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## [MySql nodes compatible with node.js 20?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mysql-nodes-compatible-with-node-js-20/93910)

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**Author:** [@Mike-FUT](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mike-FUT)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [15 December 2024 20:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mysql-nodes-compatible-with-node-js-20/93910 "2024-12-15T20:25:17Z")

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Hi All, I'd like to run select/insert/update MySQL queries via Node-RED. I'm using Node-RED 4.0.5 alsong with the recommended node.js version 20. I tried installing those packages: node-red-mysql-r2 node-red-node-my…

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## [Wifi Settings UI Dashboard for Bookworm nmcli](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/wifi-settings-ui-dashboard-for-bookworm-nmcli/93906)

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**Author:** [@Jurg1505](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Jurg1505)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [15 December 2024 02:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/wifi-settings-ui-dashboard-for-bookworm-nmcli/93906 "2024-12-15T02:28:36Z")

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I want to use the Wifi settings UI Dashboard with Bookworm. Wifi settings UI Dashboard The outcome is the following; msg.payload : Object object ssid: "Test01" password: "1234" I have no idee how to make it ; nmcli …

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## [Shelly outdoor plug arriving finally?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/shelly-outdoor-plug-arriving-finally/93902)

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**Author:** [@BartButenaers](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/BartButenaers)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [14 December 2024 16:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/shelly-outdoor-plug-arriving-finally/93902 "2024-12-14T16:27:47Z")

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Hi folks, SPOILER ALERT! Last year I managed to switch most of my electronics stuff to a (nearly) fully Shelly-based setup. And I am very pleased with that. However one of the use cases where I am still stuck is the …

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## [\[SOLVED\] "Failed to connect to http://localhost:1880" when running any "node-red admin" command for proxmox container](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/solved-failed-to-connect-to-http-localhost-1880-when-running-any-node-red-admin-command-for-proxmox-container/93899)

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**Author:** [@woody4165](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/woody4165)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [14 December 2024 16:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/solved-failed-to-connect-to-http-localhost-1880-when-running-any-node-red-admin-command-for-proxmox-container/93899 "2024-12-14T16:13:08Z")

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Hi all I'm trying to run "node-red admin login" in a Node-Red 4.0.5 installed in a privileged Proxmox container, but I always receive a "Failed to connect to http://localhost:1880" error Strangely, if I run "curl http:…

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## [NEW: Timeline/state-trail Web Component](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-timeline-state-trail-web-component/93900)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [14 December 2024 13:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-timeline-state-trail-web-component/93900 "2024-12-14T13:18:38Z")

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Hi all, as indicated in Statetrail chart in uibuilder - #16 by TotallyInformation (and a few other threads), I've started work on a new web component. Here is what it looks like so far along with the requirements I've se…

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## [Dashboard 2 sidebar lock has no tooltip](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-sidebar-lock-has-no-tooltip/93901)

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**Author:** [@jbudd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jbudd)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [14 December 2024 13:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-sidebar-lock-has-no-tooltip/93901 "2024-12-14T13:43:54Z")

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The tiniest niggle: When you hover over a dashboard page in the sidebar there are 5 icons. The first 4 have tooltips ("Edit", "Layout Editor", "Add Group" & "Hide") The fifth icon - a padlock - has no tooltip. Similar…

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## [Typed input of type 're' (i.e. regular expresssion)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/typed-input-of-type-re-i-e-regular-expresssion/93891)

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**Author:** [@BartButenaers](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/BartButenaers)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [14 December 2024 09:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/typed-input-of-type-re-i-e-regular-expresssion/93891 "2024-12-14T09:51:33Z")

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Hi folks, I want to enter a text into a typedinput, but there should be a visible indication when the text does not match a specified regular expression. I see that the typedinput allows to use regular expressions: …

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## [Share of regenerative electricity -energie Chart Frauenhofer](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/share-of-regenerative-electricity-energie-chart-frauenhofer/83913)

