# Ideas & Suggestions **URL:** https://community.homey.app/c/ideas-suggestions/9.md?page=13 [Latest](https://community.homey.app/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.homey.app/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.homey.app/tags.md) **Page:** 14 --- ## [Advanced Flow for iPad and similar?](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-flow-for-ipad-and-similar/65789)
**Author:** [@John-Erling](https://community.homey.app/u/John-Erling)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 10:30am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-flow-for-ipad-and-similar/65789 "2024-07-30T10:30:20Z")
I mean, there’s not even a really good reason for Advanced Flows not to work on mobile phones, but at least it should work on iPads and similar. Not only are modern tablets big enough, they are more than powerful enough.… --- ## [Better firmware update notes for users](https://community.homey.app/t/better-firmware-update-notes-for-users/113519)
**Author:** [@Jesper\_Madsen](https://community.homey.app/u/Jesper_Madsen)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 8:38am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/better-firmware-update-notes-for-users/113519 "2024-07-28T08:38:24Z")
We get a major update (12.0) notification and then I go in to check out what is new. First of all, it would be nice if those notes were easier to find… like directly in the app for instance. But also the content of the… --- ## [Two suggestions for mobile app](https://community.homey.app/t/two-suggestions-for-mobile-app/113497)
**Author:** [@crioxe](https://community.homey.app/u/crioxe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2024, 12:27pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/two-suggestions-for-mobile-app/113497 "2024-07-27T12:27:11Z")
Right now I use MacroDroid or Automate apps on my pixel phone to trigger flows through webhooks. And NFC Tasks for flows triggered through tags. One suggestion would be an in-built feature in the Homey Mobile App to tri… --- ## [\[feature request\] "Always" section in a flow's "then" part](https://community.homey.app/t/feature-request-always-section-in-a-flows-then-part/113423)
**Author:** [@CoonHouse](https://community.homey.app/u/CoonHouse)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/feature-request-always-section-in-a-flows-then-part/113423 "2024-07-26T15:34:18Z")
I would like to see a “always” section in the “Then” part of a flow (beside “otherwise”) for actions that needs to be executed always despite the “And” outcome. Now I am adding duplicate actions for both outcomes. --- ## [Homey pro 2023 as a matter device in a other platform](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-pro-2023-as-a-matter-device-in-a-other-platform/88495)
**Author:** [@Thibaud\_Lgs](https://community.homey.app/u/Thibaud_Lgs)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 10:54am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-pro-2023-as-a-matter-device-in-a-other-platform/88495 "2024-07-23T10:54:59Z")
Hello everyone! Recently, Homey can control devices connected and compatible with Matter. But I wonder, could Homey and the connected devices (not necessarily with Matter) not be controlled directly with other platforms… --- ## [Database with supported devices](https://community.homey.app/t/database-with-supported-devices/112901)
**Author:** [@Rmb](https://community.homey.app/u/Rmb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 9:12am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/database-with-supported-devices/112901 "2024-07-15T09:12:13Z")
Quite a lot of question are related to “Is this device supported”. As far as I now, every app contains id’s of the supported devices. By adding all this id’s in one database, it must be possible a user can enter the dev… --- ## [Advance flows: MouseOver/hoover notes](https://community.homey.app/t/advance-flows-mouseover-hoover-notes/112616)
**Author:** [@DaDa](https://community.homey.app/u/DaDa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/advance-flows-mouseover-hoover-notes/112616 "2024-07-09T13:31:16Z")
When revisiting old advanced flows, I sometimes wonder why I made certain cards/decisions. I know i can add notes into the advanced flow, but it tends to clutter the more complicated flows, making them harder to read. I’… --- ## [\[FeatureRequest\] Security as a new shortcut in device screen](https://community.homey.app/t/featurerequest-security-as-a-new-shortcut-in-device-screen/112484)
