# Off-Topic **URL:** https://community.homey.app/c/off-topic/11.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.homey.app/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.homey.app/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.homey.app/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [\[Modding\] 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… --- ## [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 … --- ## [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… --- ## [How Homey helped me catch a hidden (and potentially expensive) problem with my heat pump](https://community.homey.app/t/how-homey-helped-me-catch-a-hidden-and-potentially-expensive-problem-with-my-heat-pump/153444)
**Author:** [@Jari\_Peuhkurinen](https://community.homey.app/u/Jari_Peuhkurinen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 7:42am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-homey-helped-me-catch-a-hidden-and-potentially-expensive-problem-with-my-heat-pump/153444 "2026-04-08T07:42:18Z")
I just had to share a quick story about how home automation can help you discover existing problems you didn’t even know you had. Today, a new Homey flow brought to my attention that my Ecodan air-to-water heat pump wasn… --- ## [Flow sharing no longer works on the forum](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-sharing-no-longer-works-on-the-forum/153389)
**Author:** [@smarthomesven](https://community.homey.app/u/smarthomesven)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/flow-sharing-no-longer-works-on-the-forum/153389 "2026-04-05T13:30:00Z")
I can no longer share Flows here. I used to be able to share Flows like this: However, it doesn’t display the Flows anymore. Was there anything changed recently? --- ## [Server Registration fails ... Hunter - Hydrawise](https://community.homey.app/t/server-registration-fails-hunter-hydrawise/153244)
**Author:** [@Herby\_Vienna](https://community.homey.app/u/Herby_Vienna)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 10:16am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/server-registration-fails-hunter-hydrawise/153244 "2026-04-02T10:16:51Z")
Hi, what can I do to connect my PHC 12 Zone Controller to the server? --- ## [From Home Assistant to Homey: Why an AI Flow Builder is the Next Frontier](https://community.homey.app/t/from-home-assistant-to-homey-why-an-ai-flow-builder-is-the-next-frontier/152564)
**Author:** [@Jos\_Visser](https://community.homey.app/u/Jos_Visser)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/from-home-assistant-to-homey-why-an-ai-flow-builder-is-the-next-frontier/152564 "2026-03-17T20:34:25Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve recently made the switch from Home Assistant to Homey Pro (2026). As someone who has managed a complex self-hosted infrastructure for years, I wanted to share my perspective on why I moved—and where I … --- ## [Homey App Store notifier - Get notifications about new or updated apps](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-app-store-notifier-get-notifications-about-new-or-updated-apps/152147)
**Author:** [@smarthomesven](https://community.homey.app/u/smarthomesven)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2026, 12:13am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-app-store-notifier-get-notifications-about-new-or-updated-apps/152147 "2026-03-07T00:13:48Z")
You can specify which apps you want to receive update notifications about, and if you want to receive new apps notifications. It’s still WIP so it might not work 100% correctly yet. The script running on my VPS polls … --- ## [Back for another try](https://community.homey.app/t/back-for-another-try/148988)
**Author:** [@Pascal\_Nohl](https://community.homey.app/u/Pascal_Nohl)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2026, 9:34am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/back-for-another-try/148988 "2026-02-28T09:34:51Z")
Hi everyone, I was a Homey user some time ago, then moved to Hubitat after leaving Homey. At that time, my Homey (White Sphere) was unfortunately not very reliable for me, whereas Hubitat proved to be extremely stable. … --- ## [Homey ZigBee compatibility checker - Check devices by Manufacturer and Product ID](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-zigbee-compatibility-checker-check-devices-by-manufacturer-and-product-id/151483)
**Author:** [@smarthomesven](https://community.homey.app/u/smarthomesven)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-zigbee-compatibility-checker-check-devices-by-manufacturer-and-product-id/151483 "2026-02-27T21:19:46Z")
With this new tool, you can check the compatibility of ZigBee devices by entering their Manufacturer Name and Product ID. It shows which app supports the device, and which driver it uses. --- ## [Homey App Store review archive](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-app-store-review-archive/151170)
**Author:** [@smarthomesven](https://community.homey.app/u/smarthomesven)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2026, 8:05am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-app-store-review-archive/151170 "2026-02-22T08:05:55Z")
Previously, the Homey App Store had a functionality where you could leave reviews for apps. This was eventually removed and replaced with a suggestion system. I was quite interested in those reviews, but they appeared to… --- ## [Buying HP Mini in Miami/Fort Lauderdale?](https://community.homey.app/t/buying-hp-mini-in-miami-fort-lauderdale/150729)
**Author:** [@ExtraKim](https://community.homey.app/u/ExtraKim)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/buying-hp-mini-in-miami-fort-lauderdale/150729 "2026-02-15T21:07:13Z")
Could anyone tell me where to buy a Homey Pro Mini near Miami Airport or on the way from MIA to Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale? I will be in the U.S just one day and won’t be able to spend much time to be able to pic… --- ## ["HomeMate Neo/One" - Homey clone?](https://community.homey.app/t/homemate-neo-one-homey-clone/147097)
**Author:** [@smarthomesven](https://community.homey.app/u/smarthomesven)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2026, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homemate-neo-one-homey-clone/147097 "2026-02-14T21:06:56Z")
I just found an app named “HomeMate Neo”. It looks very suspicious, it uses the terms “Flows”, etc. Its UI looks just like Homey’s. See the screenshots here: It looks way too much like the Homey app to be innoc… --- ## [Aquaro (Smart Water Monitor) - Kickstarter launching on 22.3.2024](https://community.homey.app/t/aquaro-smart-water-monitor-kickstarter-launching-on-22-3-2024/106181)
