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## [Dashboard-2 ui-notification msg.topic](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-ui-notification-msg-topic/87001)

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**Author:** [@Bobo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Bobo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [4 April 2024 13:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-ui-notification-msg-topic/87001 "2024-04-04T13:29:51Z")

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A quick play seemed to show that msg.topic (used to provide a "title" in D1) is not currently included, just confirming? And a supplementary question, is there a way to force a newline in ui-notification? Everything I t…

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## [Text input time picker not showing time in dashboard until refreshed](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/text-input-time-picker-not-showing-time-in-dashboard-until-refreshed/86998)

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**Author:** [@robertobuti](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/robertobuti)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [4 April 2024 10:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/text-input-time-picker-not-showing-time-in-dashboard-until-refreshed/86998 "2024-04-04T10:07:54Z")

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Hello, i'm using a text input node as time picker, the injected value is not show until browser is not refreshed. Classic --:-- value is showed, also if payload has correctly injected. Same value in text field work co…

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## [🎉 Node-RED 3.1.8 released](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-3-1-8-released/86835)

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**Author:** [@knolleary](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/knolleary)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [28 March 2024 15:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-3-1-8-released/86835 "2024-03-28T15:44:14Z")

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Node-RED 3.1.8 is now available. This fixes a handful of issues recently reported, as well as updating some dependencies to pick up security fixes. Full details in the changelog.

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## [Obtain payload data](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/obtain-payload-data/86950)

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**Author:** [@yoshiangel](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/yoshiangel)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [4 April 2024 01:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/obtain-payload-data/86950 "2024-04-04T01:15:51Z")

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I'm having trouble getting data from my payload, but specifically I want just a few pieces of data \["18,57,0,0.000000,0,6569,0.000000,19,55,0,0,0,0,0\\n","18,57,0,0.000000,0,6570,0.000000,19,55,0,0,0,0,0\\n","18,57,0,0.00…

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## [Problem with a script](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-with-a-script/86975)

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**Author:** [@ivanpesenti](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ivanpesenti)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [3 April 2024 17:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-with-a-script/86975 "2024-04-03T17:45:59Z")

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\<div class="container"\> \<div class="circle" data-degree="20" data-color="#ff2972"\> \<h2 class="number"\>\<span\>%\</span\>\</h2\> \</div\> \<script\> document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", fun…

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## [Connecting node-red on rpi5 with hAss to LOGO8 PLC doesn't work](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/connecting-node-red-on-rpi5-with-hass-to-logo8-plc-doesnt-work/86984)

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**Author:** [@DonKaio](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/DonKaio)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [3 April 2024 19:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/connecting-node-red-on-rpi5-with-hass-to-logo8-plc-doesnt-work/86984 "2024-04-03T19:52:16Z")

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Hi, so I build the electrics in my home with 5 Logo8 PLCs, which work fine so far. Now I want to connect home assistant on a raspberry pi 5 to those PLCs via Node-Red. I followed a few tutorials for this connection, but…

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## [Multi users on dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/multi-users-on-dashboard/86811)

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**Author:** [@Placido](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Placido)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [3 April 2024 17:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/multi-users-on-dashboard/86811 "2024-04-03T17:55:26Z")

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Is it possible to use the node-red dashboard on 2 different computers, where one session does not disturb the other?

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## [Using variable to access Array](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-variable-to-access-array/86971)

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**Author:** [@zachMtech](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/zachMtech)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [3 April 2024 15:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-variable-to-access-array/86971 "2024-04-03T15:54:12Z")

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I'm working with Node-RED and using JSONata for expression handling. In my setup, I have an array named SMT where each element contains a node named item . Additionally, I have a variable named count that I intend to use…

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## [Seeking Node-RED expert for developing a remote update procedure](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/seeking-node-red-expert-for-developing-a-remote-update-procedure/86928)

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**Author:** [@raspberrydev12](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/raspberrydev12)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [3 April 2024 14:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/seeking-node-red-expert-for-developing-a-remote-update-procedure/86928 "2024-04-03T14:58:11Z")

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Hi There! I have some Node-RED experience myself (3yrs?), but I usually use it as a rapid prototyping tool. For that I love it. However, at scale it's become a headache for me, since I lack a really deep understanding o…

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## [FR Notification: ability to close a notification with an input message](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/fr-notification-ability-to-close-a-notification-with-an-input-message/86966)

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**Author:** [@SynoUser-NL](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SynoUser-NL)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [3 April 2024 12:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/fr-notification-ability-to-close-a-notification-with-an-input-message/86966 "2024-04-03T12:51:52Z")

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We are using the Notification node to display a Please wait.. message for actions that take a little bit of time. It would be nice to be able to have the flow close the Notification once the action is completed. Current…

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## [Problema con uno script in node template](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problema-con-uno-script-in-node-template/86962)

