# Questions & Help **URL:** https://community.homey.app/c/questions-help/8.md?page=306 [Latest](https://community.homey.app/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.homey.app/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.homey.app/tags.md) **Page:** 307 --- ## [MQTT switching Device?](https://community.homey.app/t/mqtt-switching-device/24111)
**Author:** [@schmucke](https://community.homey.app/u/schmucke)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2020, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/mqtt-switching-device/24111 "2020-01-09T14:22:30Z")
Hello Everyone, i am new @homey and the doing of it. I recive my homey yesterday and the most of my rules are working fine. I came from pimaic.org and use “smart home” since a couple of years. But i need help with MQTT… --- ## [Fibaro smart implant, parameter 156?](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-smart-implant-parameter-156/21202)
**Author:** [@Gas](https://community.homey.app/u/Gas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2020, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-smart-implant-parameter-156/21202 "2020-01-09T13:43:41Z")
Is it possible to change parameter 156/157 on the fibaro smart implant? I have connected it to my garagedoor and want it to turn off automatically after 0,1s --- ## [Z-Wave \[Last Working Route\]](https://community.homey.app/t/z-wave-last-working-route/24090)
**Author:** [@Hans\_van\_Hengel](https://community.homey.app/u/Hans_van_Hengel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2020, 11:31am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/z-wave-last-working-route/24090 "2020-01-09T11:31:57Z")
Can anyone explain how the routing “should” work? Basically I am still really new and trying to understand how this works. I understand they are capable of jumping a command from one node to the next. So today I decided… --- ## [New to Homey, will this flow work? Checks for rain](https://community.homey.app/t/new-to-homey-will-this-flow-work-checks-for-rain/24043)
**Author:** [@Hans\_van\_Hengel](https://community.homey.app/u/Hans_van_Hengel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2020, 11:28am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-to-homey-will-this-flow-work-checks-for-rain/24043 "2020-01-09T11:28:31Z")
Basically I am really new to all of this so I am tinkering and using Google a lot, however I can’t test this one since rain isn’t incoming anytime soon. Basically curious to see what you guys think. First a little back… --- ## [Homey causes HomeKit to slow down/show no response](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-causes-homekit-to-slow-down-show-no-response/23971)
**Author:** [@bjornand](https://community.homey.app/u/bjornand)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2020, 10:33am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-causes-homekit-to-slow-down-show-no-response/23971 "2020-01-09T10:33:57Z")
Hi, ever since iOS13 I have had massive issues with my whole HomeKit setup. The most annoying is that on four different iOS devices, the Home app will cycle through loops of “Unavailable”/“No response”/the actual device … --- ## [Alexa mishears Homey as Harmony](https://community.homey.app/t/alexa-mishears-homey-as-harmony/16403)
**Author:** [@northseer](https://community.homey.app/u/northseer)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2020, 12:05am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/alexa-mishears-homey-as-harmony/16403 "2020-01-09T00:05:39Z")
90% of the times I say Alexa, ask Homey, I get a response that is about Harmony. I have two Homeys and have converted one to version 2, but the other one uses lots of voice input - and is pretty good at correctly interp… --- ## [Homey not connecting, new AP, same SSID/Password](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-not-connecting-new-ap-same-ssid-password/24072)
**Author:** [@Thomasx](https://community.homey.app/u/Thomasx)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2020, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-not-connecting-new-ap-same-ssid-password/24072 "2020-01-08T23:12:21Z")
Hi I am taking my Homey to work to do a demo involving the Homey, IFTTT, Google Home speaker and some equipment at work. I have set everyting up at home, with my home network where things normally are in use. So, for … --- ## [Homepod](https://community.homey.app/t/homepod/23963)
**Author:** [@Jarne\_Roussard](https://community.homey.app/u/Jarne_Roussard)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2020, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homepod/23963 "2020-01-08T13:45:36Z")
hello i am looking for a way for me to connect apple homepod to homey but someone a everybody how? --- ## [High system load](https://community.homey.app/t/high-system-load/21043)
**Author:** [@Fire69](https://community.homey.app/u/Fire69)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2020, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/high-system-load/21043 "2020-01-07T15:59:36Z")
Hi, This morning I noticed my Homey was very unresponsive, I checked the load and it was through the roof (always over 1, sometimes up to 3). After some troubleshooting I found the problem, a very simple flow: How c… --- ## [Homey, no power for 2 months](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-no-power-for-2-months/23962)
