# Tutorials **URL:** https://community.homey.app/c/tutorials/83.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 --- ## [\[How-To\] \[Pro\] Create a dashboard widget with favorite radio or TV stations](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-pro-create-a-dashboard-widget-with-favorite-radio-or-tv-stations/148632)
**Author:** [@SunBeech](https://community.homey.app/u/SunBeech)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-pro-create-a-dashboard-widget-with-favorite-radio-or-tv-stations/148632 "2026-05-13T20:48:08Z")
Introduction The purpose of this how-to is to provide you with instructions on how to set up a dashboard widget with clickable (actionable) icons. For example of favorite radio or TV stations. Like the example in the fo… --- ## [APSystems - Solar API](https://community.homey.app/t/apsystems-solar-api/154745)
**Author:** [@Pairis](https://community.homey.app/u/Pairis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 9:19am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/apsystems-solar-api/154745 "2026-05-11T09:19:18Z")
APsystems Integration with Homey via n8n and OpenAPI Hi all, Since November 2025 my TOON stopped receiving solar data from APSystems. There have been many conversations around finding a workaround but nothing worked fo… --- ## [Advanced Zigbee Troubleshooting on Homey](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-zigbee-troubleshooting-on-homey/115930)
**Author:** [@johan\_bendz](https://community.homey.app/u/johan_bendz)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-zigbee-troubleshooting-on-homey/115930 "2026-04-06T18:44:26Z")
If you’re experiencing issues with your Zigbee network on Homey, here are advanced troubleshooting steps to help optimize performance and stability, especially in more complex environments: Power Supply Integrity A s… --- ## [Emergency (fart) button](https://community.homey.app/t/emergency-fart-button/153086)
**Author:** [@korthoga](https://community.homey.app/u/korthoga)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/emergency-fart-button/153086 "2026-04-02T18:51:56Z")
Bought a Philips Hue button and an emergency button for 9 euros on Amazon. 16 randomised sounds (many fart sounds) from Soundboard in Homey played on my Sonos speakers. Open the emergency button, undo two screws that t… --- ## [Unifi Protect - Alarm Trigger from Homey to Unifi - Webhook - POST](https://community.homey.app/t/unifi-protect-alarm-trigger-from-homey-to-unifi-webhook-post/152543)
**Author:** [@Zink](https://community.homey.app/u/Zink)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/unifi-protect-alarm-trigger-from-homey-to-unifi-webhook-post/152543 "2026-03-15T22:45:31Z")
I searched I didn’t find anything about this so here goes my problem and solution, I hope it can help someone. Problem: Using a Logic Flow card for a JSON POST request to trigger an alarm on Unifi Protect gives a self-s… --- ## [Kasa app not adding devices (won't authenticate with Kasa)](https://community.homey.app/t/kasa-app-not-adding-devices-wont-authenticate-with-kasa/152450)
**Author:** [@Stephen\_Lee](https://community.homey.app/u/Stephen_Lee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 9:37am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/kasa-app-not-adding-devices-wont-authenticate-with-kasa/152450 "2026-03-14T09:37:17Z")
This story begins a while back. I had some existing devices, (Kasa, Govee, Ecobee, Eufy) working as part of my Alexa ‘smart home’, but I decided to switch to Homey Pro to take advantage of the extra functionality… My f… --- ## [\[TUTORIAL\] Whole house audio and text to speech announcements to HomePod Mini and other AirPlay speakers](https://community.homey.app/t/tutorial-whole-house-audio-and-text-to-speech-announcements-to-homepod-mini-and-other-airplay-speakers/48858)
**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Draper](https://community.homey.app/u/Jonathan_Draper)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/tutorial-whole-house-audio-and-text-to-speech-announcements-to-homepod-mini-and-other-airplay-speakers/48858 "2026-03-06T15:31:32Z")
This tutorial shows you how to use your Homey to create a whole-house audio system with AirPlay (and AirPlay 2) speakers and also how to make text-to-speech announcements on AirPlay speakers including HomePod and HomePod… --- ## [\[TUTORIAL\]\[PRO\] How to integrate Home Assistant with Homey Pro and v.v](https://community.homey.app/t/tutorial-pro-how-to-integrate-home-assistant-with-homey-pro-and-v-v/92641)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Kawa](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Kawa)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2026, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/tutorial-pro-how-to-integrate-home-assistant-with-homey-pro-and-v-v/92641 "2026-02-28T22:27:50Z")
