# \[APP\]\[Pro\] Chronograph - Adds precise timer, stopwatch and transition functionality to Homey **URL:** \ **Category:** Apps\ **Tags:** app, official, tools, homey-pro\ **Created:** [September 17, 2019, 5:55am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-chronograph-adds-precise-timer-stopwatch-and-transition-functionality-to-homey/18214 "2019-09-17T05:55:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 18
**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:** [November 4, 2022, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-chronograph-adds-precise-timer-stopwatch-and-transition-functionality-to-homey/18214/352 "2022-11-04T13:30:23Z")
> [@Anders\_Gregow](#): > > So, install Chronograph but add no timers šŸ˜ƒ No **active** times šŸ˜› Chronograph is the best for adding a lott of timers that are not active. So, if youā€™re alone in the house (thus only a few timers active at once) and have a lot of sensors which turn out lights for you after 5 minutes, Chronograph is the performancewise master in that! ---
**Author:** ![arovik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/arovik/32/35065_2.png) [@arovik](https://community.homey.app/u/arovik)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2022, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-chronograph-adds-precise-timer-stopwatch-and-transition-functionality-to-homey/18214/353 "2022-11-04T13:54:34Z")
why use a timer instead of ā€œzone inactive for x minutesā€ ? ---
**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:** [November 4, 2022, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-chronograph-adds-precise-timer-stopwatch-and-transition-functionality-to-homey/18214/354 "2022-11-04T14:03:54Z")
Euhm, i donā€™t wanna switch on/off all lights in the room, only where i am sittingā€¦ šŸ˜‰ My Hallway has a couple of motion sensors and lights connected to them. I dont want them controlling all lights in the hallway. Just one of many examples. Also, i donā€™t have sensor everywhere, like in my office. But i do use a Timer thats starts after my PC is shutdown and after 10 minutes, makeā€™s sure that the Thermostat and lights are turned off. Not sure if/how i can realise this with ZOne Activity? ---
**Author:** ![Anders\_Gregow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/anders_gregow/32/61721_2.png) [@Anders\_Gregow](https://community.homey.app/u/Anders_Gregow)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2022, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-chronograph-adds-precise-timer-stopwatch-and-transition-functionality-to-homey/18214/355 "2022-11-04T14:14:38Z")
> [@arovik](#): > > why use a timer instead of ā€œzone inactive for x minutesā€ ? Are you talking about as surveillancy check, whether the motion sensor has reported within a time frame or not? That would definitely work. Never thought about that. ---
**Author:** ![arovik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/arovik/32/35065_2.png) [@arovik](https://community.homey.app/u/arovik)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2022, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-chronograph-adds-precise-timer-stopwatch-and-transition-functionality-to-homey/18214/356 "2022-11-04T14:24:11Z")
i donā€™t have homey pro so i use the zone inactive for x minutes for this mosty - and sometimes the built in delay in homey. ---
**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:** [November 4, 2022, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-chronograph-adds-precise-timer-stopwatch-and-transition-functionality-to-homey/18214/357 "2022-11-04T14:50:42Z")
Awell, sure, thatā€™s fine and probably perfectly fits. But as soons as you use a pro, you will start to use timers/countdowns. Even if it would only be because Homey could be restarted, and delayes will just stop. Also, but not an issue if you use zone-active/activity, delays cannot be stopped, timers/countdowns can. Big deal for a lott of people šŸ™‚ ---
**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:** [November 4, 2022, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-chronograph-adds-precise-timer-stopwatch-and-transition-functionality-to-homey/18214/358 "2022-11-04T14:54:04Z")
> [@Anders\_Gregow](#): > > I am thinking about starting with Homeyscript but as that is what I do all day at work I like to ā€œprogramā€ with cards. I actually want to create a Search Device card (just like the Search Flows card in DC) which would allow you to seach for a certain capability (like all devices with a battery in it). You would get an JSON array back, which you can itterate through with [JSON Handler](https://homey.app/nl-nl/app/nl.qluster-it.JsonHandler/JSON-Handler/). Within the loop you can check the insight of each found device and add it to a textvariable. After the loop is done, send the textvariable to a mobile or something. Then you donā€™t need to code at all (what i tried to do with HOOP also). And you would get a AF with just a couple of cards, checking all your devices you include in the search šŸ™‚ But first got to solve a UTC/Local time issue on Better Logic. ---
