# Self hosted issues

**URL:** <https://community.homey.app/t/self-hosted-issues/156052>\
**Category:** Homey Self-Hosted Server\
**Created:** [June 11, 2026, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/self-hosted-issues/156052 "2026-06-11T14:06:18Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 7\
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**Author:** ![Tiago\_Baldaque](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/tiago_baldaque/32/121365_2.png) [@Tiago\_Baldaque](https://community.homey.app/u/Tiago_Baldaque)\
**Post date:** [June 11, 2026, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/self-hosted-issues/156052/1 "2026-06-11T14:06:18Z")

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Dear Homey Support Team,

I recently purchased the Homey Lifetime license and have been integrating it into my setup, currently running in a self-hosted environment on Synology. Overall, I see strong potential in the platform, but I have encountered several issues and limitations that I would like to report and clarify.

1. Automatic Updates in Self-Hosted (Synology)  
Description: Managing updates in the self-hosted deployment on Synology appears to be non-trivial and somewhat unclear.  
Issue: The update process does not seem to be automated or straightforward, which increases maintenance effort and potential for version inconsistencies.  
Expected behavior: A clearer or more automated update mechanism for self-hosted environments, or at least more explicit guidance/documentation.  
Actual behavior: Manual intervention is required, and the process is not intuitive.

2. Missing Energy Consumption Data in Browser Interface  
Description: When accessing Homey via a web browser, I am unable to view energy consumption data or related reports. Energy data and reports appear to be missing in the browser version.

3. Custom Dashboard Creation  
Description: The website indicates that customizable dashboards are supported.  
Issue: I am unable to locate where or how to create these dashboards within the interface.  
Expected behavior: A clearly accessible section or tool for creating and managing custom dashboards.  
Actual behavior: No obvious option or documentation path to create dashboards.

Additional notes:

- My setup includes integrations such as KNX and multiple automation flows.

- I am comfortable providing logs, screenshots, or additional technical details if needed.

I would appreciate clarification on whether these are known limitations, configuration issues, or features planned for future updates.

Thank you for your support.

Best regards,

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**Author:** ![smarthomesven](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/smarthomesven/32/79712_2.png) [@smarthomesven](https://community.homey.app/u/smarthomesven)\
**Post date:** [June 11, 2026, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/self-hosted-issues/156052/2 "2026-06-11T16:11:16Z")

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> [@Tiago\_Baldaque](#):
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> Dear Homey Support Team,

Note that this is not official Homey support, this is only a community forum. You can contact the official support team here:

> **[Support | Homey](https://homey.app/en-us/support/)**

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**Author:** ![Peter\_Kawa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/peter_kawa/32/173848_2.png) [@Peter\_Kawa](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Kawa)\
**Post date:** [June 11, 2026, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/self-hosted-issues/156052/3 "2026-06-11T16:24:17Z")

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> [@Tiago\_Baldaque](#):
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> 1. The update process does not seem to be automated

This differs on the used environment. For instance for Rpi hosts:

 ![Screenshot_20260611_181655_Ecosia](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/5/b/5b6dafb31945826c9021435f5665d94ab4fbe105.jpeg)

Maybe it’s not possible to simplify the process due to running docker images @ Synology.

> [@Tiago\_Baldaque](#):
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> 1. or at least more explicit guidance/documentation.

This is pretty straightforward, to me at least (no offence):

 ![Screenshot_20260611_182032_Ecosia](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/f/8/f8378db25e11ae8cb15e3c3087cae80db1a1d526.jpeg)

The Self-hosted Homey is sort of targeted to “geeks”, maybe a Pro 2026 / Mini suits you better. Again, no offence.

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> [@Tiago\_Baldaque](#):
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> 1. Missing Energy Consumption Data in Browser Interface

This is generic for any Homey. Only the mobile app shows the energy stuff.

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> [@Tiago\_Baldaque](#):
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> 1. I am unable to locate where or how to create these dashboards within the interface.

[https://support.homey.app/hc/en-us/articles/16732145289116-Create-and-manage-Homey-Dashboards](https://support.homey.app/hc/en-us/articles/16732145289116-Create-and-manage-Homey-Dashboards)

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**Author:** ![smarthomesven](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/smarthomesven/32/79712_2.png) [@smarthomesven](https://community.homey.app/u/smarthomesven)\
**Post date:** [June 11, 2026, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/self-hosted-issues/156052/4 "2026-06-11T16:40:15Z")

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> [@Tiago\_Baldaque](#):
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> 1. Custom Dashboard Creation  
> Description: The website indicates that customizable dashboards are supported.  
> Issue: I am unable to locate where or how to create these dashboards within the interface.  
> Expected behavior: A clearly accessible section or tool for creating and managing custom dashboards.  
> Actual behavior: No obvious option or documentation path to create dashboards.

Only in the mobile app. If you want a web-based dashboard, you can check out [https://hdashboards.app/](https://hdashboards.app/), though it does require a subscription.

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**Author:** ![Peter\_de\_Vos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/peter_de_vos/32/151925_2.png) [@Peter\_de\_Vos](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_de_Vos)\
**Post date:** [June 11, 2026, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/self-hosted-issues/156052/5 "2026-06-11T19:52:32Z")

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Or: [Dashboard Studio | Homey](https://homey.app/a/com.satoer.dashboardstudio/test)

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**Author:** ![Tiago\_Baldaque](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/tiago_baldaque/32/121365_2.png) [@Tiago\_Baldaque](https://community.homey.app/u/Tiago_Baldaque)\
**Post date:** [June 15, 2026, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/self-hosted-issues/156052/6 "2026-06-15T14:52:41Z")

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Tks a lot

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**Author:** ![Tiago\_Baldaque](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/tiago_baldaque/32/121365_2.png) [@Tiago\_Baldaque](https://community.homey.app/u/Tiago_Baldaque)\
**Post date:** [June 15, 2026, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/self-hosted-issues/156052/7 "2026-06-15T14:53:57Z")

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Tks for your help
