# Questions & Help **URL:** https://community.homey.app/c/questions-help/8.md?page=247 [Latest](https://community.homey.app/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.homey.app/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.homey.app/tags.md) **Page:** 248 --- ## [Could not start a new Homey Pro](https://community.homey.app/t/could-not-start-a-new-homey-pro/53985)
**Author:** [@janolav](https://community.homey.app/u/janolav)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2021, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/could-not-start-a-new-homey-pro/53985 "2021-10-30T16:36:51Z")
Bought a pro today. But after creating account I tried to set up the pro. When it showed an orange light, I opened the wifi-setup, I had my wifi-network upper, an beneath the homey setup. tapping homey setup, they switch… --- ## [Fibaro dimmer 2: lights turn off&back on](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-dimmer-2-lights-turn-off-back-on/35067)
**Author:** [@mistaoutlaw](https://community.homey.app/u/mistaoutlaw)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2021, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-dimmer-2-lights-turn-off-back-on/35067 "2021-10-30T14:59:07Z")
Hope you guys can help me troubleshoot. Setup (hasn’t changed for two years) Homey 2016 4 led spots under carport Fibaro dimmer 2 2 flows currently active: Flow triggers lights at sunset (ON) Flow triggers lights … --- ## [Adding Philips Hue bulbs directly to Homey Bridge](https://community.homey.app/t/adding-philips-hue-bulbs-directly-to-homey-bridge/53962)
**Author:** [@sparky](https://community.homey.app/u/sparky)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2021, 7:04am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/adding-philips-hue-bulbs-directly-to-homey-bridge/53962 "2021-10-30T07:04:22Z")
I have a new Homey Bridge. I have 4 x new Philips Hue bulbs. How can I control the bulbs without buying Hue Bridge? Amateur user here : ) --- ## [Homeyduino basic sketch](https://community.homey.app/t/homeyduino-basic-sketch/53959)
**Author:** [@Tds](https://community.homey.app/u/Tds)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2021, 5:16am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homeyduino-basic-sketch/53959 "2021-10-30T05:16:09Z")
Can I use DS18b20 temp sensors with homeyduino? I am new to programming with arduino (programming in general). And I have tried to follow the Sensor example But when I try to translate this over to DS18b20 I am stuck a… --- ## [Status KAKU device when lamp is turned on by a switch](https://community.homey.app/t/status-kaku-device-when-lamp-is-turned-on-by-a-switch/53881)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Peerlkamp](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Peerlkamp)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2021, 3:54am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/status-kaku-device-when-lamp-is-turned-on-by-a-switch/53881 "2021-10-30T03:54:04Z")
Is there a way to let homey know when a KAKU device is turned on by a switch and not by Homey? Maybe with MQTT in between or something. Or add the KAKU switch to Homey as well. I know that KAKU device doesn’t communica… --- ## [Audio(-alert) over external speaker, f.ex soundboard over chromecast speaker](https://community.homey.app/t/audio-alert-over-external-speaker-f-ex-soundboard-over-chromecast-speaker/23242)
**Author:** [@Gilje](https://community.homey.app/u/Gilje)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2021, 10:41am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/audio-alert-over-external-speaker-f-ex-soundboard-over-chromecast-speaker/23242 "2021-10-29T10:41:00Z")
Hi, installing an security system using Heimdall. Want an audio alert playing while alarm is arming /disarming. This audio-alert should be played in entrance. Prefer small sized speaker, over wifi. Thinking that Google … --- ## [Homey and firewall](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-and-firewall/53909)
**Author:** [@Ville80](https://community.homey.app/u/Ville80)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2021, 5:54am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-and-firewall/53909 "2021-10-29T05:54:45Z")
Do I need a firewall when I use Athom Homey Pro? --- ## [Extend range to add devices](https://community.homey.app/t/extend-range-to-add-devices/53908)
**Author:** [@kai.wagner.83](https://community.homey.app/u/kai.wagner.83)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2021, 4:54am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/extend-range-to-add-devices/53908 "2021-10-29T04:54:04Z")
Hello, I am using a homey pro and there are already a lot of devices connected and in use. I want to add dome more devices from another floor in my house, but the range of the homey is not good enough to reach them. How… --- ## [2 Homey’s setup?](https://community.homey.app/t/2-homey-s-setup/53885)
**Author:** [@Emil](https://community.homey.app/u/Emil)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2021, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/2-homey-s-setup/53885 "2021-10-28T18:24:07Z")
Hi guys. I have one homey sett up in my house, and bought one more to set up in my cabin. But I can not find out how to add the new one in my app. Is this posibule? Or do I need to make a new email id and a new accou… --- ## [Sensor force disabling antitheft alarm](https://community.homey.app/t/sensor-force-disabling-antitheft-alarm/53868)
