# Migration of devices from Homey (Pro) to Homey Self-Hosted Server **URL:** \ **Category:** Homey Self-Hosted Server\ **Created:** [December 17, 2025, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/migration-of-devices-from-homey-pro-to-homey-self-hosted-server/147107 "2025-12-17T15:23:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Welshsmarthome](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/df705f/32.png) [@Welshsmarthome](https://community.homey.app/u/Welshsmarthome)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2025, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/migration-of-devices-from-homey-pro-to-homey-self-hosted-server/147107/21 "2025-12-18T23:10:04Z")
Agree. Its a bloody pain in the ar\*e. Why not make A Migrate option? Also its just poor that the Homey Link is so crap. Ive moved tons of devices over but then bridged many with Homey Link. My “home” treats them as 2 places so there is now no overview of temp/lights on/ activity because homey link wont support that! Basically the idea of SHS is to rebuild and burn your hold homey pro because its pretty worthless now! Such a shame. Why it cant all just be one home and all work in one page. ---
**Author:** ![Welshsmarthome](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/df705f/32.png) [@Welshsmarthome](https://community.homey.app/u/Welshsmarthome)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2025, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/migration-of-devices-from-homey-pro-to-homey-self-hosted-server/147107/22 "2025-12-18T23:17:20Z")
Homey link i thought was the way to go. This is too a pain to use. Keeps crashing, slow to load devices in and the HP2023 and the SHS are ‘seen’ as 2 different locations. There is me thinking it would “link” them. Nope. No device overview or presence or anything. Really poor implementation Its best off painfully migrating everything over to SHS and use your old homey as a mega over-priced antenna This is a great step forwards dot get me wrong, but They can do much better - other apps already link multiple hubs into one home. i imagine the cogs will turn slow with this one! EDIT seems to be each time i run the link discovery its finding / repairing devices. Most of my devices are now over and ive even now started to see room status/temp etc which is really nice. Yes flow migration/link would be amazing now ---
**Author:** ![Ryan\_guinn1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/ryan_guinn1/32/123722_2.png) [@Ryan\_guinn1](https://community.homey.app/u/Ryan_guinn1)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2025, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/migration-of-devices-from-homey-pro-to-homey-self-hosted-server/147107/23 "2025-12-18T23:27:54Z")
A export for flows at least would be nice ---
**Author:** ![tozerj](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/tozerj/32/121229_2.png) [@tozerj](https://community.homey.app/u/tozerj)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2025, 12:45am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/migration-of-devices-from-homey-pro-to-homey-self-hosted-server/147107/25 "2025-12-19T00:45:16Z")
Why wouldn’t SHS servers support online backups like HP23? I was hoping that I could take a HP23 backup and do a restore to the SHS. Isn’t the HP23 and SHS code base essentially the same? Surely the development team didn’t code an entirely new server, that would be crazy, right? Help me understand, please. ---
**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:** [December 19, 2025, 2:53am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/migration-of-devices-from-homey-pro-to-homey-self-hosted-server/147107/26 "2025-12-19T02:53:20Z")
Discussed a few posts back 🍻 > [@Web App ALT + Context Menu: Export/Import Flows](https://community.homey.app/t/web-app-alt-context-menu-export-import-flows/143013): > > It seems that a [recent update](https://homey.app/en-nl/wiki/homey-web-app-changelog/) of the web app added support for exporting and importing flows. I learned that in the web app, when right clicking an Advanced Flow or Standard Flow and simultaneously holding the ALT key, the context menu gets some additional items: The Export option creates an .homeyadvflow text file for an Advanced Flow (.homeystdflow for a Standard Flow), containing (I assume) the flow definition. I haven’t been able… > [@Peter\_Kawa](#): > > Possibly the [Flow Exchanger](https://community.homey.app/t/the-flow-exchange-r-exchange-your-flows-with-others/68981) by Arie J. Godschalk is a better tool for this. > It can replace devices & variables on the fly during the import process. ---
**Author:** ![Ryan\_guinn1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/ryan_guinn1/32/123722_2.png) [@Ryan\_guinn1](https://community.homey.app/u/Ryan_guinn1)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2025, 5:17am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/migration-of-devices-from-homey-pro-to-homey-self-hosted-server/147107/27 "2025-12-19T05:17:29Z")
Wow big thanks this will make a big difference for my external light flow ---