**Author:** ![Cuprum](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/cuprum/32/41409_2.png) [@Cuprum](https://community.homey.app/u/Cuprum)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2022, 5:12am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-chronograph-adds-precise-timer-stopwatch-and-transition-functionality-to-homey/18214/359 "2022-11-05T05:12:11Z")
> [@Anders\_Gregow](#): > > Every time a sensor reports (say movement): Quite OT - but why not just use a ā€œlastUpdatedā€ ? When You anyway manage with virtually any device (timer associated), then, may-be instead of ā€œnullingā€ timers, just over all devices and over all capabilitiesObj check the lastUpdated. NB! There are devices with multiple ā€œcapabilitiesObjā€ and some ā€œcapabilitiesObjā€ do not have/have null ā€œlastUpdatedā€. ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_Kawa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/peter_kawa/32/173848_2.png) [@Peter\_Kawa](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Kawa)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2022, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-chronograph-adds-precise-timer-stopwatch-and-transition-functionality-to-homey/18214/360 "2022-11-05T21:25:28Z")
Take a look at this flow set. Iā€™d like to make the alerts dynamic, instead of sending complete overviews. So only the ā€˜silentā€™ sensors get reported after x hours. But didnā€™t find a way yetā€¦ > [@The Flow Exchange(r) - Exchange Your Flows with Others!](https://community.homey.app/t/the-flow-exchange-r-exchange-your-flows-with-others/68981/13): > > Sensor (or any device) Connection Check. Sometimes, youā€™ll discover a sensor or other device doesnā€™t report itā€™s status or value anymore, but it does NOT notify you of being offlineā€¦ Well, this flow checks the, most recent update time of your sensors. You can run the flow every day, twice a day, just add or remove a time triggercard. The ā€˜inactive timeā€™ can be edited as well (24hrs as default) and you can choose to not send notifications when all sensors did report inside the ā€˜inactive timeā€¦ ---
**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:** [November 5, 2022, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-chronograph-adds-precise-timer-stopwatch-and-transition-functionality-to-homey/18214/361 "2022-11-05T21:33:14Z")
> [@Peter\_Kawa](#): > > Iā€™d like to make the alerts dynamic, instead of sending complete overviews. Use JSON Handler to go through sets. ---
**Author:** ![Anders\_Gregow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/anders_gregow/32/61721_2.png) [@Anders\_Gregow](https://community.homey.app/u/Anders_Gregow)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2022, 8:18am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-chronograph-adds-precise-timer-stopwatch-and-transition-functionality-to-homey/18214/362 "2022-11-06T08:18:31Z")
> [@Arie\_J\_Godschalk](#): > > The next card Retrieves the Insights from my BathroomMotionSensor from 0 (zero) minutes ago, so, the current one. I have added Changed On, Changed On UTC tick and Duration till now (in MS). Work like a charm, thanks. This solves my problem with surveillance of sensors with minimum load on Homey. > [@Arie\_J\_Godschalk](#): > > I actually want to create a Search Device card (just like the Search Flows card in DC) which would allow you to seach for a certain capability (like all devices with a battery in it). > You would get an JSON array back, which you can itterate through with [JSON Handler](https://homey.app/nl-nl/app/nl.qluster-it.JsonHandler/JSON-Handler/). > Within the loop you can check the insight of each found device and add it to a textvariable. > After the loop is done, send the textvariable to a mobile or something. Is it possible to use tags in the ā€œRetrieve the insight valuesā€ card? Looks like it is not possible. I wanted to automate it with Adv Triggers. ---
**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:** [November 6, 2022, 8:28am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-chronograph-adds-precise-timer-stopwatch-and-transition-functionality-to-homey/18214/363 "2022-11-06T08:28:39Z")
> [@Anders\_Gregow](#): > > Is it possible to use tags in the ā€œRetrieve the insight valuesā€ card? Looks like it is not possible. I wanted to automate it with Adv Triggers Yeah, i understand and yes, its on my list. But itā€™s a long list and yesterday i finished an really amasing idea for an app, sort of, which i now started developing. So itā€™s on my list. But it will take some time (or you get lucky and i have some extra spare time). Would you mind creating a ticket for it? Those always get a bit higher priority with me, since i repeatedly try to clear the tickets before continuing non-support-development. ---
