# Questions & Help

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## [Updated to 2.3.0-rc.2 no Homey Restart Card available](https://community.homey.app/t/updated-to-2-3-0-rc-2-no-homey-restart-card-available/14996)

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**Author:** [@wesley\_w](https://community.homey.app/u/wesley_w)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2019, 5:20am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/updated-to-2-3-0-rc-2-no-homey-restart-card-available/14996 "2019-07-01T05:20:34Z")

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Just updated to the expirimental 2.3.0-rc.2 and now i’m missing the flowcard from the system. To restart homey at an set time and day

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## [Z-wave stop working](https://community.homey.app/t/z-wave-stop-working/14832)

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**Author:** [@Wilson](https://community.homey.app/u/Wilson)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2019, 3:09am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/z-wave-stop-working/14832 "2019-07-01T03:09:38Z")

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Hello: My Homey device has stopped recognizing z-wave devices. Until yesterday I could control my Aoetec (sensor and smart switch) and Fibaro (motion sensor). Suddenly, all my devices stopped working and I could not rem…

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## [Storing tags from Mi-lights and setting Mi-lights from variables](https://community.homey.app/t/storing-tags-from-mi-lights-and-setting-mi-lights-from-variables/14979)

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**Author:** [@Satoer](https://community.homey.app/u/Satoer)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2019, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/storing-tags-from-mi-lights-and-setting-mi-lights-from-variables/14979 "2019-06-30T17:20:43Z")

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I’m trying to activate my mi-lights when a (Xiaomi Aqara) motion sensor detect motion and setting them back to the previous setting (brightness, color, white, on, off… whatever) when there is motion inactivity. The way …

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## [SIMPLE scene](https://community.homey.app/t/simple-scene/14981)

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**Author:** [@toch](https://community.homey.app/u/toch)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2019, 11:59am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/simple-scene/14981 "2019-06-30T11:59:58Z")

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Can somebody help me with a flow ? It is very simple TIME : 07.30 EVERY DAY MONDAY TO FRIDAY TURN ON TV1

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## [Upgrade from 1.5.13 to 2.x](https://community.homey.app/t/upgrade-from-1-5-13-to-2-x/14946)

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**Author:** [@Flores](https://community.homey.app/u/Flores)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2019, 12:43pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/upgrade-from-1-5-13-to-2-x/14946 "2019-06-29T12:43:01Z")

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So, I finally decided to upgrade to update from 1.5.13 to 2.x But I can’t find the update button anywhere… this does not help: https://support.athom.com/hc/nl/articles/360015540073-Hoe-installeer-ik-de-Homey-v2-0-updat…

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## [I think I just killed my Homey](https://community.homey.app/t/i-think-i-just-killed-my-homey/14641)

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**Author:** [@Patrick\_Kaak](https://community.homey.app/u/Patrick_Kaak)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/i-think-i-just-killed-my-homey/14641 "2019-06-28T19:47:30Z")

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So my homey had some troubles since a few weeks, showing a red ring of dead following by rebooting, working for some time and getting in the red ring again. It now happened with every 5 minutes so I thought I should do a…

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## [Access from any desktop (Mac or PC) in 2.0?](https://community.homey.app/t/access-from-any-desktop-mac-or-pc-in-2-0/6817)

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**Author:** [@Daniel](https://community.homey.app/u/Daniel)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/access-from-any-desktop-mac-or-pc-in-2-0/6817 "2019-06-28T14:43:00Z")

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I know I was going to lose the Desktop app with version 2.0, but is there any way to access the Homey from a computer? Over the last year I just kept on losing functionality and stability, for example Woonveilig any Kak…

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## [Shipping](https://community.homey.app/t/shipping/14913)

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**Author:** [@Fryar](https://community.homey.app/u/Fryar)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 4:31am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/shipping/14913 "2019-06-28T04:31:12Z")

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Hello everyone, I ordered a homey pro on monday this week but it is still not shipped. Is it normal ? I’m living in France. Regards,

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## [Homey is making noise through the speaker](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-is-making-noise-through-the-speaker/14830)

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**Author:** [@Daniel\_P](https://community.homey.app/u/Daniel_P)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-is-making-noise-through-the-speaker/14830 "2019-06-27T18:53:59Z")

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Hi, I just bought a homey and just realized that is making a weird noise trough it’s speaker. The noise is more like a static noise, like a broken weal. It is clearly that the noise is coming through the speaker, beca…

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## [Using a wired z-wave switch + Hue](https://community.homey.app/t/using-a-wired-z-wave-switch-hue/14798)

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**Author:** [@Tim\_Messerschmidt](https://community.homey.app/u/Tim_Messerschmidt)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/using-a-wired-z-wave-switch-hue/14798 "2019-06-27T16:54:25Z")

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I’d like to install a z-wave wall switch (neo coolcam 2CH EU) and use it to switch hue lights. How should i fix the wiring? can I bypass the switch in order to provide Hue-bulb with constant power?

