# Questions & Help

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## [Homey vs Yale doorman](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-vs-yale-doorman/18314)

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**Author:** [@Goggmeister](https://community.homey.app/u/Goggmeister)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2019, 9:44am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-vs-yale-doorman/18314 "2019-09-21T09:44:56Z")

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I just bought the z-Wave module for Yale doorman. And i thought i did not have to buy the smart hub aswell sinne i allready have the homey hub in my house… but when i put in the module in the doorhandle i hear a beep, a…

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## [Let homey always know when the TV is on or off](https://community.homey.app/t/let-homey-always-know-when-the-tv-is-on-or-off/18300)

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**Author:** [@Odechr](https://community.homey.app/u/Odechr)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/let-homey-always-know-when-the-tv-is-on-or-off/18300 "2019-09-19T21:00:44Z")

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I just bought my broadlink and connected it to homey, recorded “on/off” button and made a virtual on and off switch. Also added it trough google so i can use speech command. But, the problem comes since there is so many…

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## [Ikea control socket won’t connect](https://community.homey.app/t/ikea-control-socket-won-t-connect/18196)

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**Author:** [@Bluesy](https://community.homey.app/u/Bluesy)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 6:53am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/ikea-control-socket-won-t-connect/18196 "2019-09-19T06:53:02Z")

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I got an ikea tradfri control socket, I tried to connect it several times, one time it homey saw it, but didn’t finish the install, since then Homey has not been able to see it. Does anyone have tricks for this? I have …

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## [HomeySetup-XXXX asks password in first time setup](https://community.homey.app/t/homeysetup-xxxx-asks-password-in-first-time-setup/18203)

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**Author:** [@PinoV](https://community.homey.app/u/PinoV)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2019, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homeysetup-xxxx-asks-password-in-first-time-setup/18203 "2019-09-17T20:04:51Z")

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Hi, I want to setup my brand new Homey. It was connected once, but since then it starts in the ‘welcome to homey’ setup mode. I can see the wifi SSID HomeySetup-XXXX, but unable to connect. Tried iPhone, Macbook, Android…

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## [Homey does not send any messages anymore](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-does-not-send-any-messages-anymore/18235)

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**Author:** [@B3rt](https://community.homey.app/u/B3rt)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2019, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-does-not-send-any-messages-anymore/18235 "2019-09-17T19:10:29Z")

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Since a few days Homey stopped sending push messages. The flow runs normal but the message which is send to a phone is not delivered, it does not matter to which phone, all connected phones do not receive any push messa…

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## [Heiman Smoke sensor - flow sound test + push message?](https://community.homey.app/t/heiman-smoke-sensor-flow-sound-test-push-message/18241)

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**Author:** [@Xander\_van\_Os](https://community.homey.app/u/Xander_van_Os)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2019, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/heiman-smoke-sensor-flow-sound-test-push-message/18241 "2019-09-17T18:45:44Z")

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I would like to create a flow to test the sound of each smoke sensor. I was able to create a flow to sent a push message, using a NFC-tag to start this flow. So I receive a message from each smoke sensor with a delay of …

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## [Automatic kitchen hood fan activation](https://community.homey.app/t/automatic-kitchen-hood-fan-activation/18223)

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**Author:** [@Laur\_Kaarna](https://community.homey.app/u/Laur_Kaarna)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2019, 12:58pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/automatic-kitchen-hood-fan-activation/18223 "2019-09-17T12:58:12Z")

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Hello, i want to control my kitchen hood fan with homey and i need some assistance what products to buy for this. I want the fan to start whenever someone turns on the cooktop. I havent taken apart the hood but i guess …

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## [Homewizard energylink data stuck](https://community.homey.app/t/homewizard-energylink-data-stuck/18175)

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**Author:** [@Olaf](https://community.homey.app/u/Olaf)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homewizard-energylink-data-stuck/18175 "2019-09-16T15:08:34Z")

