# General

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## [How to get array using split node?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-get-array-using-split-node/35983)

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**Author:** [@minhhn0205](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/minhhn0205)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [16 November 2020 08:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-get-array-using-split-node/35983 "2020-11-16T08:26:09Z")

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Hi, I have a date time array, I use moment node to convert the format and store the new value in the resulting array called arrLastModDate. I use the split node to split each element of the original date array to conve…

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## [Run speedtest in exec node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/run-speedtest-in-exec-node/35972)

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**Author:** [@sniicker](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sniicker)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [16 November 2020 06:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/run-speedtest-in-exec-node/35972 "2020-11-16T06:47:53Z")

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Hi guys, i need your help pls. im running node red on a win10 machin up to date. i installed speedtest cli for win from Speedtest net i activated the environmet variable mentioned here when i run the command speedtes…

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## [WiFi smart plug that is 100% local network only that is not a hack of some type?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/wifi-smart-plug-that-is-100-local-network-only-that-is-not-a-hack-of-some-type/35389)

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**Author:** [@Nodi.Rubrum](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nodi.Rubrum)\
**Replies:** 41\
**Last updated:** [16 November 2020 06:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/wifi-smart-plug-that-is-100-local-network-only-that-is-not-a-hack-of-some-type/35389 "2020-11-16T06:13:41Z")

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WiFi smart plug that is 100% local network only that is not a hack of some type? I just came across a situation where I need such that will work with internet access is down. I could build one from scratch with an ESP …

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## [Create zones and arm/disarm](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/create-zones-and-arm-disarm/35848)

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**Author:** [@atux\_null](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/atux_null)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2020 21:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/create-zones-and-arm-disarm/35848 "2020-11-15T21:54:28Z")

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Hi. I have a few esp8266 boards spread around the building and they have sensors reed switches thermometers PIRs and through mqtt they send their status/info in the mqtt broker (raspberry) and presented to the UI of n…

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## [NORA Node - 'It looks like 4 things aren't available right now'](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nora-node-it-looks-like-4-things-arent-available-right-now/35976)

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**Author:** [@Tico](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Tico)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2020 21:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nora-node-it-looks-like-4-things-arent-available-right-now/35976 "2020-11-15T21:35:30Z")

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I recently had to re-enter the Config details into my NORA nodes (ie. Name, Token). This was due to importing my flows from a backup. A new Token file was generated in the process. Since that time, the NORA nodes contin…

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## [Credentials keep disappearing](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/credentials-keep-disappearing/35934)

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**Author:** [@patricker](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/patricker)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2020 21:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/credentials-keep-disappearing/35934 "2020-11-15T21:15:37Z")

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The credentials for all of my various NodeRed connections keep disappearing. MQTT, Email user/pass, Google Home, etc... Any node that stores credentials will have it's credentials wiped out from time to time when I make…

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## [Serial Out node - RS232 Barcode Reader](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/serial-out-node-rs232-barcode-reader/35961)

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**Author:** [@petrei86](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/petrei86)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2020 20:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/serial-out-node-rs232-barcode-reader/35961 "2020-11-15T20:18:10Z")

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Hi Sorry for my bad english: Im use a Raspberry Pi (Revolution Pi) with Node-Red. With serial\_in Node (/dev/ttyUSB0:9600-8N1), im recive the Barcodes from Barcode Reader (https://www.delock.de/produkte/G\_90287/merkmal…

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## [Node-RED on raspberry pi under Arch Linux](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-on-raspberry-pi-under-arch-linux/35969)

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**Author:** [@tazinblack](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tazinblack)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2020 19:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-on-raspberry-pi-under-arch-linux/35969 "2020-11-15T19:30:30Z")

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Hi together, is it possible to run node red under Arch Linux on raspberry pi and if so, is there any instruction how to install it there? Help is very welcome! Thanks in advance tazinblack

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## [TTN Data Storage Extraction](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ttn-data-storage-extraction/33420)

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**Author:** [@mattb1969](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mattb1969)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [27 September 2020 20:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ttn-data-storage-extraction/33420 "2020-09-27T20:56:10Z")

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Hi, I must be missing something so I am hoping that this forum will help me in this way. I’m new to Node Red having installed it on my Raspberry Pi only a few days ago, but having read about it for quite a while and re…

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## [Headless pi setup Q](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/headless-pi-setup-q/35932)

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**Author:** [@RASelkirk](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/RASelkirk)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2020 17:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/headless-pi-setup-q/35932 "2020-11-15T17:24:48Z")

