# General

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## [Improper interface](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/improper-interface/19548)

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**Author:** [@saeed1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/saeed1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [24 December 2019 19:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/improper-interface/19548 "2019-12-24T19:32:18Z")

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Hi , i have installed node-red on raspberri pi. I am not getting the proper default view. I am missing information , debug and dashboard tab on righ side!!! I cant see the debuged messages. please help me

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## [Updating dependencies from the pallete](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/updating-dependencies-from-the-pallete/19201)

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**Author:** [@maxwellhadley](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/maxwellhadley)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [24 December 2019 18:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/updating-dependencies-from-the-pallete/19201 "2019-12-24T18:25:58Z")

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I have just updated node-rfxcom, which is a dependency of node-red-contrib-rfxcom. What is the preferred way to update the dependencies of a pallet installed node? (and their dependencies, etc)

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## [Read serial and extract reading](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/read-serial-and-extract-reading/19513)

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**Author:** [@Bjoern77](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Bjoern77)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [24 December 2019 11:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/read-serial-and-extract-reading/19513 "2019-12-24T11:39:58Z")

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Hello Perhaps you can help me. I am new with Node-Red. I want to read from my serial (USB) on a Raspberry. The incoming data are coming from a oiltank level ultrasonic sensor. The sensor is sending every 60min data. …

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## [NODE-RED-android](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-android/19160)

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**Author:** [@Lyes16](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Lyes16)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [24 December 2019 11:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-android/19160 "2019-12-24T11:11:35Z")

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good evening I just installed node-red on android "red-lite" I want to send data and display them on android from my esp8266, the problem is that after declaring the ip address of the interface, my ESP cannot connect …

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## [Interval function node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/interval-function-node/19532)

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**Author:** [@KELVINHAN95](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/KELVINHAN95)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [24 December 2019 10:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/interval-function-node/19532 "2019-12-24T10:45:11Z")

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Is it possible to create a function node code which can do this. If receive a topic "Start" will send a signal out at one second interval. And when receive a topic "Stop" will stop the previous signal from going out.

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## [Wpi issues in function node for controling gpio pins from function node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/wpi-issues-in-function-node-for-controling-gpio-pins-from-function-node/19272)

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**Author:** [@vv3Ak](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/vv3Ak)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [24 December 2019 07:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/wpi-issues-in-function-node-for-controling-gpio-pins-from-function-node/19272 "2019-12-24T07:40:08Z")

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hey, I have an issue with wpi.setup(); var wpi = context.global.wpi; wpi.setup(); 17.12.2019, 20:18:43node: Move!function : (error) "TypeError: Cannot read property 'Setup' of undefined" can anyone help me with som…

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## [Node always sends a "1" for 5 seconds and then a "0" for 5 seconds](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-always-sends-a-1-for-5-seconds-and-then-a-0-for-5-seconds/19518)

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**Author:** [@seppel1078](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/seppel1078)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [23 December 2019 23:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-always-sends-a-1-for-5-seconds-and-then-a-0-for-5-seconds/19518 "2019-12-23T23:31:15Z")

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Hi there, I need a simple thing, but I kind of stand on the tube. I just need a node that throws a "1" and then a "0" (or true/false) every 5 seconds. I tried the trigger, unfortunately I can only set the time length f…

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## [Ok, I'm missing something abut HTTPS settings](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ok-im-missing-something-abut-https-settings/19493)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [23 December 2019 23:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ok-im-missing-something-abut-https-settings/19493 "2019-12-23T23:27:18Z")

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So, in the settings.js file there is mention of https. // The following property can be used to enable HTTPS // See http://nodejs.org/api/https.html#https\_https\_createserver\_options\_requestlistener // for de…

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## ["Modified" node but not deploy button](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modified-node-but-not-deploy-button/19525)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [23 December 2019 22:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modified-node-but-not-deploy-button/19525 "2019-12-23T22:44:26Z")

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I was/am looking at some flows and noticed that a chart node was showing as modified with the blue dot top right of the node yet the deploy button wasn't red. Thoughts?

