# Do all devices have to be supported by an 'App' **URL:** \ **Category:** Questions & Help\ **Created:** [May 10, 2025, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/do-all-devices-have-to-be-supported-by-an-app/136314 "2025-05-10T22:02:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Player2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/fbc32d/32.png) [@Player2](https://community.homey.app/u/Player2)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2025, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/do-all-devices-have-to-be-supported-by-an-app/136314/1 "2025-05-10T22:02:58Z")
Good evening. I am considering getting a Homey to replace my SmartThings setup. As I learn more about this system I am trying to go through my devices to see which ones will work and which ones will need to be replaced. The main thing I am a little unclear on is if all devices (outside of Matter) need to be supported by an App. For Example, I have a Smartthings (Aeotec) button. When I go to that App on the Homey website I do not see the button as a supported device. However, this button is Zibgee and I know Homey has a Zigbee radio. So can I not just connect it via Zigbee? Hope that makes sense. Thanks. ---
**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:** [May 10, 2025, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/do-all-devices-have-to-be-supported-by-an-app/136314/2 "2025-05-10T22:21:50Z")
Hello and welcome, Besides Matter and zigbee/z-wave lights&switches&plugs`***`, devices need to be supported by an app in general. This can be checked @ [https://homey.app](https://homey.app) `***)`The generic Zigbee and Z-wave drivers support only a few device types: lights and switches/plugs, with basic functionality like on/off, dim, color and power measurements. NO sensors and such, like buttons. I hope this is the info you needed. ---
**Author:** ![Player2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/fbc32d/32.png) [@Player2](https://community.homey.app/u/Player2)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2025, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/do-all-devices-have-to-be-supported-by-an-app/136314/3 "2025-05-11T14:12:07Z")
Thank you for the reply. …and just to confirm my thinking and you comment if a product is ‘Matter’ then it will work with Homey and does not need app support. So if I am looking at some matter light switches and plugs they should all work? ---
**Author:** ![SunBeech](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/sunbeech/32/111391_2.png) [@SunBeech](https://community.homey.app/u/SunBeech)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2025, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/do-all-devices-have-to-be-supported-by-an-app/136314/4 "2025-05-11T15:45:03Z")
One caveat (feel free to correct me if I am wrong): my understanding is that the functionality that is part of the Matter spec should be supported (basic functionality). For additional functionality (not part of the Matter spec) you would typically need the device’s mobile app to control. ---
**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:** [May 11, 2025, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/do-all-devices-have-to-be-supported-by-an-app/136314/5 "2025-05-11T15:49:34Z")
> [@SunBeech](#): > > my understanding is that the functionality that is part of the Matter spec should be supported (basic functionality). There’s a _lot_ of functionality in the Matter spec that Homey doesn’t support. ---
**Author:** ![SunBeech](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/sunbeech/32/111391_2.png) [@SunBeech](https://community.homey.app/u/SunBeech)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2025, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/do-all-devices-have-to-be-supported-by-an-app/136314/6 "2025-05-11T15:52:56Z")
Ah, good to know! Would be nice if there was some guidance / information from Athom on what functionality is and isn’t supported. [This info](https://support.homey.app/hc/en-us/articles/9075551662108-Matter-for-Homey-Pro-Early-2023) in their knowledge base is rather limited. ---
**Author:** ![Jeff\_Roberts](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/jeff_roberts/32/120982_2.png) [@Jeff\_Roberts](https://community.homey.app/u/Jeff_Roberts)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2025, 4:11am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/do-all-devices-have-to-be-supported-by-an-app/136314/7 "2025-05-12T04:11:21Z")
Sorry, I’m still unclear about this. I am considering a migration from an old Vera Plus, and so have only Z-Wave devices at this point. I have motion sensors, thermometers, Schlage door locks, a thermostat, and some smart outlets. Vera does not have the “app” concept. Do I need to be concerned with which of these devices have Homey apps? ---
**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:** [May 12, 2025, 4:20am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/do-all-devices-have-to-be-supported-by-an-app/136314/8 "2025-05-12T04:20:22Z")
Yes, make sure you check the [https://homey.app](https://homey.app) store for supported devices. And take note, when a _brand_ is supported, that does not just automatically mean any of their devices is supported. Always check if your model is listed. Lightbulbs and plugs should work with the generic z-wave driver, but with very basic functionality.