# Considering switch from Hubitat - Yoolax supported? **URL:** \ **Category:** Devices\ **Created:** [July 25, 2024, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/considering-switch-from-hubitat-yoolax-supported/113426 "2024-07-25T21:08:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dbilbey](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/dbilbey/32/79248_2.png) [@dbilbey](https://community.homey.app/u/dbilbey)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2024, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/considering-switch-from-hubitat-yoolax-supported/113426/1 "2024-07-25T21:08:02Z")
The one device I can’t find any info on is my roller shades by Yoolax. I found one topic in this community from 4 years ago with no comments. Anybody successfully using Yoolax with Homey Pro? Maybe with a generic app/driver or something? Thanks in advance! ---
**Author:** ![DirkG](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/dirkg/32/118897_2.png) [@DirkG](https://community.homey.app/u/DirkG)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2024, 11:43am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/considering-switch-from-hubitat-yoolax-supported/113426/2 "2024-07-26T11:43:50Z")
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**Author:** ![DirkG](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/dirkg/32/118897_2.png) [@DirkG](https://community.homey.app/u/DirkG)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2024, 11:54am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/considering-switch-from-hubitat-yoolax-supported/113426/3 "2024-07-26T11:54:13Z")
Hi David and welcome! I don’t know Yoolax roller shades, but if no App is available for those devices then they are not supported yet. Also not via a generic app or driver. There are a few exceptions which also work without a special app: – Zigbee lamps – Zigbee or Z-Wave smart plugs – Matter/Thread devices – sometimes rebranded devices However, there may still be certain requirements for Matter/Thread devices. For example, some Aqara devices only support Matter if they are connected to an Aqara Hub. ---
**Author:** ![dbilbey](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/dbilbey/32/79248_2.png) [@dbilbey](https://community.homey.app/u/dbilbey)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2024, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/considering-switch-from-hubitat-yoolax-supported/113426/4 "2024-07-26T14:15:43Z")
Thanks for the reply. They are pretty popular on Amazon as far as automated Zigbee/BT roller shades (I have the Zigbee one). It’s possible that they are rebranded, but I’m not sure how to know. I suppose, as a developer, I might be able to add an app for that. It looks like there are community apps… Thanks again ---
**Author:** ![DirkG](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/dirkg/32/118897_2.png) [@DirkG](https://community.homey.app/u/DirkG)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2024, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/considering-switch-from-hubitat-yoolax-supported/113426/5 "2024-07-26T14:38:37Z")
You can of course program your own app: > **[Welcome to the Apps SDK documentation 👋 | Homey Apps SDK](https://apps.developer.homey.app)** > > Learn how to build great apps that run on Homey. ---
**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 27, 2024, 2:31am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/considering-switch-from-hubitat-yoolax-supported/113426/6 "2024-07-27T02:31:01Z")
Hello David, I’ve checked the app ‘looks’, and I’m 95% sure it uses Tuya technology. > ![Screenshot_20240727-042058_Google Play Store](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/8/c/8c22d9aea829d6eddad9e6106d39d22ff122fa45.jpeg) You can do 3 things atm, as I see it: 1. Install the [Tuya Zigbee app’s test version](https://homey.app/a/com.tuya.zigbee/test/), and cross fingers if it works ( = if this particular devices’ firmware is known) Or, fork the app, create a 100% tested PR, to have the driver added to that app: fork it, create a 100% tested PR, to have the driver added to that app: [GitHub - JohanBendz/com.tuya.zigbee](https://github.com/JohanBendz/com.tuya.zigbee) For the 2 following options, you’ll have to buy a €15,- Tuya zigbee - wifi/LAN hub: 1. Install the just introduced [‘official’ Tuya app](https://homey.app/a/com.tuya/), and wait for curtains to be supported. Or, fork the app, create a 100% tested PR, to have the driver added to that app: [https://github.com/athombv/com.tuya](https://github.com/athombv/com.tuya) 2. Install the [Tuya Cloud app](https://homey.app/a/com.tuya.cloud/), curtains are supported. Downside of 2.) and 3.): now your local zigbee signal is re-routed through wifi through Tuya cloud servers. ---
**Author:** ![dbilbey](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/dbilbey/32/79248_2.png) [@dbilbey](https://community.homey.app/u/dbilbey)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2024, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/considering-switch-from-hubitat-yoolax-supported/113426/7 "2024-07-27T17:14:22Z")
Interesting; thanks for the ideas! Out of curiosity, what pointed you to Tuya as compatible? ---
**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 27, 2024, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/considering-switch-from-hubitat-yoolax-supported/113426/8 "2024-07-27T20:41:32Z")
Thx! Well, experiences do. Lots of iot brands / devices use Tuya technology under the hood. When I come across an unknown brand, and their website keeps quiet about the technology, I always check the app’s app store screenshots for “Tuya signs”