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My homewizard amenergylink was added to homey through the energylink app. It seems the meter readings get stuck somehow somewhere. I suspect it is either during switch from high to low rate or at midnight. Anyway i see …

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## [Display the # of times a flow has been executed](https://community.homey.app/t/display-the-of-times-a-flow-has-been-executed/11638)

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**Author:** [@Nick\_Homey](https://community.homey.app/u/Nick_Homey)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 10:36am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/display-the-of-times-a-flow-has-been-executed/11638 "2019-09-16T10:36:52Z")

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Hi all, A while ago, I found a way (somewhere on the forum) to display the number of times (all) flows were executed. This was very helpful to identify flows which were never triggered (to be deleted?) and flows which …

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## [Image notifications in iPhone app](https://community.homey.app/t/image-notifications-in-iphone-app/17725)

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**Author:** [@Kevin](https://community.homey.app/u/Kevin)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 9:07am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/image-notifications-in-iphone-app/17725 "2019-09-16T09:07:38Z")

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I have hooked up my homey to my camera system and use the send image notification option to send me a screenshot of a camera. I have noticed that after viewing the image it is no longer possible to find or see this imag…

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## [MQTT Broker: Homey or Raspberry Pi?](https://community.homey.app/t/mqtt-broker-homey-or-raspberry-pi/17715)

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**Author:** [@prosumer](https://community.homey.app/u/prosumer)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2019, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/mqtt-broker-homey-or-raspberry-pi/17715 "2019-09-15T14:29:21Z")

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Finally started playing with MQTT, which is fun! I started with the MQTT Broker on Homey. Now that I want to take this more seriously, which device is better suited as a broker? Homey 2019 (regular, non-Pro version) R…

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## [Sending 40khz ultrasonic signal?](https://community.homey.app/t/sending-40khz-ultrasonic-signal/18134)

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**Author:** [@vaderag](https://community.homey.app/u/vaderag)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2019, 12:02pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/sending-40khz-ultrasonic-signal/18134 "2019-09-15T12:02:09Z")

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Just got a new fire and the remote appears to be ultrasonic at 40.5mhz - I’ve never come across an ultrasonic remote before, so can anyone advise if there is anything I can use to control this with Homey??

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## [Homey continously flashing orange light, white light, orange light, white light](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-continously-flashing-orange-light-white-light-orange-light-white-light/4196)

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**Author:** [@Sebastian\_Wang](https://community.homey.app/u/Sebastian_Wang)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2019, 9:12am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-continously-flashing-orange-light-white-light-orange-light-white-light/4196 "2019-09-15T09:12:04Z")

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Hi There, My homey has been behaving weirdly since yesterday. It will suddenly flash and rotate with Orange light for very long time, and then follow by flash and rotate with white light and finally a stable white ligh…

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## [Xiaomi Temperature senaor](https://community.homey.app/t/xiaomi-temperature-senaor/18087)

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**Author:** [@Gamcon](https://community.homey.app/u/Gamcon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/xiaomi-temperature-senaor/18087 "2019-09-13T15:09:02Z")

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Hi all. Need some advice. I intend to create a flow where I checking the temp of a xiaomi temperature sensor and if the temp is less or equal to 25 l, the homey will inform me. However, the xiaomi sensor can only select…

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## [Starting with Homey - smart bulbs (Philips HUE)+light switch+fibaro dimmer?](https://community.homey.app/t/starting-with-homey-smart-bulbs-philips-hue-light-switch-fibaro-dimmer/3466)

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**Author:** [@Ronald\_N](https://community.homey.app/u/Ronald_N)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2019, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/starting-with-homey-smart-bulbs-philips-hue-light-switch-fibaro-dimmer/3466 "2019-09-12T13:18:24Z")

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Hey there, I’m doing some research on implementing a smart (domotica) system for my new house, and homey seems to be the holy grail for me. But i do not really seem to get a grip on how to get a good basic lighting syst…

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## [Re-authorize Nest](https://community.homey.app/t/re-authorize-nest/18040)