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## [Z-Wave bi directional communication / improved stability?](https://community.homey.app/t/z-wave-bi-directional-communication-improved-stability/9911)

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**Author:** [@Cuflee](https://community.homey.app/u/Cuflee)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/z-wave-bi-directional-communication-improved-stability/9911 "2019-06-27T14:35:35Z")

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Hi All, I’m trying to get my domotica a bit more stable. I’ve switches from KAKU devices to Fibaro dimmers based on Z-Wave, mainly because Z-Wave should be producing a mesh network and would be able to have bi direction…

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## [Aqara vibration sensor and window shutters flow](https://community.homey.app/t/aqara-vibration-sensor-and-window-shutters-flow/14870)

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**Author:** [@Marius\_van\_der\_Werff](https://community.homey.app/u/Marius_van_der_Werff)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2019, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/aqara-vibration-sensor-and-window-shutters-flow/14870 "2019-06-26T19:25:15Z")

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Hi there, can someone help me with a flow? What I want is to let the shutters (somfy) go up when the sun is down but only when my tilted window is closed. If got a aqara vibration sensor mounted on the window and it de…

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## [Dashboard for (original) iPad Air?](https://community.homey.app/t/dashboard-for-original-ipad-air/14805)

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**Author:** [@anon78407409](https://community.homey.app/u/anon78407409)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/dashboard-for-original-ipad-air/14805 "2019-06-25T15:30:28Z")

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Hi! I’m considering replacing my original iPad Air (late 2013) with something a bit faster. I did however get a refurbished model 1 year ago due to a home-button not working properly (5-year warranty) so I now have a un…

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## [Virtual buttons/controllers possible?](https://community.homey.app/t/virtual-buttons-controllers-possible/8366)

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**Author:** [@anon78407409](https://community.homey.app/u/anon78407409)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 11:47am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/virtual-buttons-controllers-possible/8366 "2019-06-25T11:47:03Z")

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Hi! Referring to this older thread I was wondering if it would be possible to have virtual buttons, especially with the new Homey V2.0 app? F.ex. a button which adjusts a variable within a scope, click it and click up/d…

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## [Homey no longer displayed in athom account](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-no-longer-displayed-in-athom-account/14782)

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**Author:** [@D00fie](https://community.homey.app/u/D00fie)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 10:45am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-no-longer-displayed-in-athom-account/14782 "2019-06-25T10:45:41Z")

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Hi all, I have a problem accessing my homey via the app. Apparently the connection to my homey is lost, as the app show me only two options (buy or setup homey). I already tried to reestablish the connection via reco…

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## [Arlo pro and get camera information PER camera or is it all one system?](https://community.homey.app/t/arlo-pro-and-get-camera-information-per-camera-or-is-it-all-one-system/11344)

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**Author:** [@cmd](https://community.homey.app/u/cmd)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 8:17am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/arlo-pro-and-get-camera-information-per-camera-or-is-it-all-one-system/11344 "2019-06-25T08:17:16Z")

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Hello, As another thread I created I am creating a Homey system for sensors, temperature and in the future lights but I also need something for visual recording if someone breaks in. I am leaning towards ARLO since I d…

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## [Forcing firmware update to Homey?](https://community.homey.app/t/forcing-firmware-update-to-homey/14784)

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**Author:** [@ktd](https://community.homey.app/u/ktd)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/forcing-firmware-update-to-homey/14784 "2019-06-24T19:40:11Z")

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Is there any way to force Homey to update firmware? Been waiting for 2.2.- for a while now and made several reboots but I’m still at 2.1.2. Want to try the new camera function and image push. :slight\_smile:

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## [Notifications rame\_limit](https://community.homey.app/t/notifications-rame-limit/14755)

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**Author:** [@A\_Lucas](https://community.homey.app/u/A_Lucas)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/notifications-rame-limit/14755 "2019-06-24T16:02:48Z")

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Hi, I have a simple flow which is - on presence detected on a Hue indoor motion sensor, send a notification. Its not working and I get a rate\_limit error when testing. I have other sensors with the same steps behaving…

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## [Using Siri for flow activation](https://community.homey.app/t/using-siri-for-flow-activation/6170)

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**Author:** [@Joep\_Vullings](https://community.homey.app/u/Joep_Vullings)\
**Replies:** 47\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/using-siri-for-flow-activation/6170 "2019-06-24T13:43:13Z")

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Anybody who is using Siri for flow activation? I’m using sprut’s HomeKit app, but that doesn’t make Siri capable of executing flows. Is there anybody who is using it and cares to share the flow ideas?

