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## [Unable to install sqlite node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unable-to-install-sqlite-node/49440)

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**Author:** [@MJS](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MJS)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [6 August 2021 23:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unable-to-install-sqlite-node/49440 "2021-08-06T23:04:52Z")

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I keep getting this error when trying to install the sqlite node. I'm running node-red with Home Assistant. ----------------------------------------------------------- 2021-08-06T22:31:43.329Z Install : node-red-node-sq…

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## [Split and Join Objects](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/split-and-join-objects/49432)

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**Author:** [@mafify](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mafify)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [6 August 2021 21:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/split-and-join-objects/49432 "2021-08-06T21:39:25Z")

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Hello, I am trying to inject two JSON Object messages with an rbe to block repeated message. The rbe blocks only single ID's so I split them, then joined them with the parts.key and then passed them through rbe. But it's…

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## [Custom node vs subflow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/custom-node-vs-subflow/49434)

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**Author:** [@dczysz](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dczysz)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [6 August 2021 21:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/custom-node-vs-subflow/49434 "2021-08-06T21:16:48Z")

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I currently have a function node to dynamically generate a filename which gets passed to the file out node as msg.filename. I made each version - a subflow of the function node + file out node, and a custom node that is…

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## [Ui control not work when showing video](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-control-not-work-when-showing-video/49315)

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**Author:** [@funhall](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/funhall)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [6 August 2021 18:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-control-not-work-when-showing-video/49315 "2021-08-06T18:15:57Z")

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Everytime a start this video it only show first time on the screen on the HDMI output. After first time it only shows when i open a new dasbord. I hope there is a solution for this. Ask if you need more information. Ta…

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## [How to reset the Filter (old RBE) node?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-reset-the-filter-old-rbe-node/49431)

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**Author:** [@finch6](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/finch6)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [6 August 2021 18:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-reset-the-filter-old-rbe-node/49431 "2021-08-06T18:09:20Z")

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Hi everyone... Not sure if this is a bug or my stupidity :man\_shrugging:t3: Probably the latter... In the Node info in Node-red, it says you can pass a msg.reset to reset the filter node. I tried it, but I can't get i…

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## [Logging using Winston and Papertrail](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/logging-using-winston-and-papertrail/49428)

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**Author:** [@d0d04m3](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/d0d04m3)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [6 August 2021 17:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/logging-using-winston-and-papertrail/49428 "2021-08-06T17:48:08Z")

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hi i have NR into ibm and heroku cloud so i need edit logging in settings.js to send all debug console to my account in papertrail but i cant do it any help please

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## [HTTPS request fails on 2.0.5 but worked on 1.3.4](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/https-request-fails-on-2-0-5-but-worked-on-1-3-4/49348)

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**Author:** [@SteveHiner](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SteveHiner)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [6 August 2021 16:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/https-request-fails-on-2-0-5-but-worked-on-1-3-4/49348 "2021-08-06T16:09:59Z")

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I tried up upgrade to 2.0.5 last night and it went fairly well but not perfectly. I'm still a bit of a NodeRed newbie (though not a programming newbie) and I was hoping you could help me figure out what's wrong. My most…

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## [\[Announce\] node-red-contrib-ui-media](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-contrib-ui-media/7669)

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**Author:** [@steuck13](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/steuck13)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [6 August 2021 15:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-contrib-ui-media/7669 "2021-08-06T15:46:57Z")

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Greetings, I'm currently developing the first version of node-red-contrib-ui-media. The main idea with this node is to create an easy way to display videos and images on the dashboard. All 'constructive' feedback is …

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## [TypeError: Cannot read property 'forEach' of undefined](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/typeerror-cannot-read-property-foreach-of-undefined/47953)

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**Author:** [@AngelMx3](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/AngelMx3)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [6 August 2021 15:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/typeerror-cannot-read-property-foreach-of-undefined/47953 "2021-08-06T15:35:11Z")

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Can someone help me, I get this and it won't let me start the server.

