# \[APP\]\[Pro\] Advanced Virtual Device (Device Capabilities App) with Unique Text Status Indicator

**URL:** <https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-advanced-virtual-device-device-capabilities-app-with-unique-text-status-indicator/68198>\
**Category:** Apps\
**Tags:** app, tools, virtual-device, device-capabilities, avd\
**Created:** [August 30, 2022, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-advanced-virtual-device-device-capabilities-app-with-unique-text-status-indicator/68198 "2022-08-30T19:24:40Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![Arie\_J\_Godschalk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/arie_j_godschalk/32/63027_2.png) [@Arie\_J\_Godschalk](https://community.homey.app/u/Arie_J_Godschalk)\
**Post date:** [March 21, 2023, 7:39am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-advanced-virtual-device-device-capabilities-app-with-unique-text-status-indicator/68198/286 "2023-03-21T07:39:28Z")

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> [@Peter\_Kawa](#):
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> #daretoask Is it possible to control the grouped devices as well? If only OnOff would be possible that’ll be great.

Indeed, that’s part of the point.

I’ll be finishing the Reflection today, while building my own new AVDs today as real-tests.  
I don’t have all day, but i still hope to finish it.

Then i can finally remove some “double” devices and turn them into signle AVDs with full control, mostly right now, my garden lux/groups.

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**Author:** ![iBosvelt](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/ibosvelt/32/47824_2.png) [@iBosvelt](https://community.homey.app/u/iBosvelt)\
**Post date:** [March 21, 2023, 10:23am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-advanced-virtual-device-device-capabilities-app-with-unique-text-status-indicator/68198/287 "2023-03-21T10:23:20Z")

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I’m trying to make some VD’s for my curtain and Sonos (like the OT)  
But when it comes on to the volume slider or curtain slider i’m getting an error:

Can someone explain what i’m doing wrong?

 ![IMG_5169.PNG](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/6/f/6f65c79f6e5c1535859889d806a3b556a828e3ee.jpeg)  
 ![IMG_5170](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/f/2/f2353d513b8753d2ba009f3462adff0b1bca1de2.png)  
 ![Scherm­afbeelding 2023-03-21 om 11.20.45](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/b/7/b7ca0c713d4d9e8acd945140562602d5a32d4445.png)

Decimals not filled in, but can’t select -1.

I’ve searched on the forum, but could not find an answer.

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**Author:** ![Arie\_J\_Godschalk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/arie_j_godschalk/32/63027_2.png) [@Arie\_J\_Godschalk](https://community.homey.app/u/Arie_J_Godschalk)\
**Post date:** [March 21, 2023, 10:34am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-advanced-virtual-device-device-capabilities-app-with-unique-text-status-indicator/68198/288 "2023-03-21T10:34:46Z")

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Which version of DC are you running?  
And what kind of Homey?

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**Author:** ![iBosvelt](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/ibosvelt/32/47824_2.png) [@iBosvelt](https://community.homey.app/u/iBosvelt)\
**Post date:** [March 21, 2023, 10:46am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-advanced-virtual-device-device-capabilities-app-with-unique-text-status-indicator/68198/289 "2023-03-21T10:46:14Z")

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version 2.9.29  
Homey Pro 23

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**Post date:** [March 21, 2023, 11:10am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-advanced-virtual-device-device-capabilities-app-with-unique-text-status-indicator/68198/290 "2023-03-21T11:10:51Z")

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> [@iBosvelt](#):
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> version 2.9.29

Please update to the latest Live version for 2023:  
[Device Capabilities App voor Homey | Homey](https://homey.app/nl-nl/app/nl.qluster-it.DeviceCapabilities/Device-Capabilities/)

If this error is still there, let me know then 😉

Edit:  
There was a bug in a version prier to the live one, but i am not sure in which it was resolved, but the issue was precisly this issue.

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**Author:** ![iBosvelt](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/ibosvelt/32/47824_2.png) [@iBosvelt](https://community.homey.app/u/iBosvelt)\
**Post date:** [March 21, 2023, 11:23am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-advanced-virtual-device-device-capabilities-app-with-unique-text-status-indicator/68198/291 "2023-03-21T11:23:37Z")

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I’ve updated to the latest live version. But I got the same error.

Is it possible I have to use #positionreading instead of #positie? Or does that nothing to do with the error.

I have t with media and window covering.

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**Author:** ![Arie\_J\_Godschalk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/arie_j_godschalk/32/63027_2.png) [@Arie\_J\_Godschalk](https://community.homey.app/u/Arie_J_Godschalk)\
**Post date:** [March 21, 2023, 11:37am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-advanced-virtual-device-device-capabilities-app-with-unique-text-status-indicator/68198/292 "2023-03-21T11:37:06Z")

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> [@iBosvelt](#):
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> Is it possible I have to use #positionreading instead of #positie? Or does that nothing to do with the error.

Nope, it seems lick a bug in my code. But i am having trouble simulating it.

Please send me your TEF.:

- Goto AVD Repair
- Click Share Your Device (button on top).
- Press Export
- Click Create TEF
- Now press Ask for Help
- Click reply on this topic (where you then are) and press Ctrl+v / Paste-clipboard

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**Post date:** [March 21, 2023, 11:53am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-advanced-virtual-device-device-capabilities-app-with-unique-text-status-indicator/68198/293 "2023-03-21T11:53:47Z")

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> Blockquote

## Question about: Gordijnen

[Write your question here]

TEF:

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**Post date:** [March 21, 2023, 11:57am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-advanced-virtual-device-device-capabilities-app-with-unique-text-status-indicator/68198/294 "2023-03-21T11:57:11Z")

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Right, sorry, any change you can update to the test version?  
TEFs had an issue on HP2023 which is resolved in 2.10.1.

