# Questions & Help

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## [The state of smart blinds systems: Sunway, Luxaflex, Somfy](https://community.homey.app/t/the-state-of-smart-blinds-systems-sunway-luxaflex-somfy/29459)

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**Author:** [@Jumanji](https://community.homey.app/u/Jumanji)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2020, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/the-state-of-smart-blinds-systems-sunway-luxaflex-somfy/29459 "2020-09-03T14:36:36Z")

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I am setting up a new house in the following months and it’s time to think about smart curtains. My question with what system you have best experience as of 2020? Searching through the forums I’d discovered mentions o…

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## [Issues Connecting Somfy Roller Blinds](https://community.homey.app/t/issues-connecting-somfy-roller-blinds/34042)

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**Author:** [@Hogh](https://community.homey.app/u/Hogh)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2020, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/issues-connecting-somfy-roller-blinds/34042 "2020-09-03T13:04:02Z")

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I just got my Homey Pro (4.2.0) and Somfy Roller Blinds. I’m not able to connect Somfy to Homey. I’ve tried Somfy RTS app with no luck, also I tried the Tahoma app. With Sunway, I can select Somfy Blinds. Putting the …

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## [Two months of Homey home automation](https://community.homey.app/t/two-months-of-homey-home-automation/34107)

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**Author:** [@Erwin1](https://community.homey.app/u/Erwin1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2020, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/two-months-of-homey-home-automation/34107 "2020-09-01T17:40:13Z")

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Sorry, I have to rant a little… but perhaps you recognize some of this and you can help! Please!! Please!! First of all: the Homey is a beautiful system with lots of possibilities and potential. After a small test in 20…

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## [Water cooker and Innr 120 smart plug](https://community.homey.app/t/water-cooker-and-innr-120-smart-plug/34182)

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**Author:** [@Wim\_van\_Bezouw](https://community.homey.app/u/Wim_van_Bezouw)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2020, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/water-cooker-and-innr-120-smart-plug/34182 "2020-09-01T14:29:56Z")

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Hi guys, I want to make a flow that does the following. I switch on a water cooker that is connected to a Innr 120 smart plug. When the water has boiled and the cooker stops, I want Homey to tell me that the water has b…

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## [Broadlink RM pro+](https://community.homey.app/t/broadlink-rm-pro/34226)

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**Author:** [@OLU](https://community.homey.app/u/OLU)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2020, 7:54am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/broadlink-rm-pro/34226 "2020-09-01T07:54:37Z")

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Please could you explain step by step how to control a Broadlink RM pro +? I downloaded the app and connected homey to Broadlink through the IP address of Broadlink. …and now how can I activate the command I entered in…

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## [No app connection on wifi](https://community.homey.app/t/no-app-connection-on-wifi/34187)

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**Author:** [@Homej](https://community.homey.app/u/Homej)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2020, 5:55am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/no-app-connection-on-wifi/34187 "2020-09-01T05:55:27Z")

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On my Samsung Phoenix the Homey App does not wrok when I am connected to wifi. Not at home and not at work. Wen connected to 4g only, the Homey app works perfect. However, when being on wifi or 4g, the Homey notificatio…

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## [Flow starts without any reason?](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-starts-without-any-reason/34141)

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**Author:** [@Hans\_G](https://community.homey.app/u/Hans_G)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-starts-without-any-reason/34141 "2020-08-30T18:02:25Z")

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Hi I’ve a flow where the lights should be switched on as soon as less then 13 lux. Somehow the flow isn’t functioning as the lights will be swiched on randomly. The 2nd line in the log is the lux: 2020-08-29 15:46…

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## [Chromecast Audio still supported?](https://community.homey.app/t/chromecast-audio-still-supported/34143)

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**Author:** [@Johan\_Karlsson](https://community.homey.app/u/Johan_Karlsson)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/chromecast-audio-still-supported/34143 "2020-08-30T14:28:18Z")

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Hi, Still struggling a bit to understand the structure and logic of the Homey. When it works it is so nice, but every time I run into a wall and keep hitting my head…and here I am again :slight\_smile: I just threw out …

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## [Homey dash...how can i modifed?](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-dash-how-can-i-modifed/34179)

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**Author:** [@Oren\_Malki](https://community.homey.app/u/Oren_Malki)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-dash-how-can-i-modifed/34179 "2020-08-30T14:18:11Z")

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ok so… i have homey dash working and all good i recently came across this guide is there a guide or something more specific for someone who the name “node red” doesn’t tell him to much ? i want to customized my dash …

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## [How many Zigbee devices can be taught](https://community.homey.app/t/how-many-zigbee-devices-can-be-taught/34137)

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**Author:** [@smart\_home1](https://community.homey.app/u/smart_home1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2020, 12:23pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-many-zigbee-devices-can-be-taught/34137 "2020-08-29T12:23:24Z")

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How many Zigbee devices can be taught to a homey? Other manufacturers have problems with response time and accessibility from about 50 units upwards. Does homey have a solution? I have almost 80 Zigbee lamps in my househ…