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**Author:** [@WP-Rue](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/WP-Rue)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [13 December 2024 21:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/share-of-regenerative-electricity-energie-chart-frauenhofer/83913 "2024-12-13T21:48:49Z")

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At https://energy-charts.info you can find many information about the actual energy mix in Germany. My flow gets actual data and shows a graph and a signal... \[ { "id": "cb95544e34843c81", "type"…

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## [\[UPDATE\] @sammachin/node-red-matter-bridge v0.11.0](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/update-sammachin-node-red-matter-bridge-v0-11-0/93606)

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**Author:** [@sammachin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sammachin)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [13 December 2024 19:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/update-sammachin-node-red-matter-bridge-v0-11-0/93606 "2024-12-13T19:11:07Z")

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Have pushed a new update just now with some pretty major refactoring, couple of minor improvements and a general overhaul so this should make things easier and more stable for people. More details in the changelog node-…

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## [Statetrail chart in uibuilder](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/statetrail-chart-in-uibuilder/93838)

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**Author:** [@smanjunath211](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/smanjunath211)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [13 December 2024 18:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/statetrail-chart-in-uibuilder/93838 "2024-12-13T18:15:55Z")

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The below animation is from DB1 using ui-statetrail Example Data\[{"id":"cfa20ab9553a7307","type":"inject","z":"7f8982c35e9b9f8c","name":"",…

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## [Raspberry Pi Zero W -- bookworm -- Node-Red 4.0 -- GPIO problem](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/raspberry-pi-zero-w-bookworm-node-red-4-0-gpio-problem/93781)

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**Author:** [@GeorgeX](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/GeorgeX)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [13 December 2024 18:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/raspberry-pi-zero-w-bookworm-node-red-4-0-gpio-problem/93781 "2024-12-13T18:05:38Z")

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Hi, i am running following system: Raspberry Pi Zero W, Rev 1.1, 1GHz, RAM 512MB ARMv6-compatible processor rev 7 (v6l) 32Bit Connected to the raspberry is a mix of wired and wireless sensors. The system is running fi…

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## [Looking for Node Red Consultant to create a flow for decoding and sorting RS232 hexadecimal buffer messages](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/looking-for-node-red-consultant-to-create-a-flow-for-decoding-and-sorting-rs232-hexadecimal-buffer-messages/93493)

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**Author:** [@redhead](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/redhead)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [13 December 2024 18:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/looking-for-node-red-consultant-to-create-a-flow-for-decoding-and-sorting-rs232-hexadecimal-buffer-messages/93493 "2024-12-13T18:10:32Z")

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Professional company looking to contract someone to configure node-RED to decode and sort data from a RS-232 interface to a HVAC system. The HVAC system sends the status of 18 thermostats every minute. Each info-frame h…

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## [Efficient flow construction](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/efficient-flow-construction/93894)

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**Author:** [@Pratham](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Pratham)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [13 December 2024 14:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/efficient-flow-construction/93894 "2024-12-13T14:05:16Z")

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Hi everyone , I am trying to work on a flow as attached below. It's a dummy flow that i have created without proper configuration but I guess its enough to put my requirement forward. As you can see, i find sum of …

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## [Buffer parser node drops all incoming data?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/buffer-parser-node-drops-all-incoming-data/93892)

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**Author:** [@ThingsTinkerer](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ThingsTinkerer)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [13 December 2024 12:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/buffer-parser-node-drops-all-incoming-data/93892 "2024-12-13T12:10:27Z")

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I send a message into buffer parser node. It sends one or more messages out. In the process, every data in the original msg is lost. I need some meta data for continuity purposes like timestamp etc. Nodes that discard al…

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## [Sending debug messages over a WebSocket connection](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sending-debug-messages-over-a-websocket-connection/93884)

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**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Jonathan)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [13 December 2024 10:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sending-debug-messages-over-a-websocket-connection/93884 "2024-12-13T10:34:13Z")

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Is it possible to somehow add debug messages manually from outside Node-RED to the Debug side panel, where debug nodes also log their messages? I was trying to do something like this. function connectToNodeREDWebSocket(…

