# Questions & Help

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## [Apps not updating](https://community.homey.app/t/apps-not-updating/59028)

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**Author:** [@Petter\_G](https://community.homey.app/u/Petter_G)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2022, 7:27am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/apps-not-updating/59028 "2022-01-25T07:27:19Z")

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Homey does not update apps, automatically or manually. Others experiencing the same? Im also using app version checker

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## [Homey-controlled tv remote volume changes in big increments](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-controlled-tv-remote-volume-changes-in-big-increments/59003)

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**Author:** [@cek](https://community.homey.app/u/cek)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2022, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-controlled-tv-remote-volume-changes-in-big-increments/59003 "2022-01-24T21:48:12Z")

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hi! I have a Samsung tv which is connected to my homey (bridge), and ive “IR learned” it so i can control the tv via the app/dashboard etc. now the problem: the volume control through the app only jumps in BIG incremen…

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## [Trådfri on/off dimmer switch](https://community.homey.app/t/tradfri-on-off-dimmer-switch/58968)

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**Author:** [@Hege\_Helleland](https://community.homey.app/u/Hege_Helleland)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2022, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/tradfri-on-off-dimmer-switch/58968 "2022-01-24T14:33:21Z")

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I have paired the switch to homey snd startes a flow, bur it will not react… i tried with a difrent switch bit the same happens, bit tre trådfri remote control works… I have homey bridge not pro Hege Helleland

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## [Unifi Doorbel support](https://community.homey.app/t/unifi-doorbel-support/58825)

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**Author:** [@Pierre\_van\_Mouche](https://community.homey.app/u/Pierre_van_Mouche)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2022, 9:04am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/unifi-doorbel-support/58825 "2022-01-24T09:04:23Z")

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Is there a way to use the Unify Doorbel with Homey and e.g. switch on/off some light when somebody presses the ring-button?

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## [Infrared list](https://community.homey.app/t/infrared-list/58785)

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**Author:** [@Chtit](https://community.homey.app/u/Chtit)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2022, 12:08pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/infrared-list/58785 "2022-01-23T12:08:11Z")

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Hi there. I got one device which uses IR only (epson eh-tw7100) and I can’t seem to find a proper IR driver for it. Just wondering then if there is a list of all supported devices somewhere and if there’s a place to as…

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## [Smart life jelpnjelp](https://community.homey.app/t/smart-life-jelpnjelp/58942)

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**Author:** [@Jamenjoachim](https://community.homey.app/u/Jamenjoachim)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2022, 6:55am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/smart-life-jelpnjelp/58942 "2022-01-23T06:55:52Z")

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Hope some one make app for smart life. My alarm and All importen stuff are smart life.

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## [Homey Bridge firmware version](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-bridge-firmware-version/58915)

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**Author:** [@ruudvanstrijp](https://community.homey.app/u/ruudvanstrijp)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2022, 5:36am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-bridge-firmware-version/58915 "2022-01-23T05:36:10Z")

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Hi, When I look at Homey release notes I see mentions of firmware 7.2.1. I assume this is only for the Homey Pro and not for the Bridge? My bridge is on firmware 24. I can’t seem to find a changelog for the Homey Bridge…

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## [NFC enabled door lock as NFC reader?](https://community.homey.app/t/nfc-enabled-door-lock-as-nfc-reader/58914)

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**Author:** [@Tiwas](https://community.homey.app/u/Tiwas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2022, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/nfc-enabled-door-lock-as-nfc-reader/58914 "2022-01-22T14:39:18Z")

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Anyone know if something similar to this exists, or is possible, with Homey? Would be awesome to use my idlock as a card reader and execute flows based on the card presented.

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## [Possible to view a Contact Alarm state in Insight?](https://community.homey.app/t/possible-to-view-a-contact-alarm-state-in-insight/58908)

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**Author:** [@fdefever](https://community.homey.app/u/fdefever)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2022, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/possible-to-view-a-contact-alarm-state-in-insight/58908 "2022-01-22T13:04:31Z")

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From the Homey SDK (V3) Tutorial: Device Capabilities - Homey Apps SDK v3 It should be possible to view alarm state in Insight. But for any device with a Contact Alarm capability (as in Fibaro Door sensor), there’s …

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## [QUBINO roller shutter position - precise](https://community.homey.app/t/qubino-roller-shutter-position-precise/58855)

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**Author:** [@Fekik](https://community.homey.app/u/Fekik)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2022, 8:58am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/qubino-roller-shutter-position-precise/58855 "2022-01-22T08:58:29Z")

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Hi there, I have qubino roller shutters in all my house and I want to set the position to 0,25 or 0,5 %. I have found out, that the app just allows me to set parameter to whole percents. So just 0%, 1%, 2%, … 99%, 100% …

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## [Miele@mobile](https://community.homey.app/t/miele-mobile/46144)

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**Author:** [@Erik\_Hagen](https://community.homey.app/u/Erik_Hagen)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/miele-mobile/46144 "2022-01-21T22:33:10Z")

