# Questions & Help

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## [Automatically turn on holiday mode](https://community.homey.app/t/automatically-turn-on-holiday-mode/1985)

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**Author:** [@Gertjan\_Hendriks](https://community.homey.app/u/Gertjan_Hendriks)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2018, 6:15am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/automatically-turn-on-holiday-mode/1985 "2018-12-14T06:15:49Z")

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Hi guys, I would like to create a flow that, for example, automatically turns the holiday mode on if no movement in the living room has been detected for 24 hours. Someone good ideas about this? Then I would like to he…

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## [Icon and name not or not correctly displayed](https://community.homey.app/t/icon-and-name-not-or-not-correctly-displayed/5420)

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**Author:** [@Roy\_Habets](https://community.homey.app/u/Roy_Habets)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2018, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/icon-and-name-not-or-not-correctly-displayed/5420 "2018-12-13T20:51:39Z")

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It concerns the icon and name of each card. does anyone know what I can do about this?

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## [Fibaro Motion Sensor looses connection with Homey](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-motion-sensor-looses-connection-with-homey/4997)

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**Author:** [@PSteijn](https://community.homey.app/u/PSteijn)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2018, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-motion-sensor-looses-connection-with-homey/4997 "2018-12-13T16:59:32Z")

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Homey version -\> 1.5.13 (same experience with v1.5.12) Fibaro App -\> v1.5.18 Fibaro Motion Sensor -\> Wake-up Interval Active 7200sec What did you try to achieve? My Fibaro Motion Sensor losses connection after a whi…

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## [Homey do not scan for devices (skips the scanning/pairing part)](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-do-not-scan-for-devices-skips-the-scanning-pairing-part/5286)

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**Author:** [@Mackan\_SWE](https://community.homey.app/u/Mackan_SWE)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2018, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-do-not-scan-for-devices-skips-the-scanning-pairing-part/5286 "2018-12-12T16:31:15Z")

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When trying to add new devices like Nexa or KlikAanKlikUit Homey jumps directly to where you should test if the pairing was successful. Doesn’t actually leave any time for the actual scanning or pairing. Homey rebooted …

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## [Countdown without the countdown app](https://community.homey.app/t/countdown-without-the-countdown-app/5367)

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**Author:** [@Marcel\_Ubels](https://community.homey.app/u/Marcel_Ubels)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2018, 11:57am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/countdown-without-the-countdown-app/5367 "2018-12-12T11:57:35Z")

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Do the next flows work properly instead of using the countdownapp? The main idea is that these flows are less restricting for Homey’s CPU . But maybe there are far more better solutions and am i completely wrong about th…

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## [Misplaced buttons in iOS app](https://community.homey.app/t/misplaced-buttons-in-ios-app/3409)

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**Author:** [@Pjotr\_van\_Mourik](https://community.homey.app/u/Pjotr_van_Mourik)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2018, 2:11am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/misplaced-buttons-in-ios-app/3409 "2018-12-12T02:11:30Z")

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Hi all, Sinds last Saturday I’m the proud owner of a Homey :smiley: Currently I’m setting up the devices and apps to control everything from the Homey controller. Sinds the beginning I have some issues with the vision…

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## [How to activate flows with a normal wall switch](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-activate-flows-with-a-normal-wall-switch/5260)

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**Author:** [@zuur](https://community.homey.app/u/zuur)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2018, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-activate-flows-with-a-normal-wall-switch/5260 "2018-12-11T20:58:26Z")

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Hi there all, I bought a few days ago Tradfri smart lights at IKEA. everything works fine till i want to use my wall switch… the lights need always 230V on it and with the switch you turn it off. Now my idea is to us…

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## [Homey don't speak anymore](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-dont-speak-anymore/4702)

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**Author:** [@Canedje](https://community.homey.app/u/Canedje)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2018, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-dont-speak-anymore/4702 "2018-12-11T20:39:08Z")

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Homey suddenly don;t speak anymore… The orange led ring is coming up, but no sound/ Speach. I did a PtP for about 10 minutes, it started up with a red ring at the end. After that everythng at Homey is still working, e…

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## [Looking for a technician in the netherlands ](https://community.homey.app/t/looking-for-a-technician-in-the-netherlands/5308)

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**Author:** [@Simone\_Dormio](https://community.homey.app/u/Simone_Dormio)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2018, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/looking-for-a-technician-in-the-netherlands/5308 "2018-12-11T13:59:58Z")

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Hi I just brought a house with the homey system I am looking for a technician to help me modify some things and help me understand the system, Let me know if you know someone thank you

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## [Favorite zone when opening app](https://community.homey.app/t/favorite-zone-when-opening-app/5249)

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**Author:** [@Pieter\_Vogelaar](https://community.homey.app/u/Pieter_Vogelaar)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/favorite-zone-when-opening-app/5249 "2018-12-10T13:19:55Z")

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Hi, Is it possible to have a zone presented when opening the app? Now I need to select the zone first from the sidebar and then switch on/off a light. That saves some clicks… Thanks Pieter

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## [No Speech 2.00 RC2](https://community.homey.app/t/no-speech-2-00-rc2/5222)

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**Author:** [@Skebokungen](https://community.homey.app/u/Skebokungen)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 6:48am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/no-speech-2-00-rc2/5222 "2018-12-10T06:48:17Z")

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HI after update to 2.00rc2 there are not possible to choose a sound/speech not EN or NL. What to do?

