# General **URL:** https://discourse.nodered.org/c/general/7.md?page=561 [Latest](https://discourse.nodered.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.nodered.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.nodered.org/tags.md) **Page:** 562 --- ## [Gauges and charts are not responding.Debug doesnt show anything](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gauges-and-charts-are-not-responding-debug-doesnt-show-anything/45018)
**Author:** [@Joy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Joy)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [3 May 2021 11:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gauges-and-charts-are-not-responding-debug-doesnt-show-anything/45018 "2021-05-03T11:01:55Z")
Hi everyone, I am new to this forum, i dont know how much things work here but i am pretty happy to be here. i have a bit of problem with node red , am using arduino IDE and Esp 8266 to send dht11 sensor data and a rai… --- ## [OPC UA and Arrays](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/opc-ua-and-arrays/44838)
**Author:** [@ndusak](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ndusak)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [3 May 2021 07:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/opc-ua-and-arrays/44838 "2021-05-03T07:28:19Z")
Hello, I am trying to send some arrays (Array of String, Array of Int...) to my PLC but I can not figure out the right way. When I try to send an array of String it only sends the first value of the array while the rest… --- ## [Which node is used to play mp3 to a network player](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/which-node-is-used-to-play-mp3-to-a-network-player/45093)
**Author:** [@tpbillund](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tpbillund)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 May 2021 07:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/which-node-is-used-to-play-mp3-to-a-network-player/45093 "2021-05-03T07:27:09Z")
Hi I am moving my Node-RED from a HomeAssistant (HA) installation, to a stand-alone Node-RED on a Synology. In my HA, it has automatically found my network's speaker (BlueSound) works like Sonos. Thereby I could easil… --- ## [Query MySQL and displaying it in a dashboard Chart](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/query-mysql-and-displaying-it-in-a-dashboard-chart/45086)
**Author:** [@Jack123](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Jack123)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [3 May 2021 07:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/query-mysql-and-displaying-it-in-a-dashboard-chart/45086 "2021-05-03T07:03:57Z")
Hi guys, a new user to node-red here. How do I query MySQL in node-red like e.g. I just want a normal chart for the number of times a certain event triggers and display it in a chart? I have the query ready, but I am no… --- ## [Modifying every element of an array](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modifying-every-element-of-an-array/45080)
**Author:** [@ajaymccollum](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ajaymccollum)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [3 May 2021 03:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modifying-every-element-of-an-array/45080 "2021-05-03T03:12:11Z")
I know I keep asking javascript questions here, but every step you guys help me overcome reveals another problem to fix. I promise I gave it my all on this one, but I can't seem to find a way out. I'd like to modify eve… --- ## [Hosting on Azure Web Apps for containers](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hosting-on-azure-web-apps-for-containers/18336)
**Author:** [@Ncedia](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Ncedia)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [2 May 2021 20:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hosting-on-azure-web-apps-for-containers/18336 "2021-05-02T20:35:27Z")
I’m trying to setup the node red docker image in Azure Web Apps for containers but I can't get the /data directory mounted to the /home directory for data persistence. I have tried to use the modified image from https:/… --- ## [Send mqtt message to telegram](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-mqtt-message-to-telegram/45067)
**Author:** [@Steinspiel](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Steinspiel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [2 May 2021 20:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-mqtt-message-to-telegram/45067 "2021-05-02T20:11:59Z")
Hello, An "mqtt In Node" receives different messages from an MQTT topic. example: {"topic":"test/topic\_1","payload":"test message 1","qos":0,"retain":false,"\_msgid":"90dd8faa.79f8e"} {"topic":"test/topic\_1","payload"… --- ## [Change loglevel settings in contrib-smartmeter node possible?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-loglevel-settings-in-contrib-smartmeter-node-possible/45028)
**Author:** [@JE3001](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JE3001)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [2 May 2021 17:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-loglevel-settings-in-contrib-smartmeter-node-possible/45028 "2021-05-02T17:29:32Z")
Does anybody know if it is possible to change the loglevel of the contrib-smartmeter node so that the debugging information will put out more details? When using the node, I receive the error massage "smartmeter-obis er… --- ## [Signal Texting Service - Getting Started](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/signal-texting-service-getting-started/42535)
**Author:** [@pinode](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pinode)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [2 May 2021 15:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/signal-texting-service-getting-started/42535 "2021-05-02T15:06:19Z")
Hi, I'm having problems with getting past the registration step of using the Signal nodes. I've registered a Signal account with my Smartphone and that works fine, in that I can text with other users. My problem is gett… --- ## [Countdown 2 issues](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/countdown-2-issues/45056)
