# \[Modding\] Various Homey Pro (Early 2023) Modification suggestions **URL:** \ **Category:** Off-Topic\ **Tags:** homey-pro-2023, modding\ **Created:** [April 19, 2023, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-various-homey-pro-early-2023-modification-suggestions/79487 "2023-04-19T15:35:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 236
**Author:** ![Sharkys](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/sharkys/32/54029_2.png) [@Sharkys](https://community.homey.app/u/Sharkys)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2025, 8:54am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-various-homey-pro-early-2023-modification-suggestions/79487/236 "2025-12-31T08:54:01Z")
> [@DoctorBazinga](#): > > Could maybe the old/original CM4 module of the Homey Pro 2023 be replaced by a CM5 module It can’t unfortunately - Athom is using legacy Raspberry Kernel Linux version 6.1.21-v8+, which is not compatible with CM5 (actually maybe it is, but it would be un-stable/un-tested/not recommended) and is using old GPIO approach. With the announcements of OTA updates, I’m not sure if they will be switching kernel at this moment… You can read more on : > **[Low-Level-GPIO-Zugriff geändert mit Kernel 6.6 | pi-buch.info](https://pi-buch.info/low-level-gpio-zugriff-geaendert-mit-kernel-6-6/)** > **[Migrating from sysfs to libgpiod: Kernel level GPIO Control for Raspberry Pi](https://www.embeddedpi.com/documentation/gpio/using-libgpiod-as-an-alternative-to-sysfs-on-raspberry-pi)** > > Migrating from sysfs to libgpiod: Kernel level GPIO Control for Raspberry Pi More over, new LTS Kernel will be [6.18](https://forums.raspberrypi.com/viewtopic.php?t=394580#p2353146) - so it would make sense from Athom to move to this Kernel version, which require : - switching from SYSFS to the libgpiod - required OS dependent changes, starting scripts, GPIO assignments etc. - required homey-pro container adjustments to the GPIO changes - and many additional changes… --- _[View the full topic](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-various-homey-pro-early-2023-modification-suggestions/79487)._