# Questions & Help

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## [E-mail from my Homey](https://community.homey.app/t/e-mail-from-my-homey/36424)

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**Author:** [@Per-Ola\_Morberg](https://community.homey.app/u/Per-Ola_Morberg)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2020, 6:50am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/e-mail-from-my-homey/36424 "2020-10-24T06:50:40Z")

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Can see the following in my routers log, every 15 minutes: Lördag, Okt 24,2020 06:24:58 \[email failed\] fail to connect to outgoing mail server, Lördag, Okt 24,2020 05:55:14 \[DOS Attack\] : 6 \[Smurf\] packets detected in…

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## [IKEA Trådfri FYRTUR with Apple HomeKit](https://community.homey.app/t/ikea-tradfri-fyrtur-with-apple-homekit/36402)

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**Author:** [@pardeike](https://community.homey.app/u/pardeike)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2020, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/ikea-tradfri-fyrtur-with-apple-homekit/36402 "2020-10-23T17:29:42Z")

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Hi, I use my FYRTUR blinds with Homey successfully. But compared to for example my HUE lamps which show up in HomeKit they cannot be voice controlled via my HomePods. Since the IKEA Trådfri app is made by Athom I am sur…

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## [Homey offline each day](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-offline-each-day/36374)

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**Author:** [@JSSL](https://community.homey.app/u/JSSL)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2020, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-offline-each-day/36374 "2020-10-23T16:27:22Z")

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Dear Homey fans, I am using Homey for about 2 years now. Since 2 weeks Homey is going offline (and does not come back online) at random. Based on some google searches, I replaced the wall plug with another wall plug. Ho…

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## [Does homey get bothered with a lot of flows?](https://community.homey.app/t/does-homey-get-bothered-with-a-lot-of-flows/36251)

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**Author:** [@CB83](https://community.homey.app/u/CB83)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2020, 7:30am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/does-homey-get-bothered-with-a-lot-of-flows/36251 "2020-10-23T07:30:40Z")

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I am new to homey, and trying to figure out how to not overload it in the future. So, is it better with advanced flows or does it not get bothered with running several flows at once ?

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## [Need suggestions for bed automation](https://community.homey.app/t/need-suggestions-for-bed-automation/36309)

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**Author:** [@Sierra](https://community.homey.app/u/Sierra)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/need-suggestions-for-bed-automation/36309 "2020-10-22T20:26:36Z")

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Hello :slight\_smile: I have a bed with “ergomotion” technology, which is basically a bed with built it recliner, it came with a remote (picture below) and it seems to be RF based and works on some weird frequency. I als…

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## [Homey is selling out. What is the reason?](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-is-selling-out-what-is-the-reason/34258)

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**Author:** [@Thomas\_Buran](https://community.homey.app/u/Thomas_Buran)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-is-selling-out-what-is-the-reason/34258 "2020-10-22T19:24:08Z")

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Hello, I am from Slovakia and I got information that Homey is selling out from stores and they don’t accept new orders here in Slovakia. What’s the reason? Is Homey preparing something new? Will the support be still avai…

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## [New to HOMEY - MHZ?](https://community.homey.app/t/new-to-homey-mhz/36229)

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**Author:** [@onefatguy](https://community.homey.app/u/onefatguy)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-to-homey-mhz/36229 "2020-10-22T14:46:39Z")

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Hello all, I am so happy that I was finally able to get the HOMEY PRO and can not wait to get it going… Here is my question to anyone which can point me in the right direction. I am in the U.S., I hate Alexa, Google h…

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## [PeepHole Camera for Homey](https://community.homey.app/t/peephole-camera-for-homey/36351)

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**Author:** [@Ricardo\_Nunes](https://community.homey.app/u/Ricardo_Nunes)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 12:49pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/peephole-camera-for-homey/36351 "2020-10-22T12:49:39Z")

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Anyone knows similar peephole camera like the one on the images, that works with homey? Thank you.

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## [Storing JSON data back from a POST request](https://community.homey.app/t/storing-json-data-back-from-a-post-request/9551)

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**Author:** [@CitizenxNZ](https://community.homey.app/u/CitizenxNZ)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2020, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/storing-json-data-back-from-a-post-request/9551 "2020-10-21T21:23:09Z")

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I am trying to use the HTTP request cards to send a POST request to a web service and parse the output and store a variable. I’ve been looking for a solution on the net but can’t find anything. My use case is to call a…

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## [Shelly i3](https://community.homey.app/t/shelly-i3/36297)

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**Author:** [@Mari\_VW](https://community.homey.app/u/Mari_VW)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2020, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/shelly-i3/36297 "2020-10-21T14:39:19Z")

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Hi community, I just include a Shelly i3 in homey and I can not see how to create flows over this device. Could somebody help me? :wink: Very thanks! Mario

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## [KaKu AWRT-1000 not found](https://community.homey.app/t/kaku-awrt-1000-not-found/36289)

