# \[Modding\] Homey Pro (Model Early 201x) Antenna modification **URL:** \ **Category:** Questions & Help\ **Tags:** homey-pro, modding\ **Created:** [October 17, 2018, 10:43am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-homey-pro-model-early-201x-antenna-modification/2928 "2018-10-17T10:43:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Undertaker](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/undertaker/32/53278_2.png) [@Undertaker](https://community.homey.app/u/Undertaker)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2019, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-homey-pro-model-early-201x-antenna-modification/2928/61 "2019-01-08T18:24:34Z")
Each mobile phone has a higher performance (up to 2 watts). No impact on other frequencies detected. Do not overdo it, 1 watt is the tenfold power Homey has in the original. Have fun with crafts ---
**Author:** ![PetervdK](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/petervdk/32/20669_2.png) [@PetervdK](https://community.homey.app/u/PetervdK)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2019, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-homey-pro-model-early-201x-antenna-modification/2928/62 "2019-01-08T19:06:28Z")
Sorry, automatically replied in Dutch due to the use of Dutch in a previous reaction in another (Dutch) topic… 😊 I adjusted the reaction… 👍 ---
**Author:** ![PetervdK](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/petervdk/32/20669_2.png) [@PetervdK](https://community.homey.app/u/PetervdK)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2019, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-homey-pro-model-early-201x-antenna-modification/2928/63 "2019-01-08T19:09:33Z")
Yeah i know that, but in the narrow space of Homey it is a bit close to each other. Ever walked by a digital receiver (especially one with with bad shielding) while calling? 🙂 We have blocks on the tele regularly when someone is calling close to it. ---
**Author:** ![Undertaker](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/undertaker/32/53278_2.png) [@Undertaker](https://community.homey.app/u/Undertaker)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2019, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-homey-pro-model-early-201x-antenna-modification/2928/64 "2019-01-08T19:34:02Z")
I have already equipped a German homee and Homey with boosters. The place was also tight. There were no disturbances and the range has doubled. The booster can also be used externally as an active antenna. The radius of homee and Homey has increased considerably. ---
**Author:** ![DaneedeKruyff](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/daneedekruyff/32/964_2.png) [@DaneedeKruyff](https://community.homey.app/u/DaneedeKruyff)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2019, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-homey-pro-model-early-201x-antenna-modification/2928/65 "2019-01-08T19:50:14Z")
Could you show some photo’s on how you did it? ---
**Author:** ![PetervdK](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/petervdk/32/20669_2.png) [@PetervdK](https://community.homey.app/u/PetervdK)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2019, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-homey-pro-model-early-201x-antenna-modification/2928/66 "2019-01-08T20:05:13Z")
Great. At which frequencies you applied them in the Homey? My Wi-Fi is fine, but 433 and 868 are really bad. ---
**Author:** ![Undertaker](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/undertaker/32/53278_2.png) [@Undertaker](https://community.homey.app/u/Undertaker)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2019, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-homey-pro-model-early-201x-antenna-modification/2928/67 "2019-01-08T20:26:24Z")
> **[Akozon HF-Verstärker modul,LNA 5-3500MHz 20dB Low Noise Gain Breitband lärmarm RF-Verstärker Amateurfunk mit Abschirmung Shell für Kurzwelle FM TV Audio: Amazon.de: Beleuchtung](https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B07F1XGQZY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)** > > EUR 13,59 For all frequencies from 5 to 3500 Mhz. For Zwave 868 Mhz, Zigbee 2,4 Ghz, 433 Mhz and 868 Mhz. You have to put the inner antennas of Homey to the outside. Is at the top of this thread described by @danone. Booster in the antenna cable and supply with 5 volts voltage. ---
**Author:** ![Xtasy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/xtasy/32/12671_2.png) [@Xtasy](https://community.homey.app/u/Xtasy)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2019, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-homey-pro-model-early-201x-antenna-modification/2928/68 "2019-01-08T21:11:49Z")
This with a newly designed case for the homey to fit everything nicely… The glory of 3D Printing 🙂 Ohh I need more free time in my day 😂 ---
**Author:** ![danone](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/danone/32/115743_2.png) [@danone](https://community.homey.app/u/danone)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2019, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-homey-pro-model-early-201x-antenna-modification/2928/69 "2019-01-08T21:56:24Z")
Perhaps keep repeating myself, but here is another update: could have not been more pleased with the z-wave performance since the antenna mod. Especially with the Fibaro multi sensors which for some reason are way more faster reporting motion than Aeotec multi sensors. Maybe a better product… A screenshot for your info with only the top part of the z-wave mesh. What mesh?? No, I actually still have some devices that hope one node (again Aeotec) although they are located 1m from Homey. FYI, in total I have 64 z-wave devices, of that about 25% are battery powered. Have fun!! ![41%20am](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/2X/9/99ad8fc7ad7ab668a9a9917db41b951250777e87.png) P.S. my house is not very large, about 180sqm all on one level, about 20 meters the further distance from corner to corner and Homey is located more or less in the middle. ---
