# \[App\]\[Pro\]\[Test\]HiLight - Control your Pixel 11 Pro/Fold's HiLight LED from Homey **URL:** \ **Category:** Apps\ **Tags:** app, homey-pro\ **Created:** [August 23, 2026, 12:49pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-test-hilight-control-your-pixel-11-pro-folds-hilight-led-from-homey/158663 "2026-08-23T12:49:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Kyle\_Michiels](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/kyle_michiels/32/120769_2.png) [@Kyle\_Michiels](https://community.homey.app/u/Kyle_Michiels)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2026, 12:49pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-test-hilight-control-your-pixel-11-pro-folds-hilight-led-from-homey/158663/1 "2026-08-23T12:49:37Z")
Hi everyone, I’m not sure how many people will use this, but it is now possible to control the HiLight LEDs on supported Pixel 11 Pro/Fold devices from Homey. ![large](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/4/e/4e546db18bad23e55aea0959ead9e4afbad505f6.jpeg) The setup consists of: - HiLight Remote on the Pixel - A small ADB-started helper running with Android’s shell UID - A Homey app and paired HiLight Pixel device - A secure internet relay between Homey and the phone This does not require root, port forwarding, a fixed IP address, or both devices being on the same Wi-Fi network. However it requires you to use a custom apk which is open source and on git. Once paired, Homey provides one Flow action: **Send color → with animation → for duration** ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/a/8/a82dd05f3f0518ab25b0bea63076b57a892c8dcb.png) Available animations include: - None/static - Blink - Pulse - Breathe - Wave - Comet - Rainbow - Random The duration can be set from 1 to 60 seconds. ### Required setup 1. Install HiLight Remote on the Pixel. 2. Enable **Developer options → Wireless debugging**. 3. Install Android platform-tools on a computer. 4. Pair and connect with ADB: ```auto adb pair PHONE_IP:PAIRING_PORT adb connect PHONE_IP:DEBUGGING_PORT ``` 1. Start the HiLight helper with the supplied deployment script. 2. Open HiLight Remote and choose **Connect Homey or Home Assistant**. 3. In Homey, add the **HiLight Pixel** device. 4. Enter the pairing code shown by the Android app. 5. Create a Flow using the **Send a HiLight effect** action. The helper must currently be started again after a phone reboot because it runs without root. The app does not expose an inbound network port; Homey sends bounded effect commands through the relay, and the phone applies them locally. This is experimental and unofficial software for Android 17/Pixel 11 HiLight hardware. The project and setup scripts are available here: Homey app: > **[HiLight | Homey](https://homey.app/en-us/app/com.hilight.homey/HiLight/test/)** > > Control Pixel HiLight LEDs from Homey Flows. Android companion app: > **[GitHub - misterk99/hilight-remote](https://github.com/misterk99/hilight-remote)** > > Contribute to misterk99/hilight-remote development by creating an account on GitHub. ---
**Author:** ![Patrick\_Van\_Deursen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/patrick_van_deursen/32/56539_2.png) [@Patrick\_Van\_Deursen](https://community.homey.app/u/Patrick_Van_Deursen)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2026, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-test-hilight-control-your-pixel-11-pro-folds-hilight-led-from-homey/158663/2 "2026-08-23T19:07:44Z")
very cool. will keep an eye on this chat for when I get my pixel 11 (hopefully soon). are you expecting to make it into an official homey app? ---
**Author:** ![Kyle\_Michiels](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/kyle_michiels/32/120769_2.png) [@Kyle\_Michiels](https://community.homey.app/u/Kyle_Michiels)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2026, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-test-hilight-control-your-pixel-11-pro-folds-hilight-led-from-homey/158663/3 "2026-08-23T21:19:16Z")
What do you mean with official homey app? ---
**Author:** ![smarthomesven](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/smarthomesven/32/79712_2.png) [@smarthomesven](https://community.homey.app/u/smarthomesven)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2026, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-test-hilight-control-your-pixel-11-pro-folds-hilight-led-from-homey/158663/4 "2026-08-23T23:00:14Z")
Probably “official” as in that it can run on Homey Cloud. This costs €100 one-time and requires brand collaboration. However, since the Android app that it controls is also yours, it might get through without partnership from Google. See more here: > **[Verified Developer | Homey Apps SDK](https://apps.developer.homey.app/app-store/verified-developer)** Edit: seems like it got updated, it’s no longer possible for individuals. ---
**Author:** ![Patrick\_Van\_Deursen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/patrick_van_deursen/32/56539_2.png) [@Patrick\_Van\_Deursen](https://community.homey.app/u/Patrick_Van_Deursen)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2026, 5:07am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-test-hilight-control-your-pixel-11-pro-folds-hilight-led-from-homey/158663/5 "2026-08-24T05:07:37Z")
No not cloud version, as one that can be found in the homey app store, not install through git. But my mistake, I had not yet read completely through. This is all pixel side install. No app needed on Homey, do I read correctly? ---
**Author:** ![Kyle\_Michiels](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/kyle_michiels/32/120769_2.png) [@Kyle\_Michiels](https://community.homey.app/u/Kyle_Michiels)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2026, 5:54am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-test-hilight-control-your-pixel-11-pro-folds-hilight-led-from-homey/158663/6 "2026-08-24T05:54:52Z")
Oh I only just noticed the homey app url was missing its now added. But No its a Homey app + Android companion app through git