# Questions & Help **URL:** https://community.homey.app/c/questions-help/8.md?page=188 [Latest](https://community.homey.app/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.homey.app/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.homey.app/tags.md) **Page:** 189 --- ## [Sonoff 4ch + tasmota](https://community.homey.app/t/sonoff-4ch-tasmota/81472)
**Author:** [@Damian\_Surma](https://community.homey.app/u/Damian_Surma)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2023, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/sonoff-4ch-tasmota/81472 "2023-05-31T18:52:58Z")
Please help me because I failed in the installation. I want to add sonofa 4ch pro with tasmota. I tried to connect it according to what I found on the internet. Unfortunately it does not work. Can you tell me at what poi… --- ## [Creating a weather station using Homey and cheap devices](https://community.homey.app/t/creating-a-weather-station-using-homey-and-cheap-devices/81410)
**Author:** [@Tiwas](https://community.homey.app/u/Tiwas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2023, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/creating-a-weather-station-using-homey-and-cheap-devices/81410 "2023-05-31T13:43:08Z")
Anyone know if there’s a way to create some sort of weather station using cheap(er) devices? I have sensors monitoring temperature, pressure and humidity. This should be more than enough to create the same logic as in ch… --- ## [Homey Insights same label multiple times](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-insights-same-label-multiple-times/69539)
**Author:** [@Marta](https://community.homey.app/u/Marta)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2023, 10:35am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-insights-same-label-multiple-times/69539 "2023-05-31T10:35:58Z")
I started to use Homey Insights and I have two different Homeys at two different houses. On some devices (Fibaro dimmers) I see Energy Power Power Usage Clearly Power and Power Usage are exactly the same - why is it … --- ## [How can my door sensor turn on a light in a different room?](https://community.homey.app/t/how-can-my-door-sensor-turn-on-a-light-in-a-different-room/81305)
**Author:** [@Escenze](https://community.homey.app/u/Escenze)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2023, 7:13am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-can-my-door-sensor-turn-on-a-light-in-a-different-room/81305 "2023-05-31T07:13:26Z")
Okay, so I have four rooms on the second floor in my home. I mainly use three, which are my bedroom, the bathroom, and a living room that connects the two. I have lights in all of them, and door sensors on both the bedro… --- ## [Need a way to set time inside an advanced flow from a tile](https://community.homey.app/t/need-a-way-to-set-time-inside-an-advanced-flow-from-a-tile/81402)
**Author:** [@Tirrazo](https://community.homey.app/u/Tirrazo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2023, 4:46am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/need-a-way-to-set-time-inside-an-advanced-flow-from-a-tile/81402 "2023-05-31T04:46:44Z")
Please direct me if there is a similar question with an answer. Is it possible with a tile that I can adjust a start and stop time in an advanced flow? That this tile with 2 wheels (0-24 hours for example) is linked to… --- ## [Energy distribution and timing - optimize own power generation - generic topic for logic](https://community.homey.app/t/energy-distribution-and-timing-optimize-own-power-generation-generic-topic-for-logic/81390)
**Author:** [@janklamer](https://community.homey.app/u/janklamer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2023, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/energy-distribution-and-timing-optimize-own-power-generation-generic-topic-for-logic/81390 "2023-05-30T21:28:31Z")
It’s an international issue that solar power is best used by yourself immediately. Same goes for wind-energy or other sources of alternatives to the grid. Last week I started this small - by switching the small kitchen … --- ## [My Somfy blinds does not work with Homey](https://community.homey.app/t/my-somfy-blinds-does-not-work-with-homey/81239)
