# Questions & Help **URL:** https://community.homey.app/c/questions-help/8.md?page=351 [Latest](https://community.homey.app/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.homey.app/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.homey.app/tags.md) **Page:** 352 --- ## [Homey Stability / Reliability](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-stability-reliability/4016)
**Author:** [@Jumanji](https://community.homey.app/u/Jumanji)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2018, 9:34am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-stability-reliability/4016 "2018-11-18T09:34:00Z")
Hi all, I am wondering how do you experience Homey stability these days? I’ve read reports from about a year ago that Home used to crash and restart was needed. There are also tickets in Github that z-wave networks beco… --- ## [Homey shows a white light and beeps continuously](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-shows-a-white-light-and-beeps-continuously/3821)
**Author:** [@Nils\_Lundstrom](https://community.homey.app/u/Nils_Lundstrom)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2018, 10:48am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-shows-a-white-light-and-beeps-continuously/3821 "2018-11-17T10:48:30Z")
My homey started acting funny, it did not recognize switches etc and when used with the Iphone app, it stated it was offline. LED working fine and showing the spectrum light. I then decided to reboot the device to make … --- ## [Error! Red led after orange](https://community.homey.app/t/error-red-led-after-orange/4138)
**Author:** [@RichardAben](https://community.homey.app/u/RichardAben)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2018, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/error-red-led-after-orange/4138 "2018-11-16T16:55:22Z")
Hi there! I hope that someone could help me… Last night my Homey changed from idle to loading/busy (orange led). Because I thought this was an update, I went to bed… This morning I woke up and the led was turned RED. N… --- ## [Xiaomi Me Vibration Sensor](https://community.homey.app/t/xiaomi-me-vibration-sensor/4140)
**Author:** [@Sven\_Lieschke](https://community.homey.app/u/Sven_Lieschke)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2018, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/xiaomi-me-vibration-sensor/4140 "2018-11-16T16:48:18Z")
I will Pairing a new Sensor Vibration . Homey make Adding Device after few Minute. Came No Zigbee Device Found. I have tested with 3 Sensor and every is the same. Have you a Idea for me --- ## [Demand driven ventilation](https://community.homey.app/t/demand-driven-ventilation/4126)
**Author:** [@Homey070](https://community.homey.app/u/Homey070)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2018, 10:53am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/demand-driven-ventilation/4126 "2018-11-16T10:53:29Z")
After watching a YouTube movie from gadgetruud about demand driven ventilation https://youtu.be/dBfXTjpPcSQ I was looking for the possibility by mij own ventilation. I came to the conclusion that I have a fan on altern… --- ## [Issues with Power Reporting](https://community.homey.app/t/issues-with-power-reporting/1207)
**Author:** [@Tony\_Burn](https://community.homey.app/u/Tony_Burn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2018, 7:17am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/issues-with-power-reporting/1207 "2018-09-06T07:17:33Z")
I am seeing some strange behaviour with power reporting for many of my devices, quite often the power reporting will stop. example 1 - Switch has been turned off, yet still show power use ( I have even unplugged the en… --- ## [A lot of ProcessSendData and isFailedNode in log](https://community.homey.app/t/a-lot-of-processsenddata-and-isfailednode-in-log/4112)
**Author:** [@jeroenvano](https://community.homey.app/u/jeroenvano)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2018, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/a-lot-of-processsenddata-and-isfailednode-in-log/4112 "2018-11-15T22:20:37Z")
Hi All, If I look at https://developer.athom.com/tools/zwave and enable the logging I see a lot of ProcessSendData and isFailedNode entries. When Homey is slow on z-wave (or sometimes not even responding) the Current Pr… --- ## [Homey talks at random](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-talks-at-random/4085)
