# Latest

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## [How to modify its default login interface in node-red?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-modify-its-default-login-interface-in-node-red/12766)

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**Author:** [@dongyan0527](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dongyan0527)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [1 July 2019 07:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-modify-its-default-login-interface-in-node-red/12766 "2019-07-01T07:21:05Z")

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I want to modify it into my own login interface. I don't know where it is.

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## [Raspberry pi and node red email sending](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/raspberry-pi-and-node-red-email-sending/12754)

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**Author:** [@nick223](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nick223)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [1 July 2019 07:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/raspberry-pi-and-node-red-email-sending/12754 "2019-07-01T07:12:23Z")

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I use a raspberry pi 3 B to monitor a bluehost email address and send the body of the message out to pushover and twitter. I receive the weather email from noaa.gov and my email checks the email on node reads it but it …

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## [Alarms according to events in msg.payload](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/alarms-according-to-events-in-msg-payload/12751)

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**Author:** [@renaton](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/renaton)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [30 June 2019 21:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/alarms-according-to-events-in-msg-payload/12751 "2019-06-30T21:24:50Z")

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Hello guys. I'm new here in the community. and I need help with a problem. used a node Template I need to compare a text that comes in the msg.payload of a function node and if the content is Overload the text should ch…

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## [Is there any way to automatically authenticate myself in a site with a node?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-there-any-way-to-automatically-authenticate-myself-in-a-site-with-a-node/12703)

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**Author:** [@Doomorelha](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Doomorelha)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [30 June 2019 18:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-there-any-way-to-automatically-authenticate-myself-in-a-site-with-a-node/12703 "2019-06-30T18:52:31Z")

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Hi guys! So, i was doing a robot on nodered who request an http site, then kinda 'look' at the page and retreive some information about the html and send it to my email whenever the html changes (like an update in a mark…

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## [Increment a flow.get](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/increment-a-flow-get/12743)

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**Author:** [@Dave](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Dave)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [30 June 2019 11:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/increment-a-flow-get/12743 "2019-06-30T11:56:27Z")

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I have had a strange issue, which I don't understand, I have the following in a function node flow.set('count',flow.get('count')+1); normally it works fine like flow.set('count') = 1 then 2 then 3 etc however for some …

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## [\[ANNOUNCE\] node-red-contrib-ui\_list update](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-contrib-ui-list-update/11216)

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**Author:** [@nisiyama](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nisiyama)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [30 June 2019 10:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-contrib-ui-list-update/11216 "2019-06-30T10:35:27Z")

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Updatedn ui\_list node to 0.1.4. This update supports new list item types: switch: ON/OFF switch, menu: selection from menu items.

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## [Dont show node red interface in web browser](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dont-show-node-red-interface-in-web-browser/12731)

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**Author:** [@Victor-t](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Victor-t)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [30 June 2019 03:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dont-show-node-red-interface-in-web-browser/12731 "2019-06-30T03:38:08Z")

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I have used node-red in a "raspberry pi" before and it works ok. Now i want to use it in a ubuntu 18.04 OS. I have followed the tutorials in internet, but when i try access through web browser, this cant connect. Someon…

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## [JS: Pushing a new object into nested array-objects](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/js-pushing-a-new-object-into-nested-array-objects/12719)

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**Author:** [@IoTPlay](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/IoTPlay)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [29 June 2019 22:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/js-pushing-a-new-object-into-nested-array-objects/12719 "2019-06-29T22:05:12Z")

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I realise my problem is about understanding JS objects and arrays, I thus published this request in stackoverflow, but either I did not explain my problem correctly, or people do not understand why I need to have nested …

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## [Issues with homekit module after node-red update](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/issues-with-homekit-module-after-node-red-update/12716)

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**Author:** [@kkkjay](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kkkjay)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [29 June 2019 20:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/issues-with-homekit-module-after-node-red-update/12716 "2019-06-29T20:50:28Z")

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Hi Everybody, I have a problem with homekit module - accessories are "not responding" after a random time. The same happens after each restart of node-red. The reason I am writing this here is that my problems started …

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## [Time frame based report-by-exception (RBE)?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/time-frame-based-report-by-exception-rbe/12718)

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**Author:** [@nodecentral](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nodecentral)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [29 June 2019 20:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/time-frame-based-report-by-exception-rbe/12718 "2019-06-29T20:09:08Z")

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Hi I’m using RBE with my Harmony Remote (HWS Observe) node as multiples of the same command are captured when an Activity is kicked off on the remote. As that repeating payload only lasts for a short period, e.g 2 sec…

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## [Ui\_control strange situation](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-control-strange-situation/11884)

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**Author:** [@markost](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/markost)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [29 June 2019 17:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-control-strange-situation/11884 "2019-06-29T17:05:02Z")