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## [Scraping HTML for Home Assistant, need help with loop](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/scraping-html-for-home-assistant-need-help-with-loop/19524)

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**Author:** [@hulkhaugen](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hulkhaugen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [23 December 2019 22:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/scraping-html-for-home-assistant-need-help-with-loop/19524 "2019-12-23T22:27:56Z")

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I made a scraping sensor for HA yesterday and all the data is collected as it should. However, i want to repeat this whole process for several URLs. For the moment, i've entered the inject node payload manually, but what…

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## [Node-red and mySQL show different output](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-and-mysql-show-different-output/19502)

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**Author:** [@stefanp](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/stefanp)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [23 December 2019 21:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-and-mysql-show-different-output/19502 "2019-12-23T21:00:25Z")

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I have an issue with node-red-mysql and the actual mysql code. I use phpMyAdmin to test mysql codes and I get different results! I want to select the date in tstamp (my timestamp in DATETIME format) where the min tempe…

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## [E-mail node new line](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/e-mail-node-new-line/19514)

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**Author:** [@iungo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/iungo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [23 December 2019 18:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/e-mail-node-new-line/19514 "2019-12-23T18:28:19Z")

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Is it possible to send multiple lines message with e-mail node? In my case, I need to send some data from the database. Now my message looks like this: but it's not to easy to read so I need to convert it into .csv f…

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## [Pass a Variable to Nodered from Google Home](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pass-a-variable-to-nodered-from-google-home/19487)

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**Author:** [@Raul\_77](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Raul_77)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [23 December 2019 18:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pass-a-variable-to-nodered-from-google-home/19487 "2019-12-23T18:07:51Z")

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Hey Guys, Is it possible to pass a variable to NodeRed using Google home? UseCase: I want to be able to say "Hey Google Turn the light off in X min". I currently have a node that is Bed Light, using IFTTT I say "Hey Go…

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## [Node-Red(mqtt) \<-\> Thingsboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-mqtt-thingsboard/19509)

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**Author:** [@easyE4](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/easyE4)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [23 December 2019 15:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-mqtt-thingsboard/19509 "2019-12-23T15:22:17Z")

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Hi everyone, Is someone in this community also familiar with thingsboard. I have problem that i can't solve. I post the question here because unfortunately thinkboard has no community like this. Node-red is connected …

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## [Connection lost - read econnreset](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/connection-lost-read-econnreset/19501)

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**Author:** [@DemonKing](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/DemonKing)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [23 December 2019 13:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/connection-lost-read-econnreset/19501 "2019-12-23T13:33:44Z")

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Hi guys, when i try to insert bulk of string to mssql node then this error came please let me know whats this error and how to rectify that code: "EREQUEST" message: "Connection lost - read ECONNRESET" name: "Reques…

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## [Control nodes auto updated](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/control-nodes-auto-updated/19330)

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**Author:** [@DemonKing](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/DemonKing)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [23 December 2019 13:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/control-nodes-auto-updated/19330 "2019-12-23T13:10:29Z")

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HI in my node -red nodes are automatically updated can u told me to how to stop that nodes auto update please

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## [Slider node function](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/slider-node-function/19336)

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**Author:** [@mohammedtaha](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mohammedtaha)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [23 December 2019 12:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/slider-node-function/19336 "2019-12-23T12:55:21Z")

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hello, what can i do to let the second part of the array that im creating with the function node display the slider value on the "v" part and address the hole of msg to an externale topic like "iotgateway/write"

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## [\[Resolved\] Why is this causing errors?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/resolved-why-is-this-causing-errors/19488)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [23 December 2019 01:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/resolved-why-is-this-causing-errors/19488 "2019-12-23T01:26:50Z")

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In light of recent events, I think I have found a big cause for the machine dieing. Variables. Though painfully obvious to those in the know, it isn't for me. const device\_name = global.get('myDeviceName'); node.warn…

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## [Check several msg.payload inputs in one function node?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/check-several-msg-payload-inputs-in-one-function-node/19483)

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**Author:** [@Gawan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Gawan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [23 December 2019 08:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/check-several-msg-payload-inputs-in-one-function-node/19483 "2019-12-23T08:42:50Z")

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Hi, is it possible to check/combine more than one inputs (all of them msg.payload) in one funktion node ? Like: msg.payload = input1.msg.payload + input2.msg.payload + input3.msg.payload BR Gawan

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## [Node-red-contrib-ringdoorbell - alternatives?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-ringdoorbell-alternatives/19479)

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**Author:** [@webminster](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/webminster)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [23 December 2019 07:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-ringdoorbell-alternatives/19479 "2019-12-23T07:14:47Z")

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Starting from around December 18, the ringdoorbell node has started throwing API errors. This node appears to have been abandoned by the developer, no responses to GitHub issues. Maybe this relates to the scare about R…

