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## [Report generator](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/report-generator/24150)

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**Author:** [@PaulL](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/PaulL)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [3 April 2020 13:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/report-generator/24150 "2020-04-03T13:09:58Z")

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Hello, I have doubts about the feasibility of an idea with node-red. In my various flows I acquire various information from a database that I would like to put in a report and then print it from a command that comes to…

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## [Json, how can i add the msg.payload object as a variable in JSON](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/json-how-can-i-add-the-msg-payload-object-as-a-variable-in-json/24108)

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**Author:** [@Beefy\_carrot](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Beefy_carrot)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [3 April 2020 12:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/json-how-can-i-add-the-msg-payload-object-as-a-variable-in-json/24108 "2020-04-03T12:40:35Z")

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Hi! im new to node red, but im trying to send a payload from a sensor over to a database. this works fine using a text string. But my question is, how can i add the msg.payload variable(that holds the data from the senso…

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## [Receiving input to function node while the function is running](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/receiving-input-to-function-node-while-the-function-is-running/24153)

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**Author:** [@mansahlgren](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mansahlgren)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [3 April 2020 12:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/receiving-input-to-function-node-while-the-function-is-running/24153 "2020-04-03T12:39:47Z")

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I want to receive input to a function that is already running without restarting the function, and I want this to be able to happen an arbitrary amount of times during the functions execution. I tried using the flow con…

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## [Arduino with Json to node red to make a chart](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/arduino-with-json-to-node-red-to-make-a-chart/24143)

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**Author:** [@JonasG](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JonasG)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [3 April 2020 12:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/arduino-with-json-to-node-red-to-make-a-chart/24143 "2020-04-03T12:34:42Z")

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Hey. My task is to send some numbers to node red and make a chart with them. I have to use the Form {"Temperature":22.0,"Humidity":32.0} When I am in node red I go from the Serial Inport into a json and from that into …

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## [Hosting toolbox for sensor data](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hosting-toolbox-for-sensor-data/24104)

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**Author:** [@bkr9](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bkr9)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [3 April 2020 11:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hosting-toolbox-for-sensor-data/24104 "2020-04-03T11:26:28Z")

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Interested to hear your feedback on a side-project I am working on. It's a hosted toolbox for storing and analysing sensor data (MQTT, InfluxDB and Grafana). It comes with a pre-generated flow for Node-RED. (https://bus…

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## [UI Template md-switch not switching](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-template-md-switch-not-switching/24138)

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**Author:** [@serimi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/serimi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [3 April 2020 09:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-template-md-switch-not-switching/24138 "2020-04-03T09:42:22Z")

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Hey guys, I have been trying to solve this issue on my own for a bit, however I can't seem to find the solution.. I am creating my custom dashboard for my hot tub controls and I have all of my devices (filtration / hea…

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## [Sending html table data from ui template to sql or to msg .payload](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sending-html-table-data-from-ui-template-to-sql-or-to-msg-payload/24137)

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**Author:** [@Aklex1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Aklex1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [3 April 2020 09:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sending-html-table-data-from-ui-template-to-sql-or-to-msg-payload/24137 "2020-04-03T09:27:58Z")

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Greetings to all users of NODE RED After establishing a connection to the sql database, I create a dynamic HTML table using the syntax tr ng-repeat = "x in msg.payload | limitTo: 200"\> \<td class = "allbdrCenTop" al…

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## [Error of Speech to Text node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-of-speech-to-text-node/23947)

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**Author:** [@lingzhongli](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lingzhongli)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [3 April 2020 09:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-of-speech-to-text-node/23947 "2020-04-03T09:32:03Z")

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how to solve this error? Is that api key and url wrong? I can't record my voice .... i using mic from earphone.....

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## [Html in Notification Pop-Up](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/html-in-notification-pop-up/24114)

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**Author:** [@d0d04m3](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/d0d04m3)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [3 April 2020 08:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/html-in-notification-pop-up/24114 "2020-04-03T08:46:19Z")

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hi I use Notification Pop-Up it is possible to show html content in a popup dialog or if any other node for send html to popup like messageBox in jquery thx

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## [Make your Pi speak with Google Wavenet voice - node-red-contrib-wavenet](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/make-your-pi-speak-with-google-wavenet-voice-node-red-contrib-wavenet/8914)

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**Author:** [@balsimpson](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/balsimpson)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [3 April 2020 07:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/make-your-pi-speak-with-google-wavenet-voice-node-red-contrib-wavenet/8914 "2020-04-03T07:34:40Z")

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Make your Pi speak with Google Wavenet voice. Wavenet voice represents a new way of creating synthetic speech, using a WaveNet model, the same technology used to produce speech for Google Assistant, Google Search, and…