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Can anybody help me to integrate Miele@mobile in Homey? I want to manage all mine Miele appliances. Grtz Erik

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## [Compare temperatures from different sensors](https://community.homey.app/t/compare-temperatures-from-different-sensors/50360)

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**Author:** [@Fekik](https://community.homey.app/u/Fekik)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/compare-temperatures-from-different-sensors/50360 "2022-01-21T16:09:02Z")

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Hi, I want to turn on my AC. It should be something like this: When temperature oustide is larger that temperature inside, my AC turns on (or blings go down, etc.). I have temperature sensor outside, I have temperature…

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## [Homey Bridge doesn't power on](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-bridge-doesnt-power-on/52334)

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**Author:** [@MaxLeonhardt](https://community.homey.app/u/MaxLeonhardt)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-bridge-doesnt-power-on/52334 "2022-01-21T14:13:39Z")

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Good Morning, I am new to the Homey community and have some problems with my new Homey Bridge. When I first bought the bridge it was not clear to me that I needed an Invitation code. So when I received the bridge I plug…

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## [Tradfri on / off dimmer ramp up / down](https://community.homey.app/t/tradfri-on-off-dimmer-ramp-up-down/58836)

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**Author:** [@madtraxx](https://community.homey.app/u/madtraxx)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 1:09pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/tradfri-on-off-dimmer-ramp-up-down/58836 "2022-01-21T13:09:46Z")

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So this might be a long shot; did anyone managed to use this switch directly connected to Homey to ramp the dim function up / down? If I configure it to “long press” dim relative 5% I need to release the button to have…

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## [Homey bridge not updated with state of hue lamp](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-bridge-not-updated-with-state-of-hue-lamp/53064)

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**Author:** [@NicholasCph](https://community.homey.app/u/NicholasCph)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 12:22pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-bridge-not-updated-with-state-of-hue-lamp/53064 "2022-01-21T12:22:27Z")

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Hi guys I’ve got the new homey bridge and connected my hue lamps. My problem is, that the state of the lamps is not being updated in homey. When I go to my hue app and turn off a light, it still appears as on in homey…

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## [Zigbee problems with Homey bridge](https://community.homey.app/t/zigbee-problems-with-homey-bridge/58636)

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**Author:** [@geraldo](https://community.homey.app/u/geraldo)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2022, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/zigbee-problems-with-homey-bridge/58636 "2022-01-20T22:22:31Z")

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Hey there, I´m a beginner with a network of Aqara producs and Philips Hue lights, plus some 433 MHz devices. This far, it has been quite amazing what can be accomplished with the homey bridge and its flows. Anyway, tod…

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## [Fibaro update Homey](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-update-homey/58744)

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**Author:** [@Johan\_Veldhuis](https://community.homey.app/u/Johan_Veldhuis)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2022, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-update-homey/58744 "2022-01-20T14:07:21Z")

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Since the fibaro app has been updated januari 11th 2022 some of my Fibaro shutters 3 were not working properly. 2 shutter even can’t be opened anymore using the impulse switches (they cannot be resetted either!!!)

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## [Plugwise p1 low and high tariff](https://community.homey.app/t/plugwise-p1-low-and-high-tariff/58322)

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**Author:** [@TheKos](https://community.homey.app/u/TheKos)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2022, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/plugwise-p1-low-and-high-tariff/58322 "2022-01-20T13:02:17Z")

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I Just bought a plugwise p1 and also added it to my homey. The plugwise app reports both low and high tariff kwh, but in homey only the Total is shown, no separate high and low tariff. Is this ecpected or did I configure…

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## [Troubleshooting Homey Early 2019](https://community.homey.app/t/troubleshooting-homey-early-2019/58539)

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**Author:** [@JHGBaouns](https://community.homey.app/u/JHGBaouns)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2022, 7:42am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/troubleshooting-homey-early-2019/58539 "2022-01-20T07:42:26Z")

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Hi! I own a Homey early 2018. I have felt it to be more and more slow and unresponsive over time. Both Ikea and Philips HUE apps takes over 15 seconds to respond to a change of state. And all devices seems to lock if…

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## [Add Devices if No App Available](https://community.homey.app/t/add-devices-if-no-app-available/58712)

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**Author:** [@LCab2022](https://community.homey.app/u/LCab2022)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2022, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/add-devices-if-no-app-available/58712 "2022-01-19T20:31:04Z")

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Sorry if this is a dumb question. I am wondering if there is a way to add devices like z-wave or zigbee if the specific devices don’t have a app associated with that manufacturer? An example is Zooz.