**Author:** ![Leon\_van\_Efferen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/leon_van_efferen/32/6638_2.png) [@Leon\_van\_Efferen](https://community.homey.app/u/Leon_van_Efferen)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2019, 10:29am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-homey-pro-model-early-201x-antenna-modification/2928/70 "2019-01-10T10:29:26Z")
Gonna try and make the model in Tinkercad, does someone have the dimensions of the board? including dimensions between the center of fixtures? ---
**Author:** ![danone](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/danone/32/115743_2.png) [@danone](https://community.homey.app/u/danone)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2019, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-homey-pro-model-early-201x-antenna-modification/2928/71 "2019-01-10T12:35:29Z")
I will open it again tomorrow after work and let you know. That’s if not someone else gives you this info meanwhile. ---
**Author:** ![Leon\_van\_Efferen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/leon_van_efferen/32/6638_2.png) [@Leon\_van\_Efferen](https://community.homey.app/u/Leon_van_Efferen)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2019, 7:45am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-homey-pro-model-early-201x-antenna-modification/2928/72 "2019-01-11T07:45:31Z")
Wow, that would be great, please measure all PCB’s and speakerassembly (mainboard, powersupply) including drilling holes. ---
**Author:** ![Leon\_van\_Efferen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/leon_van_efferen/32/6638_2.png) [@Leon\_van\_Efferen](https://community.homey.app/u/Leon_van_Efferen)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2019, 7:46am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-homey-pro-model-early-201x-antenna-modification/2928/73 "2019-01-11T07:46:23Z")
Also the height of the mainboard, please. ---
**Author:** ![Xtasy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/xtasy/32/12671_2.png) [@Xtasy](https://community.homey.app/u/Xtasy)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2019, 7:59am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-homey-pro-model-early-201x-antenna-modification/2928/74 "2019-01-11T07:59:38Z")
Wondering if there is no technical easing athome could provide? ---
**Author:** ![Undertaker](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/undertaker/32/53278_2.png) [@Undertaker](https://community.homey.app/u/Undertaker)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2019, 7:59am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-homey-pro-model-early-201x-antenna-modification/2928/75 "2019-01-11T07:59:53Z")
I am also very interested in such housing 🤤🤤🤤 ---
**Author:** ![Leon\_van\_Efferen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/leon_van_efferen/32/6638_2.png) [@Leon\_van\_Efferen](https://community.homey.app/u/Leon_van_Efferen)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2019, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-homey-pro-model-early-201x-antenna-modification/2928/76 "2019-01-13T16:33:35Z")
Guy’s I created a new thread about the case mod. you can find it [here](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-case-mod/6720) ---
**Author:** ![TedTolboom](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/tedtolboom/32/12081_2.png) [@TedTolboom](https://community.homey.app/u/TedTolboom)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2019, 10:55am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-homey-pro-model-early-201x-antenna-modification/2928/77 "2019-01-15T10:55:38Z")
Together with @robertklep I popped the hood of my development Homey yesterday evening and installed two white Zigbee / Z-wave antenna’s… ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/2X/c/ccfa19f489426eb194ac8f2b09a3b509042a3114.jpeg) One of the antenna’s still has some paper tape on it to distinguish the different versions. Zigbee (2.4 Ghz) antenna used: > **[US $3.25 |2.4 Ghz antenne Wifi 5dbi SMA MALE connector wit 2.4 ghz antena...](https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/32880915047.html)** > > Smarter Shopping, Better Living! Aliexpress.com Z-wave (868 Mhz) antenna used: > **[US $3.58 |Wit 868 MHz 915 MHz Antenne 5dbi SMA MALE Connector GSM 915 MHz 868...](https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/32954220806.html)** > > Smarter Shopping, Better Living! Aliexpress.com ---
**Author:** ![Richard\_Runhart](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/richard_runhart/32/2292_2.png) [@Richard\_Runhart](https://community.homey.app/u/Richard_Runhart)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2019, 11:21am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-homey-pro-model-early-201x-antenna-modification/2928/78 "2019-01-15T11:21:52Z")
how much if you make it for me? XD ---
**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:** [January 15, 2019, 11:24am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-homey-pro-model-early-201x-antenna-modification/2928/79 "2019-01-15T11:24:37Z")
Special price for you: €399 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Richard\_Runhart](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/richard_runhart/32/2292_2.png) [@Richard\_Runhart](https://community.homey.app/u/Richard_Runhart)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2019, 11:25am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-homey-pro-model-early-201x-antenna-modification/2928/80 "2019-01-15T11:25:31Z")
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