→ Nederlandstalige versie → klik hier → Tutorial with examples of setting up HA from scratch, extended with zwave as example → click me It is not very easy to connect Home Assistant (or HA) with Homey Pro when yo… --- ## [\[HowTo\] Creating virtual devices on Homey Cloud](https://community.homey.app/t/howto-creating-virtual-devices-on-homey-cloud/151166)
**Author:** [@smarthomesven](https://community.homey.app/u/smarthomesven)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/howto-creating-virtual-devices-on-homey-cloud/151166 "2026-02-15T20:08:37Z")
You can easily create virtual devices of any type on Homey Cloud Install this app: In this app, you can create virtual devices of any type. Choose the “Other (DIY)“ option to create virtual devices of all types (you … --- ## [Homey Pro Beginner’s Guide – Step-by-Step Series (Setup, Devices & Automations)](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-pro-beginner-s-guide-step-by-step-series-setup-devices-automations/148649)
**Author:** [@SmartLife\_Tech](https://community.homey.app/u/SmartLife_Tech)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2026, 8:55am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-pro-beginner-s-guide-step-by-step-series-setup-devices-automations/148649 "2026-02-14T08:55:08Z")
Hi everyone :waving\_hand: I recently started testing Homey Pro and decided to document the experience step by step in a Beginner Series, starting completely from scratch. The goal of this series is to help new Homey us… --- ## [How to get/use zone specific climate properties/values like temperature and humidity in flows?](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-get-use-zone-specific-climate-properties-values-like-temperature-and-humidity-in-flows/150917)
**Author:** [@DoctorBazinga](https://community.homey.app/u/DoctorBazinga)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2026, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-get-use-zone-specific-climate-properties-values-like-temperature-and-humidity-in-flows/150917 "2026-02-11T17:39:47Z")
Can anybody tell me how to get and use the climate properties/values if a zone as trigger and/or as a condition in a(n advanced) flow ? I’m talking about Temperature & Humidity if available through sensors in a zone. An… --- ## [\[HowTo\] Recognize Tuya-based devices](https://community.homey.app/t/howto-recognize-tuya-based-devices/147343)
**Author:** [@smarthomesven](https://community.homey.app/u/smarthomesven)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 11:32am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/howto-recognize-tuya-based-devices/147343 "2026-02-04T11:32:49Z")
If you’re shopping (online) for smart home devices, you might want to know if the device is supported by Homey. But you can’t always find it in the Homey App Store Many smart home brands use “Tuya“ to handle their smart… --- ## [\[TUTORIAL\] Homey SHS on Proxmox Interactive installer](https://community.homey.app/t/tutorial-homey-shs-on-proxmox-interactive-installer/150170)
**Author:** [@Anoniemand](https://community.homey.app/u/Anoniemand)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2026, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/tutorial-homey-shs-on-proxmox-interactive-installer/150170 "2026-01-31T17:59:27Z")
After a question about how to migrate to a Proxmox Homey SHS environment, I have created an interactive installer. With this installer you are able to install Homey SHS on Proxmox with some more flexibility: You can ch… --- ## [\[HOW TO\] Gain full control over Zone Activity using Motion Sensors (PIR), Presence Sensors (Aqara FP300) and Virtual Motion Triggers](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-gain-full-control-over-zone-activity-using-motion-sensors-pir-presence-sensors-aqara-fp300-and-virtual-motion-triggers/144082)
**Author:** [@dsdevries](https://community.homey.app/u/dsdevries)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 11:34am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-gain-full-control-over-zone-activity-using-motion-sensors-pir-presence-sensors-aqara-fp300-and-virtual-motion-triggers/144082 "2026-01-30T11:34:53Z")
UPDATE: Added implementation using AQARA FP300 presence sensor below Introduction This is not a guide on how to implement a specific use case, but rather a framework that will give you full control over zone activity. Ma… --- ## [\[Tutorial\] How I implemented Presence into my Smart Home Automation](https://community.homey.app/t/tutorial-how-i-implemented-presence-into-my-smart-home-automation/144109)
**Author:** [@dsdevries](https://community.homey.app/u/dsdevries)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2026, 6:30am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/tutorial-how-i-implemented-presence-into-my-smart-home-automation/144109 "2026-01-29T06:30:03Z")
Introduction In my household everyone goes to sleep and wakes up at different times. Also, not everyone sleeps at home every day, or some people might arrive while others are already asleep. This creates some tricky chal… --- ## [\[TUTORIAL\] Trigger a flow using calendar events](https://community.homey.app/t/tutorial-trigger-a-flow-using-calendar-events/34017)