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**Author:** [@Frank\_Smits](https://community.homey.app/u/Frank_Smits)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2020, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/kaku-awrt-1000-not-found/36289 "2020-10-21T14:12:21Z")

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Hey, i’m trying to add the KaKu Dimmer AWRT-1000. When I try adding it in the app, I see a lot of devices (AWST-8802 is configured and working correctly) but not the KaKu Dimmer AWRT-1000. Any ideas on how to be still…

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## [Heating control](https://community.homey.app/t/heating-control/36183)

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**Author:** [@Rockhoppers](https://community.homey.app/u/Rockhoppers)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2020, 8:09am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/heating-control/36183 "2020-10-21T08:09:11Z")

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Needing some help to work thought the large number of thermostat options, as not finding what i want…maybe it does not exist. Looking to built / fit a heating control system that is not too fancy and requires me to teac…

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## [Z-Wave Radio frequencies and regions for Homey and Z-Wave devices](https://community.homey.app/t/z-wave-radio-frequencies-and-regions-for-homey-and-z-wave-devices/24194)

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**Author:** [@Oren\_Malki](https://community.homey.app/u/Oren_Malki)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/z-wave-radio-frequencies-and-regions-for-homey-and-z-wave-devices/24194 "2020-10-20T15:31:32Z")

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I have normal homey, not pro And f i want to addz wave devices, what frequency i need to buy? 10x

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## [E-mail zender line feeds ascii howto](https://community.homey.app/t/e-mail-zender-line-feeds-ascii-howto/36138)

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**Author:** [@Sikko\_De\_graaf](https://community.homey.app/u/Sikko_De_graaf)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 12:13pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/e-mail-zender-line-feeds-ascii-howto/36138 "2020-10-20T12:13:26Z")

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Ik gebruik e-mail send app, in flows dit gaat goed maar voor leesbaarheid e-mail zou ik graag af en toe een linefeed willen toevoegen. Weet iemand of dat mogelijk is? Mvgr Sikko

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## [Fibaro Flood Sensor - temperature](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-flood-sensor-temperature/36222)

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**Author:** [@Sebastian1234](https://community.homey.app/u/Sebastian1234)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 11:34am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-flood-sensor-temperature/36222 "2020-10-20T11:34:35Z")

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Hi, I am quite new with Homey - trying to figure out how to trigger an even based on temperature input from Fibaro Flood Sensor. I can see the temperature from my 2 flood sensors but I can’t seem to figure out how to m…

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## [IKEA Trådfri connections to Homey](https://community.homey.app/t/ikea-tradfri-connections-to-homey/36195)

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**Author:** [@Kent\_Sehlin](https://community.homey.app/u/Kent_Sehlin)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2020, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/ikea-tradfri-connections-to-homey/36195 "2020-10-19T20:59:45Z")

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Hello, I have reached the limit on my IKEA gateway its perhaps possible to install two gateways, my question is not that. I installed IKEA E14 dimmable led (1835C6) directly on the Homey via the app IKEA trådfri by ATho…

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## [App LG TV instellen](https://community.homey.app/t/app-lg-tv-instellen/36182)

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**Author:** [@co.noordhoek](https://community.homey.app/u/co.noordhoek)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2020, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-lg-tv-instellen/36182 "2020-10-19T18:27:46Z")

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Weet iemand hoe de App LG TV ingesteld moet worden? Diverse pogingen gedaan maar alleen uitzetten werkt. Ik zoek een instelling om aan te zetten op een bepaalde tijd, en instellen op een kanaal naar keuze Vervolgens n…

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## [Homey internet analytics](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-internet-analytics/36108)

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**Author:** [@CLAUS1](https://community.homey.app/u/CLAUS1)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2020, 11:13am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-internet-analytics/36108 "2020-10-19T11:13:01Z")

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Is is possible to use the homey for doing analysis of my internet connection. And activate a flow when internet is down. But general get some insight on stability.

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## [IKEA Trådri connections to Homey](https://community.homey.app/t/ikea-tradri-connections-to-homey/36168)

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**Author:** [@Kent\_Sehlin](https://community.homey.app/u/Kent_Sehlin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2020, 7:37am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/ikea-tradri-connections-to-homey/36168 "2020-10-19T07:37:35Z")

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Hello, I have a problem with controlling IKEA trådri via Homey. All Trådfri in my flows are working. But when i try to control them manually i cannot turn them off in need to dim them to 0% but the icon in Homey remain…

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## [Help with a flow to start heating on my car](https://community.homey.app/t/help-with-a-flow-to-start-heating-on-my-car/36149)

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**Author:** [@CB83](https://community.homey.app/u/CB83)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2020, 6:06am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/help-with-a-flow-to-start-heating-on-my-car/36149 "2020-10-19T06:06:07Z")

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Hello. New user to Homey, and ive been playing around for å few days. But i am really struggling and need some help. I am trying to start the heating in my car with a push of a button : When : Start heating button i…

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## [Should I buy a Homey...?](https://community.homey.app/t/should-i-buy-a-homey/13438)

