# Questions & Help

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## [Sun tracking outside shutters](https://community.homey.app/t/sun-tracking-outside-shutters/107863)

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**Author:** [@Steven\_Mollema](https://community.homey.app/u/Steven_Mollema)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2025, 6:30am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/sun-tracking-outside-shutters/107863 "2025-06-21T06:30:20Z")

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In our house on the south side, I have a large glass wall around the front door with blinds on the outside that I can control via somfy io. I have been looking for some time now for a way to make the blinds automatic…

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## [Volvo On Call - is this app still alive?](https://community.homey.app/t/volvo-on-call-is-this-app-still-alive/138440)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Schijff](https://community.homey.app/u/Paul_Schijff)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2025, 6:02am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/volvo-on-call-is-this-app-still-alive/138440 "2025-06-21T06:02:40Z")

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I saw this app appear and was wondering if this app still works? I have a Volvo XC60 MY23 with a Volvo ID and after installing the app on my Homey pro 2016 I only see a screen where I can select my region. The latest c…

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## [Merge Devices (Power Meter + A/C Base Unit)](https://community.homey.app/t/merge-devices-power-meter-a-c-base-unit/138397)

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**Author:** [@ijchanes](https://community.homey.app/u/ijchanes)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2025, 1:44am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/merge-devices-power-meter-a-c-base-unit/138397 "2025-06-21T01:44:19Z")

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I’m seeking advice on how to merge devices or to propose a new capability for the Homey Pro. I have a non smart A/C unit and wish to have a single entity that combines a power meter device (ie socket) and the A/C contr…

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## [Zooz outdoor motion sensor 800 & zooz outdoor sensor](https://community.homey.app/t/zooz-outdoor-motion-sensor-800-zooz-outdoor-sensor/137271)

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**Author:** [@Kartika\_Sari](https://community.homey.app/u/Kartika_Sari)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2025, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/zooz-outdoor-motion-sensor-800-zooz-outdoor-sensor/137271 "2025-06-20T23:20:13Z")

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Hi, I just try zooz zse41 door sensor 800 connect to Homey Pro. I have 3 to connect but it’s only 1 was succeed. The other 2 won’t connect. I’d try to asked zooz support and they said try inclusion mode. Is there any…

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## [Available math functions](https://community.homey.app/t/available-math-functions/16622)

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**Author:** [@Hihaj](https://community.homey.app/u/Hihaj)\
**Replies:** 58\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2025, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/available-math-functions/16622 "2025-06-20T19:44:26Z")

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Are there built-in math functions that can be used in variable calculations (in basic logic flows, not Homeyscript)? If so, where can I find the docs?

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## [Dashboard Navigation in Kiosk Mode not working as before since a few days](https://community.homey.app/t/dashboard-navigation-in-kiosk-mode-not-working-as-before-since-a-few-days/138436)

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**Author:** [@Markus\_Trinkner](https://community.homey.app/u/Markus_Trinkner)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2025, 7:09am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/dashboard-navigation-in-kiosk-mode-not-working-as-before-since-a-few-days/138436 "2025-06-20T07:09:22Z")

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Until a few days ago, the Dashboard navigation was working as follows: Until a few days ago, the behaviour in dashboard mode was as follows: In the Homey page with all the dashboard I select the Dashboard I want to hav…

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## [Error-message](https://community.homey.app/t/error-message/138360)

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**Author:** [@Daniel\_Ekdahl](https://community.homey.app/u/Daniel_Ekdahl)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2025, 4:48am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/error-message/138360 "2025-06-20T04:48:50Z")

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Hi yesterday my Homey pro 2016-2019 stopped working. It disconected from the network and now i cant reconnect it. When i try i get the same error-message every time. I cant make it enter recoverymood either. Nothing…

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## [Measure content of condensation water bucket from air condition](https://community.homey.app/t/measure-content-of-condensation-water-bucket-from-air-condition/138394)