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Hi All, My gate opener dashboard is done and tested with the suitable inputs from a breadboard, all I need to do is mount it inside the box with the gate MoBo and connect a few wires. I have N-R set up to run as a serv…

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## [Automatic github workflow not working for me](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/automatic-github-workflow-not-working-for-me/35958)

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**Author:** [@Botched1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Botched1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2020 15:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/automatic-github-workflow-not-working-for-me/35958 "2020-11-15T15:03:32Z")

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Running v1.2.3 in a docker container witrh persistence on the /DATA folder. I have a private remote github repository setup. I have enabled the automatic github workflow: However, when I do saves I see the commit cou…

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## [SSL/TLS with node red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ssl-tls-with-node-red/35946)

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**Author:** [@saeed1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/saeed1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2020 13:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ssl-tls-with-node-red/35946 "2020-11-15T13:21:04Z")

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Hi Guys, I am using two web applications (node-red and grafana) on my remote server. I am using nginx as reverse proxy sever for these two. I have binded an SSL certificate to them from lets encrypt. grafana working f…

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## [I want to make analog toggle switch function digitally](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-want-to-make-analog-toggle-switch-function-digitally/35950)

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**Author:** [@murondo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/murondo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2020 13:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-want-to-make-analog-toggle-switch-function-digitally/35950 "2020-11-15T13:05:49Z")

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I want to make analog toggle switch function digitally. But I don't know because it hasn't been long since I started learning how to play Nodered. I hope the masters will help me. Toggle switch If you click middl…

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## [Beginner-questions: save BMP280-Data to InfluxDB](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/beginner-questions-save-bmp280-data-to-influxdb/35874)

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**Author:** [@stefan2210](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/stefan2210)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2020 08:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/beginner-questions-save-bmp280-data-to-influxdb/35874 "2020-11-15T08:34:08Z")

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Hello, I started yesterday with NodeRed and got stuck a bit. So I hope you can help me further. I have a BMP280 sensor to read temperature and humidity connected to an ESP8266-Board. This sends my data to Node Red and …

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## [Anyone using Rock Pi devices? Would appreciate any thoughts on same?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/anyone-using-rock-pi-devices-would-appreciate-any-thoughts-on-same/35939)

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**Author:** [@Nodi.Rubrum](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nodi.Rubrum)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2020 03:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/anyone-using-rock-pi-devices-would-appreciate-any-thoughts-on-same/35939 "2020-11-15T03:50:59Z")

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Anyone using Rock Pi devices? Would appreciate any thoughts on same? https://rockpi.org/rockpi4

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## [How to Reset the Counter](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-reset-the-counter/13199)

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**Author:** [@azrul](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/azrul)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2020 02:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-reset-the-counter/13199 "2020-11-15T02:39:09Z")

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I have created flows to start a counter using function node when the sensor is sensing an object and I need to restart the counter when the sensor is sensing an object again. I'm new to NODE-RED. Any tips ?? \[{"id":"705…

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## [Sensor to node red to SQLite](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sensor-to-node-red-to-sqlite/35711)

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**Author:** [@Ockwig](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Ockwig)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2020 02:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sensor-to-node-red-to-sqlite/35711 "2020-11-15T02:50:26Z")

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I’m trying to learn how to get temp, humidity, and pressure readings into a SQLite database, my big hang up is the function node code, any suggestions on where I can find a tutorial, Thanks

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## [SVG node error message](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/svg-node-error-message/35931)

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**Author:** [@RASelkirk](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/RASelkirk)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2020 23:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/svg-node-error-message/35931 "2020-11-14T23:34:27Z")

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Hi All, Whenever I deploy my flows, I get an error for each of my two SVG nodes in the debug panel. Enclosed pic shows one, both are the same. I have no msg.topic either in the node or feeding it. How can I track this d…

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## [Flow Keeps Running After Delete. I can't stop it](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flow-keeps-running-after-delete-i-cant-stop-it/35896)

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**Author:** [@davidmarch](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/davidmarch)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2020 21:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flow-keeps-running-after-delete-i-cant-stop-it/35896 "2020-11-14T21:38:13Z")

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I created a flow to test something and then deleted it. But every time I restart node-red, this deleted flow is running. However, there is no tab for the flow. It is as if it is running in the background. How do I stop i…

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## [How long can it take for a node to show up as an installable package in the palette?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-long-can-it-take-for-a-node-to-show-up-as-an-installable-package-in-the-palette/35929)

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**Author:** [@hepcat72](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hepcat72)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2020 21:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-long-can-it-take-for-a-node-to-show-up-as-an-installable-package-in-the-palette/35929 "2020-11-14T21:19:56Z")

