# Questions & Help

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## [Very High Network Traffic since the beginning of the Week](https://community.homey.app/t/very-high-network-traffic-since-the-beginning-of-the-week/25810)

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**Author:** [@OttoWerse](https://community.homey.app/u/OttoWerse)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/very-high-network-traffic-since-the-beginning-of-the-week/25810 "2020-07-09T19:08:49Z")

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I have recently noticed an extreme spike in my routers (own) 2.4GHz Wi-Fi activity, normally it’s around the 40-50% mark, which is pretty high in itself, but since the start of the week, it skyrocketed to +90% allocation…

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## [Control Yale siren and lightwaverf from harmony remote?](https://community.homey.app/t/control-yale-siren-and-lightwaverf-from-harmony-remote/28086)

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**Author:** [@Themitch](https://community.homey.app/u/Themitch)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/control-yale-siren-and-lightwaverf-from-harmony-remote/28086 "2020-07-09T19:06:56Z")

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I’m thinking of buying a honey. Can I check if the following two scenarios can be handled by homey: When I arm my Ring security system, of there is a break-in (motion detected inside the house or door sensor tripped) …

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## [Time offset problem in Homey](https://community.homey.app/t/time-offset-problem-in-homey/32171)

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**Author:** [@Maurice](https://community.homey.app/u/Maurice)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/time-offset-problem-in-homey/32171 "2020-07-09T15:07:50Z")

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I’ve several flows based on time, I already noticed for some days there was something strange going on. So first I checked if the system time of Homey was ok. No strange things there. Later I made a flow sending a Telegr…

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## [Geofencing issues](https://community.homey.app/t/geofencing-issues/32194)

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**Author:** [@Niels\_W](https://community.homey.app/u/Niels_W)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 12:58pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/geofencing-issues/32194 "2020-07-09T12:58:07Z")

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This week I’ve noticed that the geofencing option is not working correctly at the moment. I’m not quite sure if this is a Homey problem or a iOS problem. Problem descrption I’ve set a Homey Flow to turn on the lights w…

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## [Switch off lights after X minutes of no motion](https://community.homey.app/t/switch-off-lights-after-x-minutes-of-no-motion/31520)

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**Author:** [@JonE](https://community.homey.app/u/JonE)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 12:25pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/switch-off-lights-after-x-minutes-of-no-motion/31520 "2020-07-08T12:25:33Z")

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I have installed an Aeotec multi sensor and would like to switch off my lights after 23h30 after e.g. 30 minutes without any motion. But as soon as there’s motion, it should reset the 30 minutes and start counting from z…

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## [How many "Fibaro dimmer 2" do i need for my setup?](https://community.homey.app/t/how-many-fibaro-dimmer-2-do-i-need-for-my-setup/32156)

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**Author:** [@patchie](https://community.homey.app/u/patchie)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 8:00am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-many-fibaro-dimmer-2-do-i-need-for-my-setup/32156 "2020-07-08T08:00:19Z")

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Hi, How many “Fibaro dimmer 2” do i need for my setup? 6? Is this the recommended setup? The staircase has one switch downstairs and one upstairs that will toggle the lights. Can i also use “fibaro dimmer 2” there? …

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## [Can't play a song on Google Nest mini or HUB or even by my Bluesound NAD C658](https://community.homey.app/t/cant-play-a-song-on-google-nest-mini-or-hub-or-even-by-my-bluesound-nad-c658/31846)

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**Author:** [@ProofofD3ath](https://community.homey.app/u/ProofofD3ath)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2020, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/cant-play-a-song-on-google-nest-mini-or-hub-or-even-by-my-bluesound-nad-c658/31846 "2020-07-05T19:28:52Z")

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Hi there, I try a few things but It seems not working in flow. I have a flow that if some one arrives at home it needs to play a specific song. First i try to play it on my Google Hub or Google Mini speaker. But for som…

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## [Import 2 gang switch into google home](https://community.homey.app/t/import-2-gang-switch-into-google-home/32015)

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**Author:** [@elyoussoufit](https://community.homey.app/u/elyoussoufit)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2020, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/import-2-gang-switch-into-google-home/32015 "2020-07-04T21:48:01Z")

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Hi everyone, Small question about synchronisation between homey and google home. I realized that the 2 buttons switches (2 gang) do not go up in google home, like for example the switches 2 gang of aqara. Do you have …

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## [Google problems](https://community.homey.app/t/google-problems/32010)

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**Author:** [@Ch3wy79](https://community.homey.app/u/Ch3wy79)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2020, 6:55am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/google-problems/32010 "2020-07-04T06:55:19Z")

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Hi, I have a lenovo 7”display with google assistant in my living room and a small one in the bedroom ( lenovo smart clock also with google assistant ). I used the cromecast app to integrate them into homey but every 2-3…

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## [433Mhz motion sensor - smartplug problem](https://community.homey.app/t/433mhz-motion-sensor-smartplug-problem/32011)

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**Author:** [@Jacke](https://community.homey.app/u/Jacke)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2020, 5:06am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/433mhz-motion-sensor-smartplug-problem/32011 "2020-07-04T05:06:26Z")

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I purchased a 433Mhz motion sensor yesterday, only to find out that it turns off two of my 433Mhz smart plugs every time motion is detected! Is there some solution, or just throw it away?

