# Direct association in combination with app/flow

**URL:** <https://community.homey.app/t/direct-association-in-combination-with-app-flow/85896>\
**Category:** Questions & Help\
**Created:** [August 2, 2023, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/direct-association-in-combination-with-app-flow/85896 "2023-08-02T19:03:32Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 2, 2023, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/direct-association-in-combination-with-app-flow/85896/1 "2023-08-02T19:03:32Z")

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I have a fibaro switch which has a direct association with a fibaro wall plug. When the switch is pressed the plug changes status as expected. When I turn it on via the switch but then turn it if via the app the status of the switch remains on. When I press the switch again nothing happens as it is turning the plug off which it already is. Similar when it is on. So my issue is association action + app or automated flow action + then again association. Is there a way to let the switch know it status should change? It is a pulse switch. Any ideas on this?