**Author:** [@Martijn\_Kamp](https://community.homey.app/u/Martijn_Kamp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2018, 8:35am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-talks-at-random/4085 "2018-11-15T08:35:12Z")
Since yesterday my Homey started to speak at random. There aren’t any flows with speak so it is a bit strange. The words that I recognize are ‘New York’ and ‘Technology’. I’d already given a cold restart but that didn’t… --- ## [How to find the hardware version of the Homey, and is there a way to receive the latest H/W version if you own a older version?](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-find-the-hardware-version-of-the-homey-and-is-there-a-way-to-receive-the-latest-h-w-version-if-you-own-a-older-version/4052)
**Author:** [@Ronnielox](https://community.homey.app/u/Ronnielox)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 10:15am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-find-the-hardware-version-of-the-homey-and-is-there-a-way-to-receive-the-latest-h-w-version-if-you-own-a-older-version/4052 "2018-11-14T10:15:58Z")
Hi all, Is there a way to find the hardware version of the Homey, and is there a way to receive the latest H/W version if you own a older version? I assume not everything can be solved/added with software only, so I wo… --- ## [Mobile push timeout](https://community.homey.app/t/mobile-push-timeout/4050)
**Author:** [@Lurendrejer](https://community.homey.app/u/Lurendrejer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 8:35am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/mobile-push-timeout/4050 "2018-11-14T08:35:14Z")
Hi. I have searched both the old and the new forum, without much luck. When sending a push/confirmation message to a mobile device, what is the timeout of such a flows “And”-column? If i swipe the push message away on… --- ## [Update homey to 1.5.13-rc.14](https://community.homey.app/t/update-homey-to-1-5-13-rc-14/4022)
**Author:** [@Nick](https://community.homey.app/u/Nick)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 7:33am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/update-homey-to-1-5-13-rc-14/4022 "2018-11-14T07:33:40Z")
Hi, Just for people searching if the update gave problems (which I did ). The experimental update from the latest firmware (1.5.13-rc.13 i think) to 1.5.13-rc.14 made the homey show a red ring and it was unreachable. F… --- ## [Best way to combine z-wave and normal wall switches](https://community.homey.app/t/best-way-to-combine-z-wave-and-normal-wall-switches/3715)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Peters](https://community.homey.app/u/Chris_Peters)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/best-way-to-combine-z-wave-and-normal-wall-switches/3715 "2018-11-13T23:18:03Z")
I’m renewing the electrical wiring in my house and will add z-wave as well, but I do not want to rely on z-wave alone. That means that I want my light switches to work both with a normal wall switch and remotely through … --- ## [Enabling and disabling a flow with Fibaro´s "The Button"](https://community.homey.app/t/enabling-and-disabling-a-flow-with-fibaro-s-the-button/4007)
**Author:** [@Altar](https://community.homey.app/u/Altar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 11:49am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/enabling-and-disabling-a-flow-with-fibaro-s-the-button/4007 "2018-11-13T11:49:22Z")
Hello! I have a movement sensor at the exit in a room, and when triggered, Homey plays a sound from the Homey soundboard app; “Do not leave the building, it´s night”. But I need to enable and disable it with “The Butto… --- ## [Total reset](https://community.homey.app/t/total-reset/3972)
**Author:** [@KiJo-DuKa](https://community.homey.app/u/KiJo-DuKa)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/total-reset/3972 "2018-11-12T14:12:23Z")
Hi, If I would turn homey for a factory reset, what settings are/wil be saved on my computer and are recoverable? rgrds --- ## [Can I update the name of a tag?](https://community.homey.app/t/can-i-update-the-name-of-a-tag/3968)
**Author:** [@JP\_van\_Hensberg](https://community.homey.app/u/JP_van_Hensberg)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 12:49pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/can-i-update-the-name-of-a-tag/3968 "2018-11-12T12:49:07Z")
And once I have updated, have it also updated in eveery flow where it is used. What I tried now, whn I use standard logic ot create a tag and set a value, if I change the name it simply creates a new tag and I have to c… --- ## [NEST and Away mode not detected](https://community.homey.app/t/nest-and-away-mode-not-detected/3911)