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## [Google nest hub not found](https://community.homey.app/t/google-nest-hub-not-found/31979)

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**Author:** [@Nick\_Pauwels](https://community.homey.app/u/Nick_Pauwels)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2020, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/google-nest-hub-not-found/31979 "2020-07-03T21:52:34Z")

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Hi all I’ve recently purchased a Google nest hub charcoal. After configuring the device on google home without problems I tried to add the device on Homey. On homey the device cannot be found. What could be the possib…

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## [Wifi to rf converter from aliexpress](https://community.homey.app/t/wifi-to-rf-converter-from-aliexpress/31824)

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**Author:** [@gbone001](https://community.homey.app/u/gbone001)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2020, 10:47am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/wifi-to-rf-converter-from-aliexpress/31824 "2020-07-03T10:47:11Z")

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hi all many of us stuck with rolling codes dream of a solution… I am about the pull the trigger on this, wondering if anyone has any experience before i do…

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## [How to make regular wall switches smart?](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-make-regular-wall-switches-smart/11951)

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**Author:** [@pandaym](https://community.homey.app/u/pandaym)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2020, 9:57am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-make-regular-wall-switches-smart/11951 "2020-07-03T09:57:25Z")

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Hi everyone, Long story short, having smart bulbs and relays, but still using regular dumb wall switches is a big problem. It is something A LOT of people are trying to deal with around here. Especially since everyone w…

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## [Support for Hue bridge version 1 gone?](https://community.homey.app/t/support-for-hue-bridge-version-1-gone/31708)

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**Author:** [@JonE](https://community.homey.app/u/JonE)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2020, 8:13am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/support-for-hue-bridge-version-1-gone/31708 "2020-07-03T08:13:23Z")

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Hi all. I still own the first generation Hue Bridge (the round / circular one). Since today or so my homey can’t connect to this bridge anymore. I know that Philips (Signify) is putting some restrictions to this bridge…

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## [Let Homey speak from external commands](https://community.homey.app/t/let-homey-speak-from-external-commands/31936)

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**Author:** [@ropske](https://community.homey.app/u/ropske)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/let-homey-speak-from-external-commands/31936 "2020-07-02T21:34:09Z")

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Hi, is it somehow possible to send a string (from external http command for example) so Homey speaks this string? For example is send a string: “Warning, humidity is to high in bathroom” All my devices are controlled b…

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## [Trigger flow when 2times on/off](https://community.homey.app/t/trigger-flow-when-2times-on-off/31703)

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**Author:** [@Daniel\_S](https://community.homey.app/u/Daniel_S)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2020, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/trigger-flow-when-2times-on-off/31703 "2020-07-01T17:57:35Z")

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Hi, I can not figure out how to create the following flow. I am using Aqara 2way relay on the dumb switch. I want make trigger it a flow when I quickly turn it on and off 2 times in a raw. Lets say within 2 or so seconds…

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## [Flow is disabled randomly](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-is-disabled-randomly/31536)

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**Author:** [@Arnold\_vd\_Linden](https://community.homey.app/u/Arnold_vd_Linden)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2020, 12:27pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-is-disabled-randomly/31536 "2020-07-01T12:27:22Z")

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Can someone help me with this issue? Randomly a specific flow is disabled and I can not find why this is happening. The flow act to a virtual device that triggers other KAKU and HUE devices to turn off. Also a physica…

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## [Motion detection, but not for cat](https://community.homey.app/t/motion-detection-but-not-for-cat/31870)

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**Author:** [@Davy\_Vissers](https://community.homey.app/u/Davy_Vissers)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2020, 11:43am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/motion-detection-but-not-for-cat/31870 "2020-07-01T11:43:55Z")

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I have LED strips under the bed and have a motion/luminosity sensor on each side of the bed to turn that side on when we get out of bed and it is still dark in the room. Now I would like them also to turn on when it is …

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## [Activity not started when calling flow](https://community.homey.app/t/activity-not-started-when-calling-flow/31863)

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**Author:** [@Jeroen\_Van\_Bruggen](https://community.homey.app/u/Jeroen_Van_Bruggen)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2020, 9:08am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/activity-not-started-when-calling-flow/31863 "2020-07-01T09:08:00Z")

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Hi, I am using Homey combined with Logitech Harmony Hub for additional IR support. On switch of a button on my remote I am launching activities in the Harmony Hub, e.g. start AV player, sattelite box, game console, et…

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## [Homey verlies vaak de connectie met Google](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-verlies-vaak-de-connectie-met-google/31842)

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**Author:** [@Nico\_Wagelaar](https://community.homey.app/u/Nico_Wagelaar)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-verlies-vaak-de-connectie-met-google/31842 "2020-06-30T17:26:25Z")

