# Trouble getting mqtt sub to activate an mqtt pub

**URL:** <https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trouble-getting-mqtt-sub-to-activate-an-mqtt-pub/17961>\
**Category:** General\
**Created:** [14 November 2019 14:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trouble-getting-mqtt-sub-to-activate-an-mqtt-pub/17961 "2019-11-14T14:49:01Z")\
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**Author:** ![gr1nch](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/gr1nch/32/14302_2.png) [@gr1nch](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gr1nch)\
**Post date:** [26 November 2019 03:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trouble-getting-mqtt-sub-to-activate-an-mqtt-pub/17961/6 "2019-11-26T03:15:15Z")

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Thanks @Colin for introducing me to the Trigger node! It is perfect for what I need. Now with improved flow 😉

 ![Screenshot from 2019-11-26 02-39-49](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/uploads/nodered/original/2X/5/543912466d5a1e994ca84f8f38892aef5b3791b7.png)

I also felt it worthy of being [my first share](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pirs-activating-security-lights/18427) the "Share Your Nodes" category in case it helps others.

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