# New App function, but how to use it?

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**Created:** [May 27, 2025, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-app-function-but-how-to-use-it/137173 "2025-05-27T15:39:55Z")\
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Expectations…  
Although I agree with you a group function is such a basic feature, idk why it took 10 years to get published 🫣 ?

I think it’s mainly just a commercial decision, ‘guiding’ you to purchase a new model.  
I also think we cannot expect a device to get (free) additional features forever.

Luckily there’s two great community apps with so much more functionality:  
The advanced virtual device of [Device Capabilities](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-device-capabilities-addendum-fully-customisable-advanced-virtual-device-with-unique-text-status-indicator/68198), and [\< group \>](https://community.homey.app/t/3168)

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