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## [Infrared](https://community.homey.app/t/infrared/58638)

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**Author:** [@lefindufin](https://community.homey.app/u/lefindufin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2022, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/infrared/58638 "2022-01-19T17:11:52Z")

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I know there have been posts before but I feel homey is losing critical functionality. I have a: Projectionscreen Beamer Axa window openers All working with infrared but not available in the homey app. You used to b…

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## [Virtual Device: set temperature to virtual sensor doesn't seem to work](https://community.homey.app/t/virtual-device-set-temperature-to-virtual-sensor-doesnt-seem-to-work/58612)

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**Author:** [@anon61197305](https://community.homey.app/u/anon61197305)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2022, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/virtual-device-set-temperature-to-virtual-sensor-doesnt-seem-to-work/58612 "2022-01-19T12:28:43Z")

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I have an old device with no smart capabilities, but I placed a temperature sensor in it and I created a flow to determine when it’s on or off (as a simple on/off virtual device). I created an other virtual device (of a…

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## [Hue Motion sensor no continuous light](https://community.homey.app/t/hue-motion-sensor-no-continuous-light/58414)

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**Author:** [@osado](https://community.homey.app/u/osado)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2022, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/hue-motion-sensor-no-continuous-light/58414 "2022-01-18T19:56:07Z")

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I have a Hue motion sensor placed in the hallway. My preferred setup would be: when there’s motion turn on the light(s) when there’s continuous motion, light(s) stays on when there’s no motion anymore then turn off lig…

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## [Homey Bridge Not Connected - Problem](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-bridge-not-connected-problem/57670)

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**Author:** [@Saimon](https://community.homey.app/u/Saimon)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2022, 10:33am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-bridge-not-connected-problem/57670 "2022-01-17T10:33:06Z")

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Hi my homey Bridge problem sometime my zigbee device not responding i dont turn off or turn on example my my aqara light push off a light dont turn off

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## [KNX Gateway intermittent issue](https://community.homey.app/t/knx-gateway-intermittent-issue/58364)

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**Author:** [@Biffen](https://community.homey.app/u/Biffen)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2022, 7:06am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/knx-gateway-intermittent-issue/58364 "2022-01-17T07:06:34Z")

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Hi guys, I have been using Homey for years and I like it a lot. Recent year I have had issues with the communication between the KNX gateway and Homey. All of a sudden the Homey cannot find the gateway anymore and afte…

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## [What does Homey Bridge add to a smart home?](https://community.homey.app/t/what-does-homey-bridge-add-to-a-smart-home/58519)

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**Author:** [@nickevackerdag](https://community.homey.app/u/nickevackerdag)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2022, 12:43am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/what-does-homey-bridge-add-to-a-smart-home/58519 "2022-01-17T00:43:06Z")

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Hello! I have had the Homey Bridge for a while now. It is connected to my Philips Hue lights via the Hue Bridge, IKEA Trådfri lights and a Trådfri socket directly to Homey via Zigbee and an Aqara Smart Plug directly via…

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## [Aqara Temperature & Humidity Sensor](https://community.homey.app/t/aqara-temperature-humidity-sensor/33919)

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**Author:** [@Henrik\_Johansson](https://community.homey.app/u/Henrik_Johansson)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2022, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/aqara-temperature-humidity-sensor/33919 "2022-01-16T21:24:07Z")

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Hi, just purchades 2 Aqara sensors. When i add a new device it shows up as a Basic Zigbee Device. The sensor pairs correctly (3 blinks). Any ideas? /Henrik

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## [Why does Homey app for iPad restart every time I switch between apps?](https://community.homey.app/t/why-does-homey-app-for-ipad-restart-every-time-i-switch-between-apps/58521)

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**Author:** [@nickevackerdag](https://community.homey.app/u/nickevackerdag)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2022, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/why-does-homey-app-for-ipad-restart-every-time-i-switch-between-apps/58521 "2022-01-16T13:27:29Z")

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Hi! If I jump from the Homey app to another app and back, the Homey app always restarts. In addition to wasting time looking at the splash screen, it also means that anything I was doing gets undone. If I am building a …

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## [Lost connection to all Wiz bulbs - Homey Bridge](https://community.homey.app/t/lost-connection-to-all-wiz-bulbs-homey-bridge/58465)

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**Author:** [@KasperAS](https://community.homey.app/u/KasperAS)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2022, 9:19am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/lost-connection-to-all-wiz-bulbs-homey-bridge/58465 "2022-01-16T09:19:53Z")

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Overnight I’ve lost connection to all my Wiz bulbs. None of them work. They work in the Wiz app but through Homey they’re all disconnected. ‘No driver availible’ I can’t re-add them to Homey either. I just keep getting …

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## [Control of WiFi switch with Homey - Is it possible?](https://community.homey.app/t/control-of-wifi-switch-with-homey-is-it-possible/48847)

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**Author:** [@Julian\_Driver](https://community.homey.app/u/Julian_Driver)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2022, 6:44am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/control-of-wifi-switch-with-homey-is-it-possible/48847 "2022-01-16T06:44:00Z")

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I have been provided with some WiFi switches that have no makers name on them, just the Model number PT-CS01. This gives rise to two questions: Is it possible to link to a device if the manufacturer is not known? In th…

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