# Questions & Help

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## [Chromecast devices not working](https://community.homey.app/t/chromecast-devices-not-working/10908)

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**Author:** [@Cuflee](https://community.homey.app/u/Cuflee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2019, 7:32am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/chromecast-devices-not-working/10908 "2019-03-22T07:32:08Z")

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Hi All, I’ve got a Google Assistant (google mini and it’s bigger brother) within almost every room in my house. Integration with Homey is still terrible, but I kind of fixed that using IFTTT as a work-around and that al…

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## [Advice needed for Fibaro Dimmer 2 wiring in hotel switch setup](https://community.homey.app/t/advice-needed-for-fibaro-dimmer-2-wiring-in-hotel-switch-setup/10857)

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**Author:** [@Max\_Redecker](https://community.homey.app/u/Max_Redecker)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2019, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/advice-needed-for-fibaro-dimmer-2-wiring-in-hotel-switch-setup/10857 "2019-03-21T21:01:00Z")

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Hi, I’m new to this forum, and really need some help on the wiring logic. To place you all in some context, I’m about to renovate our house and that includes an all-new light plan and some domotica. The plan is to inc…

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## [Philips Hue Lamp blinks when turned off by flow](https://community.homey.app/t/philips-hue-lamp-blinks-when-turned-off-by-flow/10860)

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**Author:** [@SWarnberg](https://community.homey.app/u/SWarnberg)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2019, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/philips-hue-lamp-blinks-when-turned-off-by-flow/10860 "2019-03-21T18:17:58Z")

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Hi I have a problem with one of my Hue lamps and wonder if someone have experienced the same, or if there is a solution to it. I have a flow that turns off the lamp at 23:00, which works as expected. However, some time…

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## [Heimdall how to link K2000/Binary switch to surveillance mode?](https://community.homey.app/t/heimdall-how-to-link-k2000-binary-switch-to-surveillance-mode/10878)

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**Author:** [@Mr\_Horizon](https://community.homey.app/u/Mr_Horizon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2019, 10:57am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/heimdall-how-to-link-k2000-binary-switch-to-surveillance-mode/10878 "2019-03-21T10:57:19Z")

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Hi, I managed to setup the combi of K2000 and fibaro binary switch incl. setting up some tokens. But now I am struggling to find out how to use the RFID trigger via the fibaro switch to the surveillance mode device whic…

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## [Homey 2.0 Windows](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-2-0-windows/10862)

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**Author:** [@Sven\_Lieschke](https://community.homey.app/u/Sven_Lieschke)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2019, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-2-0-windows/10862 "2019-03-20T20:58:32Z")

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Hi i have install Homey 2.0. when i open the Homey App on Windows it open the Explorer. Give it for Windows no function more??? thanks

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## [In doubt, does it help Athom if I use experimental VD](https://community.homey.app/t/in-doubt-does-it-help-athom-if-i-use-experimental-vd/10837)

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**Author:** [@Twan\_Veugelers](https://community.homey.app/u/Twan_Veugelers)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2019, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/in-doubt-does-it-help-athom-if-i-use-experimental-vd/10837 "2019-03-20T13:02:07Z")

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Hi. I’m quite happily using Virtual Devices from the Virtual Devices app. Going through the app, I ‘discovered’ the experimental settings. As the Homey VD solution does what I use the VD app for, I could use the Homey…

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## [433 Devices adding works - but not controllable](https://community.homey.app/t/433-devices-adding-works-but-not-controllable/10775)

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**Author:** [@Crashy](https://community.homey.app/u/Crashy)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2019, 10:32am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/433-devices-adding-works-but-not-controllable/10775 "2019-03-20T10:32:04Z")

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Hello all, Just bought Homey as a replacement for my PiMatic setup which was getting a bit weary and not very flexible anymore. What works for me are my TV (Samsung), Mi-Light setup (4 zones), NEST and SONOS. What is …

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## [Presense problem](https://community.homey.app/t/presense-problem/10648)

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**Author:** [@Henrik\_Kusk](https://community.homey.app/u/Henrik_Kusk)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2019, 10:17am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/presense-problem/10648 "2019-03-20T10:17:32Z")

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Hi After giving up on Homey location/presense to turn on my outdoor lights I’m now trying with Life360/IFTTT. Life360 is working and IFTTT is running an applet as expected when I arrive at home. IFTTT is starting a flo…

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## [Issues Setting Up MQTT For HASS](https://community.homey.app/t/issues-setting-up-mqtt-for-hass/10774)

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**Author:** [@Ferry\_van\_E](https://community.homey.app/u/Ferry_van_E)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/issues-setting-up-mqtt-for-hass/10774 "2019-03-19T20:07:14Z")

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@Gustav\_Tillback thank you for this summary although i guess it is not noob-proof :wink: I’ve managed to get the broker up and running with the scanno Athom app. I (guess i) configured the MQTT Client app but i am not s…

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## [Benq (W1070) vs. Homey IR](https://community.homey.app/t/benq-w1070-vs-homey-ir/7439)

