# Questions & Help

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## [Alexa connection not working with my Shelly 2pm Gen 4](https://community.homey.app/t/alexa-connection-not-working-with-my-shelly-2pm-gen-4/151274)

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**Author:** [@Alexander.st](https://community.homey.app/u/Alexander.st)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/alexa-connection-not-working-with-my-shelly-2pm-gen-4/151274 "2026-02-17T21:16:08Z")

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Hello Homey Community, I am fairly new to homey and want to start my smart home journey, part of that is controlling my few devices that I have, via voice commands with Alexa. I integrated Alexa into homey (via the hom…

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## [Best location for Homey Bridge](https://community.homey.app/t/best-location-for-homey-bridge/150981)

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**Author:** [@alexjje](https://community.homey.app/u/alexjje)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/best-location-for-homey-bridge/150981 "2026-02-17T20:18:41Z")

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I order the Homey Bridge and I wonder what the best place is to put it in my home. Some context: I am running Homey Self hosted for a couple of months now. On that same server I have home assistant running but I plan …

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## [Nothing works after latest firmware update 12.11.0](https://community.homey.app/t/nothing-works-after-latest-firmware-update-12-11-0/150674)

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**Author:** [@Johan\_Kullberg](https://community.homey.app/u/Johan_Kullberg)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/nothing-works-after-latest-firmware-update-12-11-0/150674 "2026-02-17T17:01:29Z")

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I’m using the Homey Pro 2019 model and it updated automatically to firmware 12.11.0 yesterday morning. Since then I can’t access a single device I’ve installed. If I try to restart any app it shows error code “invalid\_st…

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## [Homey Bridge as repeater](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-bridge-as-repeater/151261)

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**Author:** [@Christoffer\_Haukas](https://community.homey.app/u/Christoffer_Haukas)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-bridge-as-repeater/151261 "2026-02-17T14:37:11Z")

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Hi! How do I get my Zwave devices to connect to my Homey Bridge (satellite)? I have added the bridge to Pro according to the instructions and now see the device in Developer as homey:virtualdriverbridge:driver. But no Z…

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## [Push notification locally](https://community.homey.app/t/push-notification-locally/151211)

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**Author:** [@StaX](https://community.homey.app/u/StaX)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 12:39pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/push-notification-locally/151211 "2026-02-17T12:39:14Z")

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A few weeks ago my internet provider had an malfunction and I lost my internet connection for a few hours. Strangly enough I could not connect to Homey, even locally via the new web function. The latter may have been my …

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## [Virtual devices and Google Home](https://community.homey.app/t/virtual-devices-and-google-home/124701)

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**Author:** [@Pierre\_Van\_de\_Briel](https://community.homey.app/u/Pierre_Van_de_Briel)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 12:20pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/virtual-devices-and-google-home/124701 "2026-02-17T12:20:24Z")

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I want to switch on/off a power plug via Homey, which can only be managed via Google Home. I used to do this by installating a powerplug that I don’t even have, but that syncs to Google Home anyway. Like a virtual device…

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## [Help please connecting Google home and Alexa](https://community.homey.app/t/help-please-connecting-google-home-and-alexa/151237)

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**Author:** [@Jeff\_James](https://community.homey.app/u/Jeff_James)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 12:13am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/help-please-connecting-google-home-and-alexa/151237 "2026-02-17T00:13:25Z")

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Hi, I have followed all the steps to connect Alexa and GH but it fails on the last step, “cannot connect to Homey”. I tried an afternoon with ChatGPT and it finally diagnosed that Homey was stuck behind double NAT. ie I …

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## [Why do you list SMA for ESS Energy storage system?](https://community.homey.app/t/why-do-you-list-sma-for-ess-energy-storage-system/142613)

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**Author:** [@Nils-Ole\_Connor](https://community.homey.app/u/Nils-Ole_Connor)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/why-do-you-list-sma-for-ess-energy-storage-system/142613 "2026-02-16T15:30:32Z")

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SMA Home Storage Batterie are NOT compatible to homey flow or other intelligence. SMA is NOT supporting the charging of the battery from grid!!! That is the most important use case to charge the battery from grid: wh…

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## [Connecting Leviton Smart Dimmers DZMX1 to Home Pro](https://community.homey.app/t/connecting-leviton-smart-dimmers-dzmx1-to-home-pro/151172)

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**Author:** [@Alex\_Twining](https://community.homey.app/u/Alex_Twining)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/connecting-leviton-smart-dimmers-dzmx1-to-home-pro/151172 "2026-02-16T13:44:16Z")

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After attempting to install my 16 Leviton controlled lights that could not be migrated from Homey Cloud to Homey Pro 2026, only 4 of the 16 would install. Can anyone point me to a solution?