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## [Request for Investigation: TPS decrease with Node-RED HTTP GET Endpoint Vs Direct HTTP GET Endpoint (Created with Express server)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/request-for-investigation-tps-decrease-with-node-red-http-get-endpoint-vs-direct-http-get-endpoint-created-with-express-server/93878)

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**Author:** [@jaythakor-ai](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jaythakor-ai)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [13 December 2024 09:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/request-for-investigation-tps-decrease-with-node-red-http-get-endpoint-vs-direct-http-get-endpoint-created-with-express-server/93878 "2024-12-13T09:55:08Z")

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It has been observed that the HTTP GET endpoint created using Node-RED is resulting in reduced transactions per second (TPS) compared to our direct HTTP GET endpoint. I suggest we investigate the potential causes for thi…

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## [Lithium Iron accu 600 Amp bij 25,6 Volt 15 KW Battery Management System BMS node red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/lithium-iron-accu-600-amp-bij-25-6-volt-15-kw-battery-management-system-bms-node-red/93852)

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**Author:** [@rogerv](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rogerv)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [13 December 2024 07:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/lithium-iron-accu-600-amp-bij-25-6-volt-15-kw-battery-management-system-bms-node-red/93852 "2024-12-13T07:16:27Z")

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## [Context file in node red docker](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/context-file-in-node-red-docker/93887)

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**Author:** [@martonpeter1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/martonpeter1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [12 December 2024 22:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/context-file-in-node-red-docker/93887 "2024-12-12T22:28:27Z")

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Hi, Im using Node Red in Docker in Raspberry Pi4. I changed settings.js to enable context storing in file, but even the node red failed to start. Portainer says: "/data/settings.js:341 default: "memoryOnly, ^^^^^^^^^^…

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## [One vs multiple lines on a chart](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/one-vs-multiple-lines-on-a-chart/93384)

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**Author:** [@jbudd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jbudd)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [12 December 2024 22:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/one-vs-multiple-lines-on-a-chart/93384 "2024-12-12T22:08:01Z")

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If I have a dataset as an array: \[{"timestamp":"2024-04-28T08:38:08.000Z","temperature":103.8,"humidity":55},{"timestamp":"2024-06-04T08:01:50.000Z","temperature":102.8,"humidity":92.8},{"timestamp":"2024-07-06T16:35:03…

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## [Auto move group when overlap](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/auto-move-group-when-overlap/93881)

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**Author:** [@jhamel](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jhamel)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [12 December 2024 20:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/auto-move-group-when-overlap/93881 "2024-12-12T20:50:39Z")

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A nice feature would be that group cannot overlaps and that other groups move down when one is increased in size. Maybe a setting that force groups to have specific number of row (grid row) in between them so if I incre…

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## [Old version node-red-contrib-opcua vs new?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/old-version-node-red-contrib-opcua-vs-new/93747)

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**Author:** [@Buzzylogic](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Buzzylogic)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [12 December 2024 19:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/old-version-node-red-contrib-opcua-vs-new/93747 "2024-12-12T19:38:54Z")

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I have an old version of Node-red on a raspberry pi running this node, I had the microSD card fail, so I put the latest version of Node-Red/ node-red-contrib-opcua and it doesn't work. I ended up reinstalling from an old…

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## [Dashboard switch status](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-switch-status/93866)

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**Author:** [@horemansp](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/horemansp)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [12 December 2024 16:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-switch-status/93866 "2024-12-12T16:55:53Z")

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I was wondering if you can change the switch status via the input msg.payload true/false. My switch is configured to send "led=on" when switched on and "led=off" when switched off. Now I'm looking to control the switch…

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## [Calling All Creative Minds: Share Your Blueprint with FlowFuse](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/calling-all-creative-minds-share-your-blueprint-with-flowfuse/93880)

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**Author:** [@sumitshinde-84](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sumitshinde-84)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [12 December 2024 13:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/calling-all-creative-minds-share-your-blueprint-with-flowfuse/93880 "2024-12-12T13:41:08Z")

