# Ideas & Suggestions **URL:** https://community.homey.app/c/ideas-suggestions/9.md?page=25 [Latest](https://community.homey.app/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.homey.app/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.homey.app/tags.md) **Page:** 26 --- ## [Speech to API command](https://community.homey.app/t/speech-to-api-command/36990)
**Author:** [@Bengt\_Bjorkli](https://community.homey.app/u/Bengt_Bjorkli)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2020, 12:45am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/speech-to-api-command/36990 "2020-11-06T00:45:31Z")
I have gotten a BlueSound Node 2i which I am happy with, but the BluVoice system have some limitations. I cannot just ask Google Assist to play, let’s say, no Duopt don’t speak. The API for blue sound is here: https://w… --- ## [Request: Compatibility with eTiger 433 Mhz sensors](https://community.homey.app/t/request-compatibility-with-etiger-433-mhz-sensors/1502)
**Author:** [@Depeej](https://community.homey.app/u/Depeej)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2020, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/request-compatibility-with-etiger-433-mhz-sensors/1502 "2020-10-18T20:17:39Z")
Etiger is a common brand which can be bought in several DIY stores in The Netherlands and Belgium, Praxis for instance. Basically it is an DIY alarm system, but since I use Homey with Heimdall it would be great if I coul… --- ## [My wish for v5: Introducing blockflows!](https://community.homey.app/t/my-wish-for-v5-introducing-blockflows/35564)
**Author:** [@ehm](https://community.homey.app/u/ehm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/my-wish-for-v5-introducing-blockflows/35564 "2020-10-06T19:37:47Z")
Homey is awesome! But it can’t handle nested conditional statements in a convenient matter. You could nest flows, but there isn’t enough clarity for the developer when debugging, or you scratch your head 6 months later w… --- ## [Better looking and functioning default settings page in documentation](https://community.homey.app/t/better-looking-and-functioning-default-settings-page-in-documentation/35508)
**Author:** [@Some1](https://community.homey.app/u/Some1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2020, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/better-looking-and-functioning-default-settings-page-in-documentation/35508 "2020-10-05T15:09:51Z")
Currently I think the default settings page documentation is seriously lacking. Take the save method for example: saveElement.addEventListener('click', function(e) { Homey.set('username', usernameElement.value, fun… --- ## [Which camera system to install](https://community.homey.app/t/which-camera-system-to-install/30787)
**Author:** [@Xavi2503](https://community.homey.app/u/Xavi2503)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2020, 6:49am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/which-camera-system-to-install/30787 "2020-10-04T06:49:45Z")
Hi All :slight\_smile: I am a recent user of the Homey Pro and have to say that with a lot of searching and asking, I have progressed well to achieve what I want with it. For the moment, I am pretty far with setting up … --- ## [Smart home open standard 2021](https://community.homey.app/t/smart-home-open-standard-2021/34500)
**Author:** [@Pieterv123](https://community.homey.app/u/Pieterv123)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2020, 8:15am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/smart-home-open-standard-2021/34500 "2020-09-09T08:15:37Z")
In 2021 all major tech company’s are joining forces to announce an open standard for smart homes. I don’t see athom in the list, will they be joining? --- ## [Virtual Garage App](https://community.homey.app/t/virtual-garage-app/33974)
**Author:** [@ebbot](https://community.homey.app/u/ebbot)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2020, 11:14am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/virtual-garage-app/33974 "2020-08-25T11:14:10Z")
I used to have a VeraEdge, and on that platform there was an app called “Garage Door ” . In this app you could simply configure which device to use as Switch and which sensor to indicate open/closed. The app then combine… --- ## ["Dynamic" light on-time based on movement](https://community.homey.app/t/dynamic-light-on-time-based-on-movement/33637)
**Author:** [@peltsi51](https://community.homey.app/u/peltsi51)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/dynamic-light-on-time-based-on-movement/33637 "2020-08-17T14:20:45Z")
I have made a basic light activation based on movement and switching off the light when movement is not detected for fixed amount of time. Have been thinking how to make the fixed amount of time to more “dynamic” or act… --- ## [AirDC++ support with Web API?](https://community.homey.app/t/airdc-support-with-web-api/33434)
**Author:** [@Exile82](https://community.homey.app/u/Exile82)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 8:52am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/airdc-support-with-web-api/33434 "2020-08-10T08:52:36Z")
Hi! I am using AirDC++ for filetransfers. It would be awesome to have an integration to get notified when someting is added to filelists/transfers. There is an excellent WebAPI explorer that can be utilized for this purp… --- ## [Cheap garagedoor sensor using limitswitches on NodeMCU ESP8266 and HomeyDuino](https://community.homey.app/t/cheap-garagedoor-sensor-using-limitswitches-on-nodemcu-esp8266-and-homeyduino/15244)
