# Advice **URL:** https://forum.phoscon.de/c/advice/13.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.phoscon.de/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.phoscon.de/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Hue smart button to control kobold switch w/o always on gateway](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/hue-smart-button-to-control-kobold-switch-w-o-always-on-gateway/5699)
**Author:** [@r1r1](https://forum.phoscon.de/u/r1r1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 4:33pm UTC](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/hue-smart-button-to-control-kobold-switch-w-o-always-on-gateway/5699 "2024-09-23T16:33:40Z")
Hi there, I have a lamp in my living room with a 2000lumen light bulb and I would like to control it by a battery powered switch. I don’t necessarily need to control it also by my phone, but that would be nice to have. … --- ## [Problem with call next scene](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/problem-with-call-next-scene/5112)
**Author:** [@faltings](https://forum.phoscon.de/u/faltings)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2024, 8:41am UTC](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/problem-with-call-next-scene/5112 "2024-09-05T08:41:41Z")
Hello, I am running an installation with about 100 devices using a Conbee II on a Pi 4. I have a group with 2 lights controlled by Kobold dimmers, and 4 scenes with the different combinations of the 2 lights on and off.… --- ## [Let sensor drive light color](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/let-sensor-drive-light-color/5061)
**Author:** [@fonebone42](https://forum.phoscon.de/u/fonebone42)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 10:48am UTC](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/let-sensor-drive-light-color/5061 "2024-08-14T10:48:24Z")
is there a way how I can use the value of a sensor e.g., the temperature, to set the color or the brightness of lights … for example: the warmer it is the more red the light color becomes? --- ## [Moes 3-Gang Light Switch not behaving as expected](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/moes-3-gang-light-switch-not-behaving-as-expected/5052)
**Author:** [@Stuartgrundy](https://forum.phoscon.de/u/Stuartgrundy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2024, 6:01am UTC](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/moes-3-gang-light-switch-not-behaving-as-expected/5052 "2024-08-11T06:01:26Z")
Hi, I took the DDF from the Tuya 3 Gang Wired light switch which seems to match my switch. It is now appearing in phoscon as a light, but it also behaves as though all 3 switches are connected as one? i.e. triggering an… --- ## [Prevent desktop app from being closed](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/prevent-desktop-app-from-being-closed/5032)
**Author:** [@danube](https://forum.phoscon.de/u/danube)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 7:14pm UTC](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/prevent-desktop-app-from-being-closed/5032 "2024-08-02T19:14:31Z")
Service deconz-gui is started automatically on boot. It loads the deCONZ desktop app. Can I somehow prevent this desktop app from being closed (i.e. via VNC)? Plan B would be to switch over to run deconz service without… --- ## [Home assistant plug in Combee 2 to Conbee 3 migration](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/home-assistant-plug-in-combee-2-to-conbee-3-migration/4634)
**Author:** [@andys73](https://forum.phoscon.de/u/andys73)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 7:10am UTC](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/home-assistant-plug-in-combee-2-to-conbee-3-migration/4634 "2024-07-15T07:10:51Z")
Hi everyone, Finally after a long time we got the plug in for home assistant updated, now on version 2.25.3! I want you first to congratulate you guys on the software upgrade I can see a significant drop in memory cons… --- ## [Raspi4 conbee 2 failed to reconnect to network](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/raspi4-conbee-2-failed-to-reconnect-to-network/4929)
**Author:** [@benuli](https://forum.phoscon.de/u/benuli)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2024, 9:36am UTC](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/raspi4-conbee-2-failed-to-reconnect-to-network/4929 "2024-06-16T09:36:55Z")
hi, I’m new to deconz and conbee 2 and try to get it up on my raspberry 4 with dietpi. After reading the advice from here: https://phoscon.de/de/support#faq and here: I think I have done everything that I can do. di… --- ## [Conbee III in Raspi/Portainer enviroment not working](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/conbee-iii-in-raspi-portainer-enviroment-not-working/4920)
