# Questions & Help **URL:** https://community.homey.app/c/questions-help/8.md?page=37 [Latest](https://community.homey.app/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.homey.app/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.homey.app/tags.md) **Page:** 38 --- ## [Advice needed: Smart thermostat + TRV setup](https://community.homey.app/t/advice-needed-smart-thermostat-trv-setup/149253)
**Author:** [@Matthias\_V](https://community.homey.app/u/Matthias_V)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 9:04am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/advice-needed-smart-thermostat-trv-setup/149253 "2026-01-15T09:04:30Z")
Hi everyone, I’m looking for advice on a smart heating setup for our bungalow. Our current situation: Living room/kitchen: Large open space with the main thermostat and manual radiator valves. Baby room: We want t… --- ## [Doors & Windows in Homey Pro Mini with Aqara](https://community.homey.app/t/doors-windows-in-homey-pro-mini-with-aqara/149257)
**Author:** [@Alxndrr](https://community.homey.app/u/Alxndrr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 6:56am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/doors-windows-in-homey-pro-mini-with-aqara/149257 "2026-01-15T06:56:27Z")
Hi all, I am new to homey and am using a pro mini. I added some Aqara Door & Windows sensors via my Aqara hub to Homey. But I cannot figure out how to display them as either a window or a door and perhaps see if they ar… --- ## [Matter and Thread](https://community.homey.app/t/matter-and-thread/149259)
**Author:** [@Steve\_Nye](https://community.homey.app/u/Steve_Nye)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 5:41am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/matter-and-thread/149259 "2026-01-15T05:41:53Z")
I am trying to diagnose connection issues on what I think are Matter over Wifi devices, 3 Govee Lights and a Switchbot Matter Bridge. The pairing seems very hit and miss and it is getting difficult to diagnose. All of t… --- ## [MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH 2023 to 2026 migration](https://community.homey.app/t/multiple-issues-with-2023-to-2026-migration/149286)
**Author:** [@Latin105fm](https://community.homey.app/u/Latin105fm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/multiple-issues-with-2023-to-2026-migration/149286 "2026-01-14T21:02:11Z")
Hi Homey Pro Jedi’s. I’m still very new to Homey Pro but had all my devices and flows working fine. Thought I was being clever to buy a 2026 and it’s all gone horribly wrong with lots of AQARA devices not working, matter… --- ## [Hue motion sensor light activation](https://community.homey.app/t/hue-motion-sensor-light-activation/149128)
**Author:** [@Silverflyer](https://community.homey.app/u/Silverflyer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/hue-motion-sensor-light-activation/149128 "2026-01-14T19:49:01Z")
Before buying a Homey Pro I’m trying to find out whether the following will work. I would like my Philips Hue outside light to turn on at 30% from dusk to dawn, but if the Philips Hue motion sensor is triggered it turns… --- ## [Homey shows target temperature instead of current temperature for Matter thermostat](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-shows-target-temperature-instead-of-current-temperature-for-matter-thermostat/149280)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Fritzsche](https://community.homey.app/u/Michael_Fritzsche)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-shows-target-temperature-instead-of-current-temperature-for-matter-thermostat/149280 "2026-01-14T19:41:58Z")
I have two Connected Thermostat UTE 3000 (Eberle) devices that correctly report the current room temperature. However, in Homey’s standard tiles, I only see the target temperature, not the actual room temperature. In th… --- ## [Possible to operate sunscreens without Tahoma switch?](https://community.homey.app/t/possible-to-operate-sunscreens-without-tahoma-switch/149283)
**Author:** [@Dirk\_1](https://community.homey.app/u/Dirk_1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/possible-to-operate-sunscreens-without-tahoma-switch/149283 "2026-01-14T19:33:52Z")
Hi everyone, I’m about to buy new smart sunscreens that need the Tahoma switch. However, I recently learned about the Homey Pro and I have the next question. Will I able to operate my sunscreens with the homey pro with… --- ## [Hue Dimmer long press button?](https://community.homey.app/t/hue-dimmer-long-press-button/144302)
**Author:** [@eRkEuRpUrWuRg](https://community.homey.app/u/eRkEuRpUrWuRg)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/hue-dimmer-long-press-button/144302 "2026-01-14T16:43:09Z")
Hello, I have Hue Bridge with Dimmer Switch connected (all set up before I got Homey so I want to keep most things in the Hue app for now). However I want to add “long press” on the Power button in a flow in Homey Pro (t… --- ## [Zwave vs. Matter/Thread](https://community.homey.app/t/zwave-vs-matter-thread/149006)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Richmond](https://community.homey.app/u/Michael_Richmond)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/zwave-vs-matter-thread/149006 "2026-01-14T16:02:49Z")
I got frustrated with my Hubitat hub. The interface always lacked polish, but what sent me over the edge was when it stopped being accessible locally and I had to sign up for a cloud subscription. So I bought a Homey Pro… --- ## [Switching lights randomly//Simulate home presence//Home security](https://community.homey.app/t/switching-lights-randomly-simulate-home-presence-home-security/2901)