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I’m really excited to share this with you all! FlowFuse is now accepting submissions for Blueprints, and it’s such a cool way to showcase your ideas and help the Node-RED and FlowFuse community. If you’ve got a commerci…

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## [Cron-plus not providing correct sunrise/set times in payload but correct time under the node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cron-plus-not-providing-correct-sunrise-set-times-in-payload-but-correct-time-under-the-node/93874)

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**Author:** [@zenofmud](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/zenofmud)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [12 December 2024 13:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cron-plus-not-providing-correct-sunrise-set-times-in-payload-but-correct-time-under-the-node/93874 "2024-12-12T13:27:29Z")

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Node-RED v 4.0.5 - cron-plus v2.1.0 MacOS Sequoia v15.1.1 I'm trying to get sunrise and sunset times using latitude/longitude settings in the settings location. While the sunrise time is correct in the display under th…

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## [Uibuilder + VueJS + SVG = visual IoT floorplan](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-vuejs-svg-visual-iot-floorplan/17461)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 52\
**Last updated:** [13 December 2022 17:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-vuejs-svg-visual-iot-floorplan/17461 "2022-12-13T17:35:47Z")

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Hi all, just a quick post to share something I've been messing with for the last couple of days. Posted the flow to the flows site because it is too long for Discourse. That flow is very likely to get updated as it gets …

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## [Robust handling of missing messages with retry](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/robust-handling-of-missing-messages-with-retry/93871)

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**Author:** [@ThingsTinkerer](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ThingsTinkerer)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [12 December 2024 11:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/robust-handling-of-missing-messages-with-retry/93871 "2024-12-12T11:18:09Z")

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I don't have a lot experience with Modbus, so bear with me. When using modbus flex-getter, if anything fails, the message disappears - no output. And yes, I have enabled warning and error checkboxes to no avail. Not sur…

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## [Does anyone know a contrib-node that tracks Daylight Savings Dates?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/does-anyone-know-a-contrib-node-that-tracks-daylight-savings-dates/93839)

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**Author:** [@craigcurtin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/craigcurtin)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [12 December 2024 10:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/does-anyone-know-a-contrib-node-that-tracks-daylight-savings-dates/93839 "2024-12-12T10:15:31Z")

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Guys, I have to do some time/date manipulation and want to make it more robust. DST dates do not change often but it does happen. Does anyone know of a contrib node that can be used to pass a trigger to and it will giv…

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## [Strange button behavior (Dashboard 2.0)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/strange-button-behavior-dashboard-2-0/93765)

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**Author:** [@NodyRed](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/NodyRed)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [12 December 2024 00:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/strange-button-behavior-dashboard-2-0/93765 "2024-12-12T00:54:01Z")

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Using button node with dynamic properties: I get: Whatever I tried to change on the input, nothing changes what is shown on the button. Behavior exists for 3 buttons in total. For testing, I connected a new butto…

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## [How to add icon to card header. Dashboard 2](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-add-icon-to-card-header-dashboard-2/93731)

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**Author:** [@hotNipi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hotNipi)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [11 December 2024 22:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-add-icon-to-card-header-dashboard-2/93731 "2024-12-11T22:33:07Z")

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I was asked privately but I tend to share ... The actual case was a bit more advanced but definitely for dedicated build so I do share basics only. Key point was that icon should be dynamically controllable in may ways…

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## [Anyone have experience with Node-RED Smart Home Control with Home Assistant?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/anyone-have-experience-with-node-red-smart-home-control-with-home-assistant/93855)

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**Author:** [@Node11](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Node11)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [11 December 2024 22:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/anyone-have-experience-with-node-red-smart-home-control-with-home-assistant/93855 "2024-12-11T22:20:29Z")

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While there are several different ways to have Alexa control basic devices within Home Assistant (such as lights,) but I'm not really seeing a lot out there to have more control over TV's (Samsung) and Pioneer Receivers …

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