# Ideas & Suggestions

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## [Configurable time trigger](https://community.homey.app/t/configurable-time-trigger/63532)

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**Author:** [@zakraket](https://community.homey.app/u/zakraket)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2024, 7:05am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/configurable-time-trigger/63532 "2024-10-25T07:05:44Z")

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I would like to have an option to set a certain time, f.e. 17:00 and than have Homey count backwards the time needed to charge my car, in order to start charging in time. However, this is not the problem, I can create f…

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## [Bringing Aqara sub-devices into Homey using Homekit integration](https://community.homey.app/t/bringing-aqara-sub-devices-into-homey-using-homekit-integration/118676)

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**Author:** [@Royental\_Mr](https://community.homey.app/u/Royental_Mr)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2024, 6:58am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/bringing-aqara-sub-devices-into-homey-using-homekit-integration/118676 "2024-10-21T06:58:10Z")

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Hello guys, As you know, some devices can be directly connected to Homey through the Aqara-related app, and some devices connected to the Aqara hub can be brought into Homey via the Matter connection. However, not all …

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## [Art-Net integration for DMX control](https://community.homey.app/t/art-net-integration-for-dmx-control/6501)

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**Author:** [@Konungen](https://community.homey.app/u/Konungen)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2024, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/art-net-integration-for-dmx-control/6501 "2024-10-17T18:08:52Z")

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It would be awesome to integrate the Art-Net protocol for transmitting the DMX512-A lighting control protocol. Have an app that you can program individual addressable led strips etc. right in Homey, user friendly! Don’t…

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## [\[FeatureRequest\] Better Google Home support](https://community.homey.app/t/featurerequest-better-google-home-support/113965)

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**Author:** [@izekube](https://community.homey.app/u/izekube)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 7:34am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/featurerequest-better-google-home-support/113965 "2024-08-06T07:34:28Z")

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What: Please add support for “ask Google” to send a “command” to a Google Device. I.e. it’s like automating “Hey Google any query”. How: Either upgrade app “Google Chromecast” or “Google Nest” (but pls support old Googl…

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## [Camouflage Homey (pro) 2023 or Homey Bridge](https://community.homey.app/t/camouflage-homey-pro-2023-or-homey-bridge/113512)

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**Author:** [@Tuomas\_Levoniemi](https://community.homey.app/u/Tuomas_Levoniemi)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2024, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/camouflage-homey-pro-2023-or-homey-bridge/113512 "2024-10-07T17:25:45Z")

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Hi, I understand that some people think Homey (Pro) is a beautiful home decor centrepiece. However, my philosophy is to hide all possible wires and devices. Of course, Homey could be placed in a closet, but the device’…

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## [Ring Alarmsystem - Homey connection](https://community.homey.app/t/ring-alarmsystem-homey-connection/117359)

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**Author:** [@Rein\_Blaauw](https://community.homey.app/u/Rein_Blaauw)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2024, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/ring-alarmsystem-homey-connection/117359 "2024-10-04T15:53:49Z")

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## [Native Heating Panel](https://community.homey.app/t/native-heating-panel/117352)

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**Author:** [@girts](https://community.homey.app/u/girts)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2024, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/native-heating-panel/117352 "2024-10-04T13:16:20Z")

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Hi everyone, I’ve been thinking about migrating my smart home setup from Fibaro HC2 to Homey, and one of the big reasons is Homey’s extensive device support and super user-friendly interface. Right now, I use the native…

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## [\[FeatureRequest\] Add Matter Sensors to Homekit integration](https://community.homey.app/t/featurerequest-add-matter-sensors-to-homekit-integration/116959)

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**Author:** [@Givemelove](https://community.homey.app/u/Givemelove)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2024, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/featurerequest-add-matter-sensors-to-homekit-integration/116959 "2024-09-30T17:03:24Z")

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Hey folks, With the Matter integration, i’ve gone down the path of integrating my Ikea Dirigera system (which comprises mostly of parasoll window sensors and a few light bulbs here and there). What I’d love to do is b…

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## [\[Guide\] Include Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4](https://community.homey.app/t/guide-include-aqara-smart-video-doorbell-g4/116816)

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**Author:** [@rvanlaak](https://community.homey.app/u/rvanlaak)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2024, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/guide-include-aqara-smart-video-doorbell-g4/116816 "2024-09-27T14:48:22Z")

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The Smart Doorbells Best Buy Guide is quite helpful when selecting one for the first time. Smart Doorbells | Best Buy Guide Am considering the Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4, can that also be included in the guide? Aqar…

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## [\[Guide\] Include ROBBShop Motion sensor](https://community.homey.app/t/guide-include-robbshop-motion-sensor/116813)

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**Author:** [@rvanlaak](https://community.homey.app/u/rvanlaak)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2024, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/guide-include-robbshop-motion-sensor/116813 "2024-09-27T14:05:42Z")

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Not that many motion sensors support being built in. The ROBBShop motion sensor supports System 55 and is available in both Zigbee and Z-Wave, hence should be considered to be included in the best buy guide: https://ww…

