# Virtual device problem - value from solar battery not updating

**URL:** <https://community.homey.app/t/virtual-device-problem-value-from-solar-battery-not-updating/116799>\
**Category:** Questions & Help\
**Created:** [September 27, 2024, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/virtual-device-problem-value-from-solar-battery-not-updating/116799 "2024-09-27T12:32:49Z")\
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**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 27, 2024, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/virtual-device-problem-value-from-solar-battery-not-updating/116799/4 "2024-09-27T13:47:52Z")

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In that case you’ll need to use an [advanced virtual device](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-advanced-virtual-device-device-capabilities-app-with-unique-text-status-indicator/68198). Often you even don’t need flows to update the device values.

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