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## [Presence events triggering issues](https://community.homey.app/t/presence-events-triggering-issues/150873)

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**Author:** [@itised83](https://community.homey.app/u/itised83)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 10:59am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/presence-events-triggering-issues/150873 "2026-02-16T10:59:40Z")

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Hi, I’ve set two presence flows: 1 when I come home, turn entrance light on 2 when I go away, turn off all lights Problem is entering and leaving home events are sometimes triggered for apparently no reason at all or…

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## [HomeyScript and variables](https://community.homey.app/t/homeyscript-and-variables/151192)

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**Author:** [@harmenkuijer](https://community.homey.app/u/harmenkuijer)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 9:34am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homeyscript-and-variables/151192 "2026-02-16T09:34:53Z")

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Hi, for receiving a Bearer token I have created an HomeyScript. This script returns a variable and is saved as FSRBearerToken. I can see this variable in Homey and can use it in flows. But now I have created another Ho…

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## [Homey Pro Firmware update](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-pro-firmware-update/151181)

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**Author:** [@Marek\_Karolak](https://community.homey.app/u/Marek_Karolak)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 7:48am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-pro-firmware-update/151181 "2026-02-16T07:48:45Z")

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the device cannot load the firmware, it keeps flashing white and red

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## [Z-Wave Device Cannot be added or removed](https://community.homey.app/t/z-wave-device-cannot-be-added-or-removed/150803)

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**Author:** [@Umit\_Ercan](https://community.homey.app/u/Umit_Ercan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/z-wave-device-cannot-be-added-or-removed/150803 "2026-02-15T19:36:56Z")

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Hi , I am using Homey Bridge , I’m experiencing problems after a few days of use. Even though the Shelly Z-Wave Plug is installed, it keeps disconnecting from the system. I’m getting a “Coprecessor not connected” error. …

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## [Adding homey bridge in satellite mode](https://community.homey.app/t/adding-homey-bridge-in-satellite-mode/144586)

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**Author:** [@Thomas\_Gass](https://community.homey.app/u/Thomas_Gass)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/adding-homey-bridge-in-satellite-mode/144586 "2026-02-15T18:51:58Z")

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Hi everyone, I have a homey pro 2023 and an homey bridge and noticed, that the bridge was not setup in satellite mode. So I tried to change this, but have problems resetting the bridge and adding it via the homey app. I …

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## [Is this possible](https://community.homey.app/t/is-this-possible/151104)

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**Author:** [@Greg\_Thompson](https://community.homey.app/u/Greg_Thompson)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 8:37am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/is-this-possible/151104 "2026-02-15T08:37:27Z")

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Hi all I am a newbie to the homey community, but I have managed to set up all my Hue lights, ring doorbell and alarm, Tado and Aqara presence sensor FP300 with my new Homey pro mini and Homey bridge (after reading all th…

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## [Motion sensors in sequence](https://community.homey.app/t/motion-sensors-in-sequence/150947)

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**Author:** [@Jumacao](https://community.homey.app/u/Jumacao)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 1:45am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/motion-sensors-in-sequence/150947 "2026-02-15T01:45:15Z")

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Hi, I been trying to recreate a scenario in Homey Pro 2023, that I have setup in Aqara. Sensor 1 trigger then if within 5sec Sensor 2 trigger then turn light On 100%. Sensor 2 trigger then if within 5sec Sensor 1 trig…

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## [MQTT Opera GX Smart Home](https://community.homey.app/t/mqtt-opera-gx-smart-home/151135)

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**Author:** [@John\_William\_Brekke](https://community.homey.app/u/John_William_Brekke)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 1:15am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/mqtt-opera-gx-smart-home/151135 "2026-02-15T01:15:45Z")

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I saw Opera GX’s new Smart Home update with MQTT to control Opera GX. Is it possible for Homey to control Opera GX through MQTT? I’ve tried so much and can’t figure out so i’m hoping someone here knows or tried.

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## [Aqara H1 Wireless Knob](https://community.homey.app/t/aqara-h1-wireless-knob/151124)

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**Author:** [@ajaffarali](https://community.homey.app/u/ajaffarali)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2026, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/aqara-h1-wireless-knob/151124 "2026-02-14T19:45:49Z")

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I purchased an Aqara H1 Knob and added it to my AqaraM3 Hub. It shows up in Homey, but I can’t automate any rotation functions. The only options I see are button single and multiple pressed, but nothing to rotate, which …

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## [Bridge added as device under Homeey 2023 cant get satellite mode to work?](https://community.homey.app/t/bridge-added-as-device-under-homeey-2023-cant-get-satellite-mode-to-work/151112)

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**Author:** [@FroZe](https://community.homey.app/u/FroZe)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2026, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/bridge-added-as-device-under-homeey-2023-cant-get-satellite-mode-to-work/151112 "2026-02-14T18:49:02Z")

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Hi guys! I finally gave up on my Early 2019 and invested in a 2023 and Bridge to extend automation to my garage. I’ve added the Bridge as a device and it was picked up in a second by my 2023 and all steps worked just fi…

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## [Wind sensors for homey](https://community.homey.app/t/wind-sensors-for-homey/147018)

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**Author:** [@Krzysztof\_Lewonko](https://community.homey.app/u/Krzysztof_Lewonko)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2026, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/wind-sensors-for-homey/147018 "2026-02-14T15:22:40Z")

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Hi there! I was wondering which wind sensors do you use that would work with Homey Pro? I use Netatmo, but it requires battery change, which may cause some difficulties. Thanks for any advices.

