# Off-Topic **URL:** https://community.homey.app/c/off-topic/11.md [Latest](https://community.homey.app/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.homey.app/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.homey.app/tags.md) --- ## [Homey vs. Home Assistant – What Does Each System Do Better?](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-vs-home-assistant-what-does-each-system-do-better/159392)
**Author:** [@Pascal\_Nohl](https://community.homey.app/u/Pascal_Nohl)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-vs-home-assistant-what-does-each-system-do-better/159392 "2026-09-27T21:46:39Z")
In this topic, I would like to discuss the direct advantages and disadvantages of Homey and Home Assistant. The purpose is not to decide which system is “better” overall. Instead, I would like to look at specific featur… --- ## [ZigBee and Z-Wave OTA updates are coming!](https://community.homey.app/t/zigbee-and-z-wave-ota-updates-are-coming/152498)
**Author:** [@smarthomesven](https://community.homey.app/u/smarthomesven)\ **Replies:** 145\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 10:49am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/zigbee-and-z-wave-ota-updates-are-coming/152498 "2026-09-22T10:49:09Z")
Just found this Github commit while doing some research on the Homey Portal. Seems like the ZigBee OTAs are coming soon EDIT 22-04-2026: Z-Wave OTA updates are also coming soon: --- ## [Satisfied customer](https://community.homey.app/t/satisfied-customer/159373)
**Author:** [@MvL72](https://community.homey.app/u/MvL72)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 6:10am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/satisfied-customer/159373 "2026-09-19T06:10:11Z")
I just want to say that I really like the Homey platform. This was missing in my home. I’m already a long time user of Hue stuff, almost from the beginning when it came out. I messed a lot with Apple home but now I’m re… --- ## [Homey Backup, no good](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-backup-no-good/158862)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Nono](https://community.homey.app/u/Mike_Nono)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-backup-no-good/158862 "2026-09-14T20:16:05Z")
I need to complain about Homey’s backup service. It’s not what I think of when you think backup. You can’t just restore a single Flow, or something like that, if you make a mistake, you need to wipe/restore the unit “H… --- ## [The End](https://community.homey.app/t/the-end/159416)
**Author:** [@Russ\_Fortney](https://community.homey.app/u/Russ_Fortney)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/the-end/159416 "2026-09-10T17:57:18Z")
I really really really wanted to like Homey Pro. I love the flow system. It is, by far, the best version out there for creating automations/flows. It is intuitive and fun to create flows. But, the downsides have come b… --- ## [LG ThinQ ON - Powered by Homey Community and (Korean) Developers](https://community.homey.app/t/lg-thinq-on-powered-by-homey-community-and-korean-developers/159366)
**Author:** [@Dijker](https://community.homey.app/u/Dijker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/lg-thinq-on-powered-by-homey-community-and-korean-developers/159366 "2026-09-08T21:30:15Z")
With the issues mentioned in other topics, it became clear to me that there are some Korean community members using either Homey Pro or “Powered by Homey” apps on a smart hub like the LG ThinQ ON. I am curious about how… --- ## [LG collects user data through their TV’s, making voice recordings while the TV off, and scanning your network](https://community.homey.app/t/lg-collects-user-data-through-their-tv-s-making-voice-recordings-while-the-tv-off-and-scanning-your-network/159358)
**Author:** [@Dijker](https://community.homey.app/u/Dijker)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/lg-collects-user-data-through-their-tv-s-making-voice-recordings-while-the-tv-off-and-scanning-your-network/159358 "2026-09-08T19:09:25Z")
While a perfect valid argument by @robertklep in the topic: I found my Homey app listed on LG ThinQ PLAY without any prior notice I think the discussion about the video, about LG TV’s and Data collection etc. doesn’t … --- ## [I can’t believe it. Something must be wrong, but I can’t find anything wrong!](https://community.homey.app/t/i-can-t-believe-it-something-must-be-wrong-but-i-can-t-find-anything-wrong/159261)
**Author:** [@David\_Hartwick](https://community.homey.app/u/David_Hartwick)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 12:54pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/i-can-t-believe-it-something-must-be-wrong-but-i-can-t-find-anything-wrong/159261 "2026-09-08T12:54:51Z")
Has anyone ever reached the point in their smart home adventure that all their goals have been met and everything is working without issue? With over 400 devices, 70 flows and 2 years wandering around in this rabbit hol… --- ## [Buying unsupported devices for building apps](https://community.homey.app/t/buying-unsupported-devices-for-building-apps/159302)
**Author:** [@smarthomesven](https://community.homey.app/u/smarthomesven)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 6:42am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/buying-unsupported-devices-for-building-apps/159302 "2026-09-08T06:42:00Z")
I was just wondering: are there any other developers that specifically buy unsupported devices to build the Homey apps for them, or am I the only one? --- ## [Backup Script - All flows and split them](https://community.homey.app/t/backup-script-all-flows-and-split-them/159140)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Nono](https://community.homey.app/u/Mike_Nono)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/backup-script-all-flows-and-split-them/159140 "2026-09-06T17:45:26Z")