**Author:** [@Homey888](https://community.homey.app/u/Homey888)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/switching-lights-randomly-simulate-home-presence-home-security/2901 "2026-01-14T15:29:52Z")
How can I easily simulate that somebody is home? I want to switch on different lights randomly and for a random minimum time period during the night. The Homey Athom blog is referring to ‘home presence simulation’, but … --- ## [Triggering a HomeyScript from a Flow](https://community.homey.app/t/triggering-a-homeyscript-from-a-flow/149249)
**Author:** [@KennyMoens](https://community.homey.app/u/KennyMoens)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/triggering-a-homeyscript-from-a-flow/149249 "2026-01-14T13:47:47Z")
Hello guys, I’m trying to trigger a HomeyScript from inside a Flow seems not to work on my side. I always get an error when I attempt to search for a flow: Anyone ideas? --- ## [Qlima S 2225 integration](https://community.homey.app/t/qlima-s-2225-integration/144283)
**Author:** [@Bram\_De\_Roy](https://community.homey.app/u/Bram_De_Roy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 9:36am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/qlima-s-2225-integration/144283 "2026-01-14T09:36:06Z")
Hi I bought a heatpump from Qlima model S 2225. Has anyone experience with implementing these or in general Qlima products into Homey Pro 2019? Thanks. --- ## [Alternative Ethernet adapter?](https://community.homey.app/t/alternative-ethernet-adapter/94967)
**Author:** [@CaptainVoni](https://community.homey.app/u/CaptainVoni)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 8:55am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/alternative-ethernet-adapter/94967 "2026-01-14T08:55:42Z")
Can anyone recommend an alternative ethernet adapter for HP 2023? One where the cable to the power supply and the ethernet are on the same side so that it doesn’t take up as much space as the original adapter. --- ## [Homey Pro (2023) joining Apple Thread network](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-pro-2023-joining-apple-thread-network/149183)
**Author:** [@Jochen\_Ecke](https://community.homey.app/u/Jochen_Ecke)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 7:19am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-pro-2023-joining-apple-thread-network/149183 "2026-01-14T07:19:55Z")
Hi all! First post here, so please bear with me. I just checked my Thread networks via Homey and discovered that apparently, my Homey Pro has joined my Apple Thread network. Or was it the other way around? In any case, t… --- ## [Homey registering power usage during total black out / power outage](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-registering-power-usage-during-total-black-out-power-outage/149198)
**Author:** [@Patrick\_ten\_Den](https://community.homey.app/u/Patrick_ten_Den)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 5:32am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-registering-power-usage-during-total-black-out-power-outage/149198 "2026-01-14T05:32:16Z")
So this morning we had a power outage between 9:10 and 10:46 in the entire neighborhood. Homey crashed instantly of course. I’m also using the energy dongle. However, why did it register power usages? Does he just guess… --- ## [Homey Zigbee VS Zigbee2MQTT](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-zigbee-vs-zigbee2mqtt/149182)
**Author:** [@Robert\_Lewis](https://community.homey.app/u/Robert_Lewis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-zigbee-vs-zigbee2mqtt/149182 "2026-01-13T23:52:05Z")
So i have been in the past week or so been setting up several differnet ways of using generic Zigbee Devices in Homey. Just to set the situation, I am in Austraia and smart devices of named products are expensive, but w… --- ## [New Ask a Question card](https://community.homey.app/t/new-ask-a-question-card/148861)
**Author:** [@John\_Loebenstein](https://community.homey.app/u/John_Loebenstein)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-ask-a-question-card/148861 "2026-01-13T20:16:03Z")
Absolutely! Here’s a clear, concise draft you can use to post on the Homey Forum. Feel free to edit it if you want to add any personal touches: Subject: “Ask Question to User” - Answer Token Not Available for Branching… --- ## [Unifi protect Cameras](https://community.homey.app/t/unifi-protect-cameras/149217)
**Author:** [@Daniel\_Ruiz](https://community.homey.app/u/Daniel_Ruiz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/unifi-protect-cameras/149217 "2026-01-13T19:59:52Z")
I recently started using Homey and one of the main issues is the integration with Unifi Protect. I have the integration showing a dashboard and the cameras will gray out or end the stream after some time. Is there a sett… --- ## [Can't add any matter devices to Homey Pro mini](https://community.homey.app/t/cant-add-any-matter-devices-to-homey-pro-mini/146790)
**Author:** [@Michiel\_Bosman](https://community.homey.app/u/Michiel_Bosman)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/cant-add-any-matter-devices-to-homey-pro-mini/146790 "2026-01-13T19:30:23Z")
Hi all, When trying to add a matter device to homey pro mini. I can find it using the app and assign a name to it (in the default iOS matter interface), yet after the message “The device was added successfully” I’m stu… --- ## [Power off Homey correctly](https://community.homey.app/t/power-off-homey-correctly/8414)
