# Questions & Help **URL:** https://community.homey.app/c/questions-help/8.md?page=40 [Latest](https://community.homey.app/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.homey.app/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.homey.app/tags.md) **Page:** 41 --- ## [Change a classic thermostat to a connected one](https://community.homey.app/t/change-a-classic-thermostat-to-a-connected-one/143066)
**Author:** [@Rolp](https://community.homey.app/u/Rolp)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2026, 8:18am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/change-a-classic-thermostat-to-a-connected-one/143066 "2026-01-04T08:18:32Z")
i am looking to a homey connected thermostat i can also use manually on the wall, with the switch inside the thermostat (wired command). thanks. --- ## [Stocks widgets not working on mobile device?](https://community.homey.app/t/stocks-widgets-not-working-on-mobile-device/148423)
**Author:** [@Marty\_Spargo](https://community.homey.app/u/Marty_Spargo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2026, 3:33am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/stocks-widgets-not-working-on-mobile-device/148423 "2026-01-04T03:33:39Z")
I had some stock widgets in the Homey App on my mobile so that I can easily get a snapshot of a bunch of stocks and FX prices. I added these widgets to the homescreen in the app, below favorite devices, favorite flows, … --- ## [Any alternative for Home assistants helpers?](https://community.homey.app/t/any-alternative-for-home-assistants-helpers/148319)
**Author:** [@Jonas](https://community.homey.app/u/Jonas)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/any-alternative-for-home-assistants-helpers/148319 "2026-01-03T21:29:21Z")
Hi, I decided to give homey a shot when the alternative for self hosting got available. I really like the advanced flow but Im struggling a bit with with redoing my automations in homey. In home assistant I have in th… --- ## [New house making smarter](https://community.homey.app/t/new-house-making-smarter/148309)
**Author:** [@Only\_Lilly](https://community.homey.app/u/Only_Lilly)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-house-making-smarter/148309 "2026-01-03T20:03:09Z")
Hello everyone, A few months ago I bought a house, and since this week we are finally able to move in. I’m planning to make our home a bit smarter and intend to purchase a Homey Pro as the central hub. I’ve been consid… --- ## [Hue Tap Dial](https://community.homey.app/t/hue-tap-dial/137383)
**Author:** [@SandwichDeLuxe](https://community.homey.app/u/SandwichDeLuxe)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/hue-tap-dial/137383 "2026-01-03T18:36:40Z")
I just bought the Hue Tap Dial \[Philips Link\] as a pilot test if I could use it to start some flows (yes it does) and can change my speaker volume or dim lights with the added spinning dial/knob. The latter is kinda con… --- ## [Homey bridge with ethernet adapter?](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-bridge-with-ethernet-adapter/148466)
**Author:** [@J273](https://community.homey.app/u/J273)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-bridge-with-ethernet-adapter/148466 "2026-01-03T15:34:20Z")
Anyone know if its possible to use the bridge with the homey ethernet adapter? --- ## [Save/restore variables](https://community.homey.app/t/save-restore-variables/148454)
**Author:** [@ricercar](https://community.homey.app/u/ricercar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/save-restore-variables/148454 "2026-01-03T14:20:04Z")
Hello, Is there any means of backuping or saving the logical variables with their values ? I am trying an SHS migration and have 100+ variables to export. Any help on how to export/import them greatly appreciated --- ## [Hue motionsensor reporting to homey](https://community.homey.app/t/hue-motionsensor-reporting-to-homey/148378)
**Author:** [@Danny\_Daniels](https://community.homey.app/u/Danny_Daniels)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 12:20pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/hue-motionsensor-reporting-to-homey/148378 "2026-01-03T12:20:50Z")
Hi , I use a Hue motion sensor to measure the temperature & luminance . How often will the sensor reporting the temperature & luminance to Homey ? --- ## [Android version on APKMirror.com is outdated would it be possible to host the new one there?](https://community.homey.app/t/android-version-on-apkmirror-com-is-outdated-would-it-be-possible-to-host-the-new-one-there/148393)
**Author:** [@sbeex](https://community.homey.app/u/sbeex)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 11:17am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/android-version-on-apkmirror-com-is-outdated-would-it-be-possible-to-host-the-new-one-there/148393 "2026-01-03T11:17:49Z")
Hi guys, I try to install homey on 2 tablets I have at home, the idea is to display some dashboards there. I could see that on apkmirror.com only version 8.2.2 is available. (No dashboard yet) Could you please uploa… --- ## [Z-wave issues](https://community.homey.app/t/z-wave-issues/148403)
**Author:** [@Rasmus\_Silverin](https://community.homey.app/u/Rasmus_Silverin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 8:35am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/z-wave-issues/148403 "2026-01-03T08:35:32Z")
Can someone fix the z-wave problems??? Have a Homey Pro early 2023 connect whit cable, latest update. I’m keeping losing connection to units all the time and have to add deleted and reconnected them, why?? I’m so tired… --- ## [What's the best way to group lights and dim them over time?](https://community.homey.app/t/whats-the-best-way-to-group-lights-and-dim-them-over-time/147427)
