# Just tried to make a flow. Won't work

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**Created:** [December 9, 2023, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/just-tried-to-make-a-flow-wont-work/97356 "2023-12-09T22:56:14Z")\
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**Author:** ![DirkG](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/dirkg/32/118897_2.png) [@DirkG](https://community.homey.app/u/DirkG)\
**Post date:** [December 30, 2023, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/just-tried-to-make-a-flow-wont-work/97356/6 "2023-12-30T18:13:44Z")

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You can use this tutorial as base. You just need to add the brightness logic flow card:

> [@\[Simple\] Lights turning on/off based on motion](https://community.homey.app/t/simple-lights-turning-on-off-based-on-motion/10889):
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> Simple flow for turning lights on and off based on motion What to use Timer app. In this case i used [the Countdown app](https://apps.athom.com/app/nl.bevlogenheid.countdown) Motion sensor. Used a Neo Coolcam pir v1 in this case. A light to switch on and off. Used a Fibaro Dimmer2 in this case to turn a “dumb bulb”. Start making the timer We click more/apps/Countdown. Then we click configure app. Here we make the timer. Choose a name for your timer. In this case i used “Badkamer” Click “Add timer” Start making the flows In this case i used…

Or you can use _ **Zone Activity** _ as already mentioned by @Rmb.  
For more info about _ **Zone Activity** _ please check these support articles:

> **[Using Zone Activity](https://support.homey.app/hc/en-us/articles/360026209853-Using-Zone-Activity-)**
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> Zone Activity enables Homey users to view and respond to activity in their homes. For example, when someone enters the Hallway Zone, a motion sensor or door/contact sensor can detect this, making t...

> **[Customizing Zones](https://support.homey.app/hc/en-us/articles/360012079134-Customizing-Zones)**
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> You can manage the structure of your home and the names and icons of Zones in the Devices tab in the Homey app and in the Homey Web App. Take a look at how to customize your smart home!
> Changing th...

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