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## [Custome node-red toolbar dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/custome-node-red-toolbar-dashboard/24132)

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**Author:** [@Henjoe](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Henjoe)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [3 April 2020 07:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/custome-node-red-toolbar-dashboard/24132 "2020-04-03T07:27:50Z")

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Dear Node-red experts, especially on dashboard. I want to customize my dashboard tool-bar to be like something this: (from node-red.org web sites) Basically, I want the user to be logged in first, then their name will…

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## [Ultrasonic sensor object detection](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ultrasonic-sensor-object-detection/24007)

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**Author:** [@iankillz](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/iankillz)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [3 April 2020 06:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ultrasonic-sensor-object-detection/24007 "2020-04-03T06:55:12Z")

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Hello im new in using raspberry pi and node-red and i am doing a smart parking project using ultrasonic sensors. How can I use node-red with an ultrasonic sensor to detect the car if the spot is taken or not and get resu…

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## [Dashboard: changing tab's with mouse slide](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-changing-tabs-with-mouse-slide/24124)

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**Author:** [@greenembrace](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/greenembrace)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [3 April 2020 04:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-changing-tabs-with-mouse-slide/24124 "2020-04-03T04:23:03Z")

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Hi, On one of my dashboards I can move between tabs by 'holding down mouse button (left or right) then sliding left or right before releasing the button. I have tried it in three different browsers with the same result.…

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## [Using Nextcloud, webdav and node-red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-nextcloud-webdav-and-node-red/24072)

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**Author:** [@Nxito](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nxito)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [3 April 2020 02:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-nextcloud-webdav-and-node-red/24072 "2020-04-03T02:37:49Z")

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I am trying to list and upload a file to nextcloud with node-red I have tried using the kuehnelbs node/node-red-contrib-nextcloud I was successful in the listing but uploading gave me an error : "self signed certifica…

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## [Filebased installation of Nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/filebased-installation-of-nodes/23660)

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**Author:** [@DSiekmeier](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/DSiekmeier)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [3 April 2020 01:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/filebased-installation-of-nodes/23660 "2020-04-03T01:46:06Z")

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Hi everybody, are there any plans for a possibility to install new Nodes from a file which was created via npm pack? Kind Regards, Dennis

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## [Fan Raspberry Pi 4](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/fan-raspberry-pi-4/24057)

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**Author:** [@ezequiel\_barros](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ezequiel_barros)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [3 April 2020 00:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/fan-raspberry-pi-4/24057 "2020-04-03T00:21:52Z")

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Good night folks can you tell me if there is any way to identify via command if the raspberry 4 cooler is on?

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## [Remote Conferencing](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/remote-conferencing/23235)

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**Author:** [@dynamicdave](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dynamicdave)\
**Replies:** 41\
**Last updated:** [2 April 2020 23:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/remote-conferencing/23235 "2020-04-02T23:50:15Z")

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I know it's off topic (so I'll say sorry now), just wanted to know if anyone has any experience or recommendations for free Remote Conferencing Software/apps ?? I'm looking into this so... (1) I can provide tuition to…

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## [A new node that fascinates me](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/a-new-node-that-fascinates-me/24117)

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**Author:** [@BartButenaers](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/BartButenaers)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [2 April 2020 23:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/a-new-node-that-fascinates-me/24117 "2020-04-02T23:00:42Z")

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Hi folks, From time to time I discover a new node that draws my attention. I discovered last week the node-red-contrib-msg-tracer node, which I find very fascinating ... Reason for my interest: a couple of years ago I…

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## [Editor Themes on Windows not working](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/editor-themes-on-windows-not-working/24088)

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**Author:** [@droberts](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/droberts)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [2 April 2020 22:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/editor-themes-on-windows-not-working/24088 "2020-04-02T22:49:47Z")

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I'm struggling to get an editor theme working on Windows. I managed it on another PC I don't have access to at the moment. Below is my settings.js and the location of the theme file. My settings.js file is being loaded c…

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## [HTML To Test Not providing all of the contents](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/html-to-test-not-providing-all-of-the-contents/23644)

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**Author:** [@GilHub1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/GilHub1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [2 April 2020 22:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/html-to-test-not-providing-all-of-the-contents/23644 "2020-04-02T22:23:40Z")

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I hope that everyone stays safe from the C.Virus!! I am working from home and wondering if anyone knows how to solve this problem I am having? I am capturing certain tab names on the "left" side of the web page but I am …

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## [Table with UI-SVG](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/table-with-ui-svg/24083)

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**Author:** [@d0d04m3](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/d0d04m3)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [2 April 2020 21:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/table-with-ui-svg/24083 "2020-04-02T21:23:55Z")