**Author:** [@Bart\_Kruyver](https://community.homey.app/u/Bart_Kruyver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2024, 12:19pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/featurerequest-security-as-a-new-shortcut-in-device-screen/112484 "2024-07-08T12:19:14Z")
It would be nice to have a shortcut to all door/window sensors to see if all doors are closed. Next to lights, Climate, Speakers, Energy and Activity as shortcuts in device screen. --- ## [Tip to myself: Use often the error output of a card](https://community.homey.app/t/tip-to-myself-use-often-the-error-output-of-a-card/112515)
**Author:** [@Theo\_de\_Koning](https://community.homey.app/u/Theo_de_Koning)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2024, 9:18am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/tip-to-myself-use-often-the-error-output-of-a-card/112515 "2024-07-07T09:18:08Z")
After changing a flow to make things less complex I had to change 4 of those type of cards. This one was no longer passed on data for a few days. In the flow I could not see anything what was wrong so I make first a … --- ## [\[FeatureRequest\] Viewing Timeline Events on the Insight graphs](https://community.homey.app/t/featurerequest-viewing-timeline-events-on-the-insight-graphs/112196)
**Author:** [@Dyljyn](https://community.homey.app/u/Dyljyn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2024, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/featurerequest-viewing-timeline-events-on-the-insight-graphs/112196 "2024-07-01T15:13:46Z")
Hey everyone, Feature request It would be helpful if we could see timeline events on the insight graphs or a graph of itself. This would make it much easier to find and act on patterns. Problem: I often use the insig… --- ## [Currently running flows](https://community.homey.app/t/currently-running-flows/109233)
**Author:** [@chris\_tie](https://community.homey.app/u/chris_tie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2024, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/currently-running-flows/109233 "2024-06-28T14:15:38Z")
Hello! I use many advanced flows in my setup that allow for things to happen based on time. For example: I have a button on my dishwasher that I press, and it announces that the dishwasher has started on my Echos and te… --- ## [Mobile Notification Widget](https://community.homey.app/t/mobile-notification-widget/111959)
**Author:** [@DarrenJ](https://community.homey.app/u/DarrenJ)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/mobile-notification-widget/111959 "2024-06-26T15:40:53Z")
Suggestion/idea is for a notification widget for mobile devices (ie Android, iOS). The idea stems from current push notifications getting lost or missed among many other push notifications on my phone. The concept is to… --- ## [Moods to use Scenes used by led strips](https://community.homey.app/t/moods-to-use-scenes-used-by-led-strips/111956)
**Author:** [@Shay\_Farrelly](https://community.homey.app/u/Shay_Farrelly)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2024, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/moods-to-use-scenes-used-by-led-strips/111956 "2024-06-24T21:16:19Z")
Hi new to Homey. Tried to use moods which looked like an excellent idea. I have 5 lights 3 Hue lights, a Govee Lamp stand and LIFX Led strip. I have a set up of colours and scenes I like to use for watching TV. When I … --- ## [Open app in the right room](https://community.homey.app/t/open-app-in-the-right-room/111844)
**Author:** [@Klash](https://community.homey.app/u/Klash)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2024, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/open-app-in-the-right-room/111844 "2024-06-23T14:50:20Z")
why don’t create an option that consider the last sensor activated (for example presence sensor) and let the app know where you are. Mean when you go to open it the first screen you will see is the room where you are … --- ## [Logging, timeline, and notifications: a better idea](https://community.homey.app/t/logging-timeline-and-notifications-a-better-idea/41175)
**Author:** [@anon61197305](https://community.homey.app/u/anon61197305)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2024, 11:26am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/logging-timeline-and-notifications-a-better-idea/41175 "2024-06-15T11:26:58Z")
Fact is: Homey is sometimes unreliable. Everybody is writing things to paper trail or another log. But in the end it is quite cumbersome to check those logs. They are not easy to reach, read and analyse. Also, for “info”… --- ## [Sharptools Dashboard / Homey](https://community.homey.app/t/sharptools-dashboard-homey/54768)
