Friends of hue switch config is broken since last update

[sbu]

Hi, since last update it is not possible to configure a friends of hue switch. just very basic config works still. following does not work any more:

• when press: add a second action (sensor off) after scene selection
• dimm up or down , start dimm when hold and stop dimm when release

after save just red markers are shown.

the other switch i had configured before the update shows the above similar setting correctly. seems to be that the failure happens during write.

android 13, galaxy s20, newer sqare shaped hue bridge, feller smart switch

[sbu]

update to 1.31.5 did not solve the problem

[dennyblokland]

Hi I can confirm this, I’m running into the same problem… It happens both on iOS and on android with the latest updates.

I add something related to dimming for example and suddenly the two or three appointed actions turn into like a list (of like 10) unknown actions that all show a red triangle before, and then it just says:

Press - Unknown
Press - Unknown
Press - Unknown
Release (Press) - Unknown
Release (Press) - Unknown

And so forth. This way I’m unable to identify which action is which, and even if I could the actions can’t be changed because it just shows ‘‘unknown’’ without options or drop-down menus.

I delete everything and try again but at the end it glitches again into this faulty state.

EDIT: Also realised this happens in the mac app as well.

[sbu]

update to 1.32.1 did not solve it

[Tom_en_Ilja (Tom van den Heuvel)]

Same here.
Happens on iPhone, iPad mini and android (Samsung A50)
This also happens with motion sensors. Especially with multiple rules I need for my livingroom.

[Sash]

Is there anything news about this problem?

[deese (Javi)]

Same issue here. Any possible solution?
Thanks!

[d-dsn]

Same issue here. I actually created a thread regarding the same issue here few weeks ago:

Multiple (>2 pcs) Release (Press) automations not possible (with ABB Friends of Hue Switch on Philips Hue)

Hi, I don’t know if this is a bug or a HW/SW limitation, but I can’t create more than two actions for “Release (Press)”. It’s only possible to define automations for “1st press” and “2nd press”. If I try to add “3rd press”, all the previous automations will go “Unknown” and create multiple additional “Unknown” automations with “Unknown” triggers and actions. It happens with the “Release (Press)”, but not with “Press” For example I can start with a blank button and go straight ahead to create “…

[Lopfest]

Still bugged in version 2.4.4.

Another example how to bug it even with single trigger: create “Release (Press) - Always” trigger with some action and save it. Then open up this trigger to edit it and change from “Always” to “First press” and save it. You will end up with 4 unknown actions.

What is more concerning is the fact that every single action that turns to 4 unknowns will consume +1 /rule bridge resources (you can have max 250) even after you delete all 4 actions from the button!!! So you can end up with full rules and cannot add more.

I consider this a CRITICAL BUG that should be addressed ASAP.

I hope I can identify and delete those orphaned rules from the bridge via api somehow…