# Questions & Help

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## [Magic home pro bulb](https://community.homey.app/t/magic-home-pro-bulb/13794)

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**Author:** [@Dirk\_Hermse](https://community.homey.app/u/Dirk_Hermse)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2019, 7:43am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/magic-home-pro-bulb/13794 "2019-05-30T07:43:39Z")

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I would like to add a 6.5 watt RGB bulb in homey. magic home see photo

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## [Sunset time](https://community.homey.app/t/sunset-time/13763)

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**Author:** [@Jaap\_Van\_der\_Beek](https://community.homey.app/u/Jaap_Van_der_Beek)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2019, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/sunset-time/13763 "2019-05-29T18:24:55Z")

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Where can i find the actual sunset time for today? Tried google of course but i mean in the homey app.

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## [Neato D3 connected question](https://community.homey.app/t/neato-d3-connected-question/13392)

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**Author:** [@Cuflee](https://community.homey.app/u/Cuflee)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2019, 10:51am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/neato-d3-connected-question/13392 "2019-05-29T10:51:31Z")

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Hi, Within Athom’s last weeks newsletter there was this Neato D3 vacuum cleaner offer, bought it and had it delivered the next day. So far so good. And the thing seems to do it’s job fine as well, except for the connect…

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## [Unable to record IR from remote](https://community.homey.app/t/unable-to-record-ir-from-remote/13669)

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**Author:** [@LogicalShrapnel](https://community.homey.app/u/LogicalShrapnel)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2019, 12:58pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/unable-to-record-ir-from-remote/13669 "2019-05-28T12:58:34Z")

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I am trying to set up my homey to use for controlling IR devices. Setting it up with pre-configured devices work fine, I can get it to control my Sony TV without any issue. I am now trying to get it to recodrd a remote…

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## [2nd homey](https://community.homey.app/t/2nd-homey/13650)

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**Author:** [@akafester](https://community.homey.app/u/akafester)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2019, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/2nd-homey/13650 "2019-05-27T19:27:31Z")

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I have a second Homey that, at the moment, isn’t in use. I was wondering if I could connect to my primary Homey and use it as a extender for some z-wave plugs that seems to be a bit out of range. But when I try to conn…

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## [Aqara Zigbee problem?](https://community.homey.app/t/aqara-zigbee-problem/12270)

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**Author:** [@Rutgerberge](https://community.homey.app/u/Rutgerberge)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2019, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/aqara-zigbee-problem/12270 "2019-05-27T14:30:06Z")

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Hello, I am trying to install the aqara curtain motors but seem to get some errors. If i try to add it as a device its giving me all red exclamation marks. Anyone here knows what could be wrong? If i go to settings-\> …

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## [Unable to save flow: "Missing Tag in status flow"](https://community.homey.app/t/unable-to-save-flow-missing-tag-in-status-flow/13681)

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**Author:** [@Nick\_Homey](https://community.homey.app/u/Nick_Homey)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2019, 10:38am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/unable-to-save-flow-missing-tag-in-status-flow/13681 "2019-05-27T10:38:14Z")

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Hi, I’m unable to save a very basic flow while on Homey version v2.2.0-rc.6 (not sure if this is the right way to report these kind of ‘experimental’ issues but couldn’t find an other way…). Please find screenshot belo…

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## [Power on a PS4 with Homey?](https://community.homey.app/t/power-on-a-ps4-with-homey/780)

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**Author:** [@vaderag](https://community.homey.app/u/vaderag)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2019, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/power-on-a-ps4-with-homey/780 "2019-05-26T21:54:07Z")

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Anyone know a way to power on a PS4 with Homey? I have a harmony remote and hub but it doesnt power up the Playstation :frowning:

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## [Zwave and zigbee smart plug adding to mesh?](https://community.homey.app/t/zwave-and-zigbee-smart-plug-adding-to-mesh/13607)

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**Author:** [@Groundhog](https://community.homey.app/u/Groundhog)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2019, 12:52pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/zwave-and-zigbee-smart-plug-adding-to-mesh/13607 "2019-05-26T12:52:34Z")

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I have always had problems with my smart devices in my bathroom because zwave coverage isnt the best. eg my heavy duty switch for heater fails quite a bit so I put in a double action to be safe. My motion sensor has t…

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## [Homey Pro Z-wave frequencies](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-pro-z-wave-frequencies/13649)

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**Author:** [@mjeshurun](https://community.homey.app/u/mjeshurun)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2019, 11:06am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-pro-z-wave-frequencies/13649 "2019-05-26T11:06:29Z")

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Hello friends, I’m thinking of buying a Homey Pro to build a smart home. Can anyone share which Z-wave frequencies the Homey Pro works with? Will it support 868mhz, 916mhz…? Will the supported frequencies change base…

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## [Homey v2.2.0-rc.4 cannot access app settings anymore](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-v2-2-0-rc-4-cannot-access-app-settings-anymore/13577)

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**Author:** [@Gisle\_Johnsen](https://community.homey.app/u/Gisle_Johnsen)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2019, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-v2-2-0-rc-4-cannot-access-app-settings-anymore/13577 "2019-05-25T18:35:32Z")

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I updated to Homey v2.2.0-rc.4 and cannot access any app settings anymore. It´s just loading and nothing happens. Anyone know?