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**Author:** [@ivanpesenti](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ivanpesenti)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [3 April 2024 10:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problema-con-uno-script-in-node-template/86962 "2024-04-03T10:48:30Z")

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\<div class="container"\> \<div class="circle" data-degree="20" data-color="#ff2972"\> \<h2 class="number"\>\<span\>%\</span\>\</h2\> \</div\> \<script\> document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", fun…

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## [Dashboard does not refresh](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-does-not-refresh/86943)

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**Author:** [@mariulin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mariulin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [3 April 2024 09:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-does-not-refresh/86943 "2024-04-03T09:25:26Z")

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Hi everyone. I have a problem with the Dashboard I built a "flow" manageable by a "Group" named "Settings". A ball should move left and right when a button is pressed or a switch is changed and be displayed in a "Group"…

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## [Backup and restore Node-red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/backup-and-restore-node-red/86856)

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**Author:** [@jbudd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jbudd)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [2 April 2024 22:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/backup-and-restore-node-red/86856 "2024-04-02T22:49:54Z")

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Can anyone confirm / improve on these backup and restore instructions? Linux Backup Assuming that everything for your Node-red installation (flows, file based context, static content, any external scripts run from exec,…

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## [ioBroker Datapoints Read / Write in a function-Node in javascript How to do?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/iobroker-datapoints-read-write-in-a-function-node-in-javascript-how-to-do/86500)

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**Author:** [@Torsten02](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Torsten02)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [2 April 2024 20:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/iobroker-datapoints-read-write-in-a-function-node-in-javascript-how-to-do/86500 "2024-04-02T20:54:23Z")

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Hello, all attempts to read or write the data points from the ioBroker within a function node have failed so far. The "Node ioBroker IN/OUT" works of course but the same in a "function Node" in javascript does not work…

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## [How can I recreate this message structure in an inject node?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-recreate-this-message-structure-in-an-inject-node/86947)

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**Author:** [@mikefila](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mikefila)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [2 April 2024 18:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-recreate-this-message-structure-in-an-inject-node/86947 "2024-04-02T18:42:53Z")

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{ "payload": { "brightness": 35, "color\_temp": 360, "state": "ON", "transition": 2 }, "wled": "99", "holiday": "none", "level": 35, "statemsg": "off", "garage": 1, "kitchen": "99", "lutron": 100, "\_msgi…

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## [Inject nodes buttons disabled after deploying a node generated from a subflow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/inject-nodes-buttons-disabled-after-deploying-a-node-generated-from-a-subflow/86940)

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**Author:** [@Colin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Colin)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [2 April 2024 15:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/inject-nodes-buttons-disabled-after-deploying-a-node-generated-from-a-subflow/86940 "2024-04-02T15:36:19Z")

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I have a strange situation I hope someone can help with. I am developing a node using Packaging a Subflow as a module. When I place the node on the flow and deploy then in the developer console I see VM408:341 Uncau…

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## [Node-red freezes when i read from PLC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-freezes-when-i-read-from-plc/86630)

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**Author:** [@Felipesr](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Felipesr)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [2 April 2024 14:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-freezes-when-i-read-from-plc/86630 "2024-04-02T14:13:43Z")

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im working on a server that reads values froma PLC and dumps them in a simple database. It was working fine but from a day to another it suddenly stops working, node-red freezes when i connect to the PLC and reads no val…

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## [How to Calculate Power (P) from Voltage and Current Values in Node-RED?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-calculate-power-p-from-voltage-and-current-values-in-node-red/86936)

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**Author:** [@noctis-61](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/noctis-61)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [2 April 2024 13:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-calculate-power-p-from-voltage-and-current-values-in-node-red/86936 "2024-04-02T13:09:41Z")

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Hello, I'm working on a project in Node-RED where I receive voltage from a ADS1115 and current from a ina219. I want to calculate the power (P) using these values, but i dont know how. However, when I try to add both i…

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## [Two inputs in a node function](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/two-inputs-in-a-node-function/86891)

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**Author:** [@satkey3](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/satkey3)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [2 April 2024 11:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/two-inputs-in-a-node-function/86891 "2024-04-02T11:43:01Z")

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Hello. I have two inputs in a node function that input random numerical data read from a solar inverter. PV is the instant production of the inverter and Grid is the consumption from the network. Through that function, …

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## [Node-red-node-openweathermap - 5 day forecast NO DATA, current forecast DATA OK](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-node-openweathermap-5-day-forecast-no-data-current-forecast-data-ok/86926)

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**Author:** [@ramoun](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ramoun)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [2 April 2024 11:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-node-openweathermap-5-day-forecast-no-data-current-forecast-data-ok/86926 "2024-04-02T11:27:35Z")

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Hi, I'm sort of migrating from Openhab i.e. creating new rules in nodered, and migrating the broken ones. In "node-red-node-openweathermap" "current weather" returns data, but "5 day forecast" returns no data. Gener…