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**Author:** [@mull](https://community.homey.app/u/mull)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/benq-w1070-vs-homey-ir/7439 "2019-03-19T18:35:45Z")

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What: I’m trying to get my Homey to power on my projector. How: I tried adding IR (Add new device \> Homey \> Infrared) by pairing the power on-button, but it doesn’t seem to work. Homey notices the button being pushed …

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## [Homey updated, where to find the changelog?](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-updated-where-to-find-the-changelog/10787)

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**Author:** [@Twan\_Veugelers](https://community.homey.app/u/Twan_Veugelers)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 12:06pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-updated-where-to-find-the-changelog/10787 "2019-03-19T12:06:28Z")

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Hi. Yesterday, my Homey app notified me that V2.05 was available. So I quite happily updated from 2.04 to 2.05. Now I’m wondering if Athom releases change logs, and if so, where to find them? EDIT: Strike that, foun…

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## [IP Camera Stream](https://community.homey.app/t/ip-camera-stream/10765)

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**Author:** [@Ernst\_Westerhoff](https://community.homey.app/u/Ernst_Westerhoff)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 1:40am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/ip-camera-stream/10765 "2019-03-19T01:40:45Z")

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Hi there, it there a way to open a IP camera stream, even if the camera is not (yet) supported by Homey?

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## [Z-WAVE Generic, some questions](https://community.homey.app/t/z-wave-generic-some-questions/10766)

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**Author:** [@Ernst\_Westerhoff](https://community.homey.app/u/Ernst_Westerhoff)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/z-wave-generic-some-questions/10766 "2019-03-18T22:11:59Z")

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Hi there. Some (newbe) questions. If you can’t find the App or device for a Z-WAVE Plus device, is it possible to connect it as an Z-WAVE generic device? And can you connect a Z-WAVE plus device (f.i. a door contact) to…

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## [Where to find beta version in appstore?](https://community.homey.app/t/where-to-find-beta-version-in-appstore/10760)

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**Author:** [@Tfur77](https://community.homey.app/u/Tfur77)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/where-to-find-beta-version-in-appstore/10760 "2019-03-18T19:06:05Z")

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Hi I am quite fresh here, this may be a stupid question, but where can I find link for install the avaliable beta version? See screenshot

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## [Wind units km/h to knots or m/s](https://community.homey.app/t/wind-units-km-h-to-knots-or-m-s/10750)

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**Author:** [@Bjorn-Tore\_Hansen](https://community.homey.app/u/Bjorn-Tore_Hansen)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 12:33pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/wind-units-km-h-to-knots-or-m-s/10750 "2019-03-18T12:33:27Z")

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Hey. First post here. I got a Oregon scientific wind meter. Is it possible to change the wind scale units from km/h to m/s or knots? App in use is the wireless weather sensor app. Brgds Bjørn-Tore

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## [Outdoor keylock?](https://community.homey.app/t/outdoor-keylock/10735)

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**Author:** [@Rwin](https://community.homey.app/u/Rwin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2019, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/outdoor-keylock/10735 "2019-03-17T21:46:52Z")

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Someone came across a ZigBee/Zwave/Wifi keylocker / fault to be placed outside. With pincode and to operate through protocol?

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## [RF rookmelder hager](https://community.homey.app/t/rf-rookmelder-hager/10661)

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**Author:** [@Leo](https://community.homey.app/u/Leo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2019, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/rf-rookmelder-hager/10661 "2019-03-17T19:33:21Z")

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Is het mogelijk om de hager RF rookmelders met Homey te koppelen?

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## [Homey web flow not all functions seem to work, is this a setting?](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-web-flow-not-all-functions-seem-to-work-is-this-a-setting/10726)

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**Author:** [@B3rt](https://community.homey.app/u/B3rt)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2019, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-web-flow-not-all-functions-seem-to-work-is-this-a-setting/10726 "2019-03-17T19:32:32Z")

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I noticed that not all functions work correctly in homey web flow. I cannot sort cards using web flow, tried it with latest firefox and latest chrome browser, i cannot sort the flow cards at all. When i do this on y pho…

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## [Flow logic determining first person in and last person out](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-logic-determining-first-person-in-and-last-person-out/10684)

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**Author:** [@Mr\_Horizon](https://community.homey.app/u/Mr_Horizon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2019, 8:31am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-logic-determining-first-person-in-and-last-person-out/10684 "2019-03-17T08:31:16Z")

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Hi, Having the netgear app up&running, I am looking for inspiration to setup flows linked to firstPersonComesHome and lastPersonLeavesHome. Any suggestions are welcome!

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## [Homey Insights](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-insights/10210)

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**Author:** [@Jonas\_Gustafsson](https://community.homey.app/u/Jonas_Gustafsson)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2019, 7:07am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-insights/10210 "2019-03-17T07:07:40Z")

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Can’t log in to Homey Insights, after logging in I bounce back to the log in screen. Tried reboot. Any one else having problem logging in to insights?