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## [Time parsing - how to cut up time messages](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/time-parsing-how-to-cut-up-time-messages/19485)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [23 December 2019 01:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/time-parsing-how-to-cut-up-time-messages/19485 "2019-12-23T01:01:30Z")

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For the sake of this example the payload looks like this: Time 10:23:4 Shame it isn't better formatted, but anyway. In light of recent problems I found this problem - or maybe it has only now stuck its head up. Weir…

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## [Can someone help me with this "problem"](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-someone-help-me-with-this-problem/19455)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [22 December 2019 23:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-someone-help-me-with-this-problem/19455 "2019-12-22T23:16:53Z")

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(Yeah, ask in the RPI forum. Most times I post there I get sarcastic - if not insulting - replies.) I am not getting what is happening. And while writing this thread/article the machine has hung. This is what I see…

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## [Node Red time setting](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-time-setting/19463)

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**Author:** [@ajocius](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ajocius)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [22 December 2019 23:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-time-setting/19463 "2019-12-22T23:01:59Z")

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I have one hour difference between local time and the one I get I have set timezone to Europe/Oslo I have also added line process.env.TZ = "Europe/Oslo"; into settings.js file I see that RaspberryPi shows correct…

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## [How to use the "moment" node?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-use-the-moment-node/19481)

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**Author:** [@Gawan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Gawan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [22 December 2019 22:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-use-the-moment-node/19481 "2019-12-22T22:01:36Z")

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Hi, I am looking for some examples to get a readable datetime format out of the "moment" node. I need something I can passthrough to my MS-SQL Server - the datetime format is defined like that: 2019-12-22 20:27:39.012 …

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## [Query MongoDB msg.projection](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/query-mongodb-msg-projection/19476)

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**Author:** [@mfelix](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mfelix)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [22 December 2019 19:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/query-mongodb-msg-projection/19476 "2019-12-22T19:07:27Z")

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Hello, I want to query a Mongo DB. Before the "MongoDB in"-node I have a "function"-node. There I define an msg.projection object like this: msg.projection = { temperature: 21 } return msg; However, this is not work…

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## [Flow stops functioning without regular restart](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flow-stops-functioning-without-regular-restart/19301)

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**Author:** [@Cheese](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Cheese)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [22 December 2019 11:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flow-stops-functioning-without-regular-restart/19301 "2019-12-22T11:01:11Z")

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Hi all, I have a flow that seems to work perfectly when freshly deployed, but after 12-18 hours it stops functioning a little bit at a time. I have several MQTT outputs and they slowly stop output to MQTT 1 node at a ti…

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## [Looking for something to happen within a time range](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/looking-for-something-to-happen-within-a-time-range/19423)

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**Author:** [@RugbyAl](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/RugbyAl)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [22 December 2019 08:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/looking-for-something-to-happen-within-a-time-range/19423 "2019-12-22T08:32:47Z")

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Hi. Impressed with Node Red, but can't get my mind round how to do this - I want to trigger an event if the kettle (monitored by POW2) has not been used between 06:00 and 08:00 - that would be an anomaly. Any guidance …

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## [Not able to get response from http request](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/not-able-to-get-response-from-http-request/19356)

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**Author:** [@1984](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/1984)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [22 December 2019 03:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/not-able-to-get-response-from-http-request/19356 "2019-12-22T03:07:03Z")

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Hi, this is the first time i use node-red. I tried to create a flow with http in and get the response. But when i go to : http://127.0.0.1:1880/trade i see Cannot GET /trade I would like to see the response in json …

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## [Setup Conbee2/deCONZ stick as HUE-bridge?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/setup-conbee2-deconz-stick-as-hue-bridge/18269)

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**Author:** [@TungstenE2](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TungstenE2)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [21 December 2019 22:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/setup-conbee2-deconz-stick-as-hue-bridge/18269 "2019-12-21T22:16:26Z")

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Hi all, I am just doing my first steps in NodeRed. Pretty exited about the features. I have the following setup for my current home automation: Rasp-Pi with FHEM and Conbee2 Stick. Conbee2 is installed via HueBridge m…

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## [What does this message mean?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/what-does-this-message-mean/19440)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [21 December 2019 22:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/what-does-this-message-mean/19440 "2019-12-21T22:12:46Z")

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While trying to work out why my machine is now running 100% all the time, I was removing some nodes. I got this message after an uninstall: node-red-contrib-ui-led@0.3.1 requires a peer of node-red-dashboard@2.14.x but…

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