**Author:** [@TSC-X2](https://forum.phoscon.de/u/TSC-X2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 10:07am UTC](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/conbee-iii-in-raspi-portainer-enviroment-not-working/4920 "2024-06-11T10:07:55Z")
I have a Portainer enviroment running on my Raspberry Pi but i dont get the Conbee 3 working on it. The deconz is running ant the Phoscon App is reachable via browser. In the Gateway Settings is the FIrmware status “Not… --- ## [MHCOZY 1 Channel 5V 12V ZigBee Smart Relay Switch](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/mhcozy-1-channel-5v-12v-zigbee-smart-relay-switch/2421)
**Author:** [@andys73](https://forum.phoscon.de/u/andys73)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2024, 8:45am UTC](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/mhcozy-1-channel-5v-12v-zigbee-smart-relay-switch/2421 "2024-04-23T08:45:12Z")
Hello, Does anyone has this 12V Zigbee 3.0 relay and confirm it pairs and works fine? I have a 12v zigbee relay but is Zigbee 1.0 and is quite unreliable. Many thanks! --- ## [ConBee II resetting itself](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/conbee-ii-resetting-itself/4796)
**Author:** [@M4dm4ni4c](https://forum.phoscon.de/u/M4dm4ni4c)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2024, 11:54am UTC](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/conbee-ii-resetting-itself/4796 "2024-04-08T11:54:14Z")
Hey there. I’m using a ConBee II on a RPi using Hue-Lamps all over my flat. Since a couple of days Conbee seems to be resetting itself to factory-settings every hour or so. Every time i’m logging in, I have to set a new … --- ## [Switch connected with phoscon and(!) lamps](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/switch-connected-with-phoscon-and-lamps/4355)
**Author:** [@Pete](https://forum.phoscon.de/u/Pete)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/switch-connected-with-phoscon-and-lamps/4355 "2024-04-05T15:25:31Z")
Hi, I wanted to completely redo my Conbee network because of a major remodelling project, and now I can’t get it to look as nice as it did before. Can someone please tell me how to teach the Ikea Tradfri ON/OFF switch … --- ## [Failing to update Raspbee](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/failing-to-update-raspbee/4744)
**Author:** [@egore911](https://forum.phoscon.de/u/egore911)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2024, 10:28pm UTC](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/failing-to-update-raspbee/4744 "2024-03-21T22:28:51Z")
Hello, I was using my Raspbee running 26050500 for a couple of years. Recently my system started having issues with the ZigBee setup. I updated from a Pi 3 to a Pi 4 as I assumed the load would be the issue (1 GB of RAM… --- ## [Xiaomi Aqara Smart Pet Feeder C1](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/xiaomi-aqara-smart-pet-feeder-c1/4250)
**Author:** [@gd35](https://forum.phoscon.de/u/gd35)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2024, 10:13pm UTC](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/xiaomi-aqara-smart-pet-feeder-c1/4250 "2024-03-15T22:13:01Z")
Hi, I am thinking to buy a Xiaomi Aqara Smart Pet Feeder C1 for my cat. Does this device work fine with deCONZ ? Is there any DDF configuration file available today ? Thanks in advance --- ## [Changing min/max temperature of lights](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/changing-min-max-temperature-of-lights/4637)
**Author:** [@wigster](https://forum.phoscon.de/u/wigster)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2024, 4:00pm UTC](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/changing-min-max-temperature-of-lights/4637 "2024-02-15T16:00:42Z")
Hi I am using some RGBCCT Tuya led controllers connected to CCT LED strips (precise model TZ3210\_3lbtuxgp TS0505B). I am running deConZ as an add on for Home Assistant. I would like to achieve two things, if possible: … --- ## [Raspbee II hat with RPi 4 and HA](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/raspbee-ii-hat-with-rpi-4-and-ha/4596)