**Author:** [@Jort\_Van\_der\_molen](https://community.homey.app/u/Jort_Van_der_molen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2020, 10:48am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-no-power-for-2-months/23962 "2020-01-07T10:48:53Z")
Hello there, I am moving between houses, and for 2 months homey will get no power he is in storage…What about the flows and devices, when I put the power back on after 2 months, are my flows and devices still there ? --- ## [Homey wont start](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-wont-start/23934)
**Author:** [@Odd\_Magne\_Nylund](https://community.homey.app/u/Odd_Magne_Nylund)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2020, 10:23am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-wont-start/23934 "2020-01-07T10:23:31Z")
My homey stop working, i can hear some nice from the speaker under when i put in the power. Anyhave some good advice to try. No light comes on. Have had it out of power for 15 mins. --- ## [Suggestions for radiator valves using collective heating](https://community.homey.app/t/suggestions-for-radiator-valves-using-collective-heating/3141)
**Author:** [@anon8748058](https://community.homey.app/u/anon8748058)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2020, 7:47am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/suggestions-for-radiator-valves-using-collective-heating/3141 "2020-01-07T07:47:55Z")
Hi, Now that the heating season is here again, I have been looking to purchase ‘smart’ thermostatic radiator valves to replace my ‘dumb’ thermostatic radiator valves. I however found that this is not that simple. I live… --- ## [Motion Sensor in bathroom](https://community.homey.app/t/motion-sensor-in-bathroom/17832)
**Author:** [@Jerryk](https://community.homey.app/u/Jerryk)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2020, 4:27am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/motion-sensor-in-bathroom/17832 "2020-01-07T04:27:35Z")
Hi guys, I’m facing a problem here with my motion sensor. I’m using 2 motion sensors in the bathroom, as the 1st motion sensor cannot detect any motion through my shower screen. So I placed the 2nd motion sensor over my … --- ## [New Homey Early 2020?](https://community.homey.app/t/new-homey-early-2020/23925)
**Author:** [@mk1010](https://community.homey.app/u/mk1010)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-homey-early-2020/23925 "2020-01-06T19:13:04Z")
Hello, for some time now I have been very interested in Homey. Since we have recently moved into our new house, it is now time to buy Homey. But I am thinking about a new version soon. The current name “Early 2019” make… --- ## [How to know the firmware version of Fibaro Devices?](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-know-the-firmware-version-of-fibaro-devices/15411)
**Author:** [@Aron\_Kovacs](https://community.homey.app/u/Aron_Kovacs)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-know-the-firmware-version-of-fibaro-devices/15411 "2020-01-06T18:16:34Z")
Hi there, can someone briefly explain where I can see the version of Fibaro devices in Homey? The question arises as in the ‘advanced settings’ Homey is showing versions like 274 (dimmer 2) or 787 (roller shutter 3), bu… --- ## [Best compatible Smart Thermostat](https://community.homey.app/t/best-compatible-smart-thermostat/23463)
**Author:** [@Moustache](https://community.homey.app/u/Moustache)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2020, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/best-compatible-smart-thermostat/23463 "2020-01-05T21:56:09Z")
Hi all, I’m looking for a solution to control my central heating with OpenTherm. What is the best Homey-compatible smart thermostat (OpenTherm)? Nest is nog supported anymore. So a friend suggested the Plugwise Anna. … --- ## [D-link cameras](https://community.homey.app/t/d-link-cameras/23761)
**Author:** [@sauk1](https://community.homey.app/u/sauk1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2020, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/d-link-cameras/23761 "2020-01-04T13:59:00Z")
I own an old d-link indoor camera (DCS8600LH) which I can call through http and get a snapshot. A bit naive, it seems, I bought a new D-link when I needed an outdoor version. After mounting and using it I can’t find a wa… --- ## [Live data on device icons](https://community.homey.app/t/live-data-on-device-icons/6973)
**Author:** [@anon78407409](https://community.homey.app/u/anon78407409)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2020, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/live-data-on-device-icons/6973 "2020-01-05T19:27:22Z")
Hi! I love the new app, and I’ve deleted HomeyKit (for now) to simplify my administration, and keep it directly to Homey. Anyways, while I like the new device layout, it doesn’t offer me anything. Will we able to see l… --- ## [Universal Binary Sensor Fibaro temperature](https://community.homey.app/t/universal-binary-sensor-fibaro-temperature/23874)
**Author:** [@Mattijn001](https://community.homey.app/u/Mattijn001)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2020, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/universal-binary-sensor-fibaro-temperature/23874 "2020-01-05T18:33:45Z")
Hey, I have been trying to read the temperature from my Universal Binary Sensor connected to a temperature sensor. I get the output in the homey app as a temperature, but I am not able to use this in flows. For example … --- ## [Check sunset](https://community.homey.app/t/check-sunset/23636)