**Author:** [@Knut\_Birkeland](https://community.homey.app/u/Knut_Birkeland)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2023, 10:46am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/my-somfy-blinds-does-not-work-with-homey/81239 "2023-05-30T10:46:29Z")
Hi. I have Homey and trying to control my Somfy blinds, but it doesnt work. I have installed the Tahoma Connexoon app on Homey. I have paired the Homey with the Somfy remote, the blinds gave the short reaction to confi… --- ## [Apps not working (paused)](https://community.homey.app/t/apps-not-working-paused/69890)
**Author:** [@Rudolf79](https://community.homey.app/u/Rudolf79)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2023, 9:37am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/apps-not-working-paused/69890 "2023-05-30T09:37:46Z")
Yesterday all my apps on homey bridge stopped working (paused). 24 hours later, still not working Tried to reset homey and remove/install app, but it will not work I can’t find any post of this problem lately Anyone … --- ## [Aeotec Multisensor 7 - No UV readings?](https://community.homey.app/t/aeotec-multisensor-7-no-uv-readings/81235)
**Author:** [@Pat\_M](https://community.homey.app/u/Pat_M)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2023, 6:02am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/aeotec-multisensor-7-no-uv-readings/81235 "2023-05-30T06:02:19Z")
Hi! I just bought a Aeotec Multisensor 7. It reports all of its values except for UV. It’s right in the sun but no UV reporting ever (for 3 days). Do I need to change the default setup somehow? Many thanks! --- ## [Add a MQTT return to a var](https://community.homey.app/t/add-a-mqtt-return-to-a-var/33635)
**Author:** [@RobvandeGoor](https://community.homey.app/u/RobvandeGoor)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2023, 9:56am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/add-a-mqtt-return-to-a-var/33635 "2023-05-29T09:56:04Z")
I am struggling with the following: I am able to receive messages from a MQTT Topic. The message is for example: {“state”:1} In no way I can use this result in a logic part to make a decision. I think that I have to c… --- ## [Z-Wave network reliability](https://community.homey.app/t/z-wave-network-reliability/58135)
**Author:** [@Rudi\_Hendrix](https://community.homey.app/u/Rudi_Hendrix)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2023, 10:26am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/z-wave-network-reliability/58135 "2023-05-28T10:26:31Z")
After switching from Domoticz to Homey I was hoping I would never have to look after my Z-Wave network myself. However, this seems not to be the case. This is my current Z-Wave network and below it I have some questions… --- ## [Homey early 23 and its large "Other"](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-early-23-and-its-large-other/81244)
**Author:** [@Undertaker](https://community.homey.app/u/Undertaker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2023, 5:22am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-early-23-and-its-large-other/81244 "2023-05-28T05:22:41Z")
What has struck me several times is the “other” file, which can be over 200 MB in size and unnecessarily clutters up the working memory. Can someone explain to me what this “other file” contains? I’ve already discussed… --- ## [SOMFY Blinds long press](https://community.homey.app/t/somfy-blinds-long-press/81158)
**Author:** [@Martin\_Westerstrand](https://community.homey.app/u/Martin_Westerstrand)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2023, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/somfy-blinds-long-press/81158 "2023-05-27T19:19:12Z")
Hi! I´m using somfy app to control my blinds. Works good for normal operation. But I would like to turn off my Somfy sun and wind sensor. On the remote I select station 5(all leds) and long press, to toggle between on … --- ## [Apple shortcuts not working - Solved :)](https://community.homey.app/t/apple-shortcuts-not-working-solved/81223)
**Author:** [@Andreas\_Oberg](https://community.homey.app/u/Andreas_Oberg)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2023, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/apple-shortcuts-not-working-solved/81223 "2023-05-27T18:52:37Z")
Hi, Was trying to run a flow via Apple shortcuts, i have 2 older actions in Apple shortcuts that work (created years ago…) but if i create a new one it cant fetch and select my flow from the favorite flow list. There i… --- ## [Homey Bridge not activated](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-bridge-not-activated/81190)
