# Problem connecting first Zigbee device

**URL:** <https://community.homey.app/t/problem-connecting-first-zigbee-device/150144>\
**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")\
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**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")

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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/)**
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> 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/)**
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> 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/)**
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> 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):
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> 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):
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> [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…

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