# Something similar to switchbot to work with homey? **URL:** \ **Category:** Questions & Help\ **Created:** [May 13, 2022, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/something-similar-to-switchbot-to-work-with-homey/63602 "2022-05-13T16:12:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Oren\_Malki](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/oren_malki/32/13766_2.png) [@Oren\_Malki](https://community.homey.app/u/Oren_Malki)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2022, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/something-similar-to-switchbot-to-work-with-homey/63602/1 "2022-05-13T16:12:04Z")
> **[MoesGo Smart Bluetooth Fingerbot Switch Bot Button Pusher Smart Life Tuya App...](https://www.amazon.com/MoesGo-Bluetooth-Fingerbot-Switches-Assistant/dp/B09V262FQC)** > > MoesGo Smart Bluetooth Fingerbot Switch Bot Button Pusher Smart Life Tuya App Control for Switches Buttons Voice Control via Alexa, Google Assistant (Bluetooth Switch): Amazon.com: Tools & Home Improvement I wanted to buy the they dont ship to israel So i need to find an alternative… Any ideas to what item could work with homey? Thanks ! ---
**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:** [May 13, 2022, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/something-similar-to-switchbot-to-work-with-homey/63602/2 "2022-05-13T16:41:47Z")
This one should send to Israel > **[8.07US $ 33% OFF|Tuya Zigbee Intelligent Fingerbot Plus Smart Home Portable...](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004239434412.html?srcSns=sns_Copy&spreadType=socialShare&bizType=ProductDetail&social_params=20546245979&aff_fcid=6547cd9cf3164ac9b82b0abbc5ae1e08-1652460109444-02366-_mNO80ua&tt=MG&aff_fsk=_mNO80ua&aff_platform=default&sk=_mNO80ua&aff_trace_key=6547cd9cf3164ac9b82b0abbc5ae1e08-1652460109444-02366-_mNO80ua&shareId=20546245979&businessType=ProductDetail&platform=AE&terminal_id=1800745b78a644d6a4fec207f4f63004&afSmartRedirect=y)** > > Smarter Shopping, Better Living! Aliexpress.com It’s bluetooth, so a tuya wifi-zigbee-bluetooth gateway is advicable. ---
**Author:** ![Oren\_Malki](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/oren_malki/32/13766_2.png) [@Oren\_Malki](https://community.homey.app/u/Oren_Malki)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2022, 12:40pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/something-similar-to-switchbot-to-work-with-homey/63602/3 "2022-05-14T12:40:19Z")
The homey hub itself, is not enough? I need another hub? ---
**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:** [May 14, 2022, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/something-similar-to-switchbot-to-work-with-homey/63602/4 "2022-05-14T16:08:04Z")
There’s no app for Tuya Ble devices. And there’s no “generic Bluetooth” device driver like the generic zigbee driver. _Maybe_ there’s bots with zigbee out there, but I didn’t find them yet. The [Switchbot app](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-switchbot-version-1-1-4-live-1-1-4-test/42296) however, can control Switchbot bots via Ble _or_ via the switchbot hub. ---
**Author:** ![Oren\_Malki](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/oren_malki/32/13766_2.png) [@Oren\_Malki](https://community.homey.app/u/Oren_Malki)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2022, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/something-similar-to-switchbot-to-work-with-homey/63602/5 "2022-05-14T22:41:36Z")
So there is no device like this wich i link to homey? Only use 3rd party app? Because switchbot do not ship to israel and tuya as i understand from you, are not supported… Am understanding correctly? And thanks for your help ! ---
**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:** [May 15, 2022, 11:33am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/something-similar-to-switchbot-to-work-with-homey/63602/6 "2022-05-15T11:33:09Z")
You’re welcome. The Tuya ones can be controlled by Homey, but you’ll need a Tuya “[Multi mode gateway](https://a.aliexpress.com/_mth4TQm)” (ships to Israel; Wifi version €20 - LAN version €40) to be able to control them. Use the Homey [Tuya Cloud app](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-tuya-cloud/21313) to control them via the [tap-to-run scene method.](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-tuya-cloud/21313/296) ---
**Author:** ![Oren\_Malki](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/oren_malki/32/13766_2.png) [@Oren\_Malki](https://community.homey.app/u/Oren_Malki)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2022, 11:42am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/something-similar-to-switchbot-to-work-with-homey/63602/7 "2022-05-15T11:42:05Z")
I will give it a try Thanks ! ---
**Author:** ![chrisdi91](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/chrisdi91/32/56661_2.png) [@chrisdi91](https://community.homey.app/u/chrisdi91)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2022, 9:00am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/something-similar-to-switchbot-to-work-with-homey/63602/8 "2022-06-30T09:00:59Z")
hey hi just saw this posting and have a question about it because i have a problem. I can find the Tuya Multi mode gateway LAN Version ☹ I have this problem: Hello! Maybe one of you can help me! I got two Adaprox Fingerbots and also home hubs. I tried them and at home in my private wifi and there all worked fine. At the moment I have a problem by using it at other wifis. Where I want to use it i have two wifis. One is a public wifi. But during the connection process you have to press “ok”. So that wifi has no password … so i can’t use it. The