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## [Using a raspberry compute module with Node-red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-a-raspberry-compute-module-with-node-red/3607)

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**Author:** [@laurent83390](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/laurent83390)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [6 August 2021 14:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-a-raspberry-compute-module-with-node-red/3607 "2021-08-06T14:51:45Z")

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Does anybody know if the rpi-gpio node can be used with a compute module (cm3) ? The pin out is different and the rpi-gpio node does not detect the board type. Thank

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## [Search in a Json](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/search-in-a-json/49358)

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**Author:** [@zamzon](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/zamzon)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [6 August 2021 14:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/search-in-a-json/49358 "2021-08-06T14:31:08Z")

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Hi I need to make a search in a Json to find a number, and then return an other number, i did try to make a little flow to explane my quest. my json is converted from a xml and imported from a file, but this is not in …

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## [Monitoring of two nodered instances possible?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/monitoring-of-two-nodered-instances-possible/49420)

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**Author:** [@quito96](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/quito96)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [6 August 2021 14:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/monitoring-of-two-nodered-instances-possible/49420 "2021-08-06T14:16:16Z")

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Hi, Two days ago one of my Nodered instances crashed, unfortunately I noticed it way too late. Is it possible that Nodered instances located on two different computers monitor each other? Any ideas? BR Quito

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## [Unable to start node-red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unable-to-start-node-red/19073)

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**Author:** [@g.sakshi997](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/g.sakshi997)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [3 October 2020 06:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unable-to-start-node-red/19073 "2020-10-03T06:49:31Z")

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Hi all, I have been facing an issue in starting node-red and am unable to figure out why is it happening. The following is the error that it throws whenever i start node-red. I hope you can help me out. Welcome to Node…

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## [Mqtt-in node not connecting to broker](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-in-node-not-connecting-to-broker/49375)

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**Author:** [@donblago](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/donblago)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [6 August 2021 13:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-in-node-not-connecting-to-broker/49375 "2021-08-06T13:27:38Z")

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Hello, I am just starting with Node-red and got to the point of not able to connect to MQTT broker NODE\_RED\_VERSION :vv2.0.5 NODE\_VERSION :14.17.3 HW:PI4b Issue: MQTT node not connecting Issue: 5 Aug 09:40:35 - \[in…

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## [EnOcean - Switch actuator](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/enocean-switch-actuator/49163)

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**Author:** [@steinerma](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/steinerma)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [6 August 2021 12:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/enocean-switch-actuator/49163 "2021-08-06T12:38:48Z")

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Hello At the moment I can read signals from EnOcean sensors (pushbuttons). Is there also a possibility to switch actuators (e.g. blind actuator Eltako FSB61NP-230V) via Nodered and read the status back? If someone of yo…

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## [current-state day month of the year](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/current-state-day-month-of-the-year/49413)

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**Author:** [@brano1990](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/brano1990)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [6 August 2021 10:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/current-state-day-month-of-the-year/49413 "2021-08-06T10:42:20Z")

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hello is there any "current-state" that would start a specific day of the month in a year? something like node-red-contrib-trashschedule (node) - Node-RED trashschedule trashschedule he shows what will happen the next…

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## [Address 2x LCD 2004 via html](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/address-2x-lcd-2004-via-html/49416)

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**Author:** [@pinie\_pinie](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pinie_pinie)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [6 August 2021 10:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/address-2x-lcd-2004-via-html/49416 "2021-08-06T10:19:12Z")

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Hello, I would like to address 2 LCD 2004 via html or the like with a payload. Reason: Currently, communication is running via the I2C interface. The I2C bus is massively disturbed by my built-in solenoid valves (irriga…

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## [Simple a way to check 6 input](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/simple-a-way-to-check-6-input/49415)

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**Author:** [@funhall](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/funhall)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [6 August 2021 10:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/simple-a-way-to-check-6-input/49415 "2021-08-06T10:27:01Z")

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I have 6 input to NR and I like to check if they all are "on" and the set the payload to "all on". Isn't there a simple node that can do this?

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## [GPS Tracker protocols](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gps-tracker-protocols/48755)

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**Author:** [@EuroNiceguy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/EuroNiceguy)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [6 August 2021 09:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gps-tracker-protocols/48755 "2021-08-06T09:01:18Z")

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Hello, Can you advise wether creating nodes is required for integrating GPS tracking devices. And if so, how would that be done? We have the device protocols already and they seem to be ASCII Based. Thank you in advan…

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## [Cant reinstall NR](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-reinstall-nr/49369)

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**Author:** [@funhall](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/funhall)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [6 August 2021 09:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-reinstall-nr/49369 "2021-08-06T09:36:37Z")

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My Node-red broke. Dont know the reason. I get the error in picture to the left. I try reinstal but Npm missing. Please help me

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## [Smart flow for controlling covers for sun protection](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/smart-flow-for-controlling-covers-for-sun-protection/49371)

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**Author:** [@martinst](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/martinst)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [6 August 2021 08:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/smart-flow-for-controlling-covers-for-sun-protection/49371 "2021-08-06T08:43:18Z")