**Author:** [@Bigjim](https://community.homey.app/u/Bigjim)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2024, 6:54am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/sharptools-dashboard-homey/54768 "2024-06-12T06:54:02Z")
Please use this link, so that Sharptools, can incorperate Homey, to their Dashboards :D) Homey Pro/Bridge integration - Feature Requests - SharpTools Community --- ## [Forum expansion: with category 'showcase' and topics for official apps](https://community.homey.app/t/forum-expansion-with-category-showcase-and-topics-for-official-apps/110512)
**Author:** [@Hielke\_de\_Jong](https://community.homey.app/u/Hielke_de_Jong)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2024, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/forum-expansion-with-category-showcase-and-topics-for-official-apps/110512 "2024-05-26T21:23:45Z")
Category 'showcase; I would like a category where topics can be made to showcase the uses of Homey a Homey-user is proud of making. So other users can pick-up new ideas for their home-automation. Now you can find some po… --- ## [\[FeatureRequest\] Alarms & Batteries only via app, not via desktop?](https://community.homey.app/t/featurerequest-alarms-batteries-only-via-app-not-via-desktop/90738)
**Author:** [@JanPieter88](https://community.homey.app/u/JanPieter88)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2024, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/featurerequest-alarms-batteries-only-via-app-not-via-desktop/90738 "2024-05-26T14:25:04Z")
I wanted to quickly change an existing Alarm I had created earlier… But, am I ‘looking with my nose’… or are both the Alarms and Batteries categories only available via the Homey phone app, and not via the desktop browse… --- ## [Photos in timeline](https://community.homey.app/t/photos-in-timeline/110215)
**Author:** [@amcdnl](https://community.homey.app/u/amcdnl)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 9:14am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/photos-in-timeline/110215 "2024-05-23T09:14:29Z")
As a Homey Pro user, I’d like the ability to leverage the Timeline notification feature with photos for notifications and in the timeline. There is a number of use cases but I’m thinking for my use case… when a visitor … --- ## [Official Security "Center" for Homey (Bridge)](https://community.homey.app/t/official-security-center-for-homey-bridge/107575)
**Author:** [@Tuomas\_Levoniemi](https://community.homey.app/u/Tuomas_Levoniemi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 10:17am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/official-security-center-for-homey-bridge/107575 "2024-05-21T10:17:35Z")
Hello, I use both Homey Pro (at home) and Homey Bridge (at the summer cottage). I am aware that there is a good home security app for Homey Pro (Heimdall). With Flow functions, the necessary functionality can of course… --- ## [\[FeatureRequest\] List of flows for a particular device is incomplete: include tags!](https://community.homey.app/t/featurerequest-list-of-flows-for-a-particular-device-is-incomplete-include-tags/110186)
**Author:** [@macfreek](https://community.homey.app/u/macfreek)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/featurerequest-list-of-flows-for-a-particular-device-is-incomplete-include-tags/110186 "2024-05-20T20:13:48Z")
When replacing a device, or ensuring that I got all flows correct, I often check the “flows” tab for a particular device. On my iPhone, this tab lists all flows associated with that device. Here is an example for my Temp… --- ## [Support for XIAOMI MI LED DESK LAMP 1S](https://community.homey.app/t/support-for-xiaomi-mi-led-desk-lamp-1s/109586)
**Author:** [@Frode\_Dragseth](https://community.homey.app/u/Frode_Dragseth)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2024, 11:33am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/support-for-xiaomi-mi-led-desk-lamp-1s/109586 "2024-05-09T11:33:17Z")
I want support for XIAOMI MI LED DESK LAMP 1S. --- ## [Paid apps](https://community.homey.app/t/paid-apps/52964)
