I started to test Homey today. So I installed self-hosted server on a Raspi400. After the server started up I tried to add my Lifx, so opened the Lifx-App and connected via the API-Key and all devices had been found (via API) but all appear as offline (which they weren’t). Next Apple (completely …

For me it also wasn’t clear right away how it worked. There’s this video tutorial which might help you getting started. [image] Homey Pro Beginner’s Guide – Step-by-Step Series (Setup, Devices & Automations) Tutorials Hi everyone waving_hand I recently starte…

After reading your post, it sounds a bit of “wrong choice” here, you probably expected a plug&play application. Maybe I’m wrong, but you seem a bit disappointed to discover it didn’t fit your expectations right away. Self-Hosted Server is not a trial or test thing, it’s not a plug&play version; yo…

Thanks for your reply. No, I did not expect plug and play, but e.g lifx. It seemed to work fine, authentication worked, all light bulbs have been listed, I added them to the right location and as soon as I was finished all bulbs had a red warning triangle (could not connect) Or all Apple devices …

Most YT vids are for Homey hardware, not SHS.

Regarding the Apple TV, ensure that AirPlay is enabled for everyone on the same network (not the everyone option). This setting can be found under AirPlay & HomeKit in the Settings app. Need to explain that a bit better in the pairing flow :slight_smile:

So HomeKit is only in the Hardware-Version not in SHS?

The HomeKit experiment is probably limited to Homey hardware, since it runs in a Docker container. You can always try to install the HomeKitty app: HomeKitty | Homey

Is it really that hard to add new Deivces?

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Anoniemand February 1, 2026, 3:52pm 2

For me it also wasn’t clear right away how it worked. There’s this video tutorial which might help you getting started.

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Is it really that hard to add new Deivces?

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