**Author:** ![Bram\_H](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/bram_h/32/52477_2.png) [@Bram\_H](https://community.homey.app/u/Bram_H)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2025, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/migration-of-devices-from-homey-pro-to-homey-self-hosted-server/147107/28 "2025-12-19T19:28:33Z")
What do you mean? I cannot restore my paid backup for Homey 2016 to Homey-SHS? I have to manually migrate from Homey 2016 and my advanced flows etc to Homey-SHS? 🥺 Nah… right? This homey bot in the support section gave me the answer I wanted. It’s not true, but it is what I wanted. ”i want to move my zigbee devices from homey 2016 to homey-shs.” > **Homey** > > Got it — you want to move your Zigbee devices from a Homey Pro (2016–2019) to Homey Self-Hosted Server (Homey SHS). > > What I understand so far: > > - Source: Homey Pro (2016–2019) > > - Destination: Homey Self-Hosted Server (running on your own hardware) > > - Goal: Migrate Zigbee devices > > Based on your setup, here are your options: > > Option A — Full migration via backup/restore (if you’ll use Homey Pro hardware or SHS + Homey Bridge for Zigbee) > > - Create a backup on the old Homey: Homey app \> More (…) \> Backups \> Create a backup. > > - Power off the old Homey after the backup to avoid Zigbee/Z-Wave mesh conflicts. > > - Set up your Homey SHS and sign in. _ **During setup, choose to restore from backup.** _ > > - After restore, log back in to third-party services (Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, IFTTT). > > - Repair Zigbee devices: Some Zigbee devices will need a repair to re-bind to the new coordinator. > > Option B — Re-pair devices directly to SHS using Zigbee via Homey Bridge > > - Install and set up Homey SHS and add a Homey Bridge to provide Zigbee. > > - On the old Homey, remove or power it off to avoid mesh conflicts. > > - Reset each Zigbee device (typically a specific power cycle or button sequence) and add it as a new device in SHS. > > - Recreate any needed Flows. This is clean and avoids any leftover mesh issues. ---
**Author:** ![Welshsmarthome](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/df705f/32.png) [@Welshsmarthome](https://community.homey.app/u/Welshsmarthome)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2025, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/migration-of-devices-from-homey-pro-to-homey-self-hosted-server/147107/29 "2025-12-19T23:41:59Z")
Before i make a silly time consuming mistake, if i want to add new lights to Hue or Ikea devices or whatever and i want them to bridge via matter to Homey but to my SHS i need to make a new Matter link. But does that means all devices will link and keep auto discovering? So ill have duplicate of all my matter devices. Im almost better starting all over again or can i change this? TIA If so, supports the need that Homey account should be the “home” regardless of how many hubs or set ups you have. ---
**Author:** ![Uwe\_Nitschke](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/uwe_nitschke/32/114428_2.png) [@Uwe\_Nitschke](https://community.homey.app/u/Uwe_Nitschke)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2025, 7:44am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/migration-of-devices-from-homey-pro-to-homey-self-hosted-server/147107/30 "2025-12-22T07:44:20Z")
**Hello,** I would also prefer the option to migrate from the HP23 to the HSHS and then continue using the HP23 as a bridge — especially considering that you are charging 149 euros for the license. The major advantage is that existing hardware, such as a NAS, can continue to be used and often provides even better performance in the long run. You should also consider enabling the integration of other bridges like Philips Hue, Aqara, or Tado. This would significantly expand the Homey ecosystem and turn it into a truly comprehensive smart‑home platform. 🙂 Uwe ---
**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:** [December 22, 2025, 11:36am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/migration-of-devices-from-homey-pro-to-homey-self-hosted-server/147107/31 "2025-12-22T11:36:14Z")
> [@Uwe\_Nitschke](#): > > u should also consider enabling the integration of other bridges like Philips Hue, Aqara, or Tado. Unless I’ve missed something, Uwe: why wouldn’t it be enabled? If it’s suitable for a Pro, and if it connects per (W)LAN, it should work? ---
**Author:** ![Z0tteke](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/z0tteke/32/78882_2.png) [@Z0tteke](https://community.homey.app/u/Z0tteke)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2025, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/migration-of-devices-from-homey-pro-to-homey-self-hosted-server/147107/32 "2025-12-22T14:24:07Z")
This…And reading all the experiences so far. I think i’ll buy a new Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 and upgrade my homey pro 2023 myself. It’ll also cost me a €150,- just like the SHS option but i won’t need to get into the black hole with setting up all flows and device (id’s) again. ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_de\_Vos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/peter_de_vos/32/151925_2.png) [@Peter\_de\_Vos](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_de_Vos)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2025, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/migration-of-devices-from-homey-pro-to-homey-self-hosted-server/147107/33 "2025-12-22T22:35:50Z")
975 flows overhere😲 ---