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## [App Regional Functionality](https://community.homey.app/t/app-regional-functionality/116540)

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**Author:** [@Dan\_Melideo](https://community.homey.app/u/Dan_Melideo)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2024, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-regional-functionality/116540 "2024-09-26T23:52:43Z")

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I would like to suggest that Athom or Developers prominently flag if an app will either work or not work in different regions. Listing both options wouldn’t be practical, so just calling out the easiest makes sense. Exam…

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## [Use CPU load percentage in LOGIC](https://community.homey.app/t/use-cpu-load-percentage-in-logic/105104)

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**Author:** [@TKroon](https://community.homey.app/u/TKroon)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2024, 11:03am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/use-cpu-load-percentage-in-logic/105104 "2024-09-16T11:03:00Z")

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I would like to be able to use the CPU load percentage as a value in Homey’s logic. The data is available in Insights, and at times, the load peaks. Flows that run every x seconds/minutes that aren’t related to immediat…

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## [Subscriber model option for community applications](https://community.homey.app/t/subscriber-model-option-for-community-applications/116562)

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**Author:** [@Tuomas\_Levoniemi](https://community.homey.app/u/Tuomas_Levoniemi)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 4:58am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/subscriber-model-option-for-community-applications/116562 "2024-09-24T04:58:56Z")

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Hi, The OpenSource model is a great way to bring applications and extend compatibility to new devices in the home automation scene. However, it often happens that the initial enthusiasm fades. Only one person may also …

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## [Sensors and live images support camera’s](https://community.homey.app/t/sensors-and-live-images-support-camera-s/116571)

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**Author:** [@Benvo](https://community.homey.app/u/Benvo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 11:48am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/sensors-and-live-images-support-camera-s/116571 "2024-09-23T11:48:33Z")

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sensors and live images from security camera / doorbell support in Homey In other words, viewing live images from security cameras in Homey and creating Flows based on the sensors that the security cameras have.

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## [Smart locks more possibilities](https://community.homey.app/t/smart-locks-more-possibilities/116572)

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**Author:** [@Benvo](https://community.homey.app/u/Benvo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 11:30am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/smart-locks-more-possibilities/116572 "2024-09-23T11:30:20Z")

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More possibilities smart locks. have an Aqara u 200. possibility to create flows where homey knows who unlocks the door. for example via fingerprint or personal code.

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## [Feature request: placeholder for replaced device in flow](https://community.homey.app/t/feature-request-placeholder-for-replaced-device-in-flow/115406)

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**Author:** [@Rudi\_Hendrix](https://community.homey.app/u/Rudi_Hendrix)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2024, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/feature-request-placeholder-for-replaced-device-in-flow/115406 "2024-09-21T19:20:44Z")

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In case I need to re-add a device in all flows where the device is used it displays someting like this: This is understandable, but in case the device is used multiple times you get something like this: But then w…

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## [Virtual Devices](https://community.homey.app/t/virtual-devices/116376)

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**Author:** [@Bent\_Ole\_Davidsen](https://community.homey.app/u/Bent_Ole_Davidsen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2024, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/virtual-devices/116376 "2024-09-19T16:34:18Z")

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When making virtual devices, it should be possible to add custom statusindicators! Like yes/ no or on/off😊

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## [Select only specific devices to share with Alexa](https://community.homey.app/t/select-only-specific-devices-to-share-with-alexa/109230)

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**Author:** [@chris\_tie](https://community.homey.app/u/chris_tie)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2024, 8:02am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/select-only-specific-devices-to-share-with-alexa/109230 "2024-09-16T08:02:32Z")

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Hello! I have a Homey Pro and I use it in conjunction with Alexa. While I can only allow specific flows to become Scenes in Alexa, I have no control over what devices are being shared with Alexa. Where this is an annoy…

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## [Acces control Heimdall and Homey](https://community.homey.app/t/acces-control-heimdall-and-homey/3159)

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**Author:** [@Frans\_Keeman](https://community.homey.app/u/Frans_Keeman)\
**Replies:** 52\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 11:19am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/acces-control-heimdall-and-homey/3159 "2024-09-09T11:19:23Z")

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I use Heimdall in Homey for my alarm function. I am trying to use acces control with RFID to make entrance easier for all users in my home. So far i tried the AD2000-M from aliexpress in conjunction with a fibaro univers…

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## [Several geofences/zones ie. "school" or "work"](https://community.homey.app/t/several-geofences-zones-ie-school-or-work/115610)

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**Author:** [@Christian\_Bertelsen](https://community.homey.app/u/Christian_Bertelsen)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2024, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/several-geofences-zones-ie-school-or-work/115610 "2024-09-08T16:37:41Z")

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Hi, tried to search the forum, but could not find an exact answer to my feature request: In home assistant its possible to define zones outside home, as in “school” og “work”. I find it weird that it isn’t a feature that…

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## [Android Widget with climate, energy, activity](https://community.homey.app/t/android-widget-with-climate-energy-activity/115565)

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**Author:** [@Tristax](https://community.homey.app/u/Tristax)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2024, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/android-widget-with-climate-energy-activity/115565 "2024-09-05T18:02:03Z")