**Author:** [@Sharkys](https://community.homey.app/u/Sharkys)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2026, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/aquaro-smart-water-monitor-kickstarter-launching-on-22-3-2024/106181 "2026-02-07T15:56:11Z")
I was searching already for some time for Smart Water Monitor, which I would be able to install into water shaft without need of : plumbing skills without need of external power supply can be installed on pipe not o… --- ## [Open Soure ePaperDisplay with API](https://community.homey.app/t/open-soure-epaperdisplay-with-api/150585)
**Author:** [@owuerker](https://community.homey.app/u/owuerker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/open-soure-epaperdisplay-with-api/150585 "2026-02-04T14:02:37Z")
Could be interesting for Homey Pictures and Dashboards based on an Spectre 6 eInk Display --- ## [Sony MESH](https://community.homey.app/t/sony-mesh/150539)
**Author:** [@Yann\_Liqueur](https://community.homey.app/u/Yann_Liqueur)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 12:53pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/sony-mesh/150539 "2026-02-03T12:53:20Z")
hello, does someone has heard of this product apparently in the Sony line up --- ## [Weekly Smart Home Newsletter (platform-agnostic, covering Homey news as well)](https://community.homey.app/t/weekly-smart-home-newsletter-platform-agnostic-covering-homey-news-as-well/147743)
**Author:** [@danieldotnl](https://community.homey.app/u/danieldotnl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/weekly-smart-home-newsletter-platform-agnostic-covering-homey-news-as-well/147743 "2026-01-25T19:34:23Z")
Update 5-1: Added links to the relevant newsletter issues as the mods were so kind to level me up! TL;DR: Weekly curated newsletter covering smart home news and developments across all platforms. Subscribe at https://… --- ## [User Name has changed](https://community.homey.app/t/user-name-has-changed/149533)
**Author:** [@John\_Rackus](https://community.homey.app/u/John_Rackus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2026, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/user-name-has-changed/149533 "2026-01-18T23:06:52Z")
My default login Name has changed. What did I do wrong? How do I fix it? --- ## ["Refer A Friend" feature removed](https://community.homey.app/t/refer-a-friend-feature-removed/149522)
**Author:** [@smarthomesven](https://community.homey.app/u/smarthomesven)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2026, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/refer-a-friend-feature-removed/149522 "2026-01-18T19:26:21Z")
I just noticed that the button was no longer there, it seems that they removed it. I have another device (Archos Hello 5) which I just use for dashboard, and I haven’t updated the Homey app for a while on that device… --- ## [LG acquires Athom](https://community.homey.app/t/lg-acquires-athom/112310)
**Author:** [@Fac3](https://community.homey.app/u/Fac3)\ **Replies:** 312\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2026, 7:35am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/lg-acquires-athom/112310 "2026-01-18T07:35:36Z")
Seemengly our favourite Dutch company will be completely purchased by LG Electronics. What is your thoughts? --- ## [Help needed for retrofitting a floor lamp with LED lights](https://community.homey.app/t/help-needed-for-retrofitting-a-floor-lamp-with-led-lights/149423)
**Author:** [@Carl\_Proescholdt](https://community.homey.app/u/Carl_Proescholdt)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2026, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/help-needed-for-retrofitting-a-floor-lamp-with-led-lights/149423 "2026-01-17T18:33:32Z")
Hello Homey Pro Community! I was hoping for some ideas on the best way to retrofit a floor lamp. The sad story begins when we purchased a relatively expensive (for me…) lamp. Due to other things going on, I didn’t ge… --- ## [Homey crashing out of nowhere regularly (red ring)](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-crashing-out-of-nowhere-regularly-red-ring/144395)
**Author:** [@Stefan\_1](https://community.homey.app/u/Stefan_1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-crashing-out-of-nowhere-regularly-red-ring/144395 "2026-01-16T19:50:38Z")
After major firmware updates, Homey (Early 2023) crashes regularly (like mentioned here Firmware 12.8.0 makes Homey crashing twice a day - #5 by SunBeech )– usually once or twice a day. This issue reoccurs every few mont… --- ## [Is Homey more suitable for me than HA?](https://community.homey.app/t/is-homey-more-suitable-for-me-than-ha/149174)
**Author:** [@Alexandre\_Eschte](https://community.homey.app/u/Alexandre_Eschte)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 8:24am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/is-homey-more-suitable-for-me-than-ha/149174 "2026-01-14T08:24:35Z")
Please move this if I have chosen the wrong category. I just registered today because I’ve been reaching my limits with Home Assistant for about three months now. Background: I had added HA (MacMini 2014 via VM) because… --- ## [Best night light-Expert recommendations to choose](https://community.homey.app/t/best-night-light-expert-recommendations-to-choose/147559)
**Author:** [@john\_vicky](https://community.homey.app/u/john_vicky)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2026, 12:13pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/best-night-light-expert-recommendations-to-choose/147559 "2026-01-11T12:13:06Z")
i been having some sleep issues lately and also need a night light for getting up at night without waking my partner. my doctor suggested trying one and i noticed reviews from places like new york times wirecutter and th… --- ## [Best smart light bulbs-Expert recommendations to choose](https://community.homey.app/t/best-smart-light-bulbs-expert-recommendations-to-choose/148951)
**Author:** [@john\_vicky](https://community.homey.app/u/john_vicky)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2026, 12:12pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/best-smart-light-bulbs-expert-recommendations-to-choose/148951 "2026-01-11T12:12:32Z")
I am currently in the market for the best smart light bulbs because my current bulbs are unreliable—they lose connection, do not respond consistently to voice commands, and the app controls are clunky or limited. I want … [Previous page](https://community.homey.app/c/off-topic/11.md) [Next page](https://community.homey.app/c/off-topic/11.md?page=2)