# Cable only or Cable+WIFI? **URL:** \ **Category:** Questions & Help\ **Tags:** wifi, homey-pro, googlehome\ **Created:** [December 17, 2024, 9:06am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/cable-only-or-cable-wifi/124374 "2024-12-17T09:06:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![HomeyJP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/2bfe46/32.png) [@HomeyJP](https://community.homey.app/u/HomeyJP)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2024, 9:06am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/cable-only-or-cable-wifi/124374/1 "2024-12-17T09:06:08Z")
Do you recommend internet connection to Homey Pro 2023 using cable only or cable + WIFI? I did a Homey fabric reset last night and removed the WIFI connection from Homey this morning using setup mode. My internet is 1000/1000mb fiber connection connected to Google Wifi Pro (3-pack). Anyone know what the official recommendation is? What would you recommend? ---
**Author:** ![Brumle](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/brumle/32/79318_2.png) [@Brumle](https://community.homey.app/u/Brumle)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2024, 9:30am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/cable-only-or-cable-wifi/124374/2 "2024-12-17T09:30:50Z")
I use both Wi-Fi and wired connection for my Homey Pro 2023. The wired connection is used for integrations since it’s more stable and reliable, but having Wi-Fi as a backup is nice to ensure I can always reach Homey. Keep in mind that Homey will get one IP address per connection. ---
**Author:** ![robertklep](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/robertklep/32/160628_2.png) [@robertklep](https://community.homey.app/u/robertklep)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2024, 10:24am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/cable-only-or-cable-wifi/124374/3 "2024-12-17T10:24:18Z")
Cable + WiFi, but only if both are using the same network segment. Otherwise Homey won’t be able to deal with it properly and you can run into issues. ---
**Author:** ![rvwrvw](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/rvwrvw/32/12452_2.png) [@rvwrvw](https://community.homey.app/u/rvwrvw)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2025, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/cable-only-or-cable-wifi/124374/4 "2025-04-13T17:28:06Z")
Maybe a stupid question, but it has been long time since I installed Homey Pro (2023) and although they worked before, I can now no longer connect my Homewizard P1 and Energy Socket (Er zijn geen nieuwe apparaten gevonden) whatever I try. I’m sure my Homey is connected via Ethernet but how can I check if it is also connected to WiFi (and if not: how do I get it connected without total reset)? Is this needed for Homewizard to work (Local API is ON). Thanks and regards, Rob ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_Kawa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/peter_kawa/32/173848_2.png) [@Peter\_Kawa](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Kawa)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2025, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/cable-only-or-cable-wifi/124374/5 "2025-04-13T20:16:25Z")
It does not matter how devices are connected to your network (wifi or ethernet) as long as both use the same subnet (like this: `192.168.2.x` or like this: `10.0.1.x` ) When Homey can’t find HW devices, first restart your router, and then your Access points. As explained in the HW app topic: > [@\[APP\]\[Pro\] Homewizard man\_mage](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-homewizard/19267/1): > > Make sure your wifi devices are getting a reserved ip address in your DHCP scope of your Wifi / Router dhcp. > > TROUBLESHOOT TIPS FOR P1, KWH, WATERMETER AND SOCKETS: > > - Make sure Homey is in the same (wifi network) > - Make sure devices are not on a Guest wifi SSID or AP client isolation is turned on (must be off!) > - Reboot homey (mDNS discovery might be stuck) > - Reboot your wifi accesspoints/routers (unifi / ubiquiti common issues) > - Power cycle your device P1, KWH, watermeter or socket(s) > - Verify “LOCAL API” is on in Homewizard Energy app for the device(s) > - Watermeter does not work when on **battery** only (must be usb powered to enable LOCAL API mode) > - Install mDNS discovery app on your iphone/android and check for \_hwenergy.\_tcp and see you can see your devices there. > - Toggle the LOCAL API in the official HomeWizard Energy app and restart the HW app on Homey to discover again ---
**Author:** ![rvwrvw](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/rvwrvw/32/12452_2.png) [@rvwrvw](https://community.homey.app/u/rvwrvw)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2025, 7:04am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/cable-only-or-cable-wifi/124374/6 "2025-04-14T07:04:05Z")
Hi Peter, Thanks a lot. They were all on the same network, same IP range, but the Homey was wired to the router and the Homewizards to the mesh access points. I have now changed the Homey to be wired to one of the access points as well and now it worked (turns out my P1 is the “old type” though :-)). Thanks!