**Author:** [@RobvandeGoor](https://community.homey.app/u/RobvandeGoor)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/tutorial-trigger-a-flow-using-calendar-events/34017 "2026-01-25T19:47:15Z")
You can trigger flows on your calendar events, using the icalCalendar app. Setup First thing we need to do is to add your calendar to the app. You have the possibility to add one ore more calendars. IcalCalendar works w… --- ## [How to start Spotify with Google Nest speakers by Homey](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-start-spotify-with-google-nest-speakers-by-homey/110304)
**Author:** [@Hielke\_de\_Jong](https://community.homey.app/u/Hielke_de_Jong)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 2:47am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-start-spotify-with-google-nest-speakers-by-homey/110304 "2026-01-22T02:47:09Z")
Bit complaining and background Since purchasing Homey, I have been somewhat disappointed with the cooperation between Google and Homey. I thought I would be able to make better use of the Google Nest Minis and Audio spe… --- ## [\[TUTORIAL\] Advanced Virtual Device for Eplucon/ Ecoforest TH Touch Heatpump](https://community.homey.app/t/tutorial-advanced-virtual-device-for-eplucon-ecoforest-th-touch-heatpump/107082)
**Author:** [@Wout\_van\_den\_Dool](https://community.homey.app/u/Wout_van_den_Dool)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2026, 11:19am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/tutorial-advanced-virtual-device-for-eplucon-ecoforest-th-touch-heatpump/107082 "2026-01-05T11:19:00Z")
Introduction: This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to create a virtual device in Homey Pro to read values from the Eplucon Ecoforest Heatpump. This process involves using the “Device Capabilities” app to… --- ## [\[HOW TO\] Dynamically charge your dashboard tablet using "Tasker" app](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-dynamically-charge-your-dashboard-tablet-using-tasker-app/125556)
**Author:** [@RonnyW](https://community.homey.app/u/RonnyW)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-dynamically-charge-your-dashboard-tablet-using-tasker-app/125556 "2026-01-02T21:24:37Z")
You can control a Homey plug from your Android tablet based on tablet battery SoC to dynamically charge your tablet. You can use the Android “Tasker” app. The tasker app has tabs for triggers (Profile) and actions (Ta… --- ## [\[Tutorial\]\[Pro\] How to integrate Hoymiles Microinverters via OpenDTU and MQTT](https://community.homey.app/t/tutorial-pro-how-to-integrate-hoymiles-microinverters-via-opendtu-and-mqtt/126892)
**Author:** [@DirkG](https://community.homey.app/u/DirkG)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2025, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/tutorial-pro-how-to-integrate-hoymiles-microinverters-via-opendtu-and-mqtt/126892 "2025-12-31T14:12:45Z")
In this tutorial I would like to show you how to read out the data of a Hoymiles Microinverter with an OpenDTU and corresponding Homey apps via MQTT. My equipment: Homey Pro (early 2023) Hoymiles Microinverter HM-1500 … --- ## [\[HowTo\] Migrate your devices between Tuya-based apps](https://community.homey.app/t/howto-migrate-your-devices-between-tuya-based-apps/147280)
**Author:** [@smarthomesven](https://community.homey.app/u/smarthomesven)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/howto-migrate-your-devices-between-tuya-based-apps/147280 "2025-12-18T19:14:19Z")
The Homey Tuya app can only link to 1 Tuya-based app at a time, however you might have some devices in other Tuya-based apps. This is a full guide on how to migrate between Tuya-based apps. There will be multiple ways to… --- ## [Starlink + UniFi + Homey Pro: How to Enable Direct Connection via IPv6 (Bypassing CGNAT)](https://community.homey.app/t/starlink-unifi-homey-pro-how-to-enable-direct-connection-via-ipv6-bypassing-cgnat/147192)
**Author:** [@Guray\_Kircuvaloglu](https://community.homey.app/u/Guray_Kircuvaloglu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 2:19am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/starlink-unifi-homey-pro-how-to-enable-direct-connection-via-ipv6-bypassing-cgnat/147192 "2025-12-18T02:19:52Z")
Hi everyone, I wanted to share a successful setup for establishing a Direct Connection to Homey Pro (2023) while using Starlink, which is notorious for using CGNAT (Carrier-Grade NAT) on IPv4. As many of you know, Port… --- ## [Guide for dummies - Send IR signals with Homey Pro 2016-2019](https://community.homey.app/t/guide-for-dummies-send-ir-signals-with-homey-pro-2016-2019/146894)