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Mijn homey verlies vaak de connectie met Google. Google zegt dan Homey is niet bereikbaar of Homey is niet verbonden met Google. Als ik Homey opnieuw op start is het probleem verholpen. Maar om dit elke dag te doen is…

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## [MQTT client](https://community.homey.app/t/mqtt-client/19021)

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**Author:** [@Tb1](https://community.homey.app/u/Tb1)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 11:47am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/mqtt-client/19021 "2020-06-30T11:47:07Z")

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Anyone who knows if this is a bug? My MQTT hub is broadcasting some motion sensors and I need to restart MQTT client ones every hour because the flow with “receive tropic trigger” stop working when I see this message in…

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## [Google voice commands for hue scene not working](https://community.homey.app/t/google-voice-commands-for-hue-scene-not-working/31845)

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**Author:** [@ProofofD3ath](https://community.homey.app/u/ProofofD3ath)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2020, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/google-voice-commands-for-hue-scene-not-working/31845 "2020-06-29T22:31:39Z")

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Hi there, I have a homey for some time now and still finding more things about it. Only thing I don’t get is that there is a website from Philips Hue about commands for Google Assistent/Home. commands Hue for example …

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## [Zwave DIN module](https://community.homey.app/t/zwave-din-module/31829)

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**Author:** [@Viking42](https://community.homey.app/u/Viking42)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2020, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/zwave-din-module/31829 "2020-06-29T18:07:23Z")

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Hi, All my garden power plugs are piloted with a RF emitter for which the reciever is on my main electrical board, DIN format, in the cellar to integrate imy garden plugs into my homey (and make scenes based on movemen…

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## [Help wanted with switching 12v lights](https://community.homey.app/t/help-wanted-with-switching-12v-lights/31696)

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**Author:** [@Wout\_F](https://community.homey.app/u/Wout_F)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2020, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/help-wanted-with-switching-12v-lights/31696 "2020-06-29T16:24:23Z")

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Hi, Alle lampen in mijn huis zijn geschakeld via zwave, op één plek na: de afzuigkap. En dat kan natuurlijk niet :wink: Als ik de keuken uit loop gaan de lampen na een minuut netjes uit, maar de verlichting van de afzui…

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## [How to do mathematic calculations](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-do-mathematic-calculations/31774)

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**Author:** [@Oscar\_Andersson](https://community.homey.app/u/Oscar_Andersson)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2020, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-do-mathematic-calculations/31774 "2020-06-29T15:02:22Z")

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I want to start a fan when relative humidity is lower outside than in the basement. To make this work I need to calculate the new relative humidity when the air cools down in the basement. The formula for this is pretty…

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## [Milight Miboxer bridge WLbox1](https://community.homey.app/t/milight-miboxer-bridge-wlbox1/31815)

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**Author:** [@Jazzharry](https://community.homey.app/u/Jazzharry)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2020, 10:39am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/milight-miboxer-bridge-wlbox1/31815 "2020-06-29T10:39:12Z")

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Bought 8 weeks ago Homey, especially for connecting Milight with new bridge Miboxer. It is still not working and I am waiting for the app update. Is someone working on it?? Try to buy the old bridge ibox 2 but that …

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## [Homey with IKEA Trådfri](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-with-ikea-tradfri/31809)

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**Author:** [@Mats\_Nygren](https://community.homey.app/u/Mats_Nygren)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2020, 8:40am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-with-ikea-tradfri/31809 "2020-06-29T08:40:09Z")

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Hi. I have not bought Homey…yet. I wonder if its possible to control IKEA´s blinds and lamps with both Homey and IKEA´s remote control and do i need the IKEA gateway or not?

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## [Device status](https://community.homey.app/t/device-status/31791)

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**Author:** [@Nogdose](https://community.homey.app/u/Nogdose)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/device-status/31791 "2020-06-28T20:24:10Z")

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Hi, i\`m planning to write a script which is able to detect if some devices have dropped from zigbee network. Question is this - how can i actually be sure Homey gets data from the devices and not from some cache? Is …

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## [Homey crashing every 3 minutes out of nowhere](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-crashing-every-3-minutes-out-of-nowhere/31782)

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**Author:** [@Andydp](https://community.homey.app/u/Andydp)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-crashing-every-3-minutes-out-of-nowhere/31782 "2020-06-28T17:43:16Z")

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Hi, I own a Homey for more than 3 years now (latest firmware) and it has been stable for months. I haven’t added or deleted devices or flows for months. Since the Fibaro app update (2.4.6) Homey is very unstable. Today …

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## [Ikea e14 white LED light](https://community.homey.app/t/ikea-e14-white-led-light/31700)

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**Author:** [@JesseR](https://community.homey.app/u/JesseR)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 12:03pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/ikea-e14-white-led-light/31700 "2020-06-28T12:03:13Z")

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Hi, I have bought a few of these new Ikea e14 white LED lights. That you can dim, but also change in warmth of the light. I’m trying to add it to homey, but he doesn’t recognises the lights. He keeps adding it as…

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