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**Author:** [@Logikkhus](https://community.homey.app/u/Logikkhus)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2025, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/measure-content-of-condensation-water-bucket-from-air-condition/138394 "2025-06-19T13:10:39Z")

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Hi! My first post here :slight\_smile: Scenario: A bucket underneath the outside aircondition unit collects condensation-water. I live in a part of the world where this water becomes ice during winter. Goal: Get notifi…

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## [Creating a scene from a roller shutter monostable switch (with fgr 223)](https://community.homey.app/t/creating-a-scene-from-a-roller-shutter-monostable-switch-with-fgr-223/61677)

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**Author:** [@blutch32](https://community.homey.app/u/blutch32)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2025, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/creating-a-scene-from-a-roller-shutter-monostable-switch-with-fgr-223/61677 "2025-06-02T17:34:33Z")

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Hello all, I have bought for my roller shutters, some monostable switches with 2 actions (up/down). Behind them, I will put a fibaro fgr 223 module which should be able to start scenes with multiple actions on the switch…

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## [Use variable from script in a flow, I fail miserably](https://community.homey.app/t/use-variable-from-script-in-a-flow-i-fail-miserably/138350)

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**Author:** [@Rendier](https://community.homey.app/u/Rendier)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2025, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/use-variable-from-script-in-a-flow-i-fail-miserably/138350 "2025-06-18T19:21:09Z")

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Hello all, I have been struggling for 6 hours straight now, and I still don’t have it working, so this is my call for help What I’m trying to build: I have a homeyscript that connects to a datalogger. The datalogger g…

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## [WiFi IR Blaster?](https://community.homey.app/t/wifi-ir-blaster/62198)

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**Author:** [@woto](https://community.homey.app/u/woto)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2025, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/wifi-ir-blaster/62198 "2025-06-18T17:45:14Z")

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Hello Is it possible to connect WiFi IR Remote Control, USB Powered Smart Blaster? – I have it connected to the SmarLife app – having problems trying to get the smart life app to work with Homey – wondered if it can be …

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## [Evaluating Homey Pro Mini](https://community.homey.app/t/evaluating-homey-pro-mini/137305)

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**Author:** [@Wavesonics](https://community.homey.app/u/Wavesonics)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2025, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/evaluating-homey-pro-mini/137305 "2025-06-18T13:02:39Z")

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Hey I’m looking at potentially moving from Google Home to the Homey ecosystem. Over all Homey looks really good, and I would prefer a more plug and play solution than Home Assistant. My smart home is exclusively Matter …

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## [Homey flow to trigger an iOS shortcut?](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-flow-to-trigger-an-ios-shortcut/115431)

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**Author:** [@Greg\_Veres](https://community.homey.app/u/Greg_Veres)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2025, 9:49am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-flow-to-trigger-an-ios-shortcut/115431 "2025-06-18T09:49:02Z")

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I see that we can have a shortcut on iOS trigger a homey flow, but I would like a Homey flow to trigger a shortcut through the app running the Homey app. Is that possible? Here is what I am trying to accomplish: I have…

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## [POPP Z-weather](https://community.homey.app/t/popp-z-weather/1704)

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**Author:** [@Etienne\_Stouten](https://community.homey.app/u/Etienne_Stouten)\
**Replies:** 57\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2025, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/popp-z-weather/1704 "2025-06-17T15:42:06Z")

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The beta app does report temperature, humidity and brightness, but wind velocity is not visible. Please advice.