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I just published an un-scoped npm package. I don't see it int he palette yet. I thought I recall my scoped version showing up immediately, but maybe I'm not remembering correctly. How long can it take for the palette …

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## [TypeError: Cannot read property 'text' of undefined](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/typeerror-cannot-read-property-text-of-undefined/35928)

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**Author:** [@Mick](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mick)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2020 20:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/typeerror-cannot-read-property-text-of-undefined/35928 "2020-11-14T20:50:31Z")

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I am trying to write a function to examine the status of a ui\_switch and an http request to control the switch depending if the msg.payload of the http request exists. I am getting a function error. I have narrowed it …

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## [How to delete zombie config nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-delete-zombie-config-nodes/35926)

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**Author:** [@hepcat72](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hepcat72)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2020 20:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-delete-zombie-config-nodes/35926 "2020-11-14T20:03:19Z")

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I deleted some config nodes while doing some development and testing, but according to the log, they still exist. They're not listed in the configuration nodes display and they don't go away when I restart node red. Ho…

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## [Problem moving Flows between a Pi & Winbox](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-moving-flows-between-a-pi-winbox/35894)

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**Author:** [@RASelkirk](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/RASelkirk)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2020 19:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-moving-flows-between-a-pi-winbox/35894 "2020-11-14T19:48:58Z")

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Hi All, I've got N-R on my pi but am actively building on my Winbox. So far, I've "saved" a half-dozen flows/nodes while on the Winbox, but when I try and import one, there are only two showing and both if those are on …

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## [Fritz!DECT 400 - FritzBox polling](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/fritz-dect-400-fritzbox-polling/34497)

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**Author:** [@vonglahn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/vonglahn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2020 19:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/fritz-dect-400-fritzbox-polling/34497 "2020-11-14T19:19:20Z")

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Hi there, I've created a simple "program" to read the AVM Fritz!DECT 400 button. It works quite good but I have to poll my Fritz!Box every second to get the button information and react. Do you think this will harm the…

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## [How to properly uninstall a locally installed node?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-properly-uninstall-a-locally-installed-node/35920)

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**Author:** [@hepcat72](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hepcat72)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2020 17:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-properly-uninstall-a-locally-installed-node/35920 "2020-11-14T17:19:36Z")

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So I was testing some changes to my new node-red-contrib-life360 node. I have a copy of the package in ~/temporary and to install it, I did: sudo npm install -g That seemed to work. the new node showed up in node red…

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## [HA+node-red: read csvdata?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ha-node-red-read-csvdata/35917)

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**Author:** [@rg24git](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rg24git)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2020 15:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ha-node-red-read-csvdata/35917 "2020-11-14T15:15:34Z")

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I use a csv node. I set Filename to csvdata.csv \*\* no absolute path specified \*\* no success trying multiple directories question: What is the default directory? With Filename to /my/path/csvdata.csv no success ex…

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## [Can't delete button](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-delete-button/35910)

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**Author:** [@nosak](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nosak)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2020 14:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-delete-button/35910 "2020-11-14T14:35:09Z")

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Hello, i have an odd problem. I imported a button and now I can't change anything about it, even can't delete it. If i change anything related to the button e.g. background, label or group I can't deploy anymore. I can…

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## [Deploy button not responding](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/deploy-button-not-responding/35606)

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**Author:** [@fly-robin-fly](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/fly-robin-fly)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2020 14:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/deploy-button-not-responding/35606 "2020-11-14T14:19:20Z")

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Hey Guys, I have imported a template node from a website using the import function. If I now want to change or delete this node, the deploy button does not respond. The problem is somewhere in red.min.js How do i fi…

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## [I can't connect to MQTT server](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-cant-connect-to-mqtt-server/35625)

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**Author:** [@spikkster](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/spikkster)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2020 13:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-cant-connect-to-mqtt-server/35625 "2020-11-14T13:21:54Z")

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Hi there! My mqtt in and out nodes are always in disconnected status. 9 Nov 18:45:37 - \[info\] Node-RED version: v1.2.3 9 Nov 18:45:37 - \[info\] Node.js version: v8.10.0 9 Nov 18:45:37 - \[info\] Linux 4.15.0-66-generic…

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## [Over-ride time based flow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/over-ride-time-based-flow/35898)

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**Author:** [@repomanz](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/repomanz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2020 10:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/over-ride-time-based-flow/35898 "2020-11-14T10:14:18Z")

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hey team - I have my node-red flows working well but there's a final tweak I would like to do with my lighting in the kitchen. There are times when the time in the flow isn't routine (like guests over, staying up later…

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