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**Author:** [@Zignature](https://community.homey.app/u/Zignature)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2019, 9:22am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/re-authorize-nest/18040 "2019-09-12T09:22:25Z")

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I accidently removed authorization to my Nest Thermostat V2. I can’t re-authorize. Since Google pulled the plug on Works With Nest, I’m probably f\*\*\*ed now right? Any help would be greatly appreciated. If if can’t be …

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## [Push Notification only for owner](https://community.homey.app/t/push-notification-only-for-owner/18033)

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**Author:** [@silber1983](https://community.homey.app/u/silber1983)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2019, 4:42am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/push-notification-only-for-owner/18033 "2019-09-12T04:42:53Z")

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Hi, I recently bought a Homey (not Pro) for me and my wife. If configured Homey, added all my smart home devices and created a lot of flows. No that I’m ready to use Homey as part of our daily life, I struggle… I sen…

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## [Presence is not working](https://community.homey.app/t/presence-is-not-working/18028)

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**Author:** [@Matsaki](https://community.homey.app/u/Matsaki)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/presence-is-not-working/18028 "2019-09-11T15:48:04Z")

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Why is it that “Presence” is not, and has never been working in Homey? The same with the app “Smart Presence”. It’s very irritating as many of my flows is based on presence. Many people in forums are also upset with thi…

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## [Fibaro Somke detector unable to reset. any other brands that you would recomend?](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-somke-detector-unable-to-reset-any-other-brands-that-you-would-recomend/17995)

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**Author:** [@Kjetil\_Knutsen](https://community.homey.app/u/Kjetil_Knutsen)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 11:34am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-somke-detector-unable-to-reset-any-other-brands-that-you-would-recomend/17995 "2019-09-11T11:34:20Z")

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Had to change controller due to repair on my first homey. Now i have the new Pro one and would like to pair with my 6x Fibaro FGSD-002. But the Fibaro smoke detector FGSD-002 wount reset… Yes i have followed the reset…

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## [How to sync homey device state?](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-sync-homey-device-state/17947)

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**Author:** [@Bravestarr2k](https://community.homey.app/u/Bravestarr2k)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2019, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-sync-homey-device-state/17947 "2019-09-10T21:03:41Z")

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Hi, I have a problem, mainly with the logitech harmony hub and homey but I think it’s more like a general topic. Might be that it already is covered in some topic, didn’t find it with a quick search. My setup for the h…

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## [Fibaro Dimmer 2 - Pair with Homey](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-dimmer-2-pair-with-homey/17933)

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**Author:** [@Thor](https://community.homey.app/u/Thor)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2019, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-dimmer-2-pair-with-homey/17933 "2019-09-09T20:06:21Z")

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This weekend I bought a Homey and Fibaro dimmer 2. The Homey works fine with my Philips Hue system and Somfy RTS blinds Manual operation of the the 230 W halogen light that is connected to the Fibaro Dimmer 2 works fin…

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## [Red ring homey early 2016 V2.5.2](https://community.homey.app/t/red-ring-homey-early-2016-v2-5-2/17875)

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**Author:** [@Pa\_Heve](https://community.homey.app/u/Pa_Heve)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2019, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/red-ring-homey-early-2016-v2-5-2/17875 "2019-09-10T20:20:12Z")

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Hi all, Sinds a couple of days my homey is random show a red ring. There are no new application or firmware upgrade installed sinds juni. I already reset the device but with no differentie on the homey (red ring is stil…

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## [Problem in config Sonoff pow switch with home assistant app](https://community.homey.app/t/problem-in-config-sonoff-pow-switch-with-home-assistant-app/17982)

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**Author:** [@BTE\_OKE](https://community.homey.app/u/BTE_OKE)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2019, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/problem-in-config-sonoff-pow-switch-with-home-assistant-app/17982 "2019-09-10T19:01:11Z")