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## [Homey killing internet](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-killing-internet/4869)

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**Author:** [@Nahlbom](https://community.homey.app/u/Nahlbom)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2018, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-killing-internet/4869 "2018-12-09T22:30:40Z")

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My internet is randomly going down, diconect homey and all is fine Just uninstald yale doormen app and waiting it whas maby the problem… nope still the same…

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## [How to find out what's using the CPU](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-find-out-whats-using-the-cpu/4669)

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**Author:** [@Zydox](https://community.homey.app/u/Zydox)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2018, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-find-out-whats-using-the-cpu/4669 "2018-12-09T22:26:44Z")

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Hello. Is there any way to find out what consumes the CPU on a Homey? I noticed that mine feel a bit slow and looked at the system debug page, the Homey used to have a load at around 0.1 or 0.01 but the last days it’s …

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## [Fibaro wall plugs shutting down](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-wall-plugs-shutting-down/5176)

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**Author:** [@Marcel\_Ubels](https://community.homey.app/u/Marcel_Ubels)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2018, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-wall-plugs-shutting-down/5176 "2018-12-09T18:12:24Z")

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I have two fibaro wall plugs that for one off a reason shut down suddenly. (Every day) No flows in which i shut down those wall plugs. Any ideas?

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## [Z-wave not responding](https://community.homey.app/t/z-wave-not-responding/5161)

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**Author:** [@Marc\_Berendsen](https://community.homey.app/u/Marc_Berendsen)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2018, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/z-wave-not-responding/5161 "2018-12-09T13:02:34Z")

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I reset my Z-wave network because my Fibaro button didn’t respond anymore. Also set this button to factory defaults. No result, it is not possible to add the button to Homey (z-wave) Also the Z-wave Thermostats will no…

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## [Staircase - lights on/off based on motion](https://community.homey.app/t/staircase-lights-on-off-based-on-motion/2266)

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**Author:** [@Rdw](https://community.homey.app/u/Rdw)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2018, 8:26am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/staircase-lights-on-off-based-on-motion/2266 "2018-12-09T08:26:42Z")

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Hi guys, I’m trying to figure out how to implement motion based lightning in my staircase. My staircase has 7 ‘levels’ which all have rooms connected. For a more visual idea (yes I am redecorating :wink: ) Here you…

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## [Homey Offline after the update v2.0.0-rc.1](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-offline-after-the-update-v2-0-0-rc-1/5111)

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**Author:** [@Bossco\_Man](https://community.homey.app/u/Bossco_Man)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-offline-after-the-update-v2-0-0-rc-1/5111 "2018-12-08T17:05:04Z")

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After upgrading to the test version of the firmware, the device worked for 24 hours, this morning it went off-line and relogin and reboots, network drops do not help. I ask for your help to solve this problem.

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## [Github Support: This repository has been archived. It is now read-only](https://community.homey.app/t/github-support-this-repository-has-been-archived-it-is-now-read-only/5043)

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**Author:** [@JPe4619](https://community.homey.app/u/JPe4619)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/github-support-this-repository-has-been-archived-it-is-now-read-only/5043 "2018-12-07T23:18:19Z")

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This repository has been archived by the owner. It is now read-only. anybody know the reason and the alternative? @Bram ?

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## [Sony TV won't power ON anymore](https://community.homey.app/t/sony-tv-wont-power-on-anymore/4919)

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**Author:** [@Ron\_Kersten](https://community.homey.app/u/Ron_Kersten)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 10:49am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/sony-tv-wont-power-on-anymore/4919 "2018-12-06T10:49:57Z")

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I’m used to tell my Homey “Zet de TV aan” and it then powered on my Sony Bravia TV using IR. Worked like a charm. Also have a flow that powers it OFF when I tell Homey I’m going to bed. Since a few days the TV doesn’t p…

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## [Linked Smoke Alarms](https://community.homey.app/t/linked-smoke-alarms/4890)

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**Author:** [@Rajehytta](https://community.homey.app/u/Rajehytta)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2018, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/linked-smoke-alarms/4890 "2018-12-05T22:49:19Z")

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Hello, I tried to search the forum for this with no luck: I am installing 8 Fibaro Smoke Sensor FGSD-002 to interact with Athom Homey for external alarm to my phone. But how can I set up each smoke sensor to interact …

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## [Onkyo AV receiver experiencing control delays of 10-15 minutes](https://community.homey.app/t/onkyo-av-receiver-experiencing-control-delays-of-10-15-minutes/4921)

