.app/t/view-sensor-results-on-tablet/114025)

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**Author:** [@LundinGBG](https://community.homey.app/u/LundinGBG)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2024, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/view-sensor-results-on-tablet/114025 "2024-08-07T13:18:49Z")

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Hello, I have a Homey Bridge and a Lenovo Android tablet. Among other things, I have connected Aqara temperature sensors to my Bridge. Is there a way I can show results from the sensors on the tablet’s home screen? I fo…

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## [Niko zigbee switches, or other recommended switches](https://community.homey.app/t/niko-zigbee-switches-or-other-recommended-switches/113990)

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**Author:** [@StrijkkeiZer](https://community.homey.app/u/StrijkkeiZer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/niko-zigbee-switches-or-other-recommended-switches/113990 "2024-08-06T16:45:14Z")

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Hi guys, We are renovating our entire house, the next weeks i’ll be making the holes in our walls for the switches. To be sure i’m putting cable to each switch to the fusebox. Now i’m doubt which switches i’ll be inst…

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## [How to monitor Homey availability?](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-monitor-homey-availability/17325)

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**Author:** [@prosumer](https://community.homey.app/u/prosumer)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-monitor-homey-availability/17325 "2024-08-06T16:28:44Z")

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I just discovered that my Homey was offline for almost a day. Hence no Insights for today… :cry: How do you monitor the availability of your Homey? Preferably I would like to get a push notification (via a router or Ra…

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## [Problem with getting NFC Tags to start Flows](https://community.homey.app/t/problem-with-getting-nfc-tags-to-start-flows/107567)

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**Author:** [@Tim\_Howard](https://community.homey.app/u/Tim_Howard)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/problem-with-getting-nfc-tags-to-start-flows/107567 "2024-08-06T14:09:13Z")

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I am new to Homey and have a Homey Pro 2023 and am using an Android phone with NFC Tools (not the Homey Community APP). I am able to write and read the NFC tags. But can not get them to start any flows. I have been rea…

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## [Despite Ikea light sensor, light always turns on](https://community.homey.app/t/despite-ikea-light-sensor-light-always-turns-on/113926)

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**Author:** [@Benvo](https://community.homey.app/u/Benvo)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/despite-ikea-light-sensor-light-always-turns-on/113926 "2024-08-05T15:15:40Z")

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Who can help me with the following, I have made an AF where the lighting should go on as soon as the light brightness (Lux) is lower than value X and movement is detected. However, the light always goes on when movement…

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