**Author:** [@Phanatique](https://community.homey.app/u/Phanatique)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2020, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/check-sunset/23636 "2020-01-05T17:26:22Z")
When I leave home, I start a flow that activates an absence flow: WHEN it’s 10 minutes before sunset THEN put on some lights. This works fine. Eg: sunset is at 17:00. When I activate the absence flow at 16:00, the ligh… --- ## [Hue/Ikea disco](https://community.homey.app/t/hue-ikea-disco/23745)
**Author:** [@Fredrik\_Berntzon](https://community.homey.app/u/Fredrik_Berntzon)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2020, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/hue-ikea-disco/23745 "2020-01-04T16:18:43Z")
Hi, I’m trying to get my Ikea Tradfri lights to start flashing in random colours when a certain song is played on my Sonos. I manage to trigger the flow but I can’t find a good a way to make the lights flash in a nice wa… --- ## [Deebot](https://community.homey.app/t/deebot/23741)
**Author:** [@Eldar\_Moen\_Lindgren](https://community.homey.app/u/Eldar_Moen_Lindgren)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2020, 11:23am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/deebot/23741 "2020-01-04T11:23:48Z")
Hi. Is there an app for ecovacs deebot vacuumers? --- ## [Sonos playlist (Apple Music) and/or Favourites](https://community.homey.app/t/sonos-playlist-apple-music-and-or-favourites/2523)
**Author:** [@arnizzle](https://community.homey.app/u/arnizzle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2020, 3:23am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/sonos-playlist-apple-music-and-or-favourites/2523 "2020-01-04T03:23:32Z")
Hi all, Is there any way to play pre-configured Sonos Favorites? For some reason I can’t create playlists. This (kind of) makes sense because Sonos is configured for Apple Music and this probably doesn’t work with Homey… --- ## [Heating control with sensors](https://community.homey.app/t/heating-control-with-sensors/23693)
**Author:** [@Radek\_Jahoda](https://community.homey.app/u/Radek_Jahoda)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2020, 11:36am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/heating-control-with-sensors/23693 "2020-01-03T11:36:38Z")
Hello, I am new to automation and right now I dont own any device except Hue hub and Nest mini. I want to make smart home with heating integrated. My vision is simple: lights,plugs and thermostat with sensors. My house … --- ## [Somfy security](https://community.homey.app/t/somfy-security/23648)
**Author:** [@WimHolt](https://community.homey.app/u/WimHolt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2020, 8:16am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/somfy-security/23648 "2020-01-03T08:16:00Z")
Communicatie the Athom Homey with Somfy security? --- ## [Any smart power strip with 6 Outlet recommend](https://community.homey.app/t/any-smart-power-strip-with-6-outlet-recommend/23664)
**Author:** [@Cobi](https://community.homey.app/u/Cobi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2020, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/any-smart-power-strip-with-6-outlet-recommend/23664 "2020-01-02T21:58:48Z")
Hey I’m new to the community I am looking for a smart power strip with 6 outlets which can be controlled in groups or individually with USB Port on it if possible. I have found one but i can’t find any support for it i… --- ## [Looking for a nice remote control based on z-wave or zigbee](https://community.homey.app/t/looking-for-a-nice-remote-control-based-on-z-wave-or-zigbee/23611)
**Author:** [@cautje](https://community.homey.app/u/cautje)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2020, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/looking-for-a-nice-remote-control-based-on-z-wave-or-zigbee/23611 "2020-01-02T16:55:04Z")
Hi, I ame looking for a nice remote control based on z-wave or zigbee. Who has a nice device what to recommend? THX!!! --- ## [Smart dimmer (inbouw)](https://community.homey.app/t/smart-dimmer-inbouw/19833)
**Author:** [@Woutersl](https://community.homey.app/u/Woutersl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2020, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/smart-dimmer-inbouw/19833 "2020-01-01T22:35:22Z")
Dear all, I’ve got a Icasa inbouw dimmer for smart dimming my dinner table lights. They switch with flows and can also be switched manually by using the pulse switch on the wall. What i’m trying to achieve is that the … --- ## [Fibaro motion sensor en and statement](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-motion-sensor-en-and-statement/23561)
**Author:** [@Raymonvt](https://community.homey.app/u/Raymonvt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2020, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-motion-sensor-en-and-statement/23561 "2020-01-01T20:30:10Z")
Ik ben nogal nieuw hier dus het kan best zijn dat dit een domme vraag is, maar heeft iemand enig idee waarom ik voor mijn and statements minder kan doen met mijn bewegingssensor (fibaro) dan met mijn when statement? … --- ## [INNR lights sometimes not responding](https://community.homey.app/t/innr-lights-sometimes-not-responding/23548)
**Author:** [@Ben\_Busser](https://community.homey.app/u/Ben_Busser)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2020, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/innr-lights-sometimes-not-responding/23548 "2020-01-01T20:16:40Z")
I have 8 INNR bulbs in the bathroom. Split them in 2 groups (device groups). When I turn them of, after the multisensor detects no movement anymore, some bulbs do not turn off. I seems somewhat random, although 1 of the… [Previous page](https://community.homey.app/c/questions-help/8.md?page=305) [Next page](https://community.homey.app/c/questions-help/8.md?page=307)