# Create more compatible apps

**URL:** <https://community.homey.app/t/create-more-compatible-apps/4762>\
**Category:** Ideas & Suggestions\
**Created:** [December 1, 2018, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/create-more-compatible-apps/4762 "2018-12-01T17:16:42Z")\
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**Author:** ![Jamie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/jamie/32/5274_2.png) [@Jamie](https://community.homey.app/u/Jamie)\
**Post date:** [December 3, 2018, 8:47am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/create-more-compatible-apps/4762/11 "2018-12-03T08:47:05Z")

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Lots of reasons, each has their own niche.

1. Wall relays are cheaper when you have multiple globes.
2. Does not require that you leave the switch on.
3. Will work exactly the same as prior to becoming a smart light.

But there are lots which are already supported by Homey.

> **[Fibaro](https://homey.app/en-us/app/com.fibaro/Fibaro/)**
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> Your home is your castle

> **[Aeotec](https://homey.app/en-us/app/com.aeotec/Aeotec/)**
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> Intelligent automation.

> **[MCOHome](https://homey.app/en-us/app/com.mcohome/MCOHome/)**
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> Adds support for MCOHome Z-wave devices

> **[Z-Wave.Me](https://homey.app/en-us/app/me.zwave/Z-Wave.Me/)**
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> Z-Wave.Me devices for Homey

To name a few, here is a recent discussion about the pros/cons

> [@Starting with Homey - smart bulbs (Philips HUE)+light switch+fibaro dimmer?](https://community.homey.app/t/starting-with-homey-smart-bulbs-philips-hue-light-switch-fibaro-dimmer/3466):
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> Hey there, I’m doing some research on implementing a smart (domotica) system for my new house, and homey seems to be the holy grail for me. But i do not really seem to get a grip on how to get a good basic lighting system. So i want to get clear if what i designed will work. Who will use it? My girlfriend is willing to implement some domotica, especially light bundling seems to be something she is looking forward to. But we want to be able to use our wall switches just like we do now. This is…

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