**Author:** [@ehm](https://community.homey.app/u/ehm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 12:53am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/whats-the-best-way-to-group-lights-and-dim-them-over-time/147427 "2026-01-03T00:53:53Z")
Hello fellow users. I currently have many advanced flows where I individually dim my (Hue and non-Hue) lights to a specific value over time. However, I would like to simplify these and have the lights as groups instead. … --- ## [eWelink / Sonoff devices](https://community.homey.app/t/ewelink-sonoff-devices/148232)
**Author:** [@Diego\_Ferrini](https://community.homey.app/u/Diego_Ferrini)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/ewelink-sonoff-devices/148232 "2026-01-02T21:19:53Z")
Hello there. I’m new at homey. I just imported all my Sonoff devices using eWelink integration (74 devices like Smart Plugs, Wall light switches, sensors and more) I map them to all the zones and now I can’t control any … --- ## [Unable to restore backup to Homey Pro Mini](https://community.homey.app/t/unable-to-restore-backup-to-homey-pro-mini/143237)
**Author:** [@MiniUser](https://community.homey.app/u/MiniUser)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/unable-to-restore-backup-to-homey-pro-mini/143237 "2026-01-02T21:10:21Z")
Hi :slight\_smile: i have created a backup in Homey Cloud from a Homey Pro 2019. - that I want to migrate to a New Homey Pro Mini. But when I add the Mini I never Get the option to restore backup - it goes directly and … --- ## [Home and away wifi](https://community.homey.app/t/home-and-away-wifi/148273)
**Author:** [@Claus\_Jacobsen](https://community.homey.app/u/Claus_Jacobsen)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/home-and-away-wifi/148273 "2026-01-02T19:15:36Z")
Hello everybody happy new year. I have an issue. I have just a couple of days ago changed my internet provider. And after that my home and away changes more than once doing the day, and i am just home. Have anybody any … --- ## [EmbedMe libary](https://community.homey.app/t/embedme-libary/148361)
**Author:** [@LRvdLinden](https://community.homey.app/u/LRvdLinden)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/embedme-libary/148361 "2026-01-02T17:08:50Z")
Hi everyone, first of all, best wishes for 2026! Many people are currently busy working on Homey dashboards and embedding various iframes. I’ve built a website https://embedme.nl with a library where you can test and sa… --- ## [Get historic variable value](https://community.homey.app/t/get-historic-variable-value/79120)
**Author:** [@Sander\_Arends](https://community.homey.app/u/Sander_Arends)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 11:34am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/get-historic-variable-value/79120 "2026-01-02T11:34:14Z")
How is it possible to get the historic value of a variable in HomeyScript? I have a numeric variable and I want to know what its value was two weeks ago. I can see the value in the graphs of insights but I cannot repro… --- ## [How do i connect my Google Nest Mini's to a Homey Pro?](https://community.homey.app/t/how-do-i-connect-my-google-nest-minis-to-a-homey-pro/107642)
**Author:** [@Cognac](https://community.homey.app/u/Cognac)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 3:45am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-do-i-connect-my-google-nest-minis-to-a-homey-pro/107642 "2026-01-02T03:45:01Z")
The app supporting Google nest Mini seems to not be available anymore. In the “Google Nest” app available now, the only applicable selection is “Max Hub”…which i don’t have, just a couple of nest mini’s Any suggestions… --- ## [Which tablet and generations makes up a good Homey Dashboard](https://community.homey.app/t/which-tablet-and-generations-makes-up-a-good-homey-dashboard/148307)
**Author:** [@djvagnetti](https://community.homey.app/u/djvagnetti)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2026, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/which-tablet-and-generations-makes-up-a-good-homey-dashboard/148307 "2026-01-01T20:30:23Z")
I am asking because although every tablet would “in theory” work. I first tried with the Amazon Fire, and that was a mess. I also tried with the latest Samsung 14.5” flagship tablet, and although it works. It has some fe… --- ## [Alarm \ goes of in \ minutes with tags](https://community.homey.app/t/alarm-alarm-goes-of-in-minutes-minutes-with-tags/132326)
**Author:** [@Litego](https://community.homey.app/u/Litego)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2026, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/alarm-alarm-goes-of-in-minutes-minutes-with-tags/132326 "2026-01-01T19:48:29Z")
Hello, I can not get this alarm card to trigger when I am using tags. If I write 1 minute in the card it works, but if I make a tag called “Duration” with a “1” then it does not work. How come? --- ## [Raw Zwave commands for Zooz Zen72 dimmer configuration/advanced setting changes in a flow](https://community.homey.app/t/raw-zwave-commands-for-zooz-zen72-dimmer-configuration-advanced-setting-changes-in-a-flow/148297)
**Author:** [@California\_Dreamin](https://community.homey.app/u/California_Dreamin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2026, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/raw-zwave-commands-for-zooz-zen72-dimmer-configuration-advanced-setting-changes-in-a-flow/148297 "2026-01-01T16:55:28Z")
I would like to change the configuration of a Zooz Zen72 from paddle control to disabled paddle control. Zooz lists the parameters for the dimmer. The parameter # for this is 15. I have entered the node ID and tried 0x70… --- ## [Distinguishing guests from residents in Homey flows](https://community.homey.app/t/distinguishing-guests-from-residents-in-homey-flows/148295)