**Author:** [@Pino](https://community.homey.app/u/Pino)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2020, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/cheap-garagedoor-sensor-using-limitswitches-on-nodemcu-esp8266-and-homeyduino/15244 "2020-08-01T21:59:39Z")
Hi all, As I wanted to be notified when our garagedoor opened I figured out a way to install two cheap limitswitches in the overhead sled track and connect these to a NodeMCU ESP8266. Running HomeyDuino you can set noti… --- ## [\*\* CLOSED \*\* POLL "Welkom thuis" Thanx all for your input!](https://community.homey.app/t/closed-poll-welkom-thuis-thanx-all-for-your-input/32798)
**Author:** [@Koert\_Walraven](https://community.homey.app/u/Koert_Walraven)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/closed-poll-welkom-thuis-thanx-all-for-your-input/32798 "2020-07-31T21:43:48Z")
As you probably all know the homey app indicates “Welcome home, yourname” (“Welkom thuis, je naam” for the Dutch users). This is a static message though, which doesn’t change if you left the house. Oddly enough the app … --- ## [\[Feature Request\] Groups](https://community.homey.app/t/feature-request-groups/32703)
**Author:** [@LegenDaryM](https://community.homey.app/u/LegenDaryM)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2020, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/feature-request-groups/32703 "2020-07-27T20:07:33Z")
Problem: I have multiple lamps with multiple spots. So normally I wanna turn on/off a lamp but when creating a flow I need to select all 3 spots to turn off all the ligts. Example: So now I created a “workflow” to … --- ## [Suggestion for variables](https://community.homey.app/t/suggestion-for-variables/32565)
**Author:** [@Nick\_Pauwels](https://community.homey.app/u/Nick_Pauwels)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2020, 10:02am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/suggestion-for-variables/32565 "2020-07-25T10:02:42Z")
Hi, I currently use the flow.homey.app website to manage my flows. Since most of my flows rely heavily on variables I often have to go back to the mobile app to create and manage my variables. It would be great if I co… --- ## [Zigbee rewrite- petition](https://community.homey.app/t/zigbee-rewrite-petition/26904)
**Author:** [@Gas](https://community.homey.app/u/Gas)\ **Replies:** 145\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2020, 7:12am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/zigbee-rewrite-petition/26904 "2020-07-25T07:12:51Z")
Made a petition and are hoping for alot of signatures. Please contribute!! Zigbee rewrite --- ## [IntesisHome](https://community.homey.app/t/intesishome/20950)
**Author:** [@Damian\_Modra](https://community.homey.app/u/Damian_Modra)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2020, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/intesishome/20950 "2020-07-20T20:12:40Z")
Is anyone working on an App for IntesisHome. There are a lot of air-conditioners that use this SaaS and it currently connects to IFTTT. Be good to have a direct connection to Homey. --- ## [Flow - Notes/Description](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-notes-description/624)
**Author:** [@Jamie](https://community.homey.app/u/Jamie)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2020, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-notes-description/624 "2020-07-10T20:07:18Z")
I think it would be great if you could add notes or a description to a flow. I don’t have a huge amount of flows at the moment, 40 or so, however as some flows have become complicated it would great if I could store a n… --- ## [More Sun based conditions](https://community.homey.app/t/more-sun-based-conditions/32078)
**Author:** [@Exerqtor](https://community.homey.app/u/Exerqtor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2020, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/more-sun-based-conditions/32078 "2020-07-06T14:03:15Z")
Would be cool to have a condition like “xx minutes after sunrise”, for instance when controlling exterior lights. Would like my lights to stay on 30minutes after the sunrise time so that it’s actually light outside befor… --- ## [List of devices/apps supported (official and/or via github) with how it can be used via Homey](https://community.homey.app/t/list-of-devices-apps-supported-official-and-or-via-github-with-how-it-can-be-used-via-homey/31733)
**Author:** [@Johan\_Bakkers](https://community.homey.app/u/Johan_Bakkers)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2020, 9:52am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/list-of-devices-apps-supported-official-and-or-via-github-with-how-it-can-be-used-via-homey/31733 "2020-06-29T09:52:10Z")
I have read there was something in the past but it is removed and not returned. So therefore this suggestion to create a list with all supported apps and devices (if possible including the github apps), categorized by t… --- ## [\[ANDROID APP\] Color of navigation bar](https://community.homey.app/t/android-app-color-of-navigation-bar/31583)
**Author:** [@Mr.Nicorp](https://community.homey.app/u/Mr.Nicorp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/android-app-color-of-navigation-bar/31583 "2020-06-23T14:19:12Z")
Hi there! When I open the “More” tab in my Homey app for Android, I get that dark background. But my navigation bar, in the bottom of the screen, is still light gray. It seems to be unaware of the background-color, whic… --- ## [Replace SOM](https://community.homey.app/t/replace-som/30917)