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## [Fibaro roller shutter and Google home](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-roller-shutter-and-google-home/33991)

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**Author:** [@Sierra](https://community.homey.app/u/Sierra)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2020, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-roller-shutter-and-google-home/33991 "2020-08-28T14:31:50Z")

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Hello, I got Somfy DCT curtain motors that I want to use with fibaro roller shutters. I want to know if it’s going to be possible to say commands like “open curtains to 50%” etc or it’s only going to work as open/close? …

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## [Philips Hue Scenes](https://community.homey.app/t/philips-hue-scenes/34105)

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**Author:** [@bannwada](https://community.homey.app/u/bannwada)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2020, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/philips-hue-scenes/34105 "2020-08-28T13:48:59Z")

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Hi Can tell me somebody how I can load the philips hue standard scenes in Homey ?

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## [Alexa "HOMEY Skill"](https://community.homey.app/t/alexa-homey-skill/33515)

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**Author:** [@Luca\_Barbaro](https://community.homey.app/u/Luca_Barbaro)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2020, 12:49pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/alexa-homey-skill/33515 "2020-08-28T12:49:43Z")

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Hello everyone and thanks in advance for your help. I’m desperate because I can’t integrate “Alexa” with “Homey”: let me explain. My wish would be to set Homey’s “Heimdall” alarm with a voice command from “Alexa”, but I …

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## [Radiator or heater on what plug?](https://community.homey.app/t/radiator-or-heater-on-what-plug/33839)

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**Author:** [@Oren\_Malki](https://community.homey.app/u/Oren_Malki)\
**Replies:** 36\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/radiator-or-heater-on-what-plug/33839 "2020-08-27T22:23:23Z")

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i have “stupid” heater and i want to make it smarter using homey. is there anyway to plug it to plug simmiler to broadlink SP3S? (the broadlink will not support heavy consumer far as i know of) or any other plug who …

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## [Namron z-wave 4 chanel](https://community.homey.app/t/namron-z-wave-4-chanel/32045)

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**Author:** [@Svein\_Arne\_Eggen](https://community.homey.app/u/Svein_Arne_Eggen)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/namron-z-wave-4-chanel/32045 "2020-08-27T21:56:30Z")

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I just bought a namron z-wave 4 chanel wall swich, i Include it in homey with no problem. But i cant finde anything else byt battery infirmation when i am going to set up a flow, thre is no scene ore anything else only …

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## [Ikea fytur rolgordijnen aansturen](https://community.homey.app/t/ikea-fytur-rolgordijnen-aansturen/34023)

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**Author:** [@Johan\_van\_Dijk](https://community.homey.app/u/Johan_van_Dijk)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/ikea-fytur-rolgordijnen-aansturen/34023 "2020-08-26T16:37:40Z")

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Hallo allemaal, Newbie hier… Wie kan mij op weg helpen… Ik heb sinds een paar dagen een Homey en ik ben bezig om alle schakelaars en dergelijke in te lezen… Nu wil ik ook wat flows gaan maken. Ik loop tegen de volge…

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## [" Verandering" flow kaart, niet continue, maar om bepaalde tijd(minuten)](https://community.homey.app/t/verandering-flow-kaart-niet-continue-maar-om-bepaalde-tijd-minuten/34008)

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**Author:** [@Rob\_van\_der\_Poel](https://community.homey.app/u/Rob_van_der_Poel)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/verandering-flow-kaart-niet-continue-maar-om-bepaalde-tijd-minuten/34008 "2020-08-26T13:10:03Z")

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Als ik gebruik maak van een flow met “verandering” (onder ALS in de flow) bijvoorbeeld de verandering van de windsnelheid. En ik wil dat zien via een push bericht op mijn mobiel, dan is dat makkelijk in te stellen via e…

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## [Gate open timer - incrementing logic variables](https://community.homey.app/t/gate-open-timer-incrementing-logic-variables/33821)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_Bittner](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Bittner)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2020, 5:40am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/gate-open-timer-incrementing-logic-variables/33821 "2020-08-25T05:40:59Z")

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I am trying to create a flow which gives an alert if I have left my gates open after a period of time. I created a variable “Gatetimer” and set it to zero. when the gates open I set it to 1, and then “try” and increment…

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## [Opening the garage door (fibaro relais switch)](https://community.homey.app/t/opening-the-garage-door-fibaro-relais-switch/23185)

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**Author:** [@Martijn02091989](https://community.homey.app/u/Martijn02091989)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2020, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/opening-the-garage-door-fibaro-relais-switch/23185 "2020-08-24T12:41:47Z")

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Good morning community, I have a really small issue with my fibaro relais switch and opening my garage. I have a relatively old garage door which is operated with a remote and/or a pulse switch. I have successfully conn…

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## [Searching for just a knob](https://community.homey.app/t/searching-for-just-a-knob/33573)

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**Author:** [@pvkan](https://community.homey.app/u/pvkan)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2020, 10:18am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/searching-for-just-a-knob/33573 "2020-08-24T10:18:49Z")

