# Problem connecting first Zigbee device **URL:** \ **Category:** Devices\ **Tags:** zigbee\ **Created:** [January 27, 2026, 10:40am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/problem-connecting-first-zigbee-device/150144 "2026-01-27T10:40:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Gareth\_Roberts](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/gareth_roberts/32/123192_2.png) [@Gareth\_Roberts](https://community.homey.app/u/Gareth_Roberts)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2026, 10:40am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/problem-connecting-first-zigbee-device/150144/1 "2026-01-27T10:40:20Z")
Homey Pro (2026) I spent several hours trying to add my first Zigbee device, Tuya Temperature & Humidity but no final success. Eventually managed get Homey to find the device add it via Tuya Zigbee but it said it was added as a unknown device Homey doesn’t have the right app and request. I have done this but nothing. If I press the device tile it states this device does not support turning on or off. Any help would be much appreciated. Many thanks Gareth ---
**Author:** ![Anoniemand](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/anoniemand/32/120697_2.png) [@Anoniemand](https://community.homey.app/u/Anoniemand)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2026, 10:49am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/problem-connecting-first-zigbee-device/150144/2 "2026-01-27T10:49:33Z")
For zigbee it’s best to first add mains-powered devices. If this is the only device you’ve got (i think it’s on batteries) then it might be tricky / unstable. Which app did you use, since there are [several](https://homey.app/en-nl/apps/browse/#filter?query=tuya) for Tuya? Maybe you can find additional information in the community topic for the APP you are using. Or maybe trying a different APP might solve it. ---
**Author:** ![Thunder](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/thunder/32/31836_2.png) [@Thunder](https://community.homey.app/u/Thunder)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2026, 10:55am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/problem-connecting-first-zigbee-device/150144/3 "2026-01-27T10:55:49Z")
The tuya-zigbee app you used is not maintained for the last year., You could try the test-version of the app: > **[Tuya Zigbee | Homey](https://homey.app/nl-nl/app/com.tuya.zigbee/Tuya-Zigbee/test/)** > > Control your white label Zigbee devices made by Tuya You could also try these apps: Official homey/tuya app, need to connect by tuya bridge. > **[Tuya | Homey](https://homey.app/nl-nl/app/com.tuya2/Tuya/)** > > Smart Life. Smart Living. Then there is a new Universal zigbee Tuya app which is in a test-state: > **[Universal Tuya Zigbee | Homey](https://homey.app/nl-nl/app/com.dlnraja.tuya.zigbee/Universal-Tuya-Zigbee/test/)** > > Bedien je Tuya Zigbee apparaten lokaal zonder cloud! Ondersteunt 4200+ apparaten: schakelaars, sensoren, lampen, thermostaten en meer. The last 2 apps have an active topic on the forum: > [@\[APP\] Tuya - Connect any Tuya device with Homey (by Tuya Inc. / Athom)](https://community.homey.app/t/app-tuya-connect-any-tuya-device-with-homey-by-tuya-inc-athom/106779): > > warning Update February 2025: In 2024, we proudly announced our partnership with Tuya to enhance device support within the Homey ecosystem. However, Tuya unexpectedly revoked API access, breaching our agreement and leaving a lot of smart homes in the dark. Over the past several months, we’ve diligently attempted to resolve this issue with Tuya. Unfortunately, it has become evident that a resolution is unlikely in the near future, if at all. Tuya’s proposed solution involves adopting their [TUY…](https://www.tuya.com/solution/cube) > [@\[APP\]\[Pro\] Universal TUYA Zigbee Device App - test](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-universal-tuya-zigbee-device-app-test/140352): > > [APP][Pro] Universal TUYA Zigbee - Local-First Control GitHub: [dlnraja/com.tuya.zigbee](https://github.com/dlnraja/com.tuya.zigbee) Test App: [Universal Tuya Zigbee | Homey](https://homey.app/fr-fr/app/com.dlnraja.tuya.zigbee/Universal-Tuya-Zigbee/test/) Device Finder: [Smart Device Finder](https://dlnraja.github.io/com.tuya.zigbee/device-finder.html) Version: 5.5.168 Status: Active Development | Test Phase Drivers: 83 | Manufacturer IDs: 2225+ bullseye Introduction Welcome to Universal TUYA Zigbee — a community-driven project focused on bringing reliable, local Zigbee control to Tuya devices (and compatible brands) on Homey Pro. Why This App?house 100% Local — No cloud… ---
**Author:** ![Gareth\_Roberts](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/gareth_roberts/32/123192_2.png) [@Gareth\_Roberts](https://community.homey.app/u/Gareth_Roberts)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2026, 11:57am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/problem-connecting-first-zigbee-device/150144/4 "2026-01-27T11:57:13Z")
Success at last. It was the universal tuya zigbee app that did iy Many thanks for your help Gareth ---
**Author:** ![Gareth\_Roberts](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/gareth_roberts/32/123192_2.png) [@Gareth\_Roberts](https://community.homey.app/u/Gareth_Roberts)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2026, 12:01pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/problem-connecting-first-zigbee-device/150144/5 "2026-01-27T12:01:36Z")
The universal TUYA zigbee app finally did it. Many thanks Gareth