other wifi is restricted. Only when the admin set in the networkmanagment, that a connected device (known by the MAC Number), is accepeted, it will get more bandwith. But here is the problem: The home hub does not have one (or cant be noticed at the system). So its bandwith is zero which leads to a no-connection and no pairing. Can someone help? Maybe there are possibilities to connect the fingerbot to a network? Something like this: > **[MOES Tuya Hub Link Fingerbot to Wi-Fi (Support 2.4GHz) Compatible with Alexa,...](https://www.amazon.com/MOES-Fingerbot-Compatible-Multiple-Fingerbots/dp/B09TVX3QX3)** > > MOES Tuya Hub Link Fingerbot to Wi-Fi (Support 2.4GHz) Compatible with Alexa, Google Home, IFTTT and Timmer Control, One Gateway Can Connect Multiple Fingerbots - - Amazon.com could be connected by LAN, but only can connect zigbee devices. As i can see in the image ([https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/6151312f5bb8836fec6f2f83/616006105e9ec72c9d81ff66\_HH-N-N-WP-2-N.jpg](https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/6151312f5bb8836fec6f2f83/616006105e9ec72c9d81ff66_HH-N-N-WP-2-N.jpg)) , fingerbot is only connected via bluetooth. So the questions are: Is there a possibiliy to connect the homehub to a restricted network? Is there a LAN-wired-hub with bluetooth? Are there other possibilities to get the fingerbot into the network? ---
**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 30, 2022, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/something-similar-to-switchbot-to-work-with-homey/63602/9 "2022-06-30T13:56:36Z")
> [@chrisdi91](#): > > Is there a LAN-wired-hub with bluetooth? You’ll need the multi-hub, with Ethernet connection (I’m still dreaming of Homey’s with ethernet 😅🙏 ) ![Screenshot_20220630-155518_AliExpress](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/c/6/c6990035ec49ecce3f03518e1f9528ab6b6657fd.jpeg) [https://a.aliexpress.com/\_mqmO1zY](https://a.aliexpress.com/_mqmO1zY) ---
**Author:** ![chrisdi91](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/chrisdi91/32/56661_2.png) [@chrisdi91](https://community.homey.app/u/chrisdi91)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2022, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/something-similar-to-switchbot-to-work-with-homey/63602/10 "2022-06-30T15:59:08Z")
Thank you for the quick response I already wrote with the support And the told me that I need wifi for first connection and then I can use it via Ethernet … But that is the problem … Have the wifi problem … > **[Tuya Smart Wired Multi-mode Smart Home Gateway ZigBee WiFi Bluetooth Mesh Hub...](https://www.moeshouse.com/collections/smart-link-remote/products/tuya-smart-wired-multi-mode-smart-home-gateway-zigbee-wifi-bluetooth-mesh-hub-away-stay-home-security-protect-mode-functional-smart-life-app-remote-voice-control-via-alexa-google-home)** > > MOES is a brand for anyone interested in using high-quality smart home devices to enjoy a whole-house intelligent lifestyle. Our mission is to design and provide comprehensive solutions to house devices for the enjoyment of our honored customers.... ---
**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 30, 2022, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/something-similar-to-switchbot-to-work-with-homey/63602/11 "2022-06-30T20:20:20Z")
You’re welcome. My apologies, I didn’t read too well. I did not expect the hub should first connect to wifi? Does it have wifi next to the LAN connection? > [@chrisdi91](#): > > The other wifi is restricted. Only when the admin set in the networkmanagment, that a connected device (known by the MAC Number), is accepeted, it will get more bandwith. > But here is the problem: The home hub does not have one (or cant be noticed at the system). So its bandwith is zero which leads to a no-connection and no pairing. Every ethernet network device should have a MAC address. Isn’t it mentioned on the device itself? With Android you can scan your wifi using the “Fing” app. It shows IP, MAC and manufacturer of all connected devices. Maybe you’ll discover it this way. or: Can’t the wifi admin (if it’s not you) help you out by temporary disabling the MAC enabled bandwidth setting? Because after you connected the hub to the Tuya / smartlife app, the hub can be connected to LAN if I’m correct. And after that the wifi bandwidth setting can be enabled again. or: Can you get hold of a 2nd smartphone and temporary set it up as wifi Hotspot? Connect your phone to it, and then search for the hub in the Tuya app. When it’s ‘connected’, you should be able to connect it with ethernet. ---
**Author:** ![Stefan\_Beck](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/stefan_beck/32/80078_2.png) [@Stefan\_Beck](https://community.homey.app/u/Stefan_Beck)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2024, 6:38am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/something-similar-to-switchbot-to-work-with-homey/63602/12 "2024-03-29T06:38:51Z")
![grafik](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/0/6/063a87f2cd0f9dae4b7338292b805217f5242889.png) Hello, I also bought this Moes Tuya Hub and the Pingerprint. I have installed the Tuya app on homey. Unfortunately there is no fingerprint to install here ☹ can’t you integrate it into homey? ---
**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:** [March 30, 2024, 2:57am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/something-similar-to-switchbot-to-work-with-homey/63602/13 "2024-03-30T02:57:28Z")
Yes, should be possible; Search for “RAW commands” and “tap-to-run” in post 1 of the Tuya Cloud app topic. These are workarounds for any Tuya device which can’t be added directly.