# Questions & Help

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## [Smart lightning and wall switches](https://community.homey.app/t/smart-lightning-and-wall-switches/36741)

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**Author:** [@ricardovl](https://community.homey.app/u/ricardovl)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 12:53pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/smart-lightning-and-wall-switches/36741 "2020-10-30T12:53:09Z")

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Currently i have a lot of IKEA tradfri light-bulbs and next year we are going to move to a new home. I would love to have as much smart lightning as possible. Some lights can be just on/off switches Some need to be di…

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## [Not able to reconnect Tibber home](https://community.homey.app/t/not-able-to-reconnect-tibber-home/69727)

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**Author:** [@Rallmo](https://community.homey.app/u/Rallmo)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/not-able-to-reconnect-tibber-home/69727 "2022-10-05T18:11:27Z")

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Hi. Not shure where to post this. I have a Homey Pro and previously i had my Tibber home connected. But the Tibber app in Homey stopped updating price info. So I tried restarting the app with no success, restarted the …

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## [Variables](https://community.homey.app/t/variables/69875)

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**Author:** [@Tirrazo](https://community.homey.app/u/Tirrazo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2022, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/variables/69875 "2022-10-04T18:00:30Z")

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Hi, I haven’t found the answer to this in any post so I just have to ask. What are these variables that you can create and how to use them?

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## [Zigbee device limit?](https://community.homey.app/t/zigbee-device-limit/69863)

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**Author:** [@proisland](https://community.homey.app/u/proisland)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2022, 12:47pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/zigbee-device-limit/69863 "2022-10-04T12:47:30Z")

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Do anyone know what is the limit of number of zigbee devices connected to a Homey Pro?

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## [Homey Pro died, no way to get a new one and no support?](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-pro-died-no-way-to-get-a-new-one-and-no-support/69855)

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**Author:** [@phusebox](https://community.homey.app/u/phusebox)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2022, 11:52am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-pro-died-no-way-to-get-a-new-one-and-no-support/69855 "2022-10-04T11:52:25Z")

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My Homey Pro died after exactly 365 days. I tried different USB 5V power supplies but it won’t boot (no rings lighting up). Also there is some hissing/white noise coming from the bottom of the Homey. The Homey Pro isn’t…

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## [Need a better ZigBee network, is Conbee 2 the answer?](https://community.homey.app/t/need-a-better-zigbee-network-is-conbee-2-the-answer/67296)

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**Author:** [@Tormod\_Torgersen](https://community.homey.app/u/Tormod_Torgersen)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2022, 11:29am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/need-a-better-zigbee-network-is-conbee-2-the-answer/67296 "2022-10-04T11:29:18Z")

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Hi from Norway! I’m sorry to jump the German section in English here, but it seems like most post about the Conbee can be found here so I’m guessing the most experience on it also is here! I’m currently passed 40 ZigBe…

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## [No flow trigger Aeotec multisensor](https://community.homey.app/t/no-flow-trigger-aeotec-multisensor/69850)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_Peerlkamp](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Peerlkamp)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2022, 8:47am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/no-flow-trigger-aeotec-multisensor/69850 "2022-10-04T08:47:11Z")

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Since version 3.8.3 (my suspicion is) my multisensor from Aeotec no longer starts flow. If I run the flow manually it works. I have already removed the sensor from my Z-Wave network and added it again, even reset my Z-Wa…

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## [Advanced flows are not listes in IOS shortcuts](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-flows-are-not-listes-in-ios-shortcuts/69845)

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**Author:** [@kheggen](https://community.homey.app/u/kheggen)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2022, 6:16am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-flows-are-not-listes-in-ios-shortcuts/69845 "2022-10-04T06:16:27Z")

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As the title states. I have added a couple of advanced flows as favorites in homey. These are not listes in my shortcuts-app, but my normal flows is. Can you please fix this?

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## [Fibaro Smart Implant and Insights](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-smart-implant-and-insights/69755)

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**Author:** [@Rolse41](https://community.homey.app/u/Rolse41)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-smart-implant-and-insights/69755 "2022-10-03T14:58:13Z")

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I am still quite new to Homey and have a question. I have used a smart implant the two digital inputs to query whether the heating pump and the solar pump of my heating run. This also works wonderfully and about a virtua…

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## [Disco, kids, rgbw](https://community.homey.app/t/disco-kids-rgbw/69782)

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**Author:** [@Tom\_De\_Vries](https://community.homey.app/u/Tom_De_Vries)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/disco-kids-rgbw/69782 "2022-10-03T12:15:53Z")

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Our kids get to an age they want flashy rgbw lights. I know Philips Hue and Lidl support flashy lights in their apps. I could find some really old “disco” topics but without anything workable. Is it possible to create…

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## [\[Bug\] Local time is set to UTC time after firmware update + reboot](https://community.homey.app/t/bug-local-time-is-set-to-utc-time-after-firmware-update-reboot/65046)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_Kawa](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Kawa)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 11:10am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/bug-local-time-is-set-to-utc-time-after-firmware-update-reboot/65046 "2022-10-03T11:10:23Z")

