# Zigbee device names **URL:** \ **Category:** Questions & Help\ **Created:** [October 5, 2018, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/zigbee-device-names/2493 "2018-10-05T20:28:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![arnizzle](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/arnizzle/32/9485_2.png) [@arnizzle](https://community.homey.app/u/arnizzle)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2018, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/zigbee-device-names/2493/1 "2018-10-05T20:28:50Z")
Hi all, New to Homey, but experienced with Homeassistant. Have some learning curve obviously so I probably will be around the forum a couple of times. My first question is regarding the name of Zigbee devices. I just added a Xiaomi motion sensor, but it shows up as Unknown Zigbee Device. Is there any way to change the name? Thanks ---
**Author:** ![Smarthome](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/smarthome/32/646_2.png) [@Smarthome](https://community.homey.app/u/Smarthome)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2018, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/zigbee-device-names/2493/2 "2018-10-05T21:53:33Z")
> [@arnizzle](#): > > Xiaomi Did you add your Xiaomi Motion Sensor as a “generic” Zigbee device? Or did you try one of the [Xiaomi Apps](https://apps.athom.com/app/com.xiaomi-mi)? When adding a device in Homey, you will be presented with this screen… ![homey1](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/2X/2/22d7f86d08c0d5b3bc90c6f8c8cd0b32a9b6cf91.jpeg) Rather than selecting ZigBee, it is always best to search for the device brand to see if App(s) are available… ![homey2](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/2X/5/5677e845290f658f3d75a9fbee91dba9d2cd5bcd.jpeg) If App(s) are available, try installing one of these and then adding the device. Personally, I prefer to search the [Home App Store](https://apps.athom.com/) first in a web browser - this way I can immediately see the rating, features and if my device is listed as supported - then install into Homey. It has just occurred to me that you may have already tried the above steps and your Xiaomi device is simply not supported by a Homey App (therefor has been added as “Unknown”) - in which case I have not answered your question at all! To rename a device (including “Unknown Zigbee Device”) - all you do is click on the text and type a new name… it is as simple as that! I hope this helps 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![arnizzle](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/arnizzle/32/9485_2.png) [@arnizzle](https://community.homey.app/u/arnizzle)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2018, 7:47am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/zigbee-device-names/2493/3 "2018-10-06T07:47:23Z")
Thanks for the info! I’ve added the Xiaomi app (instructions were outdated, but I managed to get the token). So, from what I understand is that adding a gateway does nothing more than adding the gateway itself. It doesn’t poll the devices attached to that gateway right? This seems a bit weird. In HASS all devices attached to a gateway are showing up when configured. Also, I’ve tried adding a motion sensor, and it times out when I’m adding it to Homey. ---
**Author:** ![TedTolboom](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/tedtolboom/32/12081_2.png) [@TedTolboom](https://community.homey.app/u/TedTolboom)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2018, 7:59am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/zigbee-device-names/2493/4 "2018-10-06T07:59:23Z")
@arnizzle since Homey has Zigbee by itself, it is possible to add most of the Xiaomi (Zigbee based) devices directly to Homey; check out the Xiaomi Zigbee app: [https://apps.athom.com/app/com.xiaomi-mi](https://apps.athom.com/app/com.xiaomi-mi) Advantage is that all Zigbee devices directly connected to Homey’s Zigbee network create a mesh network together. You will need to remove an re-include the motion sensor after the app is installed ---
**Author:** ![arnizzle](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/arnizzle/32/9485_2.png) [@arnizzle](https://community.homey.app/u/arnizzle)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2018, 9:43am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/zigbee-device-names/2493/5 "2018-10-07T09:43:38Z")
This worked perfect! Thanks for the feedback!