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Hi, I'm trying to use ui\_node to switch tabs. From "tab B" to "tab A" goes well, while from "tab A" does not work as expected. When I want to switch from "tab A" to "tab B", I have to click on the created button(doubl…

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## [Detect if somebody is taking a shower](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/detect-if-somebody-is-taking-a-shower/12125)

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**Author:** [@CypherMK](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/CypherMK)\
**Replies:** 58\
**Last updated:** [29 June 2019 16:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/detect-if-somebody-is-taking-a-shower/12125 "2019-06-29T16:52:33Z")

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I'm trying to make my xiaomi temperature sensor detect if I'm taking a shower or not. It's this one: https://gloimg.gbtcdn.com/soa/gb/pdm-product-pic/Electronic/2018/10/24/goods\_img\_big-v5/20181024111421\_98590.jpg I'm …

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## [Extract specific text and associated value from a string?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/extract-specific-text-and-associated-value-from-a-string/12707)

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**Author:** [@nodecentral](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nodecentral)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [29 June 2019 10:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/extract-specific-text-and-associated-value-from-a-string/12707 "2019-06-29T10:15:10Z")

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Hi, I’m struggling with this one; I able to receive a very long string on the status of my HDMI matrix, and what I want to do is extract sections of it to create new/separate payloads to then work with . Here’s an exa…

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## [Chart node plotting issue](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/chart-node-plotting-issue/12706)

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**Author:** [@ALOKA1432](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ALOKA1432)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [29 June 2019 09:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/chart-node-plotting-issue/12706 "2019-06-29T09:21:19Z")

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chart node is plotting only 12 points whereas there are var 30 points in the payload The code is below, '''series =\["Average pressure","x"\]; var labels = \["Labels"\]; var data = ; var i; for (i = 0; i \< msg.payload.…

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## [Proposal: Links to documentation](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/proposal-links-to-documentation/669)

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**Author:** [@LucasHerb](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/LucasHerb)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [29 June 2019 07:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/proposal-links-to-documentation/669 "2019-06-29T07:13:22Z")

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Hello! When we search palette to install there are links to documentation. There is no links like that in User Settings/palette/Nodes and in Info tab. It will be very usefull to add this links :slight\_smile: Greetings, …

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## [Help with ramping dimmers? Im racking my brain!](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-ramping-dimmers-im-racking-my-brain/12694)

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**Author:** [@eyeiaye](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/eyeiaye)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [29 June 2019 07:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-ramping-dimmers-im-racking-my-brain/12694 "2019-06-29T07:07:19Z")

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Hello, Hey all thanks so much for everything thus far, Ive enjoyed reading! Here is my first question I feel like I may have bitten of more than I can chew - I'm new to Hass.io AND node-RED. I need some help... I want…

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## [Clear chart but leave legend](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/clear-chart-but-leave-legend/12699)

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**Author:** [@316248269](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/316248269)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [28 June 2019 22:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/clear-chart-but-leave-legend/12699 "2019-06-28T22:35:35Z")

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Hi: I know that I can use an empty array to clean up the chart. But the cleaned chart has no coordinates. Can I leave the coordinates? And in the begining, there is also no coordinates. How can I do that the line chart…

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## [Return to previous flow after subflow edit](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/return-to-previous-flow-after-subflow-edit/12708)

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**Author:** [@svefro](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/svefro)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [28 June 2019 21:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/return-to-previous-flow-after-subflow-edit/12708 "2019-06-28T21:21:09Z")

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Usualy when I edit a subflow I want to return to the tab I was working on after closing the subflow tab. Now the tab to the left of the sub flow is activated. When opening a subflow tab the previous tab should be remem…

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## [Queue messages for x seconds](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/queue-messages-for-x-seconds/12705)

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**Author:** [@swiftnesses](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/swiftnesses)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [28 June 2019 19:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/queue-messages-for-x-seconds/12705 "2019-06-28T19:48:39Z")

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Hello, I have a scenario whereby I need a message to live in a queue for x seconds after it's added (not released x seconds apart, but released x seconds from when it arrived!). I've tried the simple queue node but it …

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## [Turn on timer when achieved certain value](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/turn-on-timer-when-achieved-certain-value/12697)

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**Author:** [@afiqkimii](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/afiqkimii)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [28 June 2019 19:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/turn-on-timer-when-achieved-certain-value/12697 "2019-06-28T19:12:25Z")

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Hi,my name is kimi How do I create a timer that started counting after the value in the flow exceeded certain value? Im using an external switches that allows more voltage to pass through after I clicked to the respect…

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## [Greenhouse irrigation](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/greenhouse-irrigation/965)

