# Questions & Help

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## [Time as variable](https://community.homey.app/t/time-as-variable/150046)

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**Author:** [@H\_van\_Barneveld](https://community.homey.app/u/H_van_Barneveld)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/time-as-variable/150046 "2026-01-25T18:38:19Z")

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I’m using the day/night vision feature of one of our cameras as a day/night sensor. The flow works perfectly, but the only thing missing is the option to adjust the exact moment of switching between day and night. I’d li…

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## [Variable value on homescreen issue](https://community.homey.app/t/variable-value-on-homescreen-issue/150028)

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**Author:** [@Rogier\_Verheugen](https://community.homey.app/u/Rogier_Verheugen)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/variable-value-on-homescreen-issue/150028 "2026-01-25T15:51:21Z")

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Hi there, I discovered lately that the (native) widget value of an variable (which I change within the widget) is directly changed in the ‘variable list’ but not in the widget itself. Can be annoying. After restarting t…

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## [When I check Homey update section I have an error](https://community.homey.app/t/when-i-check-homey-update-section-i-have-an-error/150013)

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**Author:** [@Lukasz\_Kostek](https://community.homey.app/u/Lukasz_Kostek)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/when-i-check-homey-update-section-i-have-an-error/150013 "2026-01-25T12:35:37Z")

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Error - getaddrinfo EAI\_AGAIN pl-0-eu-west-1.l2whm.mongodb.net Anyone have this problem?

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## [Voice assistant for Homey](https://community.homey.app/t/voice-assistant-for-homey/149980)

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**Author:** [@Ctyler85](https://community.homey.app/u/Ctyler85)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 8:45am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/voice-assistant-for-homey/149980 "2026-01-25T08:45:26Z")

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I’ve been wanting to get away from Alexa for awhile but after this last update I really want to get off. Is there any solution for homey? I am kinda at the point I want to get away from the big cloud based ecosystem. Or …

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## [Youtube Music support](https://community.homey.app/t/youtube-music-support/58719)

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**Author:** [@Ken\_Vernaillen](https://community.homey.app/u/Ken_Vernaillen)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 8:16am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/youtube-music-support/58719 "2026-01-25T08:16:50Z")

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Is it possible to cast youtube music playlist to my chromecast devices? If so, how? Thanks in advance!

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## [Filtration in insights](https://community.homey.app/t/filtration-in-insights/148911)

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**Author:** [@Sethakan](https://community.homey.app/u/Sethakan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 7:34am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/filtration-in-insights/148911 "2026-01-25T07:34:50Z")

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I have had my Homey for a few years now and the filtration in insights has never worked. My hope was that it will be fixed, but it has not. I simply never find anything when i filter but find everything if i’m scrolling …

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## [Push notifications not visible on phone app settings](https://community.homey.app/t/push-notifications-not-visible-on-phone-app-settings/149932)

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**Author:** [@WeWillSee](https://community.homey.app/u/WeWillSee)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2026, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/push-notifications-not-visible-on-phone-app-settings/149932 "2026-01-24T20:09:40Z")

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Hi all New to homey and trying to figure things out. One thing is push notifications. Says I have to activate permission on the phone, which seems Normal. Went the app settings on IPhone but don’t have the notification…

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## [Restoring Homey SHS Docker from snapshot (Restic) resets Homey ID and flows](https://community.homey.app/t/restoring-homey-shs-docker-from-snapshot-restic-resets-homey-id-and-flows/149918)

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**Author:** [@Viliam\_Vojcek](https://community.homey.app/u/Viliam_Vojcek)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2026, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/restoring-homey-shs-docker-from-snapshot-restic-resets-homey-id-and-flows/149918 "2026-01-24T16:56:29Z")

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Hi everyone, I am running Homey Self-Hosted Server (Homey SSH) in a Docker container on my Linux server. Recently, after updating my server, my Homey configuration was reset — all settings, flows, and device integration…

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## [Warmup electric floor heating](https://community.homey.app/t/warmup-electric-floor-heating/92121)

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**Author:** [@Joakim\_Gustafsson](https://community.homey.app/u/Joakim_Gustafsson)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2026, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/warmup-electric-floor-heating/92121 "2026-01-24T15:45:07Z")

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I’m buying a house with Warmup floor heating and smart thermostats. Have anyone managed to connect it to a Homey Pro 2023. I can’t find any app for it.