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## [Device Groups Homey](https://community.homey.app/t/device-groups-homey/138224)

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**Author:** [@Gunther\_Potters](https://community.homey.app/u/Gunther_Potters)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2025, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/device-groups-homey/138224 "2025-06-17T14:22:15Z")

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Hello, I’m currently using the new device groups feature from Homey itself (still in beta, I think?). When I create a group now, I can no longer control the lights individually—they are no longer visible. This was possib…

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## [Connecting my heater to homey](https://community.homey.app/t/connecting-my-heater-to-homey/138294)

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**Author:** [@TEFR](https://community.homey.app/u/TEFR)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2025, 10:58am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/connecting-my-heater-to-homey/138294 "2025-06-17T10:58:32Z")

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Hi Allen, I have a question about connecting the Homey to my heating(es). The radiators (DRL E-Comfort Klima electric radiator with WiFi) have WiFi and have an app called (Radialight). However, I can’t find it among t…

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## [Web API Playground – Code runs, but no visible output (console.log or return)](https://community.homey.app/t/web-api-playground-code-runs-but-no-visible-output-console-log-or-return/138279)

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**Author:** [@Andries\_de\_Jonge](https://community.homey.app/u/Andries_de_Jonge)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2025, 10:24am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/web-api-playground-code-runs-but-no-visible-output-console-log-or-return/138279 "2025-06-17T10:24:41Z")

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Hi all, I’m having issues with the Web API Playground at tools.developer.homey.app, and I’m hoping someone can help clarify what I might be missing. :white\_check\_mark: What works I can log in and select my Homey Pro…

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## [Ecodim 4 group switch long down issue](https://community.homey.app/t/ecodim-4-group-switch-long-down-issue/138278)

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**Author:** [@Mark\_Bergmans](https://community.homey.app/u/Mark_Bergmans)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2025, 6:42am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/ecodim-4-group-switch-long-down-issue/138278 "2025-06-17T06:42:05Z")

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I recently bought an Ecodim 4 group wireless switch. Using an Advanced Flow, I want to initiate an action when I do a long press down (dim). I works fine for long press up, but long press down does not work. It works fin…

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## [Advanced Flow help: Dim lights per zone using FP2 sensors"](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-flow-help-dim-lights-per-zone-using-fp2-sensors/137807)

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**Author:** [@Rik\_Elsenaar](https://community.homey.app/u/Rik_Elsenaar)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2025, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-flow-help-dim-lights-per-zone-using-fp2-sensors/137807 "2025-06-16T22:52:13Z")

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Hey everyone! :waving\_hand: I could really use your help! :folded\_hands: I’m trying to automate my lights using two Aqara FP2 presence sensors for my main floor, which is divided into a living room, kitchen, and dining …

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## [Connect a waterflow sensor to Homey](https://community.homey.app/t/connect-a-waterflow-sensor-to-homey/138270)

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**Author:** [@Alexander\_Simin](https://community.homey.app/u/Alexander_Simin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2025, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/connect-a-waterflow-sensor-to-homey/138270 "2025-06-16T22:33:53Z")

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Hallo, Can anyone advise what would be the easiest way to connect a waterflow sensor to Homey? Sensor itself is just a drycontact switch triggered by the waterflow. Appreciate any ideas and sorry if I missed existing …

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## [Pool thermometer](https://community.homey.app/t/pool-thermometer/138218)

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**Author:** [@Mathias\_Rosvall](https://community.homey.app/u/Mathias_Rosvall)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2025, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/pool-thermometer/138218 "2025-06-16T17:41:05Z")

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Hi I am new to Homey Pro and tried to search the community but cant find a pool thermometer that I can connect to Homey Pro, I have a distance around 30m. Anyone that have a suggestion Thanks

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## [Persistent notifications](https://community.homey.app/t/persistent-notifications/138211)

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**Author:** [@Joao\_Pinto](https://community.homey.app/u/Joao_Pinto)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2025, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/persistent-notifications/138211 "2025-06-15T21:13:43Z")

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Hi Everyone, Is there a way to make certain notifications (eg tasks) persistent/unswipable until completed? If not, any creative ways to have something like this in place? Thanks