**Author:** [@harphacker](https://forum.phoscon.de/u/harphacker)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2024, 12:02pm UTC](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/raspbee-ii-hat-with-rpi-4-and-ha/4596 "2024-02-06T12:02:33Z")
Hello, new here. I have a Raspberry Pi 4 running Raspbian Version 12 (bookworm) and have been trying to bring up a Raspbee ii on it. I made this change to the config.txt: enable\_uart=1 and dtoverlay=pi3-miniuart-bt as su… --- ## [Stop working after 3years](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/stop-working-after-3years/4464)
**Author:** [@rapha](https://forum.phoscon.de/u/rapha)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2024, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/stop-working-after-3years/4464 "2024-01-11T14:42:57Z")
Hello I was using Deconz / Phoscon for about 3years with aqara sensors till this december it stopped working and i cant bring it back to work. some sensors i can learn new but they just update once then stop. in phoscon… --- ## [Outdoor thermometer](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/outdoor-thermometer/4460)
**Author:** [@eweriuer](https://forum.phoscon.de/u/eweriuer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2024, 6:28am UTC](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/outdoor-thermometer/4460 "2024-01-10T06:28:24Z")
Any advice for an outdoor thermometer compatible with deconz? Looking online I found advices only for the Hue outdoor motion sensor which includes a thermometer, but I don’t really need the motion sensor… \[while postin… --- ## [Thermostats on the wall](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/thermostats-on-the-wall/4278)
**Author:** [@eweriuer](https://forum.phoscon.de/u/eweriuer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2024, 9:28am UTC](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/thermostats-on-the-wall/4278 "2024-01-09T09:28:19Z")
Has anyone got experience with thermostats and deconz? I mean the actual controller for the heating system that it’s on the wall (not the devices that goes on the actual heaters, which I believe are called TRV). For ex… --- ## [Looking for advices on smart light switches](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/looking-for-advices-on-smart-light-switches/4394)
**Author:** [@eweriuer](https://forum.phoscon.de/u/eweriuer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2024, 11:03pm UTC](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/looking-for-advices-on-smart-light-switches/4394 "2024-01-08T23:03:27Z")
All the lights in my home are zigbee smart lights driven by HA + deconz + conbee 2, but all my switches are not smart switches, they are normal on/off physical switches, which means that, for the smart lights to work pro… --- ## [No support for Bosch Dimmer?](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/no-support-for-bosch-dimmer/4415)
**Author:** [@sveen](https://forum.phoscon.de/u/sveen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2024, 1:13pm UTC](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/no-support-for-bosch-dimmer/4415 "2024-01-05T13:13:41Z")
Hey guys, I just checked the compatibility list but I can’t find the Bosch Dimmer. Is this device really not supported? Can I expect it soon, that would be really great. Otherwise, is there an alternative that is just … --- ## [Firmware 264e0900](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/firmware-264e0900/4305)
**Author:** [@dvbcheck](https://forum.phoscon.de/u/dvbcheck)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2023, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/firmware-264e0900/4305 "2023-12-22T16:12:45Z")
Successfully flashed to 264e0900 Firmware. --- ## [Support for devices which need an install code for pairing](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/support-for-devices-which-need-an-install-code-for-pairing/4332)
**Author:** [@JW-Schuetz](https://forum.phoscon.de/u/JW-Schuetz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2023, 6:57pm UTC](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/support-for-devices-which-need-an-install-code-for-pairing/4332 "2023-12-15T18:57:20Z")
I use a Conbee-II coordinator-stick for my Zigbee2MQTT home automation system and it would be nice to pair (for example) a BOSCH smart plug to it. But I fail because this device requires to be paired with an install cod… --- ## [16 E27 Tradfri bulbs in -10C totally jams my network](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/16-e27-tradfri-bulbs-in-10c-totally-jams-my-network/4284)