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## [My experience upgrading from 1.5 to v2.1.2](https://community.homey.app/t/my-experience-upgrading-from-1-5-to-v2-1-2/13617)

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**Author:** [@Groundhog](https://community.homey.app/u/Groundhog)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2019, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/my-experience-upgrading-from-1-5-to-v2-1-2/13617 "2019-05-25T17:08:47Z")

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I have been on Homey coming to a year now on May 30th but I held off updating to v2.0 because the upgrade didnt seem to be too compelling but just last week I decided to take the plunge because the native google assistan…

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## [Voice Homey over external speakers](https://community.homey.app/t/voice-homey-over-external-speakers/6131)

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**Author:** [@Marc\_B](https://community.homey.app/u/Marc_B)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2019, 11:55am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/voice-homey-over-external-speakers/6131 "2019-05-25T11:55:22Z")

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Hi all, I have a Harman Kardon speaker with build in Chromecast. I would like to have the voice of the Homey over this speaker. Is that possible? When I create a ‘Then’ with ‘Activate Harman Kardon speaker’ and then mak…

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## [Z-wave devices does not work in flows](https://community.homey.app/t/z-wave-devices-does-not-work-in-flows/13440)

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**Author:** [@LasseR](https://community.homey.app/u/LasseR)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2019, 7:47am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/z-wave-devices-does-not-work-in-flows/13440 "2019-05-25T07:47:58Z")

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Hi, I have noticed that two of my Z-wave devices (one Fibaro switch 2 and one Telldus wall plug) have start to fail, in this case not turning their lights bulbs off. It seems that all this started after the update to V2…

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## [Need help with sleep logic](https://community.homey.app/t/need-help-with-sleep-logic/13517)

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**Author:** [@Dennis93](https://community.homey.app/u/Dennis93)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2019, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/need-help-with-sleep-logic/13517 "2019-05-24T19:36:19Z")

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Hello. I need help with sleep logic. I am using the built in logic to both determine if me or my wife are asleep, but cant find a logic how to tell that both are asleep to activate a alarm. How can i set with a flow that…

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## [Cant connect Fibaro Motion sensor](https://community.homey.app/t/cant-connect-fibaro-motion-sensor/11548)

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**Author:** [@Bjorn\_Kristiansen](https://community.homey.app/u/Bjorn_Kristiansen)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2019, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/cant-connect-fibaro-motion-sensor/11548 "2019-05-24T15:15:07Z")

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Just bought Homey, and cant connect to my new Fibaro motion sensors - they works fine on “Smartthings” - any idea?

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## [MQTT client install issue](https://community.homey.app/t/mqtt-client-install-issue/13535)

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**Author:** [@Bart\_W](https://community.homey.app/u/Bart_W)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2019, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/mqtt-client-install-issue/13535 "2019-05-23T17:47:42Z")

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Is anyone having trouble to install the MQTT client ? When I push install, my ledring Turns blue and an error is displays that Homey is unreachable. After that everything is fine

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## [Backup of Homey](https://community.homey.app/t/backup-of-homey/13552)

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**Author:** [@Marian](https://community.homey.app/u/Marian)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2019, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/backup-of-homey/13552 "2019-05-23T17:30:14Z")

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How is solved the backup of Homey? Flows, Scripts, Configurations, applications installed, … What can be done in case of hardware failure, crash, casual accident, … when Homey have to be exchanged?

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## [Show comfort temperature while Spirit is in Eco Mode](https://community.homey.app/t/show-comfort-temperature-while-spirit-is-in-eco-mode/13540)

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**Author:** [@MJPatHOME](https://community.homey.app/u/MJPatHOME)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2019, 11:07am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/show-comfort-temperature-while-spirit-is-in-eco-mode/13540 "2019-05-23T11:07:43Z")

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This is a question to Caseda (sorry, I don’t know how to post it otherwise): Hi Caseda! I am referencing this closed issue and would like to add a question: In the case that Mindsuk describes, does your answer mean…

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## [Need suggestion for alarm system lights automation](https://community.homey.app/t/need-suggestion-for-alarm-system-lights-automation/13537)

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**Author:** [@Daitarn3](https://community.homey.app/u/Daitarn3)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2019, 9:07am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/need-suggestion-for-alarm-system-lights-automation/13537 "2019-05-23T09:07:01Z")

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Hello from Italy. I do have an alarm system form wich I can have a clean contact ( impulse ) when alarm start. I would like to turn on some light when it happen. So I need a trigger device to activate the automation. …