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Hello, I love homey app and it would be perfect to add the possibility to create a widget on android, so that we can monitor the temperature directly from the home screen. I’ve searched a bit before posting that sugges…

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## [A dashboard made by Homey (Athom) might be (not far, far away, but:) on it’s way!](https://community.homey.app/t/a-dashboard-made-by-homey-athom-might-be-not-far-far-away-but-on-it-s-way/45339)

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**Author:** [@Henk\_Renting](https://community.homey.app/u/Henk_Renting)\
**Replies:** 166\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2024, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/a-dashboard-made-by-homey-athom-might-be-not-far-far-away-but-on-it-s-way/45339 "2024-09-05T14:51:11Z")

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Edit (july 5th 2022): Athom leaked a new tab in the https://my.homey.app in the Ask Me Anything YouTube stream tonight. I can hardly belief that they did this unintentional. That would just be too dumb :wink: Vie…

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## [Idea for new sensor](https://community.homey.app/t/idea-for-new-sensor/114632)

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**Author:** [@Kvarsten](https://community.homey.app/u/Kvarsten)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2024, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/idea-for-new-sensor/114632 "2024-08-19T14:59:06Z")

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Rumors of you are now trying to mange devises for homey? I wish for a device who can make even more devices “smart”. We all know a socket device we can connect to other devices and make them “smart”. What about a device…

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## [Switching Homeys according to location](https://community.homey.app/t/switching-homeys-according-to-location/114623)

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**Author:** [@Adam\_Vesztergom](https://community.homey.app/u/Adam_Vesztergom)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2024, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/switching-homeys-according-to-location/114623 "2024-08-18T22:26:50Z")

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I have more Homeys, but it’s hard to recognize which one is active on my phone. At least a headline text or logo would be great to see when I open the app. The best would be if a flow could switch between Homeys accordin…

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## [\[FeatureRequest\] Default error flow-card handling](https://community.homey.app/t/featurerequest-default-error-flow-card-handling/113305)

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**Author:** [@Articate](https://community.homey.app/u/Articate)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/featurerequest-default-error-flow-card-handling/113305 "2024-08-14T20:55:13Z")

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I’ve set up manual error flows for errors I suspect might pop up. However, I’d like to be able to set a default flow-card for all error-outs of all flow cards. As a user I want to be able to set a default error flow car…

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## [Faders Or Toggel Button widget Android](https://community.homey.app/t/faders-or-toggel-button-widget-android/114424)

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**Author:** [@Autogedrocht](https://community.homey.app/u/Autogedrocht)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/faders-or-toggel-button-widget-android/114424 "2024-08-14T20:44:31Z")

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Hi! It would be nice to make an android widget with a fader. For several reasons I don’t use the Homey App, but I have a wall mounted Tablet for setting domotica for the house for the whole family. It would be nice to…

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## [\[Feature request\] Allow variables for power consumption setting of devices that have no power measurement](https://community.homey.app/t/feature-request-allow-variables-for-power-consumption-setting-of-devices-that-have-no-power-measurement/88864)

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**Author:** [@CoonHouse](https://community.homey.app/u/CoonHouse)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2024, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/feature-request-allow-variables-for-power-consumption-setting-of-devices-that-have-no-power-measurement/88864 "2024-08-11T14:09:40Z")

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At this moment, it is possible to set power consumption value(s) for devices that don’t have the measurement feature by itself. I would like to have the possibility to set variables for these values, to have more contro…

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## [\[FeatureRequest\] "flowname" tag available within a flow when a flow is started](https://community.homey.app/t/featurerequest-flowname-tag-available-within-a-flow-when-a-flow-is-started/114141)

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**Author:** [@itshows](https://community.homey.app/u/itshows)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/featurerequest-flowname-tag-available-within-a-flow-when-a-flow-is-started/114141 "2024-08-10T15:43:29Z")

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Hi, I was wondering if I am the only one to want the “flowname” to be available in a flow as a tag whenever a flow starts. I think this is very usefull when logging from all kinds of flows and then knowing where the logg…

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## [\[FeatureRequest\] Hide Favorite Devices/Moods/Flows from Home Tab](https://community.homey.app/t/featurerequest-hide-favorite-devices-moods-flows-from-home-tab/109124)

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**Author:** [@Dijker](https://community.homey.app/u/Dijker)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/featurerequest-hide-favorite-devices-moods-flows-from-home-tab/109124 "2024-08-05T22:05:32Z")

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Not everyone is useing Favorite Devices/Moods/Flows Maybe collapse all when no favorites are configured Or provide option Row / Grid / Off (Temporary) Enabling / configuring them could be done from Account sett…

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## [Zigbee2mqtt](https://community.homey.app/t/zigbee2mqtt/5720)

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**Author:** [@Gijsje](https://community.homey.app/u/Gijsje)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/zigbee2mqtt/5720 "2024-07-31T23:30:44Z")

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I am no programmer at all but would it be possible to make an app for a zigbee2mqtt? Nice way to bypass the zigbee from the Homey. I know most do not like that but i would make life a bit easier

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