# Transfer (Zigbee) devices to another app **URL:** \ **Category:** Questions & Help\ **Tags:** app, homey-pro\ **Created:** [March 19, 2025, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/transfer-zigbee-devices-to-another-app/133067 "2025-03-19T15:41:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Pbmco](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/pbmco/32/77880_2.png) [@Pbmco](https://community.homey.app/u/Pbmco)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2025, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/transfer-zigbee-devices-to-another-app/133067/1 "2025-03-19T15:41:54Z")
Hi there, Since there is now an officiel Sonoff app, I’d like to transfer a few existing devices from the " SONOFF Zigbee" app to the official Sonoff app (with my thanks for the community developpers for all the work they have done on the SONOFF Zigbee app of course). Is there a way to transfer a device to another app without having to exclude and reinclude all devices, and with keeping all existing flows? (assuming those flow actions/triggers are the same in both apps of course). Thanks ---
**Author:** ![DirkG](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/dirkg/32/118897_2.png) [@DirkG](https://community.homey.app/u/DirkG)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2025, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/transfer-zigbee-devices-to-another-app/133067/2 "2025-03-19T17:10:41Z")
Maybe it’s possible with the repair script from @martijnpoppen. But I’m not sure. I assume it’s only possible if the devices use exactly the same capabilities in both apps. Therefore, I recommend that you ask in the linked topic. > [@\[HOW-TO\]\[Pro\]\[Cloud\] - Tool to FIX (advanced) flows after removing and re-adding devices](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-pro-cloud-tool-to-fix-advanced-flows-after-removing-and-re-adding-devices/65018): > > rotating_lightwarning Use at own risk! warning rotating_light Hi, So I just go a new house and wanted to make my Zigbee network a bit better by removing an re-adding my devices so I get a stable network. But the issue with this is you have to fix all your flows. (Ofcourse [Flow Checker App for Homey | Homey](https://homey.app/a/com.athom.flowchecker/) can indicate the broken flows) I made a small script which can help with fixing the flows. So what do you need: Device ID you would like to update - You can get this via t… May I ask why you want to change the app? “Official” doesn’t mean that the app is programmed by Sonoff itself. The “Official” Sonoff app is just called “Official” because the programmer pays a certain amount of money to Athom every year, I think it’s about €100. So it’s a bit like the blue tick on Twitter/X. However, “Official” apps are also available for Homey Cloud, which isn’t the case with the community apps. I don’t know whether there are any other differences. Btw, the “Official” Sonoff App supports 17 devices, the test version off the SONOFF Zigbee App supports 22 devices: > **[SONOFF Zigbee](https://homey.app/en-de/app/tech.sonoff/SONOFF-Zigbee/test/)** > > Make your lives easier and better with affordable and innovative smart products. ---
**Author:** ![Dijker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b9bd4f/32.png) [@Dijker](https://community.homey.app/u/Dijker)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2025, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/transfer-zigbee-devices-to-another-app/133067/3 "2025-03-19T17:16:37Z")
> [@DirkG](#): > > pays a certain amount of money to Athom every year, I think it’s about €100. once… €99 for the next ~ 80 years… 😉 ---
**Author:** ![SunBeech](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/sunbeech/32/111391_2.png) [@SunBeech](https://community.homey.app/u/SunBeech)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2025, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/transfer-zigbee-devices-to-another-app/133067/4 "2025-03-19T17:17:19Z")
It might be worthwhile to check if the official app supports the same devices and features as the community app, before you transfer your devices. ---
**Author:** ![DirkG](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/dirkg/32/118897_2.png) [@DirkG](https://community.homey.app/u/DirkG)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2025, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/transfer-zigbee-devices-to-another-app/133067/5 "2025-03-19T17:24:06Z")
Wow, that’s cheap. Then I will take 5 “Official” ticks ☑, just for fun… 😂 ---
**Author:** ![Pbmco](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/pbmco/32/77880_2.png) [@Pbmco](https://community.homey.app/u/Pbmco)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2025, 7:46am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/transfer-zigbee-devices-to-another-app/133067/6 "2025-03-21T07:46:09Z")
Thanks a lot for the answers! As I thought, the related flow issues seems to be the trickiest part. And indeed, @DirkG , I hadn’t really understood what “official” app actually meant. I guess I’ll give it a thought then. You know, sometimes it’s hard to stick to the “If it ain’t broke, dont fix it” mantra 😀