# How to activate flows with a normal wall switch

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**Created:** [December 10, 2018, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-activate-flows-with-a-normal-wall-switch/5260 "2018-12-10T15:40:10Z")\
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**Post date:** [December 11, 2018, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-activate-flows-with-a-normal-wall-switch/5260/7 "2018-12-11T19:21:25Z")

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Well, wiring it like that has 2 problems/issues:  
-if you dont put it in series with the fibaro switch it only works if homey, AND your flow works, in series it will work directly afaik, so even when homey is down.

- you wont be able to cut the power in the room.  
So if you paint the room, unscrewing the fixture you would have to turn off the main bracket of the house to unpower it. Or you might get shocked. And if im correct it actually isnt even legal following the building rules (Bouwbesluit in the Netherlands)

I had a similar topic recently:

> [@Starting with Homey - smart bulbs (Philips HUE)+light switch+fibaro dimmer?](https://community.homey.app/t/starting-with-homey-smart-bulbs-philips-hue-light-switch-fibaro-dimmer/3466):
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> Hey there, I’m doing some research on implementing a smart (domotica) system for my new house, and homey seems to be the holy grail for me. But i do not really seem to get a grip on how to get a good basic lighting system. So i want to get clear if what i designed will work. Who will use it? My girlfriend is willing to implement some domotica, especially light bundling seems to be something she is looking forward to. But we want to be able to use our wall switches just like we do now. This is…

I dont have a homey yet tho, so not quite sure, but i do know some electronics

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