**Author:** [@MKaiser96](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MKaiser96)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [2 May 2021 14:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/countdown-2-issues/45056 "2021-05-02T14:41:50Z")
Hi, I'm using node-red-contrib-countdown-2 to setup a timer. I have two issues. First, I am giving myself the remaining seconds on the second output of the node. When the timer runs out, it gives me 1 as remaining time… --- ## [Netatmo smoke detector](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/netatmo-smoke-detector/44116)
**Author:** [@fmarzocca](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/fmarzocca)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [2 May 2021 14:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/netatmo-smoke-detector/44116 "2021-05-02T14:16:27Z")
Is there anyone aware of a node able to integrate the Netatmo Smoke Alarm/Detector? --- ## [Error executing ffmpeg from exec node : ffmpeg: command not found](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-executing-ffmpeg-from-exec-node-ffmpeg-command-not-found/45052)
**Author:** [@vks007](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/vks007)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [2 May 2021 12:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-executing-ffmpeg-from-exec-node-ffmpeg-command-not-found/45052 "2021-05-02T12:08:31Z")
Hi, My aim here is to capture a video using ffmpeg command from a rtsp camera. I am having trouble executing the ffmpeg command via the exec node in node-red. Command I am trying to run is: ffmpeg -i rtsp://my\_usernam… --- ## [Read coordinates from json string](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/read-coordinates-from-json-string/45037)
**Author:** [@Bene](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Bene)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [2 May 2021 10:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/read-coordinates-from-json-string/45037 "2021-05-02T10:25:15Z")
Hey there, i startet to use Node-RED and have a little probel. I recieve a json String via MQTT. The thring includes coordinates like: { "1": { "x": 5.4, "y": 12.5 }, "2": { "x": 20.0, "y": 1.2 … --- ## [Node red to influxdb help](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-to-influxdb-help/45038)
**Author:** [@biros](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/biros)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [2 May 2021 08:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-to-influxdb-help/45038 "2021-05-02T08:48:49Z")
Hello, I installed influxdb and can communicate with it from node-red and cli. If i use insert from cli the values are inserted in column with a single title and the values below it. (this is the way i'd prefer). If i… --- ## [Core uncaught exception stopping node-red?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/core-uncaught-exception-stopping-node-red/45013)
**Author:** [@bsense](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bsense)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [2 May 2021 08:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/core-uncaught-exception-stopping-node-red/45013 "2021-05-02T08:29:46Z")
I am using node-red with 4G modem. On a timely fashion (each day at 08:56 and 09:12) i get two consecutive events that might be related to ip lease renewal or similar by the network carrier. Anyway, i get an uncaught ex… --- ## [Node-Red - V1.2.9 Post to New Topic Keep same payload](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-v1-2-9-post-to-new-topic-keep-same-payload/44955)
**Author:** [@squashphil](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/squashphil)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [2 May 2021 08:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-v1-2-9-post-to-new-topic-keep-same-payload/44955 "2021-05-02T08:12:01Z")
Hi I receive a mqtt message from a tasmota zigbee device, the payload is fine but the format of the topic is restrictive and i need to change it. I would like to on receipt of an original message, post with a New topic (… --- ## [Node-RED upgrade and uibuilder update: flows stopped due to missing node types](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-upgrade-and-uibuilder-update-flows-stopped-due-to-missing-node-types/45029)
**Author:** [@hazymat](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hazymat)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [1 May 2021 20:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-upgrade-and-uibuilder-update-flows-stopped-due-to-missing-node-types/45029 "2021-05-01T20:30:38Z")
I have just upgraded Node-RED to latest version and updated various packages in the palette including uibuilder, but it's giving this error, any ideas? flows stopped due to missing node types uibuilder (I can post err… --- ## [SQLite Install Problem](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sqlite-install-problem/43762)
**Author:** [@Martin10](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Martin10)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [1 May 2021 19:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sqlite-install-problem/43762 "2021-05-01T19:00:37Z")
Hi, i try to install sqlite via manage palette, and the manage palette tab shows that sqlite is installed, but i don't see it in the list of node tabs. i try to intall it via command (npm install node-red-node-sqlite) o… --- ## [Node-Red clap node to toggle lights](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-clap-node-to-toggle-lights/45031)
**Author:** [@Dalock](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Dalock)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 May 2021 18:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-clap-node-to-toggle-lights/45031 "2021-05-01T18:58:37Z")
Hi all, I got Home Assistant running in docker on a Raspberry Pi 4 with rasbian lite. i've been looking into Node-Red since yesterday, to combine it with Home Assistant. I got everything working and basic light switch… --- ## [Node-RED UI does not show up](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-ui-does-not-show-up/45007)
**Author:** [@Marcow](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Marcow)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [1 May 2021 18:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-ui-does-not-show-up/45007 "2021-05-01T18:45:29Z")
Hi Community, I guess I need your support: How to start Node-RED-UI without flows running from the beginning? I changed an existing flow and after a restart of Node-RED the Node-RED-UI won’t show up anymore. Using IP-a… --- ## [Discord.JS - Storing the client and forwarding messages from the event-listener](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/discord-js-storing-the-client-and-forwarding-messages-from-the-event-listener/45019)