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**Author:** [@James\_Wells](https://community.homey.app/u/James_Wells)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2020, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/should-i-buy-a-homey/13438 "2020-10-18T15:53:50Z")

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I know there are some other threads similar to this, but I am hoping to ask a few specific questions relevant to my case and with answers based on latest software and hardware updates. The Homey dream was sold to me in …

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## [Qubino Flush Shutter (ZMNHCD4) calibration](https://community.homey.app/t/qubino-flush-shutter-zmnhcd4-calibration/36134)

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**Author:** [@Nikita\_Nikitin](https://community.homey.app/u/Nikita_Nikitin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2020, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/qubino-flush-shutter-zmnhcd4-calibration/36134 "2020-10-18T13:15:49Z")

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Could anyone explain me how does the Calibration work in Maintenance app tab please? How does the shutter understand where is the end position of the blinds and where is the top position of the blinds? My shutter doesn’t…

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## [Homeyduino dim function problem](https://community.homey.app/t/homeyduino-dim-function-problem/34665)

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**Author:** [@Mathias\_Gunnarsson](https://community.homey.app/u/Mathias_Gunnarsson)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2020, 1:08pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homeyduino-dim-function-problem/34665 "2020-10-18T13:08:59Z")

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Hi! I have a problem when using Homeyduino and using dim capibility. When I use the function Homey.value.toFloat(); It only sends me back 0.00 or 1.00. When I adjust the dimmer in the Homey app I can see it sends a new v…

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## [Interpreting Average load metrics](https://community.homey.app/t/interpreting-average-load-metrics/35898)

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**Author:** [@OetAelse](https://community.homey.app/u/OetAelse)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2020, 10:08am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/interpreting-average-load-metrics/35898 "2020-10-18T10:08:04Z")

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I notice my Homey (early 2016 model) shows a lot of variation in the Average load metrics. I have seen values from 100% up to almost 250%, but most of the time their always above 100%. I search the posts in this communi…

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## [Homey Zigbee - limit of 20 battery powered devices](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-zigbee-limit-of-20-battery-powered-devices/14232)

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**Author:** [@misterx](https://community.homey.app/u/misterx)\
**Replies:** 45\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2020, 12:07pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-zigbee-limit-of-20-battery-powered-devices/14232 "2020-10-17T12:07:22Z")

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hi guys, how can I overcome the limit of 20 devices when I add zigbee devices? Right now I also have non-battery powered peripherals. but the mesh network does not use them. they all communicate directly with the contro…

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## [Using Homey app outside local lan?](https://community.homey.app/t/using-homey-app-outside-local-lan/36064)

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**Author:** [@JonIngeSten](https://community.homey.app/u/JonIngeSten)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2020, 11:19am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/using-homey-app-outside-local-lan/36064 "2020-10-17T11:19:15Z")

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What is the best way of controlling your Homey from outside your home? Is there a way to use the Homey Android/iOS app from outside your local network? Or to control the flows from somewhere else, like a portal. I tri…

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## [Z-wave 700 series](https://community.homey.app/t/z-wave-700-series/23589)

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**Author:** [@Mclupo](https://community.homey.app/u/Mclupo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2020, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/z-wave-700-series/23589 "2020-10-16T22:27:44Z")

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Hello I am looking for a new smart home controller. The question is, what will happen to the homey controller, when the z-way 700 series components are on the market. Do I need a new controller or are there exchangeable…

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## [Angle of external sun blades with Qubino Flush shutter](https://community.homey.app/t/angle-of-external-sun-blades-with-qubino-flush-shutter/36030)

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**Author:** [@Miro\_O](https://community.homey.app/u/Miro_O)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2020, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/angle-of-external-sun-blades-with-qubino-flush-shutter/36030 "2020-10-16T18:35:22Z")

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How to set an angle of slats of external sun blades with Qubino Flush shutter in the flow when reaching desired position ? I am only able to set one value in the flow (% of the position). Thanks.

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## [LIghts on with Hue motion Sensor](https://community.homey.app/t/lights-on-with-hue-motion-sensor/1003)

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**Author:** [@Patrick\_Ruitenbeek](https://community.homey.app/u/Patrick_Ruitenbeek)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2020, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/lights-on-with-hue-motion-sensor/1003 "2020-10-16T15:10:25Z")

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Hi all, I strugle with the following flow. I made a flow that if the motion sensor in out living room reaches 700lummen homey ask if he can turn on the lights. But… Homey keeps asking the same question over and over a…

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## [Google nest hub homey dash](https://community.homey.app/t/google-nest-hub-homey-dash/36012)

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**Author:** [@Hanske](https://community.homey.app/u/Hanske)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2020, 9:33am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/google-nest-hub-homey-dash/36012 "2020-10-16T09:33:59Z")

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Hallo, Ik heb een Google Nest Hub. en nu wil ik daar homey dash naartoe casten met een stemopdracht. Ik heb de volgende flow gemaakt. Spraak – iemand zei iets-- “start dash” Dan – Google nest – Cast een webpagina-- h…

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