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Hello, I installed home assistant 0.98.4 on raspberrypi 2. I configured the mqtt service in the raspberry pi and then I configured the configuration.yaml file. It’s the config of the mqtt: mqtt: broker: 192.168.31.51 …

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## [Red ring, not responding to pulling the plug op](https://community.homey.app/t/red-ring-not-responding-to-pulling-the-plug-op/17990)

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**Author:** [@Zoldertomaat](https://community.homey.app/u/Zoldertomaat)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2019, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/red-ring-not-responding-to-pulling-the-plug-op/17990 "2019-09-10T18:26:11Z")

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Hello, My homey has started acting up since a day or 2. I noticed that the led ring was off, which is on after sunrise, and several flow had not started. After opening the app the message on the screen was: homey is off…

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## [Flow triggers sometimes don't work](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-triggers-sometimes-dont-work/16895)

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**Author:** [@Michael\_L](https://community.homey.app/u/Michael_L)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2019, 10:43am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-triggers-sometimes-dont-work/16895 "2019-09-10T10:43:02Z")

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I have been a Homey user for about 1,5 years now and i primaraly use Homey with Fibaro products. I have some simple flows configured in which light turn on and off. The primary 2 flows are to switch all the lights on a…

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## [Unifi App Device with orange exclamation mark](https://community.homey.app/t/unifi-app-device-with-orange-exclamation-mark/17937)

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**Author:** [@MeritedNine](https://community.homey.app/u/MeritedNine)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2019, 5:45am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/unifi-app-device-with-orange-exclamation-mark/17937 "2019-09-10T05:45:24Z")

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Hi, Just started with Homey and learning loads. I have the unifi app configured, log show devices received. I’ve added devices but when the devices are detected “at home” they are shown with a orange exclamation mark. H…

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## [Telldus magnetic sensor/door sensor](https://community.homey.app/t/telldus-magnetic-sensor-door-sensor/17892)

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**Author:** [@Gemeni](https://community.homey.app/u/Gemeni)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2019, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/telldus-magnetic-sensor-door-sensor/17892 "2019-09-09T19:31:23Z")

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Hi! New to homey and just got my first devices. Thermometer and Magnetic door sensor, both from Telldus. Installed the Telldus app and managed to connect the door sensor. Creating two flows, one triggering when door o…

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## [Brel shutters no flow card for open or closed / top or down?](https://community.homey.app/t/brel-shutters-no-flow-card-for-open-or-closed-top-or-down/17921)

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**Author:** [@Jo\_San](https://community.homey.app/u/Jo_San)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2019, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/brel-shutters-no-flow-card-for-open-or-closed-top-or-down/17921 "2019-09-09T17:44:19Z")

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I have used the Brel app to manually shut/close and open my blinds. That works fine with the 2 buttons “up” and “down”. I am now trying to create flows to close the blinds automatically, but that seems not doable, there…

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## [Setting raw configuration parameters on unsupported device](https://community.homey.app/t/setting-raw-configuration-parameters-on-unsupported-device/17916)

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**Author:** [@ToreL](https://community.homey.app/u/ToreL)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2019, 10:11am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/setting-raw-configuration-parameters-on-unsupported-device/17916 "2019-09-09T10:11:53Z")

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I have a Fakro SWZ230 window opener which appears as an unsupported Z-wave device. Operating the opener is fine (open/close), however the device doesn’t seem to accept/operate according to the configuration parameters I…

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## [Unable to integrate Fibaro Roller Shutter 2 into Homey](https://community.homey.app/t/unable-to-integrate-fibaro-roller-shutter-2-into-homey/7858)

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**Author:** [@abdulson](https://community.homey.app/u/abdulson)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2019, 9:02am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/unable-to-integrate-fibaro-roller-shutter-2-into-homey/7858 "2019-09-09T09:02:20Z")

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Hi guys, I intend to migrate step-by-step all my z-wave stuff from homee to Homey. Currently I will migrate 16 Fibaro RollerShutter2 to Homey. 2 of them are older and I could integrate into Homey via Fibaro app, but f…

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