**Author:** [@get\_joe](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/get_joe)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [1 May 2021 15:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/discord-js-storing-the-client-and-forwarding-messages-from-the-event-listener/45019 "2021-05-01T15:07:27Z")
Hi! I'm currently using Discord.JS and Nodered to create a Discord bot. I have set up an function node which establishes the connection and then stores the session(the client) in gobal context for later use. The functio… --- ## [Autonomous robot controlled by NR](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/autonomous-robot-controlled-by-nr/45020)
**Author:** [@Joaovitor](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Joaovitor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 May 2021 14:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/autonomous-robot-controlled-by-nr/45020 "2021-05-01T14:07:43Z")
I've been sketching a robotics project for the past few weeks. I do not have a clear definition of what will be developed, nor the exact form of the prototype, but I am collecting information. Well, I already worked wi… --- ## [Node-Red a logical functions AND, OR, NOT in HomeAssistant](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-a-logical-functions-and-or-not-in-homeassistant/45014)
**Author:** [@Lion](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Lion)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [1 May 2021 11:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-a-logical-functions-and-or-not-in-homeassistant/45014 "2021-05-01T11:15:47Z")
Hello. I’m sorry about my very bad English. I also apologize for the question regarding HomeAssistant Maybe that’s why I can’t find the answer to my question. I also do not know whether I will formulate the question c… --- ## [Node-red-node-mongodb TLS connections](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-node-mongodb-tls-connections/42955)
**Author:** [@rogerjames99](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rogerjames99)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [30 April 2021 18:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-node-mongodb-tls-connections/42955 "2021-04-30T18:05:34Z")
I have a flow that uses node-red-node-mongodb to connect to a mongodb database. I want to use this flow in node-red on IBM cloud. Unfortunately mongodb running in IBM cloud foundry requires the use of a TLS certificate. … --- ## [Crash with ContactsService since upgrade](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/crash-with-contactsservice-since-upgrade/44986)
**Author:** [@Arfy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Arfy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [1 May 2021 05:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/crash-with-contactsservice-since-upgrade/44986 "2021-05-01T05:31:08Z")
Hi, Yesterday I upgraded to 1.3.3 on my W10: 29 Apr 15:40:43 - \[info\] Node-RED version: v1.3.3 29 Apr 15:40:43 - \[info\] Node.js version: v15.12.0 29 Apr 15:40:43 - \[info\] Windows\_NT 10.0.19042 x64 LE I also upgraded … --- ## [Orchestration Frameworks and Node Red?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/orchestration-frameworks-and-node-red/43995)
**Author:** [@Nodi.Rubrum](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nodi.Rubrum)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [1 May 2021 05:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/orchestration-frameworks-and-node-red/43995 "2021-05-01T05:00:13Z")
Some time ago, using Ansible for Node Red deployment and maybe other ways it could be integrated, was discussed. However, Ansible for some tasks is difficult to use, and IMHO Ansible has a rather steep learning curve fo… --- ## [Bootstrapping problem - node label text colour](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bootstrapping-problem-node-label-text-colour/44060)
**Author:** [@RupertG](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/RupertG)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [30 April 2021 22:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bootstrapping-problem-node-label-text-colour/44060 "2021-04-30T22:13:54Z")
Hi, all I'm having to learn node-RED for a project, which is fine. But I have a particular eyesight condition which makes certain colour/contrast combinations effectively invisible. One of these is white text on pastel … --- ## [Compare to any item in an array](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/compare-to-any-item-in-an-array/44958)
**Author:** [@ajaymccollum](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ajaymccollum)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [30 April 2021 21:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/compare-to-any-item-in-an-array/44958 "2021-04-30T21:44:30Z")
Hello, I'd like to compare a payload to any item in a certain array. The array will vary in length at any given time, and it's just looking for one match on any item to pass. Sorry, this isn't really Node-Red super spe… --- ## [About new feature to require packages in function nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/about-new-feature-to-require-packages-in-function-nodes/45005)
**Author:** [@aderici](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/aderici)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 April 2021 21:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/about-new-feature-to-require-packages-in-function-nodes/45005 "2021-04-30T21:24:36Z")
Hi, i use Azure Web Apps to deploy node red and a workflow that i have projects enabled in local env, i include a full package json and settings.js inside project folder and push to a private git where Azure pulls from. … --- ## [Send twilio sms when temperature sensor output \ **Author:** [@Advocat1978](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Advocat1978)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [30 April 2021 21:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-twilio-sms-when-temperature-sensor-output-xx/44990 "2021-04-30T21:10:32Z") Hi everyone, This is my first post on here so go easy on me please! My project involves monitoring temperature and humidity outputs from some sensors that are publishing and subscribing on my local MQTT broker on my ra… [Previous page](https://discourse.nodered.org/c/general/7.md?page=560) [Next page](https://discourse.nodered.org/c/general/7.md?page=562)