**Author:** [@Glenn\_K](https://community.homey.app/u/Glenn_K)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2026, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/distinguishing-guests-from-residents-in-homey-flows/148295 "2026-01-01T16:50:18Z")
Hello online friends! I’ve been searching the forum for a while but haven’t been able to find a good answer yet (though I’ll admit I’m not the most experienced forum user). I thought it would be a nice idea to add our … --- ## [Adding Tuya/SmartLife](https://community.homey.app/t/adding-tuya-smartlife/148286)
**Author:** [@Allan\_Udsen](https://community.homey.app/u/Allan_Udsen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2026, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/adding-tuya-smartlife/148286 "2026-01-01T15:06:49Z")
Hi all, the new guy here. i’m awaiting the arrival of my new Homey pro. I have all my smart home products in the SmartLife app… My question is , when adding the smartlife app or tuya app with my smart products in it to… --- ## [Speaker for announcements and doorbell in Homey 2023](https://community.homey.app/t/speaker-for-announcements-and-doorbell-in-homey-2023/88596)
**Author:** [@Ole\_Rosset](https://community.homey.app/u/Ole_Rosset)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2026, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/speaker-for-announcements-and-doorbell-in-homey-2023/88596 "2026-01-01T12:41:26Z")
I was very disappointed to learn that Athom has not included a speaker in Homey Pro 2023 and I didn’t think to check before purchasing, because why would they remove it when it was supposed to be better in every way. Wit… --- ## [Homey Pro 2023 LED ring](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-pro-2023-led-ring/148205)
**Author:** [@Welshsmarthome](https://community.homey.app/u/Welshsmarthome)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2026, 12:10pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-pro-2023-led-ring/148205 "2026-01-01T12:10:49Z")
Due to placement of my HP and it being slightly warmer than normal, ive tried turning off the rgb ring as ive heard this can help keep it cooler. However it auto turns on again after a few hours. No flows turn it on. It… --- ## [Friends off Hue stopped working](https://community.homey.app/t/friends-off-hue-stopped-working/148278)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Kennes](https://community.homey.app/u/Tom_Kennes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2026, 11:19am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/friends-off-hue-stopped-working/148278 "2026-01-01T11:19:27Z")
Hello, I have been using the Niko for Hue touch buttons for almost a year. They are added to my Hue system and linked to Homey as a Hue Tap button. This has worked well for a long time, but a few weeks ago it stopped wo… --- ## [Read Parameters of a Device](https://community.homey.app/t/read-parameters-of-a-device/78772)
**Author:** [@Technics](https://community.homey.app/u/Technics)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2026, 9:45am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/read-parameters-of-a-device/78772 "2026-01-01T09:45:13Z")
Hi to all, I’m a happy Homey Pro 2023 user, after switching from SmartThings. Trying to deep dive into Homey, I come across some questions, normally I manage to browse forums but for this issue I can’t find the answer. … --- ## [Insights graph glitches](https://community.homey.app/t/insights-graph-glitches/148243)
**Author:** [@coppervaporlaser](https://community.homey.app/u/coppervaporlaser)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2025, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/insights-graph-glitches/148243 "2025-12-31T21:58:33Z")
Happy new year to everyone! Seems I’ve seen some strange behavior while watching the insights graphs for my heating. This is what I do on new years eve :blush: I’m using a Fibaro Power Plug to switch on my floor heatin… --- ## [Handling Else-If scenarios in flows](https://community.homey.app/t/handling-else-if-scenarios-in-flows/8870)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Thornton](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Thornton)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2025, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/handling-else-if-scenarios-in-flows/8870 "2025-12-31T17:45:09Z")
Hi everyone. I know, that Homey do not support else if in flows so until they add that (fingers crossed) how do you handle this? Being a developer im dying because of the missing else if possibilities so ill like to he… --- ## [Heatmiser - NeoHub](https://community.homey.app/t/heatmiser-neohub/136281)
**Author:** [@Mariusz\_Sztuczka](https://community.homey.app/u/Mariusz_Sztuczka)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2025, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/heatmiser-neohub/136281 "2025-12-31T14:45:07Z")
Has anyone managed to get Heatmiser - NeoHub devices working? --- ## [Homey pro 2019 as bridge in combination with a pro 2023?](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-pro-2019-as-bridge-in-combination-with-a-pro-2023/148201)
**Author:** [@lucje](https://community.homey.app/u/lucje)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2025, 12:30pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-pro-2019-as-bridge-in-combination-with-a-pro-2023/148201 "2025-12-31T12:30:18Z")
I was wondering, I have a Homey pro 2019 lying around (replaced by 2023 version), would it be possible to use it as a bridge combined with the 2023 ? [Previous page](https://community.homey.app/c/questions-help/8.md?page=39) [Next page](https://community.homey.app/c/questions-help/8.md?page=41)