**Author:** [@Jeroen\_Kokhuis](https://community.homey.app/u/Jeroen_Kokhuis)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 11:12am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/replace-som/30917 "2020-06-18T11:12:11Z")
Hello, My Homey Pro isn’t relyable. I have 40 + apps and almost 200 flows. Now my Homey Pro is getting slow en unreachable sometimes. I was searching and got an idea, maybe if I can replace the SOM ( system on a module… --- ## [Support for wifi controlled heaters/radiators (adax, mills etc)?](https://community.homey.app/t/support-for-wifi-controlled-heaters-radiators-adax-mills-etc/3884)
**Author:** [@Slehnertdk](https://community.homey.app/u/Slehnertdk)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 11:48am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/support-for-wifi-controlled-heaters-radiators-adax-mills-etc/3884 "2020-06-04T11:48:00Z")
I am buying wifi enabled electric heaters from Adax (Norway). These can be managed via ADAX own app and web-portal. WIll it be possible to integrate these into Homey in near future? (Have searched the forum and internet… --- ## [Homey Pro Backups (formerly Homey+) subscription](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-pro-backups-formerly-homey-subscription/24522)
**Author:** [@Dijker](https://community.homey.app/u/Dijker)\ **Replies:** 167\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-pro-backups-formerly-homey-subscription/24522 "2020-05-29T15:53:20Z")
Now Available for everyone! Athom has released Homey Pro Backups (formerly Homey+) subscription as a paid service. This functionality is available as of Homey v4.0. You need: Homey to run Firmware v4.0.0 The mobi… --- ## [Homey export a visual flow overview](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-export-a-visual-flow-overview/30007)
**Author:** [@AndRacer](https://community.homey.app/u/AndRacer)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-export-a-visual-flow-overview/30007 "2020-05-25T13:25:22Z")
i would like to see an visual overview of the flows i have created and which are connected to each other. it would be nice if you can export this in an pdf, pptx or something else. eg. --- ## [\[Feature request\] Check for updates - show current release notes](https://community.homey.app/t/feature-request-check-for-updates-show-current-release-notes/30306)
**Author:** [@glenn\_clough](https://community.homey.app/u/glenn_clough)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2020, 6:24am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/feature-request-check-for-updates-show-current-release-notes/30306 "2020-05-24T06:24:38Z")
here is a feature i would like to see with more details. Homey does auto updates off and on which is great, and it tells me on the home screen im now on version whatever, but i have no idea what the update actually did … --- ## [Addition of Notes Field for devices?](https://community.homey.app/t/addition-of-notes-field-for-devices/12318)
**Author:** [@Busta999](https://community.homey.app/u/Busta999)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/addition-of-notes-field-for-devices/12318 "2020-05-19T20:56:09Z")
It would be really useful to have a free text field for Notes with every Device that can contain useful info. ie a unique identifier ie LWRem001 for Lightwave Remote #001 or ZW003 for ZWave #003 I find it very useful t… --- ## [\[App Request\]Create Awtrix app](https://community.homey.app/t/app-request-create-awtrix-app/30071)
**Author:** [@Baschtl](https://community.homey.app/u/Baschtl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 7:45am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-request-create-awtrix-app/30071 "2020-05-19T07:45:36Z")
Hello everyone. I am looking for someone who wants to create an Awtrix App for homey. https://awtrixdocs.blueforcer.de/#/en-en/README Awtrix is a Open Source Lamtrix Like Display. Is some one already using Awtrix and… --- ## [Kachel](https://community.homey.app/t/kachel/29895)
**Author:** [@Dirk\_Hermse](https://community.homey.app/u/Dirk_Hermse)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/kachel/29895 "2020-05-16T19:50:26Z")
how do I make a flow heater I have a smart socket and a smart thermostat and an electric heater I want to keep the heater at 20 degrees --- ## [Widget app](https://community.homey.app/t/widget-app/1173)
**Author:** [@Leike\_Lodiers](https://community.homey.app/u/Leike_Lodiers)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2020, 10:46am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/widget-app/1173 "2020-05-09T10:46:07Z")
Is it possible to create a widget for android phones where i can see and switch my lights or other things. Then you don’t need to open your app al the time and search for everything. --- ## [Gerber Face Plate](https://community.homey.app/t/gerber-face-plate/29425)
**Author:** [@Wayne\_Holly](https://community.homey.app/u/Wayne_Holly)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 4:38am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/gerber-face-plate/29425 "2020-05-07T04:38:07Z")
Need to get the Gerber Prime Faceplate (https://www.gerberprime.com/switch-main/) to support Homey. Love the 9 touch button faceplate design. I want to use it as just switches and scene controls. Haven’t seen any as b… --- ## ["if any" function](https://community.homey.app/t/if-any-function/29389)
**Author:** [@Mlynnerup](https://community.homey.app/u/Mlynnerup)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 10:29am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/if-any-function/29389 "2020-05-05T10:29:27Z")
To be honest I don’t understand that no-one else has requested this before, so sorry if this is a double post. One of the tings I really miss when creating flows is the ability to add several cards to the “and…” section… [Previous page](https://community.homey.app/c/ideas-suggestions/9.md?page=24) [Next page](https://community.homey.app/c/ideas-suggestions/9.md?page=26)