The current test version is more stable, certainly for HP2023, just do not use Reflection:DEVICES yet in AVD, it’s almost done, but not yet 😉  
[Device Capabilities | Homey](https://homey.app/nl-nl/app/nl.qluster-it.DeviceCapabilities/Device-Capabilities/test/)

And then the TEF again please after update, this one is “corrupt”, not functional.

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**Author:** ![iBosvelt](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/ibosvelt/32/47824_2.png) [@iBosvelt](https://community.homey.app/u/iBosvelt)\
**Post date:** [March 21, 2023, 12:11pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-advanced-virtual-device-device-capabilities-app-with-unique-text-status-indicator/68198/295 "2023-03-21T12:11:14Z")

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> Blockquote  
> [tef:AVD,FLOWS:“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”:/tef]

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? Was this a new file?

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Oh Hehe. Sorry. Same one. Making a new one 😏

Sorry…

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> [@iBosvelt](#):
>
> Oh Hehe. Sorry. Same one. Making a new one 😏

Pff, thought so 🙂

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Made a new device. Unfortunately, still same error…

TEF:

```auto
[tef:AVD,FLOWS:"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":/tef]

```

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Okay, seems like a straings bug, but the JSON in the TEF is incorrect because there is a undefined:  
“energy\_value\_constant”: ,

I have fixed this in the latest version, and have read your TEF in by fixing it by hand.

And thanks, i now have the same error!

Working on it…

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Sorry m8! Thanks for the effort!

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Hi Arie,

Please accept this as constructive feedback and not criticism.

I would definitely classify this as complex and way beyond a regular Homey user’s capabilities/reach.

Let’s talk about myself. I used to program a looooong time ago, also in a time when reflection was just being introduced e.g. in Java (yet I’m that old), but find it hard to understand.  
I would expect that a typical Homey user (who indeed as mentioned is not using HA for a reason) would find this too complex, or worse, may not even care.

Also I would like to point out that I have the same concern as @DirkG: without proper uses cases and examples, it is hard to assess whether or not I would even need it.

Lastly, same as @Peter_Kawa about your example: I _think_ I get it… 🤪

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> [@iBosvelt](#):
>
> Can someone explain what i’m doing wrong?

Well, question: Why min/max -1 (this cause the error, nothing to solve on my end).  
Remove the min max values, and the curtains should move as you are used.

Here is a an Share Your Device Example (with tefs, you can import this from the templates during AVD creation):  
[Share Your Device! - Advanced Virtual Devices from Device Capabilities - Apps - Homey Community Forum](https://community.homey.app/t/share-your-device-advanced-virtual-devices-from-device-capabilities/68676/46)

# But

Perhaps what you want is to install the current test version (latest, just updated a minute ago).

It has full Reflection and Reaction, you can directly map devices to AVD fields in the settings, instead of using flows.

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/4/6/46dcde6865a0ec4389bf22aba08d68ed782cffd3.png)

Here i mapped the device “Keuken gordijn”.Curtain directly to a NumberField2, React is set to update the properties of the devices, but when the AVD is changed through it’s own input, not the devices (else it could create a one-timeloop (useless).

When the Curtains are opent, it is shown on the AVD; when you change the AVD field, the curtains get updated.  
No more need for flows.

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> [@RogerSt](#):
>
> Please accept this as constructive feedback and not criticism.

It’s fine Roger, thanks.

> [@RogerSt](#):
>
> I would definitely classify this as complex

Yes.

> [@RogerSt](#):
>
> way beyond a regular Homey user’s capabilities/reach.

Well, that’s Athom’s fault when they started with the “mobile-first-thoughts” 😉

> [@RogerSt](#):
>
> typical Homey user

Typical in 2016 or 2023?  
There is a big difference, and i am building these apps because Homey is lacking a lott of real abillities to this day.

> [@RogerSt](#):
>
> would find this too complex

The complete functionalities are completly HIDDEN, except for one dropdown: Reflect.  
If you don’t understand it, don’t use it.

> [@RogerSt](#):
>
> worse, may not even care.

Why is that worse?  
They can use VD, Experiments or devices from apps.

> [@RogerSt](#):
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> without proper uses cases and examples

All these functions are build on requests, there are people having usecases for this, and with reflection, i personally, the guy who puts his time in making advanced, non-basic, apps, do have quite a few Use Cases for reflection. (Since reflection is just my way of grouping devices into one field).

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> it is hard to assess whether or not I would even need it.

Well, there are people who will use it, at least me and peter 😛

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> Lastly, same as @Peter_Kawa about your example: I _think_ I get it… 🤪

Well, i am still certainly open for sugestions how to keep the UI as clean and clear as possible, and spend a whole of a lott of time on that.  
So, if you have any suggestions as to keeping it lean and clean, or more clear on what everything means, but still advanced ofc, let me know.

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I am happy skipping/disabling settings that I don’t need. I did not know that I needed even more than I use presently 😛  
Thanks for taking the time to respond elaborately. 🙏

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