**Author:** [@Jon\_Olnes](https://community.homey.app/u/Jon_Olnes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2025, 12:23pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/guide-for-dummies-send-ir-signals-with-homey-pro-2016-2019/146894 "2025-12-15T12:23:48Z")
I recently worked out how to control infrared devices by sending IR signals with Homey, so here’s a guide so you can do the same. It is way more complicated than it should be (if you have the old, white ball version of H… --- ## [Tuya Cloud platform and homey scripting](https://community.homey.app/t/tuya-cloud-platform-and-homey-scripting/135515)
**Author:** [@Bentley040514](https://community.homey.app/u/Bentley040514)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2025, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/tuya-cloud-platform-and-homey-scripting/135515 "2025-12-12T16:27:11Z")
Hi everyone, im new to this community and i wanted to add my Jacuzzi Heater (Invergo App) to Homey. This was i big struggle but i managed to get it fixed with HomeyScript and would like to share this with everyone who m… --- ## [How to log all device's measurements to TimescaleDB, and view them in Grafana](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-log-all-devices-measurements-to-timescaledb-and-view-them-in-grafana/146789)
**Author:** [@Emile](https://community.homey.app/u/Emile)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2025, 9:34am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-log-all-devices-measurements-to-timescaledb-and-view-them-in-grafana/146789 "2025-12-12T09:34:13Z")
This is a guide for those who like to use Grafana to visualize their data. Requirements Homey Pro or Homey Pro mini A Linux server, such as a Raspberry Pi 1. Install Docker Sign in to your Linux server and open a term… --- ## [Aldes T.one Air Air](https://community.homey.app/t/aldes-t-one-air-air/146615)
**Author:** [@blutch32](https://community.homey.app/u/blutch32)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2025, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/aldes-t-one-air-air/146615 "2025-12-09T16:06:42Z")
French version below english one : Hi everyone, For those who own an Aldes T.One heat pump (Air/Air or Aqua) and a Homey Pro, the native integration is often unavailable or limited depending on the specific model. I’m… --- ## [\[TUTORIAL\]\[HOW TO\] Automatic Presence setting with Macrodroid (Android)](https://community.homey.app/t/tutorial-how-to-automatic-presence-setting-with-macrodroid-android/146132)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Kawa](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Kawa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2025, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/tutorial-how-to-automatic-presence-setting-with-macrodroid-android/146132 "2025-11-29T18:17:29Z")
→ Applies to any Homey model ← An alternative to Homey Presence, no Homey app needed. It uses a phone app which can trigger on certain geofences and or wifi, and which is able to send webhooks as a result. Usecase: In… --- ## [\[TUTORIAL\] How to use an Ulanzi Pixelclock with Awtrix Light for notification](https://community.homey.app/t/tutorial-how-to-use-an-ulanzi-pixelclock-with-awtrix-light-for-notification/78627)
**Author:** [@SvenRhein](https://community.homey.app/u/SvenRhein)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/tutorial-how-to-use-an-ulanzi-pixelclock-with-awtrix-light-for-notification/78627 "2025-11-25T20:57:24Z")
You want a smart and cheap good locking pixel clock with a fancy firmware and do not want to buy a very expansive Lame… pixel clock? Here we go… =\> for german speaking people =\> (TUTORIAL: Alternative zu Lametric & Co.… --- ## [\[HOW TO\] Solve the problem if Z-Wave devices cannot be included](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-solve-the-problem-if-z-wave-devices-cannot-be-included/118655)
**Author:** [@NGH](https://community.homey.app/u/NGH)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2025, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-solve-the-problem-if-z-wave-devices-cannot-be-included/118655 "2025-10-26T14:33:04Z")
Hello dear community, I’m writing this basically for myself and others who have trouble including z-wave devices. I had this issue about a year ago but couldn’t remember how I solved it until this evening. Problem: Y… --- ## [Use Google home to set home away status Homey](https://community.homey.app/t/use-google-home-to-set-home-away-status-homey/73690)
**Author:** [@DerMathiasNLD](https://community.homey.app/u/DerMathiasNLD)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/use-google-home-to-set-home-away-status-homey/73690 "2025-10-13T15:33:20Z")
At this moment the home / away function of Homey is broken. The issue has been reported by several users to homey, until then you will need to set the status of your homey manually to home / away or use third party solut… [Previous page](https://community.homey.app/c/tutorials/83.md) [Next page](https://community.homey.app/c/tutorials/83.md?page=2)