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**Author:** [@Paul-Reed](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Paul-Reed)\
**Replies:** 153\
**Last updated:** [28 June 2019 15:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/greenhouse-irrigation/965 "2019-06-28T15:24:09Z")

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Every year, I return back from my hols to find plants in my greenhouse dead or on life support due to lack of water (despite promises by family to look after them!!!), so this year I thought I’d get node-red to sort it f…

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## [Export Sqlite data to CSV file](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/export-sqlite-data-to-csv-file/12688)

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**Author:** [@Rapidsafeguard](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Rapidsafeguard)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [28 June 2019 15:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/export-sqlite-data-to-csv-file/12688 "2019-06-28T15:03:27Z")

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I am working on export report in csv file from sqlite database. I have used CSV node and It is working fine but when I debug file node it gives empty result. I am little bit stuck.

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## [Would someone like to have a "squiz" at this flow I just made?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/would-someone-like-to-have-a-squiz-at-this-flow-i-just-made/12685)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [28 June 2019 13:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/would-someone-like-to-have-a-squiz-at-this-flow-i-just-made/12685 "2019-06-28T13:29:25Z")

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I hope this isn't seen as trying to prove anything to anyone. I shall upload it soon to the library, but I would like to be sure of this after a few other recent uploads. This flow (which would be super great if I coul…

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## [What is best, Flask-API, MQTT, PI-Gpiod, OPnVpn etc](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/what-is-best-flask-api-mqtt-pi-gpiod-opnvpn-etc/12006)

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**Author:** [@nksky](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nksky)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [28 June 2019 12:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/what-is-best-flask-api-mqtt-pi-gpiod-opnvpn-etc/12006 "2019-06-28T12:37:26Z")

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Hi everyone, Quick question, I am getting very confused with all the protocols and methods of transferring data securely and easily. I have a PI3, And a remote server running Ubuntu, Node-Red and MongoDB. From the serv…

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## [Send or retrieve data from Microsoft Azure](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-or-retrieve-data-from-microsoft-azure/12684)

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**Author:** [@jason\_tien](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jason_tien)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [28 June 2019 11:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-or-retrieve-data-from-microsoft-azure/12684 "2019-06-28T11:10:08Z")

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Hi everyone, I would like to ask how to read and write the query from Microsoft Azure. Previous I using MSSQL to store the data so example my query like following picture. I insert the data to MSSQL, but now I want i…

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## [How to get selected the item in dropdown and dropdown is part of custom node property](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-get-selected-the-item-in-dropdown-and-dropdown-is-part-of-custom-node-property/12660)

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**Author:** [@kiran007](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kiran007)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [28 June 2019 09:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-get-selected-the-item-in-dropdown-and-dropdown-is-part-of-custom-node-property/12660 "2019-06-28T09:06:37Z")

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.html file code to add dropdown in custom node property \<div class="form-row"\> \<label for="node-input-userValue"\>\<i class="fa fa-calculator"\>\</i\> Value\</label\> \<select id="node-input-userValue"\> \<option\>1\</opt…

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## [RSS feed on dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/rss-feed-on-dashboard/12603)

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**Author:** [@karcio](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/karcio)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [28 June 2019 08:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/rss-feed-on-dashboard/12603 "2019-06-28T08:46:52Z")

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Hi guys, I'm new with node-red, I want to display RSS feeds on dashboard, but so far I can only display last feed not all, I was trying use template and text. No luck so far, should I use loop? \[{"id":"1a287e46.6039fa"…

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## [Modbus Serial sequence](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-serial-sequence/12668)

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**Author:** [@pautorras](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pautorras)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [28 June 2019 08:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-serial-sequence/12668 "2019-06-28T08:35:04Z")

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Hi, I'm newbie in node red. For me it's an excellent tool with a high potential. In a RPI3B+ I have made a sqlite DB write, dashboard and openweathermap get, and it's working ok, but I need to solve two problems that …

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## [Does node-red have a built-in Grid component](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/does-node-red-have-a-built-in-grid-component/12678)

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**Author:** [@limengsong](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/limengsong)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [28 June 2019 08:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/does-node-red-have-a-built-in-grid-component/12678 "2019-06-28T08:15:33Z")

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Does node-red have a built-in Grid component? Is there a demo?

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## [How to create email alerts for wireless sensor](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-create-email-alerts-for-wireless-sensor/12677)

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**Author:** [@fredy76](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/fredy76)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [28 June 2019 08:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-create-email-alerts-for-wireless-sensor/12677 "2019-06-28T08:04:21Z")

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Hi, I am new to node-red. I have used this wireless temperature and humidity sensor to send data to the node-red dashboard. But I want to know how to create email alerts. So I can get its data remotely. Thanx for the he…

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