# \#tutorial **URL:** https://community.homey.app/tag/tutorial/9.md [Latest](https://community.homey.app/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.homey.app/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.homey.app/tags.md) --- ## [\[HOW TO\] Get started with Roborock vacuums in Homey](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-get-started-with-roborock-vacuums-in-homey/105399)
**Author:** [@Johanneso](https://community.homey.app/u/Johanneso)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-get-started-with-roborock-vacuums-in-homey/105399 "2026-08-12T19:47:46Z")
@Justin has made the fantastic Roborock Vacuum Cleaners app with an extensive list user guide. I just wanted to write down step by step what I did to get it working, for posterity and possibly someone else’s benefit. M… --- ## [Understanding Thread/Zigbee and Wi-Fi Channels and How to Avoid Common Mistakes](https://community.homey.app/t/understanding-thread-zigbee-and-wi-fi-channels-and-how-to-avoid-common-mistakes/157859)
**Author:** [@Pascal\_Nohl](https://community.homey.app/u/Pascal_Nohl)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 11:21am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/understanding-thread-zigbee-and-wi-fi-channels-and-how-to-avoid-common-mistakes/157859 "2026-08-07T11:21:17Z")
Hello everyone, Most Homey users are not technically experienced IT professionals or network administrators. In the community, people often recommend keeping Thread and Wi-Fi on different channels and choosing channels … --- ## [\[HOW TO\] Advanced Virtual Device for Bluetti devices (need an ESP32)](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-advanced-virtual-device-for-bluetti-devices-need-an-esp32/112609)
**Author:** [@diapolon](https://community.homey.app/u/diapolon)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-advanced-virtual-device-for-bluetti-devices-need-an-esp32/112609 "2026-06-26T13:18:32Z")
Hi, i created a method for interfacing a Bluetti power station with Homey. You need an esp32 with a firmware can bridge bluetooth data to json data You can use it for reading value from your power station and populate … --- ## [\[TUTORIAL\]\[PRO\] Home Assistant integreren met Homey Pro en v.v](https://community.homey.app/t/tutorial-pro-home-assistant-integreren-met-homey-pro-en-v-v/77587)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Kawa](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Kawa)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/tutorial-pro-home-assistant-integreren-met-homey-pro-en-v-v/77587 "2026-04-02T21:56:33Z