# Questions & Help

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## [Heimdall doorsensor Xiaomi](https://community.homey.app/t/heimdall-doorsensor-xiaomi/16976)

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**Author:** [@frank\_cruijsen](https://community.homey.app/u/frank_cruijsen)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2019, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/heimdall-doorsensor-xiaomi/16976 "2019-08-17T16:14:54Z")

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hello i have a question about the heimdall. I have this as an alarm app and I use philips hue sensors and door sensors from xiaomi for that. now it is true that the door sensor is recognized but it does nothing. the p…

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## [You have no homey](https://community.homey.app/t/you-have-no-homey/16962)

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**Author:** [@jaapg17](https://community.homey.app/u/jaapg17)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2019, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/you-have-no-homey/16962 "2019-08-17T13:13:19Z")

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Hi When I want to connect google home with homey I get the message “you have no homey”. Homey is active and working, I am connected to the cloud. Any advice or solutions?

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## [Limit switch help](https://community.homey.app/t/limit-switch-help/12736)

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**Author:** [@Razzle](https://community.homey.app/u/Razzle)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/limit-switch-help/12736 "2019-08-16T23:53:55Z")

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Hi. I have a zconnect garage door opener (which is working). I have just installed a reed switch (limit switch) and have no idea where or how to implement it to Homey. I tried google but don’t get anything helpful. Anyo…

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## [Sensing ON/OFF status for a bargain](https://community.homey.app/t/sensing-on-off-status-for-a-bargain/16896)

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**Author:** [@neobiotics](https://community.homey.app/u/neobiotics)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/sensing-on-off-status-for-a-bargain/16896 "2019-08-16T23:22:19Z")

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Hi there, I want to sense if a device is ON/OFF. An oven, the washing machine etc. Since the oven is directly wired and the washing machine does loose its programming when power gets cut, smart sockets are of no use fo…

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## [Sonoff switch- new one without zero line](https://community.homey.app/t/sonoff-switch-new-one-without-zero-line/16940)

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**Author:** [@Oren\_Malki](https://community.homey.app/u/Oren_Malki)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/sonoff-switch-new-one-without-zero-line/16940 "2019-08-16T14:54:46Z")

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https://www.itead.cc/sonoff-t4eu1c-wi-fi-smart-single-wire-wall-switch.html How can i connect this switch to homey?

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## [How to send push if power is higher than 500 for 15 minutes](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-send-push-if-power-is-higher-than-500-for-15-minutes/16933)

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**Author:** [@Borgen](https://community.homey.app/u/Borgen)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 11:54am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-send-push-if-power-is-higher-than-500-for-15-minutes/16933 "2019-08-16T11:54:19Z")

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New to creating Flows and can’t figure out how to do this. I have a ventilation unit connected to a Fibaro WallPlugg, the ventilation unit has a builtin heater and I want to create a Flow that sends a push message to my…

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## [«Ask for confirmation» Homey pro?](https://community.homey.app/t/ask-for-confirmation-homey-pro/16916)

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**Author:** [@Colin1](https://community.homey.app/u/Colin1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 11:05am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/ask-for-confirmation-homey-pro/16916 "2019-08-16T11:05:50Z")

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My homey 2018 is now at maximum memory usage, with 23 apps. So I am considering buying the homey pro. The only thing stopping me is that it has no mic. As I use the «Ask for confirmation» card a lot. Is it possible (and…

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## [Fibaro Dimmer 2 in "hotelschakeling"](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-dimmer-2-in-hotelschakeling/16231)

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**Author:** [@roel\_hendr](https://community.homey.app/u/roel_hendr)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 11:01am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-dimmer-2-in-hotelschakeling/16231 "2019-08-16T11:01:03Z")

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Hi, Can someone confirm if this is the way to connect a Fibaro Dimmer 2 into a ‘hotelschakeling’ with 4 switches? Currently these are normal switches. I assume the 4 switches have to be pulse switches? Can I use the …

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## [Trouble pairing the Aeotec Smart Switches in Australia](https://community.homey.app/t/trouble-pairing-the-aeotec-smart-switches-in-australia/4117)

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**Author:** [@DanR](https://community.homey.app/u/DanR)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 4:55am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/trouble-pairing-the-aeotec-smart-switches-in-australia/4117 "2019-08-16T04:55:02Z")

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## [Power consumption Homey](https://community.homey.app/t/power-consumption-homey/16912)

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**Author:** [@sebasjuh](https://community.homey.app/u/sebasjuh)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/power-consumption-homey/16912 "2019-08-15T21:42:48Z")

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I am thinking of buying a Homey, but I am looking at the power consumption of the Homey but can’t find it antwhere. Can someone here tell me what the power consumption of the Homey is? Where do I need to think of?