**Author:** [@Daniel\_Gharavi](https://community.homey.app/u/Daniel_Gharavi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2023, 12:08am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-bridge-not-activated/81190 "2023-05-27T00:08:25Z")
I have a strange issue, not sure where the problem is. When installing the bridge it all works fine, it finds it and installs it. No problems. However (now I have to translate from Swedish so might not be exactly same … --- ## [Homey Pro 2023 with 500 zigbee device](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-pro-2023-with-500-zigbee-device/80738)
**Author:** [@Bhavesh\_Bhagat](https://community.homey.app/u/Bhavesh_Bhagat)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-pro-2023-with-500-zigbee-device/80738 "2023-05-26T21:23:32Z")
In my new setup i have 400 Zigbee, 25 ZWave and 25 wifi devices. I will be using sufficient of aeotec zigbee and zwave range extenders plus Homey Bridge as Satellite to have a strong mesh network. But I’m highly concer… --- ## [Simple entrance light automation help](https://community.homey.app/t/simple-entrance-light-automation-help/81102)
**Author:** [@happyshow](https://community.homey.app/u/happyshow)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/simple-entrance-light-automation-help/81102 "2023-05-26T15:58:04Z")
I’m new to Homey and although they have a lot of work ahead of them to get the product up to the same level as some competitors, I’m in for the long haul. I would appreciate anyone’s opinion on the simple entrance light … --- ## [Zigbee question](https://community.homey.app/t/zigbee-question/81162)
**Author:** [@Daniel\_Fille](https://community.homey.app/u/Daniel_Fille)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/zigbee-question/81162 "2023-05-26T14:48:07Z")
I have start to build up a new zigbee network on my new Homey Pro 2023, I have understand that I should add direct power devices first so they can act as routers. I was adding my two IKEA signal repeaters first and thy w… --- ## [Homey Pro with Bridge - Matter/Thread Support, and Ethernet?](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-pro-with-bridge-matter-thread-support-and-ethernet/81153)
**Author:** [@BlackrazorNZ](https://community.homey.app/u/BlackrazorNZ)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 12:29am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-pro-with-bridge-matter-thread-support-and-ethernet/81153 "2023-05-26T00:29:52Z")
Hello. We are building a new house and I am starting to plan our smart device usage, and Homey Pro is appealing. If I get the Homey Pro, I will likely need a Homey Bridge in slave mode to cover enough of our house due t… --- ## [How to receive datas/events from Raspberry to display it to Insight?](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-receive-datas-events-from-raspberry-to-display-it-to-insight/68109)
**Author:** [@JF\_Castanier](https://community.homey.app/u/JF_Castanier)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2023, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-receive-datas-events-from-raspberry-to-display-it-to-insight/68109 "2023-05-25T20:23:14Z")
Hi all, I’m looking for a solution to monitor my tank water from garden. I have built a Raspberry PI with HC-SR04 sensor and it works. I can gather my tank water level form linked LCD to the Rpi. Now, I would like to … --- ## [Fibaro Double Switch 2 problem](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-double-switch-2-problem/81107)
**Author:** [@Victorianus\_Tan](https://community.homey.app/u/Victorianus_Tan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2023, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-double-switch-2-problem/81107 "2023-05-25T18:43:32Z")
i buy a fibaro double switch 2 at amazon with the us code, i’m using it at indonesia, but my homey cannot detect it, can someone help me with this problem? --- ## [Looks like time check uses GMT in stead of CET](https://community.homey.app/t/looks-like-time-check-uses-gmt-in-stead-of-cet/81133)
**Author:** [@Eugene\_Jeurissen](https://community.homey.app/u/Eugene_Jeurissen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2023, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/looks-like-time-check-uses-gmt-in-stead-of-cet/81133 "2023-05-25T17:16:40Z")
In a Flow using: If time is between x and Y than … 07:00 becomes 09:00 in Amsterdam. What to do?? --- ## [Help me understand homey's thinking](https://community.homey.app/t/help-me-understand-homeys-thinking/81095)