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## [Sony Bravia with oreo update](https://community.homey.app/t/sony-bravia-with-oreo-update/10160)

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**Author:** [@HansS](https://community.homey.app/u/HansS)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/sony-bravia-with-oreo-update/10160 "2019-03-16T22:18:27Z")

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After the Oreo update van my Sony Bravia Smart tv The sony app on android won’t work anymore. I got an error see pictures. Anyone Any Idea how to fix this?

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## [Neo Coolcam Pir v1 battery issues?](https://community.homey.app/t/neo-coolcam-pir-v1-battery-issues/4246)

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**Author:** [@Reidar\_Oestrem](https://community.homey.app/u/Reidar_Oestrem)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/neo-coolcam-pir-v1-battery-issues/4246 "2019-03-16T21:02:53Z")

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Hi, As of lately my Coolcam pirs are draining battery, approx one month of use and the Pir is empty. Anyone else experience this? Really struggling with getting motion to work with homey, fibaro works 50 percent of the…

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## [Language](https://community.homey.app/t/language/10637)

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**Author:** [@Sigge](https://community.homey.app/u/Sigge)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 1:09pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/language/10637 "2019-03-16T13:09:37Z")

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Looks like we are soon at more than 50% posts in non English language… Am I the only one that feels we are all losing out on this? Lots of useful info is not getting thru…

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## [Temperature per spoken question?](https://community.homey.app/t/temperature-per-spoken-question/10647)

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**Author:** [@Bjorn\_Andersson](https://community.homey.app/u/Bjorn_Andersson)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 10:12am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/temperature-per-spoken-question/10647 "2019-03-16T10:12:17Z")

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I would like to be able to ask Homey how cold it is outside - I even tried setting a flow for the specific wording. I have Netatmo, so I have SEVERAL temperature values, but it still say " No device with the temperature…

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## [IFTTT server degraded](https://community.homey.app/t/ifttt-server-degraded/10624)

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**Author:** [@KiJo-DuKa](https://community.homey.app/u/KiJo-DuKa)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/ifttt-server-degraded/10624 "2019-03-15T17:50:27Z")

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On the homey developers page ‘server status’, it states \> degraded. What does this mean? It is not working? The IFTTT integration is unservicable? Thanks, PS It safes the trouble of firguring out if IFTTT is working on…

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## [Performance of Homey suitable with quite some devices, sensors, actors of different brands/technologies?](https://community.homey.app/t/performance-of-homey-suitable-with-quite-some-devices-sensors-actors-of-different-brands-technologies/5591)

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**Author:** [@blue-OX](https://community.homey.app/u/blue-OX)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/performance-of-homey-suitable-with-quite-some-devices-sensors-actors-of-different-brands-technologies/5591 "2019-03-15T16:44:28Z")

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Hi all, For some years now I’ve got a RPi (Domoticz, all rules programmed in LUA scripts) with below mentioned set-up. Adding the last items caused my RPi to freeze and nothing helped. Installing OpenHAB instead of Domo…

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## [Changing the status of the icon of a Fibaro wall-plug](https://community.homey.app/t/changing-the-status-of-the-icon-of-a-fibaro-wall-plug/10579)

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**Author:** [@RVQRAT](https://community.homey.app/u/RVQRAT)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 7:51am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/changing-the-status-of-the-icon-of-a-fibaro-wall-plug/10579 "2019-03-15T07:51:37Z")

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Hi, I have a Fibaro wall-plug used to turn on/off a lamp. When turning the lamp on with a flow (turned on when some conditions are true), the lamp turns on. But the icon of the device is still “dark”, I was assuming th…

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## [Can't configure Fibaro motion sensor reliably](https://community.homey.app/t/cant-configure-fibaro-motion-sensor-reliably/10592)

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**Author:** [@JanvdH](https://community.homey.app/u/JanvdH)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/cant-configure-fibaro-motion-sensor-reliably/10592 "2019-03-14T18:49:36Z")

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I have recently bought a homey and installed various Fibaro switches, buttons and a motion sensor. I studied how to configure them (including associations etc) and think I get it. Also I have played with the flows and t…

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## [Renault ZOE Z.E. services](https://community.homey.app/t/renault-zoe-z-e-services/7101)

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**Author:** [@RRAEts](https://community.homey.app/u/RRAEts)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2019, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/renault-zoe-z-e-services/7101 "2019-01-17T16:24:43Z")

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Has anyone the intention to create een application for Renault ZOE ? With functionalities like for example in app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yourdreamnet.zeservices It could be handy toprogram …

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## [After experimental update 2.0.5. Homey is offline](https://community.homey.app/t/after-experimental-update-2-0-5-homey-is-offline/10568)

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**Author:** [@ChrisBoer](https://community.homey.app/u/ChrisBoer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 3:22am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/after-experimental-update-2-0-5-homey-is-offline/10568 "2019-03-14T03:22:33Z")

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After updating the experimental update 2.0.5 I can not connect to my Homey again. Please fix !!!

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