**Author:** [@Vos](https://community.homey.app/u/Vos)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 12:21pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/nest-and-away-mode-not-detected/3911 "2018-11-12T12:21:33Z")
My NEST is telling me \[on my android app\] that I am away. Still this flow never gets triggered even though it is enabled. What I have done: Installed NEST Installed NEST app + connected with it Created a NEST device… --- ## [Determine why a particular device is turning off](https://community.homey.app/t/determine-why-a-particular-device-is-turning-off/3955)
**Author:** [@Bratn](https://community.homey.app/u/Bratn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 11:53am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/determine-why-a-particular-device-is-turning-off/3955 "2018-11-12T11:53:11Z")
I’ve been labbing a lot with my new Homey and it’s been working very good most of the time. At one point, however, I encountered an issue with one of my Nexa remote swicthes. For some reason Homey lost its capability to … --- ## [Horizon TV Settopbox not connected to network](https://community.homey.app/t/horizon-tv-settopbox-not-connected-to-network/3926)
**Author:** [@Michael](https://community.homey.app/u/Michael)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 9:49am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/horizon-tv-settopbox-not-connected-to-network/3926 "2018-11-12T09:49:58Z")
Hi, In the info about the Horizon TV Settopbox app is noted that: “You first need to have the IP-address of your Horizon box. Make sure this is a fixed IP address, or otherwise the device cannot be controlled. You can … --- ## [Alarm system](https://community.homey.app/t/alarm-system/3947)
**Author:** [@Andre\_Marcussen](https://community.homey.app/u/Andre_Marcussen)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 7:21am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/alarm-system/3947 "2018-11-12T07:21:01Z")
Hello Homey’s I’m looking for a new alarm system and want to connect it to homey, if not i use homey itself. I know you can use Homey as a alarm system with Heimdall and sensors. Is there anyone that uses homey for a… --- ## [Logitech Harmony Hub needed?](https://community.homey.app/t/logitech-harmony-hub-needed/3945)
**Author:** [@Ronnielox](https://community.homey.app/u/Ronnielox)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 3:39am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/logitech-harmony-hub-needed/3945 "2018-11-12T03:39:30Z")
Hi all, Is it necessary to have a Logitech Harmony Hub or can I use the Homey IR functions to serve my Onkyo and NAD amplifier, the Ziggo Horizon box and the Samsung TV? I cannot find a clear answer on the internet, he… --- ## [Smart Farm - Homey as bridge?](https://community.homey.app/t/smart-farm-homey-as-bridge/3924)
**Author:** [@Andy1234](https://community.homey.app/u/Andy1234)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2018, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/smart-farm-homey-as-bridge/3924 "2018-11-11T13:29:42Z")
Hi all. I am new to the Smarthome world and currently research solutions. I have a farm with; mainhouse (Orbi WiFi setup) workshop building (orbi WiFi reaches) horse stable building & guest house (currently no WiFi -… --- ## [Getting Homey to respond through Echo](https://community.homey.app/t/getting-homey-to-respond-through-echo/3855)
**Author:** [@Neil\_Alford](https://community.homey.app/u/Neil_Alford)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2018, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/getting-homey-to-respond-through-echo/3855 "2018-11-10T13:33:02Z")
Hi, this is bugging me as I know I used to have it working in an old flow (I think)! When I speak to Alexa to activate a flow with Homey (using a virtual device) how do I get the voice response I’ve set up to be spoken … --- ## [My Homey goes into talk mode (orange ring) when trying to reach it](https://community.homey.app/t/my-homey-goes-into-talk-mode-orange-ring-when-trying-to-reach-it/3876)