**Author:** [@Fac3](https://community.homey.app/u/Fac3)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 12:16pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/paid-apps/52964 "2024-04-30T12:16:50Z")
I think this platform could generate a much bigger attention of app developers, if paid apps would be possible. The same way as Apple and Google do with their stores. €1-2 for an app is a very low cost for a User, howev… --- ## [Warning to Swiss customers: Don't buy from Athom Homey online shop and pay attention to UPS charging Customs Fees!](https://community.homey.app/t/warning-to-swiss-customers-dont-buy-from-athom-homey-online-shop-and-pay-attention-to-ups-charging-customs-fees/107695)
**Author:** [@cardax](https://community.homey.app/u/cardax)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 4:05am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/warning-to-swiss-customers-dont-buy-from-athom-homey-online-shop-and-pay-attention-to-ups-charging-customs-fees/107695 "2024-04-26T04:05:58Z")
Hello, I just ordered a Homey Pro and even if the product didn’t arrive yet, I already received a bill from the Customs asking for more than 60 CHF (i.e. \>14% of the total price :warning: :money\_with\_wings: … --- ## [Thread network analysis in Developer Tools](https://community.homey.app/t/thread-network-analysis-in-developer-tools/108699)
**Author:** [@Fredrik\_Nyborg](https://community.homey.app/u/Fredrik_Nyborg)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2024, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/thread-network-analysis-in-developer-tools/108699 "2024-04-23T13:10:36Z")
Hi, a great help would be a Thread analysis-tool similar to the ZigBee-tool. Its very difficult to understand were a Thread network is weak and adding this tool could help a lot in building a robust and redundant network … --- ## [Water level](https://community.homey.app/t/water-level/108681)
**Author:** [@protonic](https://community.homey.app/u/protonic)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2024, 4:29am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/water-level/108681 "2024-04-23T04:29:12Z")
Please add sensor capability: Water level in m, cm & mm. Also, some matching icons. In my case I use it for the water level in a lake but currently I have to use water volume m3 as m is not available. --- ## [Restart schedule Homey Pro (2023)](https://community.homey.app/t/restart-schedule-homey-pro-2023/86056)
**Author:** [@Fiffe\_Fiffe](https://community.homey.app/u/Fiffe_Fiffe)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2024, 8:29am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/restart-schedule-homey-pro-2023/86056 "2024-04-21T08:29:52Z")
Hi, I would like to suggest that you create a function so we can build a restart schedule for Homey Pro under the settings of the Homey. --- ## [August lock](https://community.homey.app/t/august-lock/50836)
**Author:** [@TineTurk](https://community.homey.app/u/TineTurk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2024, 5:11am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/august-lock/50836 "2024-04-06T05:11:23Z")
Suggestion to create an app for August lock. --- ## [Make flow card options adjustable from application](https://community.homey.app/t/make-flow-card-options-adjustable-from-application/74830)
**Author:** [@OH2TH](https://community.homey.app/u/OH2TH)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2024, 9:42am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/make-flow-card-options-adjustable-from-application/74830 "2024-04-03T09:42:46Z")
Similar to getCapabilityOptions() and setCapabilityOptions(), I would like to have similar possibility to adjust flow card options from the application. I have a situation where device specific value limits would be ava… --- ## [Same setting in the energy section as the Climate telephone application section](https://community.homey.app/t/same-setting-in-the-energy-section-as-the-climate-telephone-application-section/107500)
**Author:** [@Christophe\_Barres](https://community.homey.app/u/Christophe_Barres)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2024, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/same-setting-in-the-energy-section-as-the-climate-telephone-application-section/107500 "2024-04-02T17:27:59Z")
Good morning Would it be possible, in the telephone application, to carry for the energy part, the selection of communicating devices or meters or zones as was provided in the settings of the climate part. Best regards … [Previous page](https://community.homey.app/c/ideas-suggestions/9.md?page=12) [Next page](https://community.homey.app/c/ideas-suggestions/9.md?page=14)