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Hi, Does anybody know if there is a knob available in the market which just sends one message out when you push it: —\>\>\>“I am pressed”. I am not searching for a switch with on/off capability or with more possibilities…

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## [Fout app manager na vervangen adapter](https://community.homey.app/t/fout-app-manager-na-vervangen-adapter/33921)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_v\_V](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_v_V)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2020, 9:55am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/fout-app-manager-na-vervangen-adapter/33921 "2020-08-24T09:55:41Z")

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Helaas heb ik last gehad van de rode ring. Ik heb vervolgens de adapter vervangen en inmiddels meerdere malen recovery mode gedraaid en PtP toegepast, maar, hoewel de rode ring verholpen is, blijf ik een probleem met Hom…

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## [Fibaro association](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-association/33902)

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**Author:** [@DidierVU](https://community.homey.app/u/DidierVU)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2020, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-association/33902 "2020-08-23T19:51:42Z")

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Hi! I have 2 Fibaro Dimmer 2’s, one is connected to a normal double switch (no pulse, S1) and to a light (led bulbs) and the other Dimmer is connected to another light (led spots) but not to the switch. Because there is…

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## [KWh value of plug not always copied](https://community.homey.app/t/kwh-value-of-plug-not-always-copied/33859)

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**Author:** [@pvkan](https://community.homey.app/u/pvkan)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2020, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/kwh-value-of-plug-not-always-copied/33859 "2020-08-23T16:52:58Z")

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Hi all, I have a small problem which i don’t understand. In a flow i want to store the KWh value of one of my powerplugs into a variable. When that’s is done i also set a boolean (“kwh opgehaald”) to TRUE . When i t…

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## [Mi Home gateway app](https://community.homey.app/t/mi-home-gateway-app/27109)

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**Author:** [@Shideban](https://community.homey.app/u/Shideban)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2020, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/mi-home-gateway-app/27109 "2020-08-23T12:28:47Z")

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Searched if I could find an answer. It is like this. I use quite a few switches and sensors from Xiaomi. They can all connect well to Homey, but when more than 15 devices are logged in, things often go wrong. Then some d…

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## [Zigbee Mesh & Ikea Tradfri](https://community.homey.app/t/zigbee-mesh-ikea-tradfri/32719)

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**Author:** [@Mario\_E](https://community.homey.app/u/Mario_E)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2020, 9:52am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/zigbee-mesh-ikea-tradfri/32719 "2020-08-23T09:52:11Z")

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Hello, im new to homey since a few weeks and already using some zigbee devices. Sometimes some devices are not reachable, so I decided to add 3 Ikea Tradfri Zigbee Repeaters yesterday. Pairing was successfull and they a…

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## [Fibaro shutter 3](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-shutter-3/33689)

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**Author:** [@Djmo](https://community.homey.app/u/Djmo)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2020, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-shutter-3/33689 "2020-08-22T17:35:47Z")

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Hello, I installed the fibaro 3 on home and it worked perfect for a day or two. Now it doesnt react anymore and i am getting a time out after 30000ms. I had a message that had to do with ‘tranaction…’ but i am not sure…

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## [Gen 1 LivingColours Remote](https://community.homey.app/t/gen-1-livingcolours-remote/33852)

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**Author:** [@Londoner](https://community.homey.app/u/Londoner)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2020, 7:21am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/gen-1-livingcolours-remote/33852 "2020-08-22T07:21:15Z")

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Hey guys, new user and first time poster here :slight\_smile: I’ve currently got a Philips LivingColours Gen 1 with a dead remote, and I’ve got a few questions. Can any remote be used with the light or does it have to b…

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## [Can the behavier of Homey flows be traced?](https://community.homey.app/t/can-the-behavier-of-homey-flows-be-traced/33846)

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**Author:** [@pvkan](https://community.homey.app/u/pvkan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2020, 4:08am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/can-the-behavier-of-homey-flows-be-traced/33846 "2020-08-22T04:08:25Z")

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Hi, I have a strange situation in a flow on my Homey. I cannot not understand why some variables are not set. So i was wondering: Is there a way to ‘trace’ what Homey is doing in a certain flow ? (following Homey car…

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## [Let homey determine if im home?](https://community.homey.app/t/let-homey-determine-if-im-home/33730)

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**Author:** [@Oren\_Malki](https://community.homey.app/u/Oren_Malki)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2020, 11:21am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/let-homey-determine-if-im-home/33730 "2020-08-21T11:21:00Z")

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So i created this flow And off course enable location permission But my homey still don’t change my status to away/at home What am i missing? https://homey.app/f/wPnt1g

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## [Disabling IR and zigbee](https://community.homey.app/t/disabling-ir-and-zigbee/33807)

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**Author:** [@mattrix](https://community.homey.app/u/mattrix)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2020, 8:36am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/disabling-ir-and-zigbee/33807 "2020-08-21T08:36:06Z")

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Hello, Is it possible to disable Infrared Bluetooth and zigbee as i am not using them ? Thanks

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