**Author:** [@Osorkon](https://community.homey.app/u/Osorkon)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/power-off-homey-correctly/8414 "2026-01-13T19:30:05Z")
How I can power off Homey correctly? I only find I way to restart Homey but not power off option. Thanks a lot! --- ## [Push Messages](https://community.homey.app/t/push-messages/149197)
**Author:** [@Steve\_Nye](https://community.homey.app/u/Steve_Nye)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/push-messages/149197 "2026-01-13T15:07:12Z")
From looking at the various boards there appears to be three principle options to get messages over to your phone; Mobile message Timeline create Notification pushover.net / Homey Pushover What is the difference betw… --- ## [Trying to decide (Homey Pro or Hubitat)](https://community.homey.app/t/trying-to-decide-homey-pro-or-hubitat/109803)
**Author:** [@wyzard](https://community.homey.app/u/wyzard)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/trying-to-decide-homey-pro-or-hubitat/109803 "2026-01-13T13:40:01Z")
Good morning. I know this is a Homey community, so I’m would think responses would be skewed toward Homey. Try to find a good solution for my Smart Home to have control locally. I’m not too advanced with it yet but wi… --- ## [Sunset period](https://community.homey.app/t/sunset-period/149170)
**Author:** [@Claus\_Jacobsen](https://community.homey.app/u/Claus_Jacobsen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 12:49pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/sunset-period/149170 "2026-01-13T12:49:06Z")
is the trigger after sunset running until before sunrise or for how long period is after sunset? --- ## [Aqara E1 curtain control goes in as generic zigbee](https://community.homey.app/t/aqara-e1-curtain-control-goes-in-as-generic-zigbee/149191)
**Author:** [@Joacim\_Lundberg](https://community.homey.app/u/Joacim_Lundberg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 12:47pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/aqara-e1-curtain-control-goes-in-as-generic-zigbee/149191 "2026-01-13T12:47:43Z")
I have an Aqara E1 curtain controller already installed on my Homey Pro (2019) without issues. Now when trying to add two more, they won’t pair as Aqara devices but only as generic Zigbee devices. I think I know why and… --- ## [Time Format](https://community.homey.app/t/time-format/149157)
**Author:** [@Brooklyn](https://community.homey.app/u/Brooklyn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 9:52am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/time-format/149157 "2026-01-13T09:52:23Z")
I can not get the Homey Pro app to show the time in the 12 format, only 24. How do I fix this --- ## [App to start at a random time/delay between two periods](https://community.homey.app/t/app-to-start-at-a-random-time-delay-between-two-periods/148921)
**Author:** [@Steve\_Nye](https://community.homey.app/u/Steve_Nye)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 5:46am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-to-start-at-a-random-time-delay-between-two-periods/148921 "2026-01-13T05:46:44Z")
I am looking for an App that allows me to choose a random delay between x and y minutes that can be canceled if required by another flow. Does one exist? Steve --- ## [Connecting the IKEA Inspelning Powerplug works for a while, but disconnects immediately after pairing](https://community.homey.app/t/connecting-the-ikea-inspelning-powerplug-works-for-a-while-but-disconnects-immediately-after-pairing/149088)
**Author:** [@Sander\_F](https://community.homey.app/u/Sander_F)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 4:01am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/connecting-the-ikea-inspelning-powerplug-works-for-a-while-but-disconnects-immediately-after-pairing/149088 "2026-01-13T04:01:12Z")
I have a Homey Pro Early 2023 with the latest updates. This weekend I bought three smart plugs from IKEA, the Inspelning ones. When I try to connect them to the Homey, the pairing goes well; the smart plug is correctly d… --- ## [Define tile action](https://community.homey.app/t/define-tile-action/149085)
**Author:** [@Jonas](https://community.homey.app/u/Jonas)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/define-tile-action/149085 "2026-01-12T22:21:31Z")
Hi, I’m probably stupid but I can’t figure out how you define what the action should be if you press a tile in the dashboard. For example I got a yale doorman. If I press the tile I want it to lock or unlock the door. … --- ## [Homey Pro 2019 with Ikea DIRIGERA Hub](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-pro-2019-with-ikea-dirigera-hub/149124)
**Author:** [@Lin\_Oei](https://community.homey.app/u/Lin_Oei)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-pro-2019-with-ikea-dirigera-hub/149124 "2026-01-12T19:16:18Z")
Hi, I’m still very happy with my Homey Pro 2019. However, IKEA is now releasing new bulbs and accessories that use Matter. Since the Homey Pro 2019 does not support Thread/Matter, I can’t connect these new products dire… --- ## [Variable in a coutdowntimer](https://community.homey.app/t/variable-in-a-coutdowntimer/149120)
**Author:** [@Claus\_Jacobsen](https://community.homey.app/u/Claus_Jacobsen)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/variable-in-a-coutdowntimer/149120 "2026-01-12T18:52:19Z")
Can somebody tell me why i can´t use a variable in a countdown timer?. When i use the var the timer will not start. it will only start if i type a number [Previous page](https://community.homey.app/c/questions-help/8.md?page=36) [Next page](https://community.homey.app/c/questions-help/8.md?page=38)