[APP][Pro] IMAP Client - Real-time email monitoring, two-way flows & smart mailbox automations

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[APP][Pro] IMAP Client

Connect your email accounts directly to your Homey smart home.

Monitor mailboxes in real-time with instant IMAP IDLE push notifications, organize your inbox with flow actions, and send, forward, or reply to emails with full SMTP and camera image support.

:light_bulb: What is IMAP Client?

Most smart homes only send one-way notifications, but email is still where bills, security alerts, and package notifications arrive. IMAP Client brings true two-way email integration to Homey Pro.

Whether you want Homey to speak when a delivery is on its way, flash the lights when a critical server alert arrives, send camera snapshots to your inbox when a sensor is tripped, or celebrate reaching Inbox Zero, IMAP Client has you covered.

:rocket: Key Features

  • :high_voltage: Instant Real-Time Triggers (IMAP IDLE): React within seconds when new emails arrive without draining resources on aggressive polling.
  • :open_mailbox_with_raised_flag: Full Mailbox Management: Move emails between folders, copy messages, mark as read/unread, or delete spam and notifications after processing.
  • :envelope: Two-Way Email with SMTP: Send brand new emails, forward messages, or reply directly to sender/all with thread history intact.
  • :camera_with_flash: Rich Image & Snapshot Support:
    • Mail camera snapshots or Homey image tokens directly (as attachments or inline in the email body).
    • Extract image attachments from incoming emails into Homey image tokens (e.g. to cast to Google Nest Hub or push to your mobile).
  • :magnifying_glass_tilted_left: Advanced Searching: Search mailboxes by sender, subject, date ranges, or flags directly from Flows.
  • :bar_chart: Live Device Capabilities & Insights: Keep track of Total Inbox Emails, Unread Count, and Total Sent Emails on your device tile and Insights graphs.
  • :globe_with_meridians: Universal Provider Support: Works with any Email provider that supports IMAP/SMTP.

:control_knobs: Flow Cards Overview

When… (Triggers)

  • New message in mailbox (with mailbox selector)
  • New message from [sender] (with sender autocomplete / filter)
  • New message with subject matching [subject]
  • New message with attachments / with specific attachment type (images, PDFs, etc.)
  • Mailbox became empty (Inbox Zero!) / Mailbox is no longer empty
  • All messages marked as read / Received unread messages
  • Mailbox has unread/unanswered emails older than X (great for reminders!)
  • Homey sent email via SMTP / Homey deleted/moved/copied email

And… (Conditions)

  • Mailbox is empty
  • Mailbox has unread / unanswered messages
  • Mailbox has more than [X] unread messages
  • Mailbox has unread / unanswered emails older than [X] hours/days

Then… (Actions)

  • Send email (To, Subject, Body via SMTP)
  • Send email with image (Send camera snapshot/image token inline or as attachment)
  • Reply to email / Forward email
  • Get email body / Get first image from email / Get specific image
  • Move message to folder / Copy message to folder
  • Mark message as read / Mark message as unread
  • Mark all messages in mailbox as read / unread
  • Delete message / Create message in folder
  • Search messages

:light_bulb: Example Automation Ideas

  1. :package: Package Delivery Alert: When an email arrives from PostNord, DHL, or Amazon containing “Delivered” in the subject, trigger a Sonos voice announcement: “A package has been delivered to your front porch!”
  2. :police_car_light: Security Camera Dispatch: When a perimeter motion detector trips at night, take a snapshot from your security camera and email it to yourself using Send email with image (inline).
  3. :camera_with_flash: Display Email Photos on Dashboard: When a family member emails photos to a dedicated address, Homey grabs the image token and casts it to a Google Nest Hub in the kitchen.
  4. :tada: Inbox Zero Celebration: When your primary mailbox becomes empty, pulse your living room Hue lights green.
  5. :broom: Automated Clean-Up: Every Sunday night, search for promotional emails older than 7 days and move them to Trash.

:gear: Setup Tips

  • 2-Factor Authentication (Gmail, iCloud, Microsoft): If your email account has 2FA enabled, you must generate a dedicated App Password (or App-specific password) in your account security settings.
  • SMTP Sending: SMTP configuration is optional. If you only want to monitor incoming emails, you can leave SMTP disabled. The SMTP flow cards will automatically adapt in Homey based on your setup.