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## [Why does Homey Pro query DNS (internal) for SOA (source of authority) of domain "local"](https://community.homey.app/t/why-does-homey-pro-query-dns-internal-for-soa-source-of-authority-of-domain-local/109245)

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**Author:** [@Dnomge](https://community.homey.app/u/Dnomge)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2025, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/why-does-homey-pro-query-dns-internal-for-soa-source-of-authority-of-domain-local/109245 "2025-06-15T16:20:01Z")

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Dear all, I love Homey, let’s start with this first! But I also love my pi-hole :slight\_smile: I see Homey asking my dns, for about 2 times a minute, who the SOA is for domain “local” And this is filling up my query …

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## [Google nest cam snapshots](https://community.homey.app/t/google-nest-cam-snapshots/129936)

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**Author:** [@mrtn](https://community.homey.app/u/mrtn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2025, 12:02pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/google-nest-cam-snapshots/129936 "2025-06-15T12:02:08Z")

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Should it be possible to add a Google nest camera snapshot to the Homey dashboard? When I try to add a camera it says that I dont have any but in my devices it appears. But cant see any snapshots?

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## [Homey, a single hub for all?](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-a-single-hub-for-all/115741)

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**Author:** [@sschot](https://community.homey.app/u/sschot)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2025, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-a-single-hub-for-all/115741 "2025-06-14T22:13:39Z")

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Hello community, I am brand new to the Homey eco system. The basic choice to try this out, is to reduce the number of hubs, use some functions from a systems to do something on an other system. In the end, less trouble…

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## [Matter connectivity/share](https://community.homey.app/t/matter-connectivity-share/138122)

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**Author:** [@Goshawk29](https://community.homey.app/u/Goshawk29)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2025, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/matter-connectivity-share/138122 "2025-06-14T22:06:50Z")

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I have been trying to wrap my head around this issue for weeks. I have 4 Linkind Matter smart bulbs connected to Homekit natively and share them via matter to Homey Pro. A few weeks ago, one of the bulbs just disappear…

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## [Making lights blink](https://community.homey.app/t/making-lights-blink/138110)

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**Author:** [@John\_William\_Brekke](https://community.homey.app/u/John_William_Brekke)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2025, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/making-lights-blink/138110 "2025-06-14T21:31:37Z")

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Anyone know the best way to make lights blink? Any apps? Like i want my light to dim to 25 and back to 100% and blink like that, but i don’t know the best way to do it. Using the every 5 second when card kinda worked, bu…

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## [My first (and second) experience using Homey Pro](https://community.homey.app/t/my-first-and-second-experience-using-homey-pro/131559)

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**Author:** [@Kenneth\_WedMore\_Lund](https://community.homey.app/u/Kenneth_WedMore_Lund)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2025, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/my-first-and-second-experience-using-homey-pro/131559 "2025-06-14T21:19:49Z")

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TL;DR: I’m about to return my Homey Pro and would actually really like for someone to tell me that I’m either wrong or had an abnormal experience. So, this is not a rant, but more like a “please tell me I’m wrong, so I w…

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## [Disable update notifications?](https://community.homey.app/t/disable-update-notifications/110320)

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**Author:** [@Buis](https://community.homey.app/u/Buis)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2025, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/disable-update-notifications/110320 "2025-06-14T15:20:06Z")

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This night, at 04:37, there was a notification that my Homey could be updated. Because I made a flow to monitor my sleepwalking child, I had made sure that all Homey notifications could pass through and would sound loud…

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## [Help on creating an image from insights (of power data)](https://community.homey.app/t/help-on-creating-an-image-from-insights-of-power-data/138137)

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**Author:** [@Cuprani](https://community.homey.app/u/Cuprani)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2025, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/help-on-creating-an-image-from-insights-of-power-data/138137 "2025-06-14T14:23:24Z")

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Reviewing insights is very helpful to check performance on my power usage. Especially when combining my biggest power consumers in one graph and compare them with my solar power and hourly net pricing. Right now it …

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