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I have a philips hue outdoor sensor which I use to meassure the amount of lux. When it is above 40.000 lux for 5 minutes then the covers will close. When the lux value is below 40.000 lux for 25 minutes, the covers will…

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## [How do i deal with rabbit MQ connectivity?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-i-deal-with-rabbit-mq-connectivity/49392)

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**Author:** [@eeeeuk](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/eeeeuk)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [6 August 2021 07:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-i-deal-with-rabbit-mq-connectivity/49392 "2021-08-06T07:54:59Z")

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Hi, I'm trying to connect to an application that publishes messages via rabbitMQ . Initially, I thought I'd hit lucky with a node-red-contrib-amqp but that seemed to screw up my installation. Is there a better option,…

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## [SIEMENS OPC UA Server crashes after starting flow in EVENT Mode](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/siemens-opc-ua-server-crashes-after-starting-flow-in-event-mode/46798)

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**Author:** [@SRmag](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SRmag)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [6 August 2021 06:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/siemens-opc-ua-server-crashes-after-starting-flow-in-event-mode/46798 "2021-08-06T06:55:24Z")

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Hello, I'm trying to get Messages and Alarms of a Siemens OPC UA Server (SINUMERIK 840dsl). I've done this with a EVENT-Node of the "node-red-contrib-opcua" library. If I start my flow everything works well and I get my …

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## [Media on RPI dashboard dont work](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/media-on-rpi-dashboard-dont-work/49407)

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**Author:** [@funhall](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/funhall)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [6 August 2021 06:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/media-on-rpi-dashboard-dont-work/49407 "2021-08-06T06:32:47Z")

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I have discovered that the template vid\_screen\_1 wont work on dashboard showen on RPI. The timer shows and work fine. The problem arrive as soon as there is a media on the dashboard. But on every other devices I tried …

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## [TypedInput Widget](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/typedinput-widget/6894)

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**Author:** [@cinhcet](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cinhcet)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [6 August 2021 03:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/typedinput-widget/6894 "2021-08-06T03:18:26Z")

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Hi, Node-RED provides a nice editor widget for selecting and defining for example payload types as strings, numbers, JSON (with editor) etc. In case you want to do it yourself, here a little example node. js file mod…

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## [Flows file name not set, generating name using hostname](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flows-file-name-not-set-generating-name-using-hostname/49296)

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**Author:** [@rajhi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rajhi)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [6 August 2021 02:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flows-file-name-not-set-generating-name-using-hostname/49296 "2021-08-06T02:00:50Z")

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## [Upgrading to v2 and install sqlite inside docker image](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/upgrading-to-v2-and-install-sqlite-inside-docker-image/49222)

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**Author:** [@brunoamaral](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/brunoamaral)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [5 August 2021 22:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/upgrading-to-v2-and-install-sqlite-inside-docker-image/49222 "2021-08-05T22:49:43Z")

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I have a few flows that use sqlite running smoothly up to 1.3.6. Upgrading to v2 however stops the flows saying that there are node types missing: sqlitedb and sqlite. But they are already installed: My first guess …

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## [Node-RED SNMP Agent (not listener)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-snmp-agent-not-listener/49389)

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**Author:** [@awneil](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/awneil)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [5 August 2021 22:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-snmp-agent-not-listener/49389 "2021-08-05T22:19:13Z")

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I see lots about Node-RED as an SNMP Manager (listening for Traps, querying MIBs, etc) but nothing as an SNMP Agent - ie, the thing which sends Traps, and has the MIB. This seems to be about the closest (from 2016): h…

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## [Send msg to onvif Media](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-msg-to-onvif-media/48416)

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**Author:** [@jamessantoya26](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jamessantoya26)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [5 August 2021 19:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-msg-to-onvif-media/48416 "2021-08-05T19:46:34Z")

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Hi guys, I'm here again I have been trying to use an array of information to send it to the onvif-media node, but apparently, the node needs a default IP to be able to connect, someone knows somehow that I can send the …

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## [Can´t connect to Node Red as Client](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-t-connect-to-node-red-as-client/49386)

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**Author:** [@Baluba](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Baluba)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [5 August 2021 19:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-t-connect-to-node-red-as-client/49386 "2021-08-05T19:40:23Z")

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Hello everyone, i created a little Raspberry Pi Node-Red Setup according to some videos and the basic steps from the webpage. Right now everything seems fine. I Installed Mosquttio and created the first mqtt in -\> msg.p…

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