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I installed v.7.4.2 two days ago on Homey Pro (previously running v7.4.2-rc.8). I noticed some time triggered scenes ran much later, or ran twice. It happened to be exactly 2 hours. Look at the trigger times and the…

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## [MQTT topic messages to variable](https://community.homey.app/t/mqtt-topic-messages-to-variable/44689)

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**Author:** [@RobvandeGoor](https://community.homey.app/u/RobvandeGoor)\
**Replies:** 64\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2022, 12:43pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/mqtt-topic-messages-to-variable/44689 "2022-08-02T12:43:50Z")

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I can’t figure out how to put the result of a MQTT topic into a variable (number, so not a string). I made a script that parses the temp and hum into a variable for the topic: itho/sensor This script works fine a…

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## [Limit amount of triggers](https://community.homey.app/t/limit-amount-of-triggers/69716)

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**Author:** [@The\_Cowman](https://community.homey.app/u/The_Cowman)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2022, 5:49am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/limit-amount-of-triggers/69716 "2022-10-02T05:49:15Z")

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I created a flow which triggers the sun screens to go in when it’s raining. It uses Openweathermap and it triggers when the chance on rain has changed and is above 50%. But now it also triggers when it changes for exam…

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## [Measure device usage over time](https://community.homey.app/t/measure-device-usage-over-time/69706)

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**Author:** [@Tiwas](https://community.homey.app/u/Tiwas)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2022, 5:38am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/measure-device-usage-over-time/69706 "2022-10-02T05:38:21Z")

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Is it possible to measure total power usage for a specified periode of time for a device? Or even better, measure total power usage over a set amount?

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## [Round value of a temp sensor in "Then" flow card](https://community.homey.app/t/round-value-of-a-temp-sensor-in-then-flow-card/69707)

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**Author:** [@thobu](https://community.homey.app/u/thobu)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2022, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/round-value-of-a-temp-sensor-in-then-flow-card/69707 "2022-10-01T17:08:00Z")

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I get the value #temperature from the sensor and a Sonos speaker outputs it via a “Then” card. Sometimes the value is periodic, you can imagine how that sounds. Now, I’ d like to round from say 18.88 to 19 or from 18.33 …

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## [Ecodim not considered as light](https://community.homey.app/t/ecodim-not-considered-as-light/68835)

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**Author:** [@BIRDY](https://community.homey.app/u/BIRDY)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2022, 10:57am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/ecodim-not-considered-as-light/68835 "2022-10-01T10:57:44Z")

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Hey im using homey “turn on all lights” but weirdly it does not see my ecodim (duo) dimmer as a light. any way to change this?

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## [\[Timeline\] Flow disabled because it runs 60 times](https://community.homey.app/t/timeline-flow-disabled-because-it-runs-60-times/66238)

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**Author:** [@homeypro](https://community.homey.app/u/homeypro)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2022, 8:23am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/timeline-flow-disabled-because-it-runs-60-times/66238 "2022-10-01T08:23:27Z")

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Hey everyone, Since a few days I have been getting a message on the timeline that several flows have been disabled automatically because they have run 60 times. Do you know why this is so. I do not believe that there is…

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## [How to clear my (post deleted by author) posts?](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-clear-my-post-deleted-by-author-posts/69673)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_Kawa](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Kawa)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2022, 6:32am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-clear-my-post-deleted-by-author-posts/69673 "2022-10-01T06:32:57Z")

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Does anyone know how to clear my (post deleted by author) posts? I was under the impression they got permanently removed after 24hrs. It is annoying when they stay there for months and months… I can’t find a setting in…

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## [Is it possible to remove the timeline log from the front page? (Android)](https://community.homey.app/t/is-it-possible-to-remove-the-timeline-log-from-the-front-page-android/37214)

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**Author:** [@Dal](https://community.homey.app/u/Dal)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2020, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/is-it-possible-to-remove-the-timeline-log-from-the-front-page-android/37214 "2020-11-12T19:02:42Z")

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Hi. I just fired up my Athom Homey Pro for the first time today, and it didn’t take long until I got annoyed over the timeline on the front page of the Android app. Can it be removed? I would rather have 2 or 3 rows w…

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## [Wifi connection drops often + RED LED ring](https://community.homey.app/t/wifi-connection-drops-often-red-led-ring/48055)

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**Author:** [@JonE](https://community.homey.app/u/JonE)\
**Replies:** 54\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 10:17am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/wifi-connection-drops-often-red-led-ring/48055 "2022-09-30T10:17:11Z")

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hi all! Since a few months I have my Homey drops his wifi connection every 10-20 seconds or so. When this happens, the LED ring switches to RED for a few secons. It might be related to something that Athom changed in H…

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## [Unknown power to tag](https://community.homey.app/t/unknown-power-to-tag/69593)