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hi I need insert table to dashboard in SVG-graphics node for show all event viewed in message field but i cant see any tools for than in SVG editor any id for that thx

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## [Combine several payloads to http request](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/combine-several-payloads-to-http-request/24101)

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**Author:** [@niclas.w82](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/niclas.w82)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [2 April 2020 18:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/combine-several-payloads-to-http-request/24101 "2020-04-02T18:23:27Z")

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Hi. I have 3 different payloads I want to combine and make a http request. the result I want is this http://192.168.1.1:7001/ec2/bookmarks/add?guid=addeb4b0-74f3-11ea-a3ad-5fa546242389&description=Peter%20Svangren&star…

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## [Send a private message on facebook using node-red?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-a-private-message-on-facebook-using-node-red/24093)

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**Author:** [@LucasSaraivaAzevedo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/LucasSaraivaAzevedo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [2 April 2020 16:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-a-private-message-on-facebook-using-node-red/24093 "2020-04-02T16:43:04Z")

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It's possible to send a message on facebook messenger to a private user using node-red? Thanks

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## [Calculating payloads in a function, to adjust a time payload](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/calculating-payloads-in-a-function-to-adjust-a-time-payload/24106)

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**Author:** [@SmudgeMarxUK](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SmudgeMarxUK)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [2 April 2020 15:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/calculating-payloads-in-a-function-to-adjust-a-time-payload/24106 "2020-04-02T15:58:22Z")

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\[{"id":"1adf96e7.285aa9","type":"debug","z":"c23bf0c8.c3a58","name":"Test1","active":true,"tosidebar":true,"console":false,"tostatus":false,"complete":"payload","targetType":"msg","x":770,"y":260,"wires":\[\]},{"id":"5ae80…

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## [NodeRed Json to Influxdb](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-json-to-influxdb/24065)

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**Author:** [@matzeeg3](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/matzeeg3)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [2 April 2020 15:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-json-to-influxdb/24065 "2020-04-02T15:25:17Z")

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hi everyone, first post first question :slightly\_smiling\_face: i have a little flow witch grab data from a website and should push it to an influx db. in my debug i get a nice arry with all objects. now i try to oush…

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## [JSONata: Tip of the Day](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/jsonata-tip-of-the-day/24100)

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**Author:** [@zenofmud](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/zenofmud)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [2 April 2020 15:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/jsonata-tip-of-the-day/24100 "2020-04-02T15:12:44Z")

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T.O.T.D. 01 - splitting a string and picking out a part Background: Let's say you have devices sending data into NR with topics like: wemos/node41/solar/voltage wemos/node13/sysinfo/upTime wemos/node28/battery/voltage …

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## [Change msg.topic via function](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-msg-topic-via-function/24086)

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**Author:** [@agoralive](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/agoralive)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [2 April 2020 13:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-msg-topic-via-function/24086 "2020-04-02T13:52:48Z")

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So :slight\_smile: Always found this to be a nice way to start asking questions. I have an mqtt topic with a message where I wan't to keep the message but change the topic into 8 different topics. I have an incomming m…

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## [Install node from local machine (without use of manage palette) in node-red server host on IBM cloud](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/install-node-from-local-machine-without-use-of-manage-palette-in-node-red-server-host-on-ibm-cloud/24091)

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**Author:** [@Jignesh](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Jignesh)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [2 April 2020 13:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/install-node-from-local-machine-without-use-of-manage-palette-in-node-red-server-host-on-ibm-cloud/24091 "2020-04-02T13:04:48Z")

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We are using node-red hosted on IBM cloud. We have create one custom node that we want to install and use it on our node-red server. We know that that can be achieve by publish our custom node on npm and we can install …

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## [Keeping up with Alexa :)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/keeping-up-with-alexa/24085)

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**Author:** [@cymplecy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cymplecy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [2 April 2020 12:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/keeping-up-with-alexa/24085 "2020-04-02T12:47:24Z")

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One thing (out of many!) that I'd like Alexa to do, is when I set an 8 minute timer on the kitchen echo dot to grill my breakfast bacon, that it sends the alarm out to my other dots (but particularly the one in my cave) …

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## [Get time issue in function](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/get-time-issue-in-function/24076)

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**Author:** [@Kudrys](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Kudrys)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [2 April 2020 11:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/get-time-issue-in-function/24076 "2020-04-02T11:03:32Z")

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Hello i need help with getting local time. If I use new Date() then I always get UTC time (2020-04-02T08:47:58.108Z"). But if I use the same command in in template (html) then I get time which I need (10:47:58 GMT +0200…

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