# Cannot re-install Homey app on Mac **URL:** \ **Category:** Homey Self-Hosted Server\ **Created:** [July 30, 2026, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/cannot-re-install-homey-app-on-mac/157755 "2026-07-30T17:58:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Lex\_vanOorspronk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/lex_vanoorspronk/32/167479_2.png) [@Lex\_vanOorspronk](https://community.homey.app/u/Lex_vanOorspronk)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2026, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/cannot-re-install-homey-app-on-mac/157755/1 "2026-07-30T17:58:05Z")
I have the Homey self-hosted server running on my Mac. I also installed the (iPad) Homey app. Thusfar this was all working fine. Today I ran into some problems with the Homey app, so I decided to remove the app en re-install it. Removing went fine. However, if I try to install the Homey app, the button in the Appstore says ‘Update’ which is strange because I deleted the app. When I try 'Update, I get an error ‘Cannot download the app’. In the menu of Homey server, the entry for the app is still visible and I can start it. Is there an extra copy of the app somewhere on my Mac? Anyone encountered the same problem? ---
**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:** [July 30, 2026, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/cannot-re-install-homey-app-on-mac/157755/2 "2026-07-30T18:05:46Z")
Have you already reported your issue here? > [@Homey Self-Hosted Server on macOS | Megathread](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-self-hosted-server-on-macos-megathread/146435): > > In this thread we can discuss running Homey Self-Hosted Server on macOS. Installation Learn how to [Install Homey Self-Hosted Server on macOS](https://support.homey.app/hc/en-us/articles/23975134909724-How-to-install-Homey-Self-Hosted-Server-on-macOS). Known Limitations None at this moment. ---
**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:** [July 30, 2026, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/cannot-re-install-homey-app-on-mac/157755/3 "2026-07-30T20:51:05Z")
Sounds like a cache issue. Did you reboot your ipad as well? You can try to install the app from the online store: > **[Homey — A better smart home App - App Store](https://apps.apple.com/nl/app/homey-a-better-smart-home/id1435800024?l=en-GB)** > > Download Homey — A better smart home by Athom B.V. on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips and more games like Homey — A better smart… @smarthomesven it’s about the Homey app, not SHS related ---
**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:** [July 30, 2026, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/cannot-re-install-homey-app-on-mac/157755/4 "2026-07-30T20:55:09Z")
> [@Lex\_vanOorspronk](#): > > Is there an extra copy of the app somewhere on my Mac? Is it about the macOS client or server app? In case the Apple app store fails to download an app with a connection error, then it’s probably a network issue or an issue on Apple’s side. ---
**Author:** ![Lex\_vanOorspronk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/lex_vanoorspronk/32/167479_2.png) [@Lex\_vanOorspronk](https://community.homey.app/u/Lex_vanOorspronk)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2026, 6:42am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/cannot-re-install-homey-app-on-mac/157755/5 "2026-07-31T06:42:34Z")
Thanks all for your replies. It was about the client app. Yesterday I already tried to clear cache, remove cache files on my Mac and some other things. I also rebooted my Mac twice. Alas, nothing helped. However, I read that the Apple Appstore might ‘reset’ itself overnight. This morning I checked, and yes, I was able to re-install the Homey client on my Mac. So problem solved 🙂