# Is there a way to insert dummy items? **URL:** \ **Category:** Devices\ **Tags:** app, homey-pro\ **Created:** [September 5, 2022, 7:52am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/is-there-a-way-to-insert-dummy-items/68440 "2022-09-05T07:52:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![GH14](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/gh14/32/34674_2.png) [@GH14](https://community.homey.app/u/GH14)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2022, 7:52am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/is-there-a-way-to-insert-dummy-items/68440/1 "2022-09-05T07:52:58Z")
Hi! I have several components that are not in HOMEY PRO, but know the power usage of each of these and these cannot be controlled anyway. In order to get a correct picture of the consumption at all times, it would have been good to be able to add these to the overview, and thus get a complete picture of the consumption. Is or is it planned to install and implement **“Dummy equipment load”**? ---
**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:** [September 5, 2022, 12:03pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/is-there-a-way-to-insert-dummy-items/68440/2 "2022-09-05T12:03:08Z")
I think you can do this with the [[APP][Pro] Advanced Virtual Device (Device Capabilities App) with Unique Text Status Indicator](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-device-capabilities-addendum-fully-customisable-virtual-device-with-unique-text-status-indicator/68198) app! It’s still being improved, you can ask away at: > [@\[APP\]\[Pro\] Device Capabilities - Enhance the capabilities of devices](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-device-capabilities-enhance-the-capabilities-of-devices/43287): > > If you have questions about the App Device Capabilities or seek help with an Flow or with the Flow Exchanger, please see the [Device Capabilities Topic](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-device-capabilities-enhance-the-capabilities-of-devices/43287). This topic! [German](https://community.homey.app/t/the-flow-exchange-r-helfen-und-fragen-stellen/69807)[Another German topic](https://community.homey.app/t/device-capabilities/67934)[English](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-device-capabilities-enhance-the-capabilities-of-devices/43287) If you have questions about the Advanced Virtual Device or seek help with the Exchanger File, please see the [Advanced Virtual Devices Topic](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-device-capabilities-addendum-fully-customisable-advanced-virtual-device-with-unique-text-status-indicator/68198). [German](https://community.homey.app/t/teilen-sie-ihr-gerat-erweiterte-virtuelle-gerate-aus-den-geratefahigkeiten/69583)[English](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-device-capabilities-addendum-fully-customisable-advanced-virtual-device-with-unique-text-status-indicator/68198) If you want to post a AVD as a Template for others to use, please post it on [Share Your Device! - Advanced Virtual Devices](https://community.homey.app/t/share-your-device-advanced-virtual-devices-from-device-capabilities/68676). [Germa…](https://community.homey.app/t/teilen-sie-ihr-gerat-erweiterte-virtuelle-gerate-aus-den-geratefahigkeiten/69583) Appstore: > **[Device Capabilities](https://homey.app/en-gb/app/nl.qluster-it.DeviceCapabilities/Device-Capabilities/)** > > Enhance the capabilities of devices ---
**Author:** ![Henrik\_Johnsson](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/henrik_johnsson/32/13707_2.png) [@Henrik\_Johnsson](https://community.homey.app/u/Henrik_Johnsson)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2022, 12:16pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/is-there-a-way-to-insert-dummy-items/68440/3 "2022-09-05T12:16:46Z")
It can be done with the Virtual Switch device from Athom, or the Virtual Device app, both seems rather straightforward. ---
**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:** [September 5, 2022, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/is-there-a-way-to-insert-dummy-items/68440/4 "2022-09-05T15:22:10Z")
Just made a how-to for your case, have fun. It is quite simple! > [@\[APP\]\[Pro\] Advanced Virtual Device (Device Capabilities App) with Unique Text Status Indicator](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-device-capabilities-addendum-fully-customisable-virtual-device-with-unique-text-status-indicator/68198/9): > > - Dummy power consuming device - When you want the used power of a hardwired boiler, ac unit or whatever, to be present in Homey First, create a Logics numeric variable (this way you can adjust the value quite easy); Enter 0 as value. Add a Device Capabilities virtual device, (optional: and pick an appropriate device icon) Settings: . Create a simple flow (it’s only needed …