**Author:** [@OMR](https://forum.phoscon.de/u/OMR)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2023, 10:21am UTC](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/16-e27-tradfri-bulbs-in-10c-totally-jams-my-network/4284 "2023-12-06T10:21:53Z")
2.24.2, Conbee I (or Classic :slight\_smile: ) I have 8 facade light fixtures with 2xE27 Tradfri bulbs in each of them. (1. Gen E27 bulbs ~5 years now?) A few days ago my network was totally jammed. No data from sensors… --- ## [Forcing connection to router plug](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/forcing-connection-to-router-plug/4275)
**Author:** [@tjenvy](https://forum.phoscon.de/u/tjenvy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2023, 3:10pm UTC](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/forcing-connection-to-router-plug/4275 "2023-12-05T15:10:07Z")
I found this issue Forcing connection to router However, following the instructions (delete the device and re-pair it) did not work. I have a motion sensor in the bathroom that always falls off the network. I thought … --- ## [Idea for a device](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/idea-for-a-device/4225)
**Author:** [@mahrens61](https://forum.phoscon.de/u/mahrens61)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 12:39pm UTC](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/idea-for-a-device/4225 "2023-12-01T12:39:09Z")
Moin @All, i am looking for a device that is able to switch a battery-operated light chain. Does anyone have any idea which Zigbee device I can use to realise this? Thanks Michael --- ## [Supported thermostates, recommendation?](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/supported-thermostates-recommendation/4194)
**Author:** [@jan666](https://forum.phoscon.de/u/jan666)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2023, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/supported-thermostates-recommendation/4194 "2023-11-29T19:19:57Z")
With the 2.24 update Phoscon shows Thermostates so I guess it’s now supported. Is there a list of supported devices? Are there any recommendation from people already have experience with some? Is it correct the Ubisys … --- ## [No updates in Phoscon](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/no-updates-in-phoscon/3743)
**Author:** [@Paalap](https://forum.phoscon.de/u/Paalap)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 7:53pm UTC](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/no-updates-in-phoscon/3743 "2023-11-16T19:53:03Z")
Hi I’m not sure why but I can’t update from Phoscon - no updates are shown (but it is also not stating “up to date”) looking on the old app the internet services is on. Any advice is appreciated. BR --- ## [Migrate Conbee II to Conbee III on Homeassistant](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/migrate-conbee-ii-to-conbee-iii-on-homeassistant/4169)
**Author:** [@Rainerlan](https://forum.phoscon.de/u/Rainerlan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2023, 8:44pm UTC](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/migrate-conbee-ii-to-conbee-iii-on-homeassistant/4169 "2023-11-14T20:44:53Z")
Hi, I am using Conbee II USB stick for a while now in Homeassistant, having configured approx. 90 devices (using several routers/powered devices). Nor I think about switching to Conbee III. Is there a description avai… --- ## [ConBee II doesn't work on RPi after power outage](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/conbee-ii-doesnt-work-on-rpi-after-power-outage/4173)
**Author:** [@kryptan](https://forum.phoscon.de/u/kryptan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2023, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/conbee-ii-doesnt-work-on-rpi-after-power-outage/4173 "2023-11-14T20:38:37Z")
Hello, I have Raspberry PI 4 and ConBee II. Everything was working fine until the power went down. Now Phoscon App doesn’t find my ConBee II stick: ConBee II is listed by lsusb but not by GCFFlasher\_internal -l: pi… --- ## [Problems editing/saving a DDF-File](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/problems-editing-saving-a-ddf-file/4057)
**Author:** [@Greystoke](https://forum.phoscon.de/u/Greystoke)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2023, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.phoscon.de/t/problems-editing-saving-a-ddf-file/4057 "2023-11-10T14:51:01Z")
I’m trying to add a Fingerbot to my setup but I can’t update the DDF: I got the DDF from this thread (Tuya Fingerbot Plus · Issue #7094 · dresden-elektronik/deconz-rest-plugin · GitHub), found the folders for the DDF-Fi… [Previous page](https://forum.phoscon.de/c/advice/13.md) [Next page](https://forum.phoscon.de/c/advice/13.md?page=2)