# Turn on a switch without activating the flow for that switch

**URL:** <https://community.homey.app/t/turn-on-a-switch-without-activating-the-flow-for-that-switch/1990>\
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**Created:** [September 22, 2018, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/turn-on-a-switch-without-activating-the-flow-for-that-switch/1990 "2018-09-22T14:14:20Z")\
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**Author:** ![Groundhog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@Groundhog](https://community.homey.app/u/Groundhog)\
**Post date:** [September 22, 2018, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/turn-on-a-switch-without-activating-the-flow-for-that-switch/1990/1 "2018-09-22T14:14:20Z")

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This might be a weird question.

But basically

(I) I use Google assistant to command my broadlink RM Pro to turn on aircon

(II) I have a aeotec switch that when pressed triggers a flow to use my broadlink RM pro to turn on aircon

You may be wondering why don’t I just use Google assistant to command the aeotec switch on? The reason is (I) is a lot faster because it’s direct support (no need to say “Tell homey,…” or use a routine that will slow things down)

My question is can I somehow turn on the aeotec switch but not trigger the flow for switching it on?