**Author:** [@mattrix](https://community.homey.app/u/mattrix)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2021, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/sensor-force-disabling-antitheft-alarm/53868 "2021-10-28T13:04:10Z")
Hi, The fibaro door sensors keep having anti theft alarm on. I want to create a flow to force switching it to off without out removing that functionality… Could it be done with homeyscript? --- ## [Working with Alexa or Google](https://community.homey.app/t/working-with-alexa-or-google/53862)
**Author:** [@Ville80](https://community.homey.app/u/Ville80)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2021, 7:18am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/working-with-alexa-or-google/53862 "2021-10-28T07:18:02Z")
I have a speech disability, Can I use Alexa or Google for speech control, for example? My language is Finnish. --- ## [Issues with Alexa device's](https://community.homey.app/t/issues-with-alexa-devices/53820)
**Author:** [@Trigg275](https://community.homey.app/u/Trigg275)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2021, 1:44am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/issues-with-alexa-devices/53820 "2021-10-28T01:44:51Z")
Hey, I have added a brilliant smart switch to homey via Alexa. I have the tile on my dashboard but every time I try to turn it on / off I just get this error message coming up, I know the switch works because I can cont… --- ## [Variables in flow delays](https://community.homey.app/t/variables-in-flow-delays/53805)
**Author:** [@DavidH](https://community.homey.app/u/DavidH)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2021, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/variables-in-flow-delays/53805 "2021-10-27T17:26:43Z")
I was playing around with my KAKU ASUN-650 shutter switches which are not smart enough te remember the position of the shutter like other brands do. I figured if I knew how long the shutter takes to competely close/compl… --- ## [In Bridge - how to setup a refresh to a greenware Socket](https://community.homey.app/t/in-bridge-how-to-setup-a-refresh-to-a-greenware-socket/53758)
**Author:** [@Busta999](https://community.homey.app/u/Busta999)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2021, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/in-bridge-how-to-setup-a-refresh-to-a-greenware-socket/53758 "2021-10-27T14:14:59Z")
I have added a Greenware zwave Power Socket ok. The Greenwaves are insecure devices and need to feel the hand of the hub periodically. I need to work out how to set Param 1 = 255 on the bridge. Also I can see how to c… --- ## [Is it possible to manually run a flow from my phone?](https://community.homey.app/t/is-it-possible-to-manually-run-a-flow-from-my-phone/53815)
**Author:** [@Julian\_Driver](https://community.homey.app/u/Julian_Driver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2021, 10:58am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/is-it-possible-to-manually-run-a-flow-from-my-phone/53815 "2021-10-27T10:58:13Z")
I’m a newbi to installing Homey so am very much feeling my way. I have successfully set up a number of flows to control blinds. Is it possible to set up a ‘button’ on my Homey app to invoke a flow in an ad-hoc manner? --- ## [TLS doesn't work: MQTT-Broker for Homey, Location & Presence and Owntracks](https://community.homey.app/t/tls-doesnt-work-mqtt-broker-for-homey-location-presence-and-owntracks/40272)
**Author:** [@z3r0](https://community.homey.app/u/z3r0)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2021, 7:32am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/tls-doesnt-work-mqtt-broker-for-homey-location-presence-and-owntracks/40272 "2021-10-27T07:32:27Z")
I have read a few things on this forum about alternatives for geolocation. I chose to use Owntracks in combination with MQTT. I succeeded in setting up an unsecured connection, but I failed to set up a secured preferred … --- ## [Add bridge to Homey](https://community.homey.app/t/add-bridge-to-homey/53792)
**Author:** [@Mats\_Andersson\_Frid](https://community.homey.app/u/Mats_Andersson_Frid)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2021, 4:59am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/add-bridge-to-homey/53792 "2021-10-27T04:59:25Z")
Hi I try to add my bridge according description below. But it does not work, you have any suggestions on how to do it. I’m already using Homey and want to connect homey bridge connect homey bridge with the included power… --- ## [Qubino Smart Plug does not show Current usage](https://community.homey.app/t/qubino-smart-plug-does-not-show-current-usage/53779)
**Author:** [@Baywash](https://community.homey.app/u/Baywash)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2021, 6:20am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/qubino-smart-plug-does-not-show-current-usage/53779 "2021-10-27T06:20:35Z")
I just did install a Qubino Smart Plug 16A on my Homey. Now i am able to switch On/Off my device, but in the Homey app the current usage is not being displayed (just shows “0 A”)… --- ## [Unable to add Fibaro dimmer 2?](https://community.homey.app/t/unable-to-add-fibaro-dimmer-2/53767)
**Author:** [@EricSnoeck](https://community.homey.app/u/EricSnoeck)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2021, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/unable-to-add-fibaro-dimmer-2/53767 "2021-10-26T20:25:41Z")
Hi all, I am trying to replace a Kaku dimmer by a Fibaro 2. After the physical installation I try to add the new device in Homey. There I get the message “Follow the instructions :one: - :two: “. And then nothing. Blank… --- ## [Alexa](https://community.homey.app/t/alexa/53750)
**Author:** [@Ville80](https://community.homey.app/u/Ville80)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2021, 12:16pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/alexa/53750 "2021-10-26T12:16:34Z")
Hi! Can I use multiple Alexa? One in bedroom and one in livingroom. There are two walls between these rooms. Thanks, Ville --- ## [Walli multiple clicks](https://community.homey.app/t/walli-multiple-clicks/28259)
