# Futurehome Termostat - change modus - regulating effect vs temperature **URL:** \ **Category:** Questions & Help\ **Created:** [July 18, 2025, 6:11am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/futurehome-termostat-change-modus-regulating-effect-vs-temperature/139947 "2025-07-18T06:11:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![JM1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/jm1/32/121042_2.png) [@JM1](https://community.homey.app/u/JM1)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2025, 6:11am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/futurehome-termostat-change-modus-regulating-effect-vs-temperature/139947/1 "2025-07-18T06:11:25Z")
I have just changed from Futurehome to Homey - and what a difference! Almost everything is better and more well-designed in Homey :). But, there is one thing i cannot really figure out: The last version of firmware to Futurehome termostat was able to toggle between a modus defined by temperature (sensor) and a modus defined by regulating the effect ( for example turn on for 10 minutes, then turn off for 50 minutes during an 1h cycle). I cannot find this functionality in the Futurehome-app in Homey, but i really do think that a Flow can do the trick to this. Does anybody outthere have a suggestion about how such a flow can look like ? Or if there are any other possibilites to use the Futurehome termostat in this way? ---
**Author:** ![user3951](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/user3951/32/137264_2.png) [@user3951](https://community.homey.app/u/user3951)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2025, 9:33am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/futurehome-termostat-change-modus-regulating-effect-vs-temperature/139947/2 "2025-07-18T09:33:22Z")
I have also recently switched from Futurehome to Homey, and I can finally add _all_ my devices and create advanced automations (flows). Honestly, I wish I had made the switch to Homey earlier! 😎 Regarding the **FH thermostat/regulator** , it seems like it’s [not currently supported](https://community.homey.app/t/futurehome-termostat-regulator/111203) in Homey. However, there are a few workarounds you can try: ### 1. **Manual setup on the thermostat itself:** (May not work depending on the firmware on the termostat) - Enter the settings by holding the **(+) and (-)** buttons together for 5 seconds. - Go to **Setting 14 (Device type)**: - **Value 0** = Regulator - **Value 1** = Thermostat - To configure the regulator mode, go to **Setting 15 (Regulator period)** to set the cycle duration (in minutes). - _Example_: If you set it to 30 minutes and the regulator is set to 50%, it will be on for 15 minutes and off for 15 minutes in each cycle. * * * ### 2. **Custom Flow in Homey:** - You can create a flow that operates the device as a power regulator. - ⚠ _Important:_ I strongly recommend adding a **safety mechanism** to the flow — for example, turning off the heating if the temperature exceeds 35 °C. * * * ### 3. **Virtual Thermostat (VThermo):** - Use a compatible temperature sensor along with the [VThermo app](https://homey.app/en-no/app/no.almli.thermostat/VThermo/). - This lets you build a **virtual thermostat** to control the device based on your preferred temperature settings.. [https://support.futurehome.no/hc/en-no/articles/5347913826077-Futurehome-Smart-Thermostat](https://support.futurehome.no/hc/en-no/articles/5347913826077-Futurehome-Smart-Thermostat) ---
**Author:** ![JM1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/jm1/32/121042_2.png) [@JM1](https://community.homey.app/u/JM1)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2025, 9:42am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/futurehome-termostat-change-modus-regulating-effect-vs-temperature/139947/3 "2025-07-18T09:42:07Z")
Thanks for the reply! I am also very glad to leave FH…never coming back (no matter the price :)). Regarding the FH thermostats, i use the manual alternative today - i use the settings on the thermostat itself. I really want to be able to control it using Homey. In summer, it is nice to have a little warm on the floors, even though the temperature is rather high. So, i think i would go for the “Custom flow” alternative, but i am a bit stuck when it comes to the basic of creating a custom flow that makes the thermostat acting as a regulator. Hopefully somebody can give me a clue about how to start with this? ---
**Author:** ![JM1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/jm1/32/121042_2.png) [@JM1](https://community.homey.app/u/JM1)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2025, 9:45am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/futurehome-termostat-change-modus-regulating-effect-vs-temperature/139947/4 "2025-07-18T09:45:04Z")
To make the thermostat acting like a regulator, i need a kind of “timer” to define the cycles…But i cannot find any “timers” i Homey apps. ---
**Author:** ![user3951](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/user3951/32/137264_2.png) [@user3951](https://community.homey.app/u/user3951)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2025, 11:30am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/futurehome-termostat-change-modus-regulating-effect-vs-temperature/139947/5 "2025-07-18T11:30:28Z")
That’s great to hear! Here’s an example of an **Advanced Flow** where the thermostat turns on for 10 minutes every 60 minutes, but only if the floor temperature is below 35°C. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/6/4/64361c1e20b6b0b1660368cdc62c68a75e9511f9.png) If the floor temperature exceeds 35°C, the thermostat will be turned off and a notification will be sent. You might need to set the thermostat to **Manual mode** first to prevent it from automatically switching back to thermostat mode. Alternatively, instead of using the “Turn On/Off” cards, you could use a “Set temperature to 27°C” card. That way, you maintain manual control over the temp/ heating period. Here’s an example setup for that approach: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/d/d/dd26b7b818b2c51a0b2593060f38ed6431f1c841.png) Add this card to force the termostat into manual mode if needed: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/c/6/c68232bad6e0387b76ef06480a5f7da8b28c297e.png) You can adjust the time and temperature threshold to suit your preferences. To start or stop the flow simply long-press on the flow and choose _Activate_ or _Deactivate_. You can also add a trigger using a virtual button or other method if you’d like. This kind of Advanced Flow could potentially be created through the app, but I highly recommend using the web interface on a PC for a better experience 😉 It is limited with “timers” in Homey flow but you can use the app [Chronograph](https://homey.app/no-no/app/nl.fellownet.chronograph/Chronograph/) and [CountDown](https://homey.app/no-no/app/nl.bevlogenheid.countdown/CountDown/) for more flexibility regarding timers 😎 ---
**Author:** ![JM1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/jm1/32/121042_2.png) [@JM1](https://community.homey.app/u/JM1)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2025, 11:47am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/futurehome-termostat-change-modus-regulating-effect-vs-temperature/139947/6 "2025-07-18T11:47:58Z")
Wauw - this looks very promising! I cant wait to get home and test this out. Thanks you so much for Your kind help!! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![JM1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/jm1/32/121042_2.png) [@JM1](https://community.homey.app/u/JM1)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2025, 12:58pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/futurehome-termostat-change-modus-regulating-effect-vs-temperature/139947/7 "2025-07-18T12:58:11Z")
Just a quick reply: The proposed sketch for the flow is working absolutely fine. Easy and simple for a complete beginner to understand and gradually expand knowledge about. So nice to leave FH behind !!