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## [Gate automation](https://community.homey.app/t/gate-automation/149870)

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**Author:** [@Allan\_Udsen](https://community.homey.app/u/Allan_Udsen)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2026, 10:34am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/gate-automation/149870 "2026-01-24T10:34:12Z")

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Hi all I have this great tuya based gate opener, but it is internet/cloud dependent. I would like it to work locally. Do any of you know of a product that can work locally through Homey?

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## [Eufy cam as sensor to turn on hue light](https://community.homey.app/t/eufy-cam-as-sensor-to-turn-on-hue-light/149894)

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**Author:** [@Leander\_00](https://community.homey.app/u/Leander_00)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2026, 10:33am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/eufy-cam-as-sensor-to-turn-on-hue-light/149894 "2026-01-24T10:33:37Z")

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Hi, I’m quite new to homey and actually started to make the first flows. The most work. But I have one shown below that I do not get to run. I think it’s the first trigger that doesn’t kick off the flow, is the problem. …

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## [Matter multi-admin failing - Homey Pro Mini + Apple Home + Eve Thread devices (Matter)](https://community.homey.app/t/matter-multi-admin-failing-homey-pro-mini-apple-home-eve-thread-devices-matter/148956)

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**Author:** [@Matthew\_Stibbe](https://community.homey.app/u/Matthew_Stibbe)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/matter-multi-admin-failing-homey-pro-mini-apple-home-eve-thread-devices-matter/148956 "2026-01-23T16:00:52Z")

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I have a Homey Pro Mini and a solid Apple Home Thread network (2× Apple TVs as Thread Border Routers, multiple Eve Energy plugs and Eve Motion Blinds). All devices work perfectly in Apple Home and form a stable Thread me…

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## [Zigbee unable to reconnect](https://community.homey.app/t/zigbee-unable-to-reconnect/149588)

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**Author:** [@Majae](https://community.homey.app/u/Majae)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/zigbee-unable-to-reconnect/149588 "2026-01-23T12:51:08Z")

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Hi, I´ve got a Pro 2019. Over night all zigbee connections stopped working, although they´ve been visible and online in homey dev mode. After several attempts of rebooting, repairing the corresponding apps, reconnecting…

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## [Insights data missing](https://community.homey.app/t/insights-data-missing/147464)

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**Author:** [@Nicklas\_Blidmo](https://community.homey.app/u/Nicklas_Blidmo)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 10:14am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/insights-data-missing/147464 "2026-01-23T10:14:06Z")

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Hi, Today I discovered that I can no longer view any historical data in Insights for any device attribute. In the Android app, all graphs says “There’s no data yet” I also tried Insights via the web interface, whi…

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## [SHS error when trying to add Hue devices](https://community.homey.app/t/shs-error-when-trying-to-add-hue-devices/149844)

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**Author:** [@Arjan\_Neet](https://community.homey.app/u/Arjan_Neet)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 9:45am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/shs-error-when-trying-to-add-hue-devices/149844 "2026-01-23T09:45:46Z")

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I have installed SHS in container manager on my Synology NAS, running latest version (updated today), and trying to add my first device(s) starting with Hue, but when I try to add a light, I see 2 light bulbs (don’t know…

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## [Matter Upgrade in Homey](https://community.homey.app/t/matter-upgrade-in-homey/148565)

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**Author:** [@John\_Loebenstein](https://community.homey.app/u/John_Loebenstein)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 8:02am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/matter-upgrade-in-homey/148565 "2026-01-23T08:02:54Z")