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**Author:** [@Ron\_Kersten](https://community.homey.app/u/Ron_Kersten)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2018, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/onkyo-av-receiver-experiencing-control-delays-of-10-15-minutes/4921 "2018-12-05T12:32:25Z")

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I noticed that since a week or so I cannot effectively control my Onkyo TX-NR828 AV-Receiver using Homey. When I switch it on in Homey nothing happens, same for switching input/volume and any other command. Then after …

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## [Logica tags vs. Better Logic](https://community.homey.app/t/logica-tags-vs-better-logic/4887)

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**Author:** [@jeroenvano](https://community.homey.app/u/jeroenvano)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2018, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/logica-tags-vs-better-logic/4887 "2018-12-04T19:45:19Z")

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Hi all, I was searching the old forum but could not find any answers that I am looking for. Currently in prep to Homey version 2.0, I am migrating my current excising better logic flows to a usage with Homey built in L…

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## [Gate is open, send alert... after 30 minutes still open? Send another alert.. How to setup this flow](https://community.homey.app/t/gate-is-open-send-alert-after-30-minutes-still-open-send-another-alert-how-to-setup-this-flow/4865)

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**Author:** [@Wout\_van\_den\_Dool](https://community.homey.app/u/Wout_van_den_Dool)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2018, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/gate-is-open-send-alert-after-30-minutes-still-open-send-another-alert-how-to-setup-this-flow/4865 "2018-12-04T19:30:43Z")

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I’m wondering if there is an easy way to setup this flow with Xiaomi Door Alarm: Gate is open, send alert… After 30 minutes still open? Send different alert… After 60 minutes still open? Send different alert & blink li…

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## [Everyday a notice or every 35 days a notice](https://community.homey.app/t/everyday-a-notice-or-every-35-days-a-notice/4781)

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**Author:** [@Marcel\_Ubels](https://community.homey.app/u/Marcel_Ubels)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/everyday-a-notice-or-every-35-days-a-notice/4781 "2018-12-03T20:34:29Z")

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My problem is simple. The flow i use does not work. Why? What I want is to get every day an email. But after two times getting that email it stopped sending these emails. Also I want to create another flow that I get eve…

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## [Automatic Color Change](https://community.homey.app/t/automatic-color-change/4587)

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**Author:** [@Itchy](https://community.homey.app/u/Itchy)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/automatic-color-change/4587 "2018-12-03T19:51:19Z")

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Hello all together, since a while i playing with my new homey and now i have one question. could someone tell me the app-name or the flow-construction for the following scenario: a hue bulb shall change the color sequ…

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## [Youless connection (LS120S0) homey through prometheus in grafana](https://community.homey.app/t/youless-connection-ls120s0-homey-through-prometheus-in-grafana/4336)

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**Author:** [@marc90](https://community.homey.app/u/marc90)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/youless-connection-ls120s0-homey-through-prometheus-in-grafana/4336 "2018-12-03T18:31:46Z")

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Hello I’m trying to connect the measurements of a LS120 (youless) not the P1 connect but the S0 connection as a command string in prometheus. It works with the code LS120P1: homey\_device\_meter\_power{device=“1202f494-c…

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## [Fibaro dimmer 2 connecting](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-dimmer-2-connecting/4406)

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**Author:** [@Homey070](https://community.homey.app/u/Homey070)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2018, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-dimmer-2-connecting/4406 "2018-11-24T21:48:44Z")

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Hello, I am trying to put a fibaro dimmer 2 to insert in my bathroom. There I have 5 led spots on 1 driver. ( I assume that it is possible with this driver:het denken: ) On the place where now is a dimmer, I want to …

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## [Rooms randomly switch place](https://community.homey.app/t/rooms-randomly-switch-place/4799)

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**Author:** [@imke2u](https://community.homey.app/u/imke2u)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/rooms-randomly-switch-place/4799 "2018-12-02T12:28:17Z")

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Hi, I’ve just started using Homey. Setting up the different parts of the house and garden isn’t an easy task as rooms keeps switching place randomly and different floors and parts of the garden are all over the place. I …

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## [iPhone app v2.0 is expired](https://community.homey.app/t/iphone-app-v2-0-is-expired/4734)

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**Author:** [@HTilburgs](https://community.homey.app/u/HTilburgs)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 9:26am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/iphone-app-v2-0-is-expired/4734 "2018-12-02T09:26:08Z")

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My Homey iPhone App (V2) version 1.1 (118) is expired. Testflight doesn’t have an update. Do I have to go back to the “old” app or is there coming an update until the Homey v2.0 is released?

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## [Missing device in mobile](https://community.homey.app/t/missing-device-in-mobile/3795)

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**Author:** [@Chris\_Sonderby](https://community.homey.app/u/Chris_Sonderby)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 7:56am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/missing-device-in-mobile/3795 "2018-12-02T07:56:40Z")

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Hi, I am trying to get automatic presence to work with my iPhone. I can’t get Homey to recognize when I am leaving and entering home. I don’t know what is the reason, but I have enabled “home detection” on my phone and …

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