**Author:** [@Daniel\_Persson](https://community.homey.app/u/Daniel_Persson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2018, 9:40am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/my-homey-goes-into-talk-mode-orange-ring-when-trying-to-reach-it/3876 "2018-11-10T09:40:19Z")
Hi My Homey just turns into “talk mode” (orange ring) when trying to access it from desktop app or phone app. When closing the app Homey goes back to normal mode within 30-60 seconds. About three months ago I had to r… --- ## [Homey + Outdoor Lights](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-outdoor-lights/3862)
**Author:** [@Stefan\_Bane](https://community.homey.app/u/Stefan_Bane)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2018, 1:55am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-outdoor-lights/3862 "2018-11-10T01:55:33Z")
Hi, I just recently bought a Homey and have connected it to a couple of different Nexa plugs/lamps in the house. Now I’m about to install some outdoor lights on my house, but I’m not sure how to do it in the best way i… --- ## [After update too 1.5.13-rc14 tools website not working](https://community.homey.app/t/after-update-too-1-5-13-rc14-tools-website-not-working/3847)
**Author:** [@Canedje](https://community.homey.app/u/Canedje)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/after-update-too-1-5-13-rc14-tools-website-not-working/3847 "2018-11-09T21:45:56Z")
Just a minute ago I did an update to 1.5.13-rc14. After that I’m not able to do anything with the tools website (Zwave etc.). It is saying: “De eigenschap of methode find wordt niet ondersteund door dit object” What t… --- ## [Hue motion sensor Lux not always reporting](https://community.homey.app/t/hue-motion-sensor-lux-not-always-reporting/3837)
**Author:** [@FKey](https://community.homey.app/u/FKey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/hue-motion-sensor-lux-not-always-reporting/3837 "2018-11-08T22:37:43Z")
I have 2 hue motion sensors and use the Hue Zigbee app (no bridge). I use the lux measurement of the device to switch the lights. I notice that the reporting of the lux measurements is very irregular. When there is no m… --- ## [Homey connected to internet but installation wizard does not start](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-connected-to-internet-but-installation-wizard-does-not-start/3782)
**Author:** [@Roy\_Brinkmann](https://community.homey.app/u/Roy_Brinkmann)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 12:20pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-connected-to-internet-but-installation-wizard-does-not-start/3782 "2018-11-08T12:20:37Z")
Hello, Can somebody please help English or in Dutch? Homey connected to internet but installation wizard does not start… What can i do? Thanks Roy --- ## [Z wave: "is Failed Node"](https://community.homey.app/t/z-wave-is-failed-node/3751)
**Author:** [@Ruben](https://community.homey.app/u/Ruben)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/z-wave-is-failed-node/3751 "2018-11-06T18:50:48Z")
See the image of my Zwave log, I get a lot of “isFailedNode”? What does this mean? Also my nodeID/devices in zwave is empty? I got many unreliable Zwave fibaro sensors. I want to debug them, but i am unsure how. DOe… --- ## [Considering homey](https://community.homey.app/t/considering-homey/3741)
**Author:** [@Danny\_Van\_Bronkhorst](https://community.homey.app/u/Danny_Van_Bronkhorst)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 11:10am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/considering-homey/3741 "2018-11-07T11:10:20Z")
Good afternoon I am thinking of buying a homey but i have some questions. Right now i have a raspberry pi running domoticz with a zwave switch, some kaku/coco sockets, some mi-lights with a controller and some xiaomi d… --- ## [Zemismart devices](https://community.homey.app/t/zemismart-devices/3744)
**Author:** [@victoroos](https://community.homey.app/u/victoroos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 7:27am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/zemismart-devices/3744 "2018-11-07T07:27:22Z")
Hi all I was browsing through Ali expres… Because smart homes are expensive, and found these blokes https://zemismart.aliexpress.com/store/selected-sale-items/1848374.html?es=B4qbqdJPp3kFR0We%2Fo%2Fg0efkdCaOT11x Howev… [Previous page](https://community.homey.app/c/questions-help/8.md?page=350) [Next page](https://community.homey.app/c/questions-help/8.md?page=352)