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Is there any indication when Matter will be upgraded in Homey so that devices display more energy information - not only power consumed but also voltage. I need to log voltage as I’m getting flickering in lights and oth…

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## [Cannot find - "Interactive New User Tutorial" to learn rules about posting](https://community.homey.app/t/cannot-find-interactive-new-user-tutorial-to-learn-rules-about-posting/102171)

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**Author:** [@Tony\_Deane\_UK](https://community.homey.app/u/Tony_Deane_UK)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 5:42am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/cannot-find-interactive-new-user-tutorial-to-learn-rules-about-posting/102171 "2026-01-23T05:42:27Z")

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Hi everyone, I am a new user on the community. I came across a mention of new users completing the “Interactive new user tutorial” I have done a search for this, but cannot seem to find it. Can anyone point me to the U…

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## [When "Change of temperature" will not start advanced flow](https://community.homey.app/t/when-change-of-temperature-will-not-start-advanced-flow/149814)

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**Author:** [@richthetech](https://community.homey.app/u/richthetech)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/when-change-of-temperature-will-not-start-advanced-flow/149814 "2026-01-22T23:29:04Z")

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Hello, New to homey, but do come from a programming background. This is a query of how to have an advanced flow begin from the “When Temperature Change” card. This advanced flow works as intended when manually tested. Bu…

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## [Homeybridge without internet](https://community.homey.app/t/homeybridge-without-internet/149795)

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**Author:** [@MarcoZ](https://community.homey.app/u/MarcoZ)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homeybridge-without-internet/149795 "2026-01-22T16:24:07Z")

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Hi everyone, after trying Homey SHS paired with my Home Assistant installation using an Aeotec Z-Stick Pro 10, I decided to switch to Homey Pro (2026) but I was a bit disappointed with the Zigbee coverage. Now I want t…

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## [Any possibility to add Tuya as of late 2025?](https://community.homey.app/t/any-possibility-to-add-tuya-as-of-late-2025/146277)

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**Author:** [@Leano](https://community.homey.app/u/Leano)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/any-possibility-to-add-tuya-as-of-late-2025/146277 "2026-01-22T15:01:27Z")

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I am just getting started with Homey Pro and i have a lot of Tuya based power strips that i would like to add to Homey. I understood that Tuya cancelled API acces so many apps dont work anymore. Is there as of now a fun…

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## [Flow or app to control heating sources from temperature sensors](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-or-app-to-control-heating-sources-from-temperature-sensors/149791)

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**Author:** [@Oyvind\_Lilleberg](https://community.homey.app/u/Oyvind_Lilleberg)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 12:01pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-or-app-to-control-heating-sources-from-temperature-sensors/149791 "2026-01-22T12:01:37Z")

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Not quite sure where to post this, so I’ll try here. As the title says, I want to control the heat sources in the house based on the temperature registered by the temperature sensors in the same room. The reason I want …

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## [Zigbee - network and device](https://community.homey.app/t/zigbee-network-and-device/149700)

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**Author:** [@MarcoZ](https://community.homey.app/u/MarcoZ)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 11:37am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/zigbee-network-and-device/149700 "2026-01-21T11:37:50Z")

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Qustion is very easy, how i can add z-wave sensore device in a mesh networking using a router added to homey? my homey pro 2026 is located in basement at my home and registered as router a Shelly mini1 gen4 (zigbee). …

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## [Fibaro roller shutter 4 stopped working](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-roller-shutter-4-stopped-working/149697)

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**Author:** [@Rakesh\_Thadani](https://community.homey.app/u/Rakesh_Thadani)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 11:12am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/fibaro-roller-shutter-4-stopped-working/149697 "2026-01-21T11:12:08Z")

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hi - i installed a roller shutter 4. installed. worked. since today not reachable. any idea ? all other roller shutter 2 are working. thanks, rakesh

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## [Starting flows/units from Google Assistant](https://community.homey.app/t/starting-flows-units-from-google-assistant/149599)