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## [Better accessibility on search result highlighting](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/better-accessibility-on-search-result-highlighting/86367)

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**Author:** [@rmwiseman](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rmwiseman)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [2 April 2024 07:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/better-accessibility-on-search-result-highlighting/86367 "2024-04-02T07:35:10Z")

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My eyesight is fine, but on a large screen, it can be incredibly difficult to spot the flashing red dashed border around the current node matching a search. It doesn't flash for very long and can be a similar colour to …

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## [Node-red audio out node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-audio-out-node/86014)

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**Author:** [@xiaoqiao](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/xiaoqiao)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [2 April 2024 06:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-audio-out-node/86014 "2024-04-02T06:20:41Z")

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Hello, I use node-red dashboad audio out node to play TTS in Chrome, and it is works well for most of the time, but sometime there is and error"error-not allowed", did anybody have the same issue? how to solve it?

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## [MCP4725 and I2C node-red-contrib-i2c](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mcp4725-and-i2c-node-red-contrib-i2c/86314)

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**Author:** [@Francois](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Francois)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [2 April 2024 05:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mcp4725-and-i2c-node-red-contrib-i2c/86314 "2024-04-02T05:39:38Z")

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Hi all, i just discovered node-red 3 weeks ago and i developed a dashboard to send query to a modbus server with success so i am happy. Now i need to interact with a MCP4725 to send variable voltage to control a device.…

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## [Node-Red stops working and needs to be restarted](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-stops-working-and-needs-to-be-restarted/86866)

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**Author:** [@badflash](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/badflash)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [1 April 2024 21:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-stops-working-and-needs-to-be-restarted/86866 "2024-04-01T21:58:29Z")

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After a few hours, Node-Red stops communicating, and I need to re-start it. Just re-connecting to the web page doesn't fix it. Is there a setting to keep it running? When I do restart it, it will often change the setpoi…

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## [Second Stage of navigation?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/second-stage-of-navigation/86713)

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**Author:** [@David83](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/David83)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [1 April 2024 19:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/second-stage-of-navigation/86713 "2024-04-01T19:54:26Z")

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I have cerate a routing in uibuilder like this: index.js // @ts-nocheck /\*globals UibRouter, uibuilder \*/ const routerConfig = { routeContainer: '#routecontainer', defaultRoute: 'lights', hide: true, r…

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## [Trouble Integrating Philips HUE with node-red-contrib-huemagic on Updated Node-RED & Node.js](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trouble-integrating-philips-hue-with-node-red-contrib-huemagic-on-updated-node-red-node-js/86882)

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**Author:** [@Steinspiel](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Steinspiel)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [1 April 2024 18:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trouble-integrating-philips-hue-with-node-red-contrib-huemagic-on-updated-node-red-node-js/86882 "2024-04-01T18:49:56Z")

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Hey, I've installed Node-RED alongside openHab on a Raspberry Pi. For Philips HUE, I was using "node-red-contrib-huemagic 4.2.2". At some point, I noticed that the HUE Bridge / HUE Lamps stopped working. I'm not sure i…

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## [Robust remote update procedure and best practices?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/robust-remote-update-procedure-and-best-practices/86894)

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**Author:** [@raspberrydev12](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/raspberrydev12)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [1 April 2024 16:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/robust-remote-update-procedure-and-best-practices/86894 "2024-04-01T16:55:44Z")

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Hey there! I would really appreciate it if the experts could give me a sanity check on this one. I have a small fleet of about 30 devices deployed remotely. They are running a node-red project that is tracking a github…

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## [Can't see device-monitor node after install in Node Red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-see-device-monitor-node-after-install-in-node-red/86915)

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**Author:** [@efelmer](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/efelmer)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [1 April 2024 16:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-see-device-monitor-node-after-install-in-node-red/86915 "2024-04-01T16:16:18Z")

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I have installed the following node into my working NR server (v3.1.3) via Palette -\> Install, but it doesn't show up in the list of available nodes ot use in workflow. Restarted NR and the host server, refreshed browser…

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## [Pi Pico W and BME280](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pi-pico-w-and-bme280/86883)

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**Author:** [@badflash](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/badflash)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [1 April 2024 13:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pi-pico-w-and-bme280/86883 "2024-04-01T13:57:47Z")

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I could not get my Pico W to play nicely with my BME280. It just could not read it with the standard micropython drivers. I had some other drivers from Core Electronic and they worked really well. Quite robust and just k…

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## [Mqtt value to domoticz](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-value-to-domoticz/86878)

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**Author:** [@nodouser](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nodouser)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [1 April 2024 12:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-value-to-domoticz/86878 "2024-04-01T12:48:26Z")

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I've been searching for a while too, but I can't figure it out. I've checked the websites, but they have predefined values. I want to send a value from MQTT Node-RED using an HTTP rule or another way to Domoticz. The va…

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