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## [Homey - Android App version 9.7](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-android-app-version-9-7/150642)

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**Author:** [@Lukasz\_Kostek](https://community.homey.app/u/Lukasz_Kostek)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-android-app-version-9-7/150642 "2026-02-13T16:25:30Z")

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Can someone share 9.7 version of this app? I can’t install it on my Oneplus 15. I see it on my macOS laptop (option to install on Oneplus 15 is greyed out) but on phone latest version is 9.6.7. I don’t know how to insta…

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## [Homey Bridge IR doesn't work](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-bridge-ir-doesnt-work/142226)

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**Author:** [@Robotukas](https://community.homey.app/u/Robotukas)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-bridge-ir-doesnt-work/142226 "2026-02-13T15:10:39Z")

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Homey Pro infrared is working, but I keep it in the AV cupboard. I bought Homey Bridge and I put it in the Living Room so I could control the TV. For some reason, Homey Bridge IR doesn’t work, but I bring Homey Pro when …

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## [Sunset and sunrise times to Homey Script](https://community.homey.app/t/sunset-and-sunrise-times-to-homey-script/80456)

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**Author:** [@peltsi51](https://community.homey.app/u/peltsi51)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/sunset-and-sunrise-times-to-homey-script/80456 "2026-02-13T13:15:12Z")

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I’m new to Homey Script so bear with me :wink: I like to get hour of the sunrise and sunset to Homey Script. I have the Sun Events app in which there are tags available for sunset and sunrise, but I have only found the …

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## [Casting movies or music from dashboard](https://community.homey.app/t/casting-movies-or-music-from-dashboard/151057)

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**Author:** [@Welshsmarthome](https://community.homey.app/u/Welshsmarthome)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 12:22pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/casting-movies-or-music-from-dashboard/151057 "2026-02-13T12:22:05Z")

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Hi. I now use my ipad and homey dashboard for most things in my home. I have plex and sonos apps but i feel like they are lacking - Is it possible to have my plex library show on my dashboard and select a film to watc…

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## [Switchbot app missing token after month using the app](https://community.homey.app/t/switchbot-app-missing-token-after-month-using-the-app/64643)

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**Author:** [@nattelip](https://community.homey.app/u/nattelip)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 10:44am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/switchbot-app-missing-token-after-month-using-the-app/64643 "2026-02-13T10:44:12Z")

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switchbot app 1,4 on homey pro latest version . i cant see where i have to add te missing token. in the app setings i only see log possibilities which aint working because of the missing token.

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## [Matter OTA Firmware updates](https://community.homey.app/t/matter-ota-firmware-updates/150684)

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**Author:** [@EdP](https://community.homey.app/u/EdP)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 10:44am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/matter-ota-firmware-updates/150684 "2026-02-13T10:44:02Z")

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Was this silently released? Or is my Google Nest doing this?

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## [How do I connect a Zigbee Vibration Sensor in Homey?](https://community.homey.app/t/how-do-i-connect-a-zigbee-vibration-sensor-in-homey/151046)

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**Author:** [@AnthonyRusso](https://community.homey.app/u/AnthonyRusso)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 8:08am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-do-i-connect-a-zigbee-vibration-sensor-in-homey/151046 "2026-02-13T08:08:35Z")

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I purchased a Zigbee Vibration Sensor that works in the Tuya SmartLife app. I am trying to connect it to Homey so I can use it as a WHEN in an Advance Flow. When I try to connect it to Homey, I select the Tuya app, sele…

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## [Notification/tasks-like app or flow for Event list on dashboard](https://community.homey.app/t/notification-tasks-like-app-or-flow-for-event-list-on-dashboard/150998)

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**Author:** [@JohanP](https://community.homey.app/u/JohanP)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2026, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/notification-tasks-like-app-or-flow-for-event-list-on-dashboard/150998 "2026-02-12T21:37:56Z")

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I would like to create a list of events/appouintments/tasks on the dashboard. What I want on the list : -Reocurring events like put out the trashcan (created with the Trashcan Reminder) - weekly events (groceries) ev…

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## [Homey Bridge - not connected](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-bridge-not-connected/151007)

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**Author:** [@Tor\_Rydland](https://community.homey.app/u/Tor_Rydland)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2026, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-bridge-not-connected/151007 "2026-02-12T21:19:05Z")

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My Homey Bridge seems to loose connection every now and then. I use Homey Bridge at the cabin, and it is a pita that I can not trust it to be operational. Meaning not able to start heating remote. Anyone experiencing…

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## [Let Flow start Advanced Flow](https://community.homey.app/t/let-flow-start-advanced-flow/151014)

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**Author:** [@TThrane](https://community.homey.app/u/TThrane)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2026, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/let-flow-start-advanced-flow/151014 "2026-02-12T18:57:32Z")

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Hi I have a few Flic Duo Buttons and can set them to use Flows, but not Advanced Flow :frowning: Can I start an Advanced Flow via a normal Flow in any way? Regards Thomas

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