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**Author:** [@Oyvind\_Lilleberg](https://community.homey.app/u/Oyvind_Lilleberg)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 6:26am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/starting-flows-units-from-google-assistant/149599 "2026-01-21T06:26:23Z")

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Hi, I´m trying to figure out a smoother way to use my Google Assistant to start units and flows in Homey. For now I need to say Hey Google, start flow “name of flow”, but what I really want is to say Hey Google, vacuum k…

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## [Ajax camera integration in Homey](https://community.homey.app/t/ajax-camera-integration-in-homey/142395)

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**Author:** [@Bas\_Kleijnjan](https://community.homey.app/u/Bas_Kleijnjan)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2026, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/ajax-camera-integration-in-homey/142395 "2026-01-20T21:50:49Z")

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Good day, Im having difficulties with integrating an Ajax camera in Homey. I have installed ONVIF Camera from Adrian Rockall. The Ajax cam has ONVIF enabled. Im not able to get a screen shot from the camera in Homey. Can…

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## [Bug - Can’t enter values with decimals with energy plugs](https://community.homey.app/t/bug-can-t-enter-values-with-decimals-with-energy-plugs/148390)

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**Author:** [@Janssen-Monsieurs](https://community.homey.app/u/Janssen-Monsieurs)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2026, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/bug-can-t-enter-values-with-decimals-with-energy-plugs/148390 "2026-01-20T21:23:12Z")

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I’m using older and newer energy plugs but currently after replacing a defect one I’ve tried to enter a decimal value in the field "Compensation Socket Watt” but it was rejected. It is still set with decimal on all other…

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## [Broadlink IR flow not working](https://community.homey.app/t/broadlink-ir-flow-not-working/149619)

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**Author:** [@Danny\_Coolen](https://community.homey.app/u/Danny_Coolen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2026, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/broadlink-ir-flow-not-working/149619 "2026-01-20T13:56:47Z")

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Hi Guys, I have a Dyson IR fan, where I learned the “on” command via the Homey function. This is all working, I made a flow where If Time is “08:00” use this command to turn on the Dyson fan. If I try it manually ev…

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## [Wireless switch with status indikation](https://community.homey.app/t/wireless-switch-with-status-indikation/149600)

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**Author:** [@Jens\_Ostergaard](https://community.homey.app/u/Jens_Ostergaard)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2026, 9:22am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/wireless-switch-with-status-indikation/149600 "2026-01-20T09:22:08Z")

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I am looking for a wireless switch which will allow any person to switch a status on or off. I would prefer the switch to somehow indicate its status either by position, eg flipped up or down, pressed in or out, lit up o…

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## [Script for daily fetching fee data from tibber (ie clock hour of daily max and min)](https://community.homey.app/t/script-for-daily-fetching-fee-data-from-tibber-ie-clock-hour-of-daily-max-and-min/144485)

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**Author:** [@Harry\_Westerbeek](https://community.homey.app/u/Harry_Westerbeek)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2026, 8:12am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/script-for-daily-fetching-fee-data-from-tibber-ie-clock-hour-of-daily-max-and-min/144485 "2026-01-20T08:12:30Z")

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Hi, Asked ChatGPT; came up with something which didn’t work. Anybody around here who has a working script? Regards, Harry

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## [Day 1 problems - Hue working, but Ikea, Tapo & Smarthings, not so much](https://community.homey.app/t/day-1-problems-hue-working-but-ikea-tapo-smarthings-not-so-much/149540)

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**Author:** [@ChewbaccaTheViking](https://community.homey.app/u/ChewbaccaTheViking)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/day-1-problems-hue-working-but-ikea-tapo-smarthings-not-so-much/149540 "2026-01-19T22:54:54Z")

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So day 1 has not exactly gone so well. So I could do with a little advice please, before going any further. I’m coming from a messy smart home, with very little integration between products. Hence, I’m hoping Homey will …

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