**Author:** [@Marley\_New2this](https://community.homey.app/u/Marley_New2this)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2023, 1:08pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/help-me-understand-homeys-thinking/81095 "2023-05-25T13:08:28Z")
Hi all! I’m new to Homey, but love trying things out untill it works. Find it interesting to try understand the logic of homey. The way I need to think to get flows working. But really could use your help… In my kitchen… --- ## [Detect a negative edge](https://community.homey.app/t/detect-a-negative-edge/81125)
**Author:** [@GeeGee](https://community.homey.app/u/GeeGee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2023, 10:38am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/detect-a-negative-edge/81125 "2023-05-25T10:38:33Z")
How can I detect a negative edge? I would need it to detect a negative edge from smart detection of a camera. This to reset in case it’s just a glitch. I would like to trigger an alarm only after x seconds. Thx --- ## [Using Sonoff dongle P as repeaters](https://community.homey.app/t/using-sonoff-dongle-p-as-repeaters/81118)
**Author:** [@Steven\_Watkinson](https://community.homey.app/u/Steven_Watkinson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2023, 9:34am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/using-sonoff-dongle-p-as-repeaters/81118 "2023-05-25T09:34:47Z")
Hi, does anyone have a simple way of increasing the power output of a sonoff dongle p to 20dB whilst in the Homey network? I have used these for increasing signals around the house and garden. --- ## [Ideas flows for bathrooms](https://community.homey.app/t/ideas-flows-for-bathrooms/81057)
**Author:** [@Tarecco](https://community.homey.app/u/Tarecco)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2023, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/ideas-flows-for-bathrooms/81057 "2023-05-24T20:38:45Z")
Hi, i would like to know what are your flows for your bathroom. My devices and flow: Hue switch and 6 hue spotlights, fan and a mirror with heating option and light and a Aqara water leak sensor. Normal use 4 spotligh… --- ## [HP2023 and energy manager in web app](https://community.homey.app/t/hp2023-and-energy-manager-in-web-app/80928)
**Author:** [@neoscaler](https://community.homey.app/u/neoscaler)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2023, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/hp2023-and-energy-manager-in-web-app/80928 "2023-05-24T14:49:06Z")
I am new to Homey and just setup my new HP2023. The web app seems lacking a lot, i.e. the energy manager view is under construction and most of the settings are ‘coming soon’. But in the known issues I do not see this l… --- ## [Migrating from 2019 to 2023 (and issues relating to that)](https://community.homey.app/t/migrating-from-2019-to-2023-and-issues-relating-to-that/81000)
**Author:** [@Tiwas](https://community.homey.app/u/Tiwas)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2023, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/migrating-from-2019-to-2023-and-issues-relating-to-that/81000 "2023-05-24T14:39:54Z")
Hi. It seems the migration from 2019 to 2023 might not be as smooth as I was hoping - some important apps don’t work (I’ve checked the test versions), so I will have to choose between: Run both Homeys in tandem for a … --- ## [Somfy io outside window shutter](https://community.homey.app/t/somfy-io-outside-window-shutter/81039)
**Author:** [@Nicola\_Gottsches](https://community.homey.app/u/Nicola_Gottsches)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2023, 12:56pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/somfy-io-outside-window-shutter/81039 "2023-05-24T12:56:03Z")
Hi, we have 6 large window shutters which each have their own remote control. One stopped working and we tried to reset it. Now they all either open/close at the same time , or not at all or the wrong way around …. How c… --- ## [TV-lift in Homey](https://community.homey.app/t/tv-lift-in-homey/81014)
**Author:** [@Jonas\_Poulsen](https://community.homey.app/u/Jonas_Poulsen)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2023, 12:14pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/tv-lift-in-homey/81014 "2023-05-24T12:14:34Z")
I have a TV-lift (TS700A). To control this I use a Sonoff RF-Bridge, but this setup is not reliabel. I have found out that the up and down functions can be controlled by a wired button connected to the TV-lift´s circuit… [Previous page](https://community.homey.app/c/questions-help/8.md?page=187) [Next page](https://community.homey.app/c/questions-help/8.md?page=189)