# How to setup the device?

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**Category:** Questions & Help\
**Tags:** homey-pro\
**Created:** [October 15, 2024, 12:07am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-setup-the-device/118167 "2024-10-15T00:07:13Z")\
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Yes, You need the app to do the initial setup. The app is used for pretty much everything from configuring devices to the the Homey Pro to creating automation flows. Though after setup you may use the Web app at my.homey.app.  
Setting up and configuring everything is cloud based. Your configured automations the runs local, unless you have cloud based related devices.

Setting up instructions are here

> **[Setting up Homey Pro (Early 2023)](https://support.homey.app/hc/en-us/articles/7262272408732-Setting-up-Homey-Pro-Early-2023)**
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> Congratulations! You are the proud owner of a brand new Homey Pro (Early 2023). 🎉
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> 1. Plug in the power adapter
> To install Homey Pro for the first time, simply plug in the power adapter and conne...

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