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## [Lost better logic variables in insight](https://community.homey.app/t/lost-better-logic-variables-in-insight/16909)

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**Author:** [@peltsi51](https://community.homey.app/u/peltsi51)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/lost-better-logic-variables-in-insight/16909 "2019-08-15T17:16:23Z")

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I noticed that the Insights are not showing all my better logic numeric variables. The variables are updated and are showing in better logic configuration page but at least 5 numeric variables are missing in insights. Do…

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## [Let homey talk to google home](https://community.homey.app/t/let-homey-talk-to-google-home/16889)

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**Author:** [@Raymonvt](https://community.homey.app/u/Raymonvt)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/let-homey-talk-to-google-home/16889 "2019-08-15T13:04:36Z")

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I don’t own a homey yet or a google home but I wan’t to buy both when I have my new home. I know that you can link the two devices to let google home talk to homey but can you do this the other way around? for example, …

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## [Get value from Foscam ipcamera](https://community.homey.app/t/get-value-from-foscam-ipcamera/16850)

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**Author:** [@Jeroen\_Kokhuis](https://community.homey.app/u/Jeroen_Kokhuis)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 12:22pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/get-value-from-foscam-ipcamera/16850 "2019-08-14T12:22:20Z")

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Hello, I recently bought a Homey Pro and I’m trying to get the same flows which I had on Openhab(Rules). But I cannot figure out how I can get the value of a xml output: \<CGI\_Result\> \<result\>0\</result\> \<IOAlarm\>…

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## [Restore backup?](https://community.homey.app/t/restore-backup/16789)

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**Author:** [@doppynl](https://community.homey.app/u/doppynl)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 7:46am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/restore-backup/16789 "2019-08-14T07:46:15Z")

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The last couple of days my homey lost the wifi connection and I had to reboot it to get back to work again. Same this afternoon when I got home, but this time it came back up in setup-mode. Now when I login I’m greeted…

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## [Video Doorbell work with homey and google home](https://community.homey.app/t/video-doorbell-work-with-homey-and-google-home/16806)

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**Author:** [@Oren\_Malki](https://community.homey.app/u/Oren_Malki)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 6:34am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/video-doorbell-work-with-homey-and-google-home/16806 "2019-08-14T06:34:23Z")

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Any recommendations? Something like this https://m.gearbest.com/access-control/pp\_009314368068.html?wid=1349303&admitad\_uid=aad476f51d9df08ed2ede079cf3cd86d&utm\_source=admitad&utm\_content=775853&tagtag\_uid=aad476f51d9d…

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## [Displaying real time information in tiles](https://community.homey.app/t/displaying-real-time-information-in-tiles/14254)

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**Author:** [@Tiwas](https://community.homey.app/u/Tiwas)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2019, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/displaying-real-time-information-in-tiles/14254 "2019-08-13T16:25:33Z")

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Hi. Is there a way to show real time information from certain deveices in a tile? Especially for temperature/light sensors this would be valuable.

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## [Philips GU10 dimmable with Fibaro dimmer 2](https://community.homey.app/t/philips-gu10-dimmable-with-fibaro-dimmer-2/16790)

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**Author:** [@Jo\_San](https://community.homey.app/u/Jo_San)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2019, 11:33am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/philips-gu10-dimmable-with-fibaro-dimmer-2/16790 "2019-08-13T11:33:25Z")

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I have a set of three older interlux 7W led gu10’s that I want to replace with Philips GU10 5W dimmable warm white spots. I need to replace them as the old ones do not fit into the Philips Enneper spot. However, as the…

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## [Fibaro Wall Plug already added](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-wall-plug-already-added/16798)

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**Author:** [@Roelof](https://community.homey.app/u/Roelof)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2019, 8:15am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-wall-plug-already-added/16798 "2019-08-13T08:15:09Z")

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When I inserted my wallplug into the wall socket it was red, so ready for inclusion. Then I added the device as Fibaro wall socket. I pushed the inclusion button three times and my Homey app resonded adding device. Th…

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## [Multi room heating with Nest](https://community.homey.app/t/multi-room-heating-with-nest/4002)

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**Author:** [@Davy\_Vissers](https://community.homey.app/u/Davy_Vissers)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2019, 7:01am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/multi-room-heating-with-nest/4002 "2019-08-13T07:01:33Z")

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Hi, At the moment I have a Nest in my living room, but I would like to upgrade so that I can heat each room separately. My heating system uses 2 collectors (ground floor and first floor) where it is possible to put val…

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## [Error: Status Code 205](https://community.homey.app/t/error-status-code-205/11534)

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**Author:** [@Mario\_Me](https://community.homey.app/u/Mario_Me)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2019, 11:17am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/error-status-code-205/11534 "2019-08-12T11:17:14Z")

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Hiya; I am starting to get more and more dissatisfied: What’s wrong there again and again?? :frowning:

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## [Heatit Thermostat "already added", but does not show up in the app](https://community.homey.app/t/heatit-thermostat-already-added-but-does-not-show-up-in-the-app/12981)

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**Author:** [@kjell\_Audun\_Aasen](https://community.homey.app/u/kjell_Audun_Aasen)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2019, 4:13am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/heatit-thermostat-already-added-but-does-not-show-up-in-the-app/12981 "2019-08-12T04:13:06Z")

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I have added 2 Heat-it thermostats, but a third one does not add. It states that it is already added. It is possible that it has been removed without being in icl/removal mode. Any suggestions?