**Author:** ![johan\_W](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/johan_w/32/17556_2.png) [@johan\_W](https://community.homey.app/u/johan_W)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2025, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/migration-of-devices-from-homey-pro-to-homey-self-hosted-server/147107/34 "2025-12-25T16:49:27Z")
I have migrate this weekend (by hand) from my old 2016 1st gen. version to the SHS server with a bridge. Yes you have right why not a migrate tool, but the setup of the H2016 and the SHS(icw Bridge) is very different in communication. But thinkg on that, all so a good start to clean up every thing do somthings smater then in the past, I have made from the flows a lot screen shots (and a lot off them or the same only other device’s) At first I started a dedicated VM on my server (running all ready) and installed Homey SHS. Then installed every app what is only needed for inside and outside communicatie over TCP (IP, Wifi) and out side. Then I installed my new Homey bridge, and let it run. after that I started to (re)install/connected true the whole house power sockets and other direct connected device (build in dimmers ect) to build on a decedent way my new zigbee network. And let it run for a night. The other day i started with help off son to reset an reconnect every other zigbee or z wave device’s, yes some times a work but all fresh and on the right place connected to the mesh networks. totally installed 18 Powersockets, 25 build dimmers and switches, 35 sensors (door/window, IR, motion, temp). all most all or Zigbee. And now some rest to make the mesh stable. And I started to program the flows, and with help off share off the flows to build them again. A lot is easy then I build in the past so flow become smaller and compact. So over the last days all necessary and easy to build flows or running all ready, and with the few free days what is coming the rest will be build. After 9 years off using the homey 2016 1st generation, the new SHS is coming live (will this all so run for 9 years) Every one a Merry Christmas With Homey SHS ---
**Author:** ![Bram\_H](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/bram_h/32/52477_2.png) [@Bram\_H](https://community.homey.app/u/Bram_H)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2026, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/migration-of-devices-from-homey-pro-to-homey-self-hosted-server/147107/35 "2026-01-02T13:52:23Z")
To be honest; my experience was identical. 🙂 I did the export thing for the flows (with the ALT button in the menu), and made screenshots. It was pretty easy to recreate and review everything. Added new insights to old flows. The main reason why I accepted this, is because with SHS everything is lightning fast. But, maybe this is different for others, because like you, I came from Homey 2016 to Homey-SHS. Still have issue with some things, but I would still recommend people using Homey-SHS. That said; it should have had a migration option. ---
**Author:** ![Dijker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b9bd4f/32.png) [@Dijker](https://community.homey.app/u/Dijker)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2026, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/migration-of-devices-from-homey-pro-to-homey-self-hosted-server/147107/36 "2026-01-08T19:38:11Z")
12 posts were split to a new topic: [[Modding] Migrating Homey Pro data to Homey SHS](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-migrating-homey-pro-data-to-homey-shs/148852) ---
**Author:** ![Dijker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b9bd4f/32.png) [@Dijker](https://community.homey.app/u/Dijker)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2026, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/migration-of-devices-from-homey-pro-to-homey-self-hosted-server/147107/48 "2026-01-08T19:35:43Z")
This deserves a own topic! Moved to: > [[Modding] Migrating Homey Pro data to Homey SHS](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-migrating-homey-pro-data-to-homey-shs/148852) As that needs jailbreaking and non standard actions let’s keep the two options as manual migration (This original topic) and the Advanced user Jailbreak (see link) discussed separately. ---
**Author:** ![Mads\_Kvols\_Hansen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/mads_kvols_hansen/32/128762_2.png) [@Mads\_Kvols\_Hansen](https://community.homey.app/u/Mads_Kvols_Hansen)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2026, 10:56am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/migration-of-devices-from-homey-pro-to-homey-self-hosted-server/147107/49 "2026-04-11T10:56:23Z")
SHS is shit without the migration option if You already have a Homey pro. Why even make it without that option is just stupid in my opinion ---
**Author:** ![smarthomesven](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/smarthomesven/32/79712_2.png) [@smarthomesven](https://community.homey.app/u/smarthomesven)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2026, 11:14am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/migration-of-devices-from-homey-pro-to-homey-self-hosted-server/147107/50 "2026-04-11T11:14:00Z")
I’m currently working on a migration app, but that will take some time before it’s ready for publishing. ---
**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:** [April 11, 2026, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/migration-of-devices-from-homey-pro-to-homey-self-hosted-server/147107/51 "2026-04-11T15:31:05Z")
I don’t know Mads, the post _right above yours_ shows a link to an available migration tool 🤷‍♀️ Okay, it’s not an official one, but community solutions often outshine official features. ---
**Author:** ![smarthomesven](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/smarthomesven/32/79712_2.png) [@smarthomesven](https://community.homey.app/u/smarthomesven)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2026, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/migration-of-devices-from-homey-pro-to-homey-self-hosted-server/147107/52 "2026-04-11T17:04:38Z")
That does need jailbreaking, I’m sure most people won’t be able to do that (most users don’t have the hardware for that either). [Previous page](https://community.homey.app/t/migration-of-devices-from-homey-pro-to-homey-self-hosted-server/147107.md?page=1) [Next page](https://community.homey.app/t/migration-of-devices-from-homey-pro-to-homey-self-hosted-server/147107.md?page=3)