**Author:** ![Anders\_Gregow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/anders_gregow/32/61721_2.png) [@Anders\_Gregow](https://community.homey.app/u/Anders_Gregow)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2022, 8:33am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-chronograph-adds-precise-timer-stopwatch-and-transition-functionality-to-homey/18214/364 "2022-11-06T08:33:52Z")
> [@Arie\_J\_Godschalk](#): > > But itā€™s a long list and yesterday i finished an really amasing idea for an app, sort of, which i now started developing. Please tell me about it!!! > [@Arie\_J\_Godschalk](#): > > Would you mind creating a ticket for it? Of course, will do right now. > [@Arie\_J\_Godschalk](#): > > (or you get lucky and i have some extra spare time) šŸ™‚ ---
**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:** [November 6, 2022, 10:47am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-chronograph-adds-precise-timer-stopwatch-and-transition-functionality-to-homey/18214/366 "2022-11-06T10:47:23Z")
> [@Anders\_Gregow](#): > > Please tell me about it!!! Not just yet šŸ˜‰ ---
**Author:** ![jojover](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/jojover/32/16472_2.png) [@jojover](https://community.homey.app/u/jojover)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2022, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-chronograph-adds-precise-timer-stopwatch-and-transition-functionality-to-homey/18214/367 "2022-11-07T14:49:16Z")
Iā€™m trying to use the ā€˜Timer has durationā€™-card, but it doesnā€™t seem to ever trigger. Does anyone else use this card? Donā€™t know whether it should trigger when the duration is left or duration has passed since starting it. I tried using it in different ways and trigger a notification when duration is 1 minute, set the timer to 3 minutes. Also tried using it with seconds. Never get the notification. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/1/5/15852b6cf105f791b0fd755aeea98414667a64d3.png) ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_Kawa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/peter_kawa/32/173848_2.png) [@Peter\_Kawa](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Kawa)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2022, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-chronograph-adds-precise-timer-stopwatch-and-transition-functionality-to-homey/18214/368 "2022-11-07T15:06:28Z")
Try it with the timer name entered manually, instead of using a variable. Thereā€™s a (long time) issue about standard flows adding a trailing whitespace to variable valuesā€¦ You can check it with a Timeline notification f.i. ![Screenshot_20221107-160606_Email](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/2/e/2e9d657442adef6b4dabd04465104d27256c092f.jpeg) These are my season text variable values without any whitespace. But somehow it gets added. The ( ) signs are not part of the variableā€™s value ### This is the result, when I use an Advanced Flow: > ![Screenshot 2022-11-07 at 16-38-11 E-mail - Peter D - STRATO Webmail](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/5/d/5df4a7c7755b3e2a1e9d3cd514de01c28c367ebe.png) Oh, and your timer trigger should trigger when it has run for 1 minute, regardless of the timerā€™s duration you entered. Which has to be higher than 1 minute ofcourse. ---
**Author:** ![Arjan-21](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/arjan-21/32/27181_2.png) [@Arjan-21](https://community.homey.app/u/Arjan-21)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2022, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-chronograph-adds-precise-timer-stopwatch-and-transition-functionality-to-homey/18214/369 "2022-11-07T20:27:25Z")
The optional dropdownlist is a really great idea. Now Iā€™m just have to remember the name of my timers etc. ---
**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:** [November 7, 2022, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-chronograph-adds-precise-timer-stopwatch-and-transition-functionality-to-homey/18214/370 "2022-11-07T21:37:17Z")
Use [CountDown App voor Homey | Homey](https://homey.app/nl-nl/app/nl.bevlogenheid.countdown/CountDown/) šŸ˜‰ ---
**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:** [November 7, 2022, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-chronograph-adds-precise-timer-stopwatch-and-transition-functionality-to-homey/18214/371 "2022-11-07T21:48:44Z")
> [@Arjan-21](#): > > The optional dropdownlist is a really great idea. Now Iā€™m just have to remember the name of my timers etc. I will create that, but not just now if you donā€™t mind šŸ˜‰ You can make a feature/support ticket, that always getā€™s some priority. ---
**Author:** ![Arjan-21](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/arjan-21/32/27181_2.png) [@Arjan-21](https://community.homey.app/u/Arjan-21)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2022, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-chronograph-adds-precise-timer-stopwatch-and-transition-functionality-to-homey/18214/372 "2022-11-07T21:52:30Z")
Iā€™m not in a hurry. The app works great for me! [Previous page](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-chronograph-adds-precise-timer-stopwatch-and-transition-functionality-to-homey/18214.md?page=17) [Next page](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-chronograph-adds-precise-timer-stopwatch-and-transition-functionality-to-homey/18214.md?page=19)