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## [Manually toggling smart presence by person/device](https://community.homey.app/t/manually-toggling-smart-presence-by-person-device/14753)

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**Author:** [@Groundhog](https://community.homey.app/u/Groundhog)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 12:02pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/manually-toggling-smart-presence-by-person-device/14753 "2019-06-24T12:02:38Z")

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I’m using the app smart presence (wifi based) successfully for some time. But occasionally foul up occurs. Is there a way I can manually change the connected status for each device? I tried a test flow to trigger it …

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## [Can someone recommend a weighing scale that links with homey?](https://community.homey.app/t/can-someone-recommend-a-weighing-scale-that-links-with-homey/14583)

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**Author:** [@Groundhog](https://community.homey.app/u/Groundhog)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 11:55am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/can-someone-recommend-a-weighing-scale-that-links-with-homey/14583 "2019-06-24T11:55:53Z")

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as per question

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## [Homey Cameras feature - security](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-cameras-feature-security/14748)

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**Author:** [@Davy](https://community.homey.app/u/Davy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 11:45am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-cameras-feature-security/14748 "2019-06-24T11:45:02Z")

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I just read the Cameras blog post @ https://blog.athom.com/?p=4435 However, I did not see anything about the way in which the security of this is organised. Are the camera credentials stored on the local homey or do the…

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## [Using homey as a light?](https://community.homey.app/t/using-homey-as-a-light/14702)

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**Author:** [@tembelreis](https://community.homey.app/u/tembelreis)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 4:41am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/using-homey-as-a-light/14702 "2019-06-24T04:41:22Z")

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Hi all Is there a way to use home ring light as a standard light? Simply turn and off when needed.

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## [Variable motion](https://community.homey.app/t/variable-motion/14482)

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**Author:** [@Koen\_Fehrmann](https://community.homey.app/u/Koen_Fehrmann)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2019, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/variable-motion/14482 "2019-06-23T22:05:18Z")

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Hi there, since Nest is not available for Homey I need a new way to tell Homey me or someone is home. I used the “Home” status of Nest to tell Homey not to turn the lights out at 23:00 and vice versa. I do have a Fibar…

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## [Weekdays, weekend gone in flows?](https://community.homey.app/t/weekdays-weekend-gone-in-flows/14726)

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**Author:** [@Maarten\_Verbunt](https://community.homey.app/u/Maarten_Verbunt)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2019, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/weekdays-weekend-gone-in-flows/14726 "2019-06-23T20:18:51Z")

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I can’t seem to find the options for weekday, weekend or workdays in the flow editor. Has this been removed, or relocated? All I can find is days and how many…

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## [Using off state hue light in AND section](https://community.homey.app/t/using-off-state-hue-light-in-and-section/14672)

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**Author:** [@FloS](https://community.homey.app/u/FloS)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2019, 9:56am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/using-off-state-hue-light-in-and-section/14672 "2019-06-22T09:56:19Z")

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Hi, Got Homey last week and creating some basic flows. The problem I’m facing is that i can’t seem to use the off state of a hue light in the and section and I was wondering if it is possible to fix this. Flow: when …

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## [Fibaro Keyfob](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-keyfob/7377)

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**Author:** [@Levanto](https://community.homey.app/u/Levanto)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2019, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-keyfob/7377 "2019-06-20T19:28:08Z")

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Hello, I just bought a Fibaro KeyFob. What I notice is that the response of homey to a key-press is very unpredictable. Sometimes it’s very slow and sometimes homey doesn’t respond at all, just like a key-press is lost…

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## [Problems with time and date](https://community.homey.app/t/problems-with-time-and-date/14601)

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**Author:** [@Otter](https://community.homey.app/u/Otter)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2019, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/problems-with-time-and-date/14601 "2019-06-20T18:49:20Z")

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when creating a flow to do something at a certain time i experience some problems. for example I have some doorsensors and motion sensors that trigger a light. depending on time of day it should set the brightness, how …

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## [Automatically disabled flows in 2.05](https://community.homey.app/t/automatically-disabled-flows-in-2-05/10518)

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**Author:** [@maja2020](https://community.homey.app/u/maja2020)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2019, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/automatically-disabled-flows-in-2-05/10518 "2019-06-20T14:20:31Z")

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Last night v2.05 install disabled about 15 flows that start on a 2 min interval or less. These flows are very simple variable value calculations based on sensor values. Does anyone know what makes homey decide a flow s…

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## [Osram Plug](https://community.homey.app/t/osram-plug/14596)

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**Author:** [@HS64](https://community.homey.app/u/HS64)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2019, 9:03am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/osram-plug/14596 "2019-06-20T09:03:11Z")

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Switch on / off does not work. I get the error Message: something went wrong, please try it again. (AF data request file, Status Code 233. MAC no ack). Has anyone an idea what the reason could be?

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