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## [Maximum number of zigbee devices reached?](https://community.homey.app/t/maximum-number-of-zigbee-devices-reached/8660)

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**Author:** [@jnwllm](https://community.homey.app/u/jnwllm)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2019, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/maximum-number-of-zigbee-devices-reached/8660 "2019-08-11T18:50:49Z")

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After having added some new Zigebee devices, previous installed ones are now not working anymore. I have a mix of Ikea Tradfri GU10 lights (some via Tradfri gateway + app, others directly talking to Homey), Xiaomi Aqara …

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## [Homey speaks strange sentence randomly during the day](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-speaks-strange-sentence-randomly-during-the-day/16625)

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**Author:** [@eelco2k](https://community.homey.app/u/eelco2k)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2019, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-speaks-strange-sentence-randomly-during-the-day/16625 "2019-08-11T14:51:24Z")

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Lately my homey is saying a strange sentence randomly during the day. I can only make up the last part of the sentence: something with something / some app is requesting the location. I will put the sentence here below…

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## [Trigger flow from homeyscript isn't working](https://community.homey.app/t/trigger-flow-from-homeyscript-isnt-working/16700)

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**Author:** [@Jon-Egil\_Nordvik](https://community.homey.app/u/Jon-Egil_Nordvik)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2019, 10:25am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/trigger-flow-from-homeyscript-isnt-working/16700 "2019-08-11T10:25:41Z")

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Hi I’m trying to trigger a flow from homeyscript with this script: ################################################ // my script //console.log(lFlows); Homey.flow.triggerFlow({id: ‘731c8b42-a7db-4fa9-be07-9ca457ed2…

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## [Toggle/next Sonos playlist from a button](https://community.homey.app/t/toggle-next-sonos-playlist-from-a-button/16498)

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**Author:** [@Jonas\_Almquist](https://community.homey.app/u/Jonas_Almquist)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2019, 10:01am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/toggle-next-sonos-playlist-from-a-button/16498 "2019-08-11T10:01:43Z")

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Hi, I would like to crete a Flow in some how to change to “next” radiostation/favorit when i press a button. Now when i press a button i start a Favorit radiostation in Sonos. I Would like to be able to press the same…

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## [Sunscreen automatic (flows)](https://community.homey.app/t/sunscreen-automatic-flows/16168)

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**Author:** [@Mariomark1541](https://community.homey.app/u/Mariomark1541)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/sunscreen-automatic-flows/16168 "2019-08-09T17:54:28Z")

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Hello, I have an sunscreen with an roller shutter 3 . Now I want it automatically down if the sun is shining temperature is… . and no strong wind Or it’s going to rain or it is going to blow hard then sunscreen up. W…

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## [Vacation modes](https://community.homey.app/t/vacation-modes/12075)

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**Author:** [@Excanto](https://community.homey.app/u/Excanto)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 8:50am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/vacation-modes/12075 "2019-08-09T08:50:43Z")

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What is the preferred method for setting a “mode” like Home, vacation, away, etc I looked into Virtual Devices but as of V2 the icons for the multi mode does not show up and I cant switch modes under devices. Sure flow…

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## [Homeyscript lose varibles after reboot](https://community.homey.app/t/homeyscript-lose-varibles-after-reboot/15812)

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**Author:** [@Kalle\_Kronbeck](https://community.homey.app/u/Kalle_Kronbeck)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2019, 9:25am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homeyscript-lose-varibles-after-reboot/15812 "2019-08-08T09:25:13Z")

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I use Homeyscript for helping me find numbers in JSON MQTT messages. Then use those varibles to set values to virtual sensors. But after every reboot the varibles from my flows settings are gone (greyed out) For fixin…

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## [Homey connected to cloud but unresponsive](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-connected-to-cloud-but-unresponsive/16262)

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**Author:** [@MortenRasmussen](https://community.homey.app/u/MortenRasmussen)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2019, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-connected-to-cloud-but-unresponsive/16262 "2019-08-07T17:45:33Z")

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Okay, first of all: I’m a rookie who just got my first Homey. The search function here in the forum doesn’t work for me (for some odd reason), so I apologize if the question has been posted before. Here goes: I’ve conne…

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## [Modes and notification issues](https://community.homey.app/t/modes-and-notification-issues/16456)

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**Author:** [@MacMillan](https://community.homey.app/u/MacMillan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2019, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modes-and-notification-issues/16456 "2019-08-07T16:31:27Z")

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Hi, So I recently started the process of creating different “modes” in Homey. Such as Home, Away, Night and Vacation. I did this using Logic variables(yes/no) and Virtual buttons to trigger them. Each button has a fl…

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