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## [How did you automate the lights with motion sensors and handle override behavior?](https://community.homey.app/t/how-did-you-automate-the-lights-with-motion-sensors-and-handle-override-behavior/13499)

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**Author:** [@Satoer](https://community.homey.app/u/Satoer)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2019, 8:31am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-did-you-automate-the-lights-with-motion-sensors-and-handle-override-behavior/13499 "2019-05-23T08:31:29Z")

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I’ve bought a whole lot of Aquara motion sensors. The idea is to automate all the (Mi light) lights in the room, eliminating the need for pushing any light buttons. Probably some overall mood lighting for the whole room,…

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## [Homey & Data](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-data/13529)

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**Author:** [@Marian](https://community.homey.app/u/Marian)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2019, 7:31am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-data/13529 "2019-05-23T07:31:44Z")

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It is possible to setup the Homey to be connected to internet, but not sending the sensor/actor data to the Athom cloud?

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## [Does buienradar app stil exists?](https://community.homey.app/t/does-buienradar-app-stil-exists/12382)

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**Author:** [@nattelip](https://community.homey.app/u/nattelip)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2019, 5:11am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/does-buienradar-app-stil-exists/12382 "2019-05-23T05:11:09Z")

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i cant find buienradar anymore in the app store ? is it silently killed ?

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## [How to control my garage door (not Homey related, per-say)](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-control-my-garage-door-not-homey-related-per-say/11755)

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**Author:** [@Twan\_Veugelers](https://community.homey.app/u/Twan_Veugelers)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2019, 3:43am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-control-my-garage-door-not-homey-related-per-say/11755 "2019-05-23T03:43:26Z")

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Hi. My question is not really Homey related, but more equipment/devices related. I have a garage door, where a 433mhz controlled garage door opener is attached. I can’t figure out how to capture the keyfob signal with …

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## [Ikea APP](https://community.homey.app/t/ikea-app/13466)

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**Author:** [@toch](https://community.homey.app/u/toch)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2019, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/ikea-app/13466 "2019-05-22T20:47:00Z")

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Never used Homey before : I use ikea tråfri lights seperate in 3 zones.Each zone consist of 6 lights - totally 18 lights. my question : Do I haveto install an app for each light ( 18 Apps ) or can I use one App for eac…

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## [Notifications suddenly not working](https://community.homey.app/t/notifications-suddenly-not-working/13510)

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**Author:** [@Kristian\_Mathisen](https://community.homey.app/u/Kristian_Mathisen)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2019, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/notifications-suddenly-not-working/13510 "2019-05-22T16:59:05Z")

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Me and my wife have our seperate users and notifications were working perfectly on our phones. Suddenly, it is not anymore. I see that there has been an update recently. Anyone else experience the same? And, where do I s…

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## [Adding MQTT devices](https://community.homey.app/t/adding-mqtt-devices/13502)

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**Author:** [@KC-01](https://community.homey.app/u/KC-01)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2019, 12:19pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/adding-mqtt-devices/13502 "2019-05-22T12:19:50Z")

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Hi guys, I’m a new user, I’m trying to understand how the Homey Ecosystem works. This is the scenario: I’ve got two lights controlled by MQTT. Already have a MQTT broker on the network; on the same network, got Homey. …

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## [Logic for 2 or more motion sensors covering an extra](https://community.homey.app/t/logic-for-2-or-more-motion-sensors-covering-an-extra/8114)

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**Author:** [@Groundhog](https://community.homey.app/u/Groundhog)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2019, 10:00am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/logic-for-2-or-more-motion-sensors-covering-an-extra/8114 "2019-05-22T10:00:21Z")

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Does anyone have help with this? I have 2 motion sensors covering my kitchen. The first one is at the door and reliably detects someone coming in but it doesn’t cover the whole kitchen sufficiently so I installed a 2nd …

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## [Homey in local wifi network](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-in-local-wifi-network/13492)

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**Author:** [@Marian](https://community.homey.app/u/Marian)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2019, 9:00am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-in-local-wifi-network/13492 "2019-05-22T09:00:46Z")

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Hi, becauses of the project security purposes I need to connect to Homey WITHOUT an internet connection. Although the Homey & Phone App are on the same WiFi Homey seems to be offline and I cannot connect to Homey… In t…

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## [Dimmer brightness strange behaviour fibaro](https://community.homey.app/t/dimmer-brightness-strange-behaviour-fibaro/13480)

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**Author:** [@Silver2k1](https://community.homey.app/u/Silver2k1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2019, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/dimmer-brightness-strange-behaviour-fibaro/13480 "2019-05-21T21:42:10Z")

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I have a Dimmer 2 driving in total 5 led bulbs at once. I came from a fibaro hc2 and I never had problems with dimming. Currently the lowest brightness is super bright…I can’t dim this down as needed by night for example…

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