**Author:** [@JesseR](https://community.homey.app/u/JesseR)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2021, 8:49am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/walli-multiple-clicks/28259 "2021-10-26T08:49:08Z")
Hi, I have a question about the Fibaro Walli devices. I’m new to Homey, but I have worked with Fibaro before. With walli you can normally add a scene/flow when the switch has multiple clicks. You can set that up in F… --- ## [Bridge / Flow Question](https://community.homey.app/t/bridge-flow-question/53720)
**Author:** [@Busta999](https://community.homey.app/u/Busta999)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2021, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/bridge-flow-question/53720 "2021-10-25T21:09:31Z")
Just received my Bridge today. Have setup Hue and imported all the downstairs lights, can’t get the upstairs as I can only import on hue hub. I can see all the lights correctly assigned to each room. How do I create a… --- ## [Is there a good definition of what Bridge will compared to Pro?](https://community.homey.app/t/is-there-a-good-definition-of-what-bridge-will-compared-to-pro/53697)
**Author:** [@Busta999](https://community.homey.app/u/Busta999)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2021, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/is-there-a-good-definition-of-what-bridge-will-compared-to-pro/53697 "2021-10-25T18:27:04Z")
I have see a really high level view but not clear on Community Apps, whether they run ok. ie The Secure App that enables drivers for Secure Devices, Thermostats/boiler controllers. The ability to attach multiple Hue Hu… --- ## [One flow to log all device status changes?](https://community.homey.app/t/one-flow-to-log-all-device-status-changes/53198)
**Author:** [@DGalama](https://community.homey.app/u/DGalama)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2021, 9:14am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/one-flow-to-log-all-device-status-changes/53198 "2021-10-25T09:14:04Z")
How can I create a flow that adds a log entry and/or sends a notification when any of my devices is turned on or off? There is a flow card that you can use to report when any device has not reported to Homey, but I cann… --- ## [Adding an older z-wave device to homey Bridge](https://community.homey.app/t/adding-an-older-z-wave-device-to-homey-bridge/53667)
**Author:** [@DonZelek](https://community.homey.app/u/DonZelek)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2021, 2:14am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/adding-an-older-z-wave-device-to-homey-bridge/53667 "2021-10-25T02:14:04Z")
I recently installed the new Homey Bridge. Setup was fine. All the connections seem to be working. But when I went to begin adding devices I keep getting the same message, cannot find device. This occurred on both a … --- ## [Samsung QLED Ambient mode](https://community.homey.app/t/samsung-qled-ambient-mode/24429)
**Author:** [@Sand3R](https://community.homey.app/u/Sand3R)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2021, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/samsung-qled-ambient-mode/24429 "2021-10-24T18:07:21Z")
Hello :slight\_smile: I’m new here. I’m thinking of buying a big 75inch Samsung Qled tv. I really like their Ambient mode, so that I don’t have a huge black square hanging on my wall. Does anyone know if Ambient mode i… --- ## [Range extended issues](https://community.homey.app/t/range-extended-issues/53658)
**Author:** [@Eus](https://community.homey.app/u/Eus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2021, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/range-extended-issues/53658 "2021-10-24T18:06:37Z")
Hi, im experiencing some issue with my aeotec 7extenders. My zwave buttons do not respond most of the time so i placed a extender between the buttons and the homey. Connection with the extender is perfect. But nothing is… --- ## [Click on click off switches in combination sonoff mini zigbee](https://community.homey.app/t/click-on-click-off-switches-in-combination-sonoff-mini-zigbee/53649)
**Author:** [@JPeters](https://community.homey.app/u/JPeters)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2021, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/click-on-click-off-switches-in-combination-sonoff-mini-zigbee/53649 "2021-10-24T14:18:43Z")
Hi I have installed an awmt-003 click on click off behind an existing switch when I test this with a flow eg ACDB-7000BC (gong, doorbell) then the bell rings, so the switch works!! However, when I make this flow with a … --- ## [Dimmer 2](https://community.homey.app/t/dimmer-2/53616)
**Author:** [@Jesper\_Williams](https://community.homey.app/u/Jesper_Williams)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2021, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/dimmer-2/53616 "2021-10-23T20:58:44Z")
Shelly Dimmer2 Can’t add this in Homey? --- ## [Fibaro dimmer II issue](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-dimmer-ii-issue/53602)
**Author:** [@Koktail](https://community.homey.app/u/Koktail)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2021, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-dimmer-ii-issue/53602 "2021-10-23T16:05:57Z")
Hi all, I’m struggling with my fibaro dimmer II. I have 2 dimmers that have the same behaviour. When connecting the dimmers in 2 wire setup the green light is burning. A long press of the B button (hardware pair butto… [Previous page](https://community.homey.app/c/questions-help/8.md?page=246) [Next page](https://community.homey.app/c/questions-help/8.md?page=248)