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**Author:** [@Techniman](https://community.homey.app/u/Techniman)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 8:34am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/unknown-power-to-tag/69593 "2022-09-30T08:34:33Z")

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Does anyone know if its possible to get the “unknown power” into a variable or tag? I have most of my plugs monitored with the exception of the stove and pump, I’d like to calculate /guesstimate the draw of these items …

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## [Keep lights on where motion was last detected?](https://community.homey.app/t/keep-lights-on-where-motion-was-last-detected/69147)

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**Author:** [@Branko\_Savic](https://community.homey.app/u/Branko_Savic)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/keep-lights-on-where-motion-was-last-detected/69147 "2022-09-29T22:07:47Z")

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As the title suggests, is it possible to keep light on where motion was last detected? I live alone in my apartment and it is not necessary to keep the lights on in a room I am not in at the moment. I have motion detec…

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## [Zone variables](https://community.homey.app/t/zone-variables/69105)

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**Author:** [@rxfc](https://community.homey.app/u/rxfc)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/zone-variables/69105 "2022-09-29T22:05:39Z")

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So, before I post a request, like last time… maybe I’ve missed this too… I’ve made an adv flow for my lighting that has all of my zones, individually “when zone kitchen changes to active” then “turn on al lights in zone…

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## [Accidentaly removed Homey Bridge](https://community.homey.app/t/accidentaly-removed-homey-bridge/67977)

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**Author:** [@ekjord](https://community.homey.app/u/ekjord)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/accidentaly-removed-homey-bridge/67977 "2022-09-29T15:37:25Z")

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I accidentally removed my Homey Bridge and when I try to set it up again it says that my beta invite code is already in use. So I can’t re-add my Bridge. Someone know a solution?

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## [Alexa does not recognize the Fibaro Roller Shutter 2](https://community.homey.app/t/alexa-does-not-recognize-the-fibaro-roller-shutter-2/12297)

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**Author:** [@copiis](https://community.homey.app/u/copiis)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 7:33am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/alexa-does-not-recognize-the-fibaro-roller-shutter-2/12297 "2022-09-29T07:33:53Z")

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I installed three Fibaro Roller Shutter 2, two in the shutter and one in the awning. The problem is that the roller shutters are the only devices not recognized in Alexa.

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## [Homey advanced flows not visible in iOS16 web browsers](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-advanced-flows-not-visible-in-ios16-web-browsers/68604)

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**Author:** [@MichZ](https://community.homey.app/u/MichZ)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 12:03am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-advanced-flows-not-visible-in-ios16-web-browsers/68604 "2022-09-29T00:03:43Z")

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With iOS16 rc in Safari and in Chrome webbrowsers the advanced flows are not visible in the grid. Everything is working but the grid stays empty. This was already from the beginning of the beta and i know you cannot reac…

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## [Homey Pro vs Bridge long term](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-pro-vs-bridge-long-term/54355)

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**Author:** [@OlleWestin](https://community.homey.app/u/OlleWestin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2022, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-pro-vs-bridge-long-term/54355 "2022-09-28T19:27:15Z")

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Hi! Long story short - I bought a Homey Bridge and a Homey Pro… now I should really choose one of them (and return the other). While the Bridge seems like a great idea I’m a bit sceptical to the development of apps to …

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## [Hue bulbs not reporting usage](https://community.homey.app/t/hue-bulbs-not-reporting-usage/69551)

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**Author:** [@Bumper](https://community.homey.app/u/Bumper)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2022, 11:48am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/hue-bulbs-not-reporting-usage/69551 "2022-09-28T11:48:16Z")

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Hi, I’m using a large amount of Hue lights at my house. Currently looking into the total powerusage of rooms and found that while some bulbs perfectly report power information to homey (both in the device as in insights)…

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## [Danalock V3 - battery drainage](https://community.homey.app/t/danalock-v3-battery-drainage/5397)

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**Author:** [@Yhaugom](https://community.homey.app/u/Yhaugom)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2022, 8:13am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/danalock-v3-battery-drainage/5397 "2022-09-28T08:13:35Z")

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Hello! I am having trouble with my Danalock V3 (Z-wave/Bluetooth) draining the batteries really fast. Used 80% in a week. Does anyone have any suggestions? I am guessing it is being polled or that it is online more th…

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## [Network port and URL used by Homey to acccess Insight through firewall](https://community.homey.app/t/network-port-and-url-used-by-homey-to-acccess-insight-through-firewall/69469)

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**Author:** [@JF\_Castanier](https://community.homey.app/u/JF_Castanier)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2022, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/network-port-and-url-used-by-homey-to-acccess-insight-through-firewall/69469 "2022-09-27T23:12:16Z")

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Hi all, I’m looking for the list oof ports and URL used by Homey to pass through a Firewall to go to Internet. I have a project to secure flows and connectivity from/to Internet with Homey and I need exclude URL in my …

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