Since I’m not really happy with the backup function in homey, I did ask Gemini to help create a script to get all flows and split them up, in separated folders/files as backup. Just run the “api script” in the api-playg… --- ## [Backup Script For Homey-Script](https://community.homey.app/t/backup-script-for-homey-script/159157)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Nono](https://community.homey.app/u/Mike_Nono)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 12:34pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/backup-script-for-homey-script/159157 "2026-09-05T12:34:31Z")
Backup script for the homey-script. Run the API Script in Homey “api-playground” https://tools.developer.homey.app/tools/api-playground It will save a file to disk called "homeyscript\_backup.json " Then run the spilt… --- ## ["Zoney"/"Portal": New (unreleased) device from Homey](https://community.homey.app/t/zoney-portal-new-unreleased-device-from-homey/146830)
**Author:** [@smarthomesven](https://community.homey.app/u/smarthomesven)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/zoney-portal-new-unreleased-device-from-homey/146830 "2026-09-02T15:30:22Z")
Update 23/02 There are more details, including the name Homey Portal and, by looking at the source code of a specific hidden website (playground.homeyportal.net, which they’ve now pulled so it’s no longer available), I … --- ## [Homey seems to be offline](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-seems-to-be-offline/156738)
**Author:** [@robertklep](https://community.homey.app/u/robertklep)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 10:24am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-seems-to-be-offline/156738 "2026-08-22T10:24:33Z")
My Homey is, by far, the most unstable device in my network. It often, for no apparent reason, drops its Ethernet connection which then never recovers. Since I don’t use Homey for anything, it can easily take a week or l… --- ## [My new Omada Network and Wifi System - Just a presentation](https://community.homey.app/t/my-new-omada-network-and-wifi-system-just-a-presentation/158136)
**Author:** [@Pascal\_Nohl](https://community.homey.app/u/Pascal_Nohl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/my-new-omada-network-and-wifi-system-just-a-presentation/158136 "2026-08-11T14:58:38Z")
Hello everyone, I eventually got tired of the limited visibility and configuration options offered by the Fritz!Box installed by my provider, as well as the limitations of my much-loved ASUS setup consisting of one XT12… --- ## [When criticism is treated as disruption, a community stops being a community](https://community.homey.app/t/when-criticism-is-treated-as-disruption-a-community-stops-being-a-community/157812)
**Author:** [@Pascal\_Nohl](https://community.homey.app/u/Pascal_Nohl)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/when-criticism-is-treated-as-disruption-a-community-stops-being-a-community/157812 "2026-08-08T20:48:38Z")
I came to Homey from Hubitat because its moderators systematically closed threads that became critical, uncomfortable for the company, or simply too popular. I moderated a car forum for many years, and the tone there wa… --- ## [Local vs Cloud connectivity](https://community.homey.app/t/local-vs-cloud-connectivity/158004)
**Author:** [@smarthomesven](https://community.homey.app/u/smarthomesven)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 6:28am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/local-vs-cloud-connectivity/158004 "2026-08-07T06:28:40Z")
I’d rather not. --- ## [SmartThings charging €5/month for API](https://community.homey.app/t/smartthings-charging-5-month-for-api/156626)
**Author:** [@smarthomesven](https://community.homey.app/u/smarthomesven)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 9:50am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/smartthings-charging-5-month-for-api/156626 "2026-08-05T09:50:23Z")
Will this also affect Homey users, @Doekse ? --- ## [How to Choose the Perfect Pet Bed for Your Pet](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-choose-the-perfect-pet-bed-for-your-pet/157916)
**Author:** [@Abdullah\_khan](https://community.homey.app/u/Abdullah_khan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-choose-the-perfect-pet-bed-for-your-pet/157916 "2026-08-04T17:31:25Z")
I want to buy a comfortable pet bed. Any suggestions from experienced pet owners? --- ## [Greetings From a New Member](https://community.homey.app/t/greetings-from-a-new-member/157601)
**Author:** [@Olivia\_Turner](https://community.homey.app/u/Olivia_Turner)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 4:53am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/greetings-from-a-new-member/157601 "2026-07-27T04:53:46Z")
Hi everyone, I just joined this forum today. I am happy to found this community because I like smart home stuff and always trying new automations. I still learning about Homey, so I hope to learn from you all and maybe … --- ## [\[Modding\] Various Homey Pro (Early 2023) Modification suggestions](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-various-homey-pro-early-2023-modification-suggestions/79487)
**Author:** [@Ranney](https://community.homey.app/u/Ranney)\ **Replies:** 289\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-various-homey-pro-early-2023-modification-suggestions/79487 "2026-07-08T15:12:15Z")
This Topic shows what Community members have done with their Homey’s modifying it. For Homey (Pro) (Early 2016-2019) see here: \[Modding\] Various Homey Pro (Early 2016-2019) Modification suggestions Please be aware that… --- ## [Marketplace - Please read the Rules & Regulations first!](https://community.homey.app/t/marketplace-please-read-the-rules-regulations-first/9591)
**Author:** [@Dijker](https://community.homey.app/u/Dijker)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2026, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/marketplace-please-read-the-rules-regulations-first/9591 "2026-07-04T21:31:14Z")
In this topic, you can sell & Buy devices that ‘Talk with Homey’. Rules & Regulations It is not allowed to sell Homey’s or request for Homey’s itself here. It is not allowed for commercial parties to sell, buy or adve… --- ## [Shelly lights are exported as "Other" to Alexa and expose internal temperature as room temperature](https://community.homey.app/t/shelly-lights-are-exported-as-other-to-alexa-and-expose-internal-temperature-as-room-temperature/156387)
**Author:** [@Eladio\_Diezreboul](https://community.homey.app/u/Eladio_Diezreboul)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/shelly-lights-are-exported-as-other-to-alexa-and-expose-internal-temperature-as-room-temperature/156387 "2026-06-29T15:34:24Z")
Description I believe there is an issue with the Amazon Alexa integration. I have several Shelly Gen4 relays configured in Homey as Lights. They are also shared with Alexa as Lights using the official Amazon Alexa app. … --- ## [Another Cloud service cancelled, Bose this time](https://community.homey.app/t/another-cloud-service-cancelled-bose-this-time/145485)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Kawa](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Kawa)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2026, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/another-cloud-service-cancelled-bose-this-time/145485 "2026-06-23T12:15:21Z")
How wonderful “the cloud” is… This Bose product was for 3 years still on sale and becomes crippled (I’m not into Bose at all, but it’s about companies pulling plugs as they please) --- ## [\[LIST\] All domains associated with Homey](https://community.homey.app/t/list-all-domains-associated-with-homey/146822)
**Author:** [@smarthomesven](https://community.homey.app/u/smarthomesven)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/list-all-domains-associated-with-homey/146822 "2026-06-11T13:24:21Z")
homey.app (main Homey website): status.homey.app: Status page showing uptime webhook.homey.app: Used for user-created webhooks from Flows (using the Logic “event received” card) my.homey.app: Homey Web App sa.my.homey… --- ## [New (unreleased) feature: Bluetooth Advertising](https://community.homey.app/t/new-unreleased-feature-bluetooth-advertising/155629)
**Author:** [@smarthomesven](https://community.homey.app/u/smarthomesven)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-unreleased-feature-bluetooth-advertising/155629 "2026-06-02T23:00:54Z")
Just noticed this PR in the node-homey-lib repo: This actually sounds interesting since I was attempting to build an app a while back that would allow offline control via Bluetooth (and the built-in API that the apps … --- ## [Zigbee binding support?](https://community.homey.app/t/zigbee-binding-support/152981)
**Author:** [@Waldo](https://community.homey.app/u/Waldo)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2026, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/zigbee-binding-support/152981 "2026-05-10T14:48:42Z")
While poking around in the Homey developer tools today, I noticed something I don’t remember seeing before: a Bindings option when clicking the 3 dots. It shows source endpoint, cluster, target, and target endpoint, and … --- ## [This is why I decided to return my "smart home" and kill the idea](https://community.homey.app/t/this-is-why-i-decided-to-return-my-smart-home-and-kill-the-idea/131934)
**Author:** [@Kenneth\_WedMore\_Lund](https://community.homey.app/u/Kenneth_WedMore_Lund)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 8:15am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/this-is-why-i-decided-to-return-my-smart-home-and-kill-the-idea/131934 "2026-04-30T08:15:06Z")
A few weeks ago, I changed our central heater and in this case, also installed Tado X - besides that, I’m a 8-10 year Philips Hue and Sonos owner. Note: from 2010 to 2017, I ran a TV-show in Denmark about “smart-stuff a… --- ## [Homey App Store statistics & 2025 Recap](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-app-store-statistics-2025-recap/148165)
**Author:** [@smarthomesven](https://community.homey.app/u/smarthomesven)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-app-store-statistics-2025-recap/148165 "2026-04-28T17:01:14Z")
The App Store is missing some statistics, such as how many apps there are, how many developers, etc.I asked Claude to create a scraper for the Apps API endpoints for the app manifest and the changelogs. I published it o… --- ## [\[LIST\] All known Tuya-based apps](https://community.homey.app/t/list-all-known-tuya-based-apps/147342)
**Author:** [@smarthomesven](https://community.homey.app/u/smarthomesven)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/list-all-known-tuya-based-apps/147342 "2026-04-21T18:52:02Z")
This list contains all known Tuya-based apps. If you know any more, please mention them below. EDIT Since I’ve reached the limit of the forum posts, I’ve moved my list to GitHub Note: None of these devices have been c… --- ## [\[Modding\]\[HowTo\] Guide to Jailbreak a Homey Pro 2023](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-howto-guide-to-jailbreak-a-homey-pro-2023/81678)
**Author:** [@spkesDE](https://community.homey.app/u/spkesDE)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 8:35am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-howto-guide-to-jailbreak-a-homey-pro-2023/81678 "2026-04-13T08:35:53Z")
Disclaimer: Jailbreaking your Homey Pro may void its warranty and potentially cause irreversible damage. Proceed at your own risk. Note: It is recommended to create a backup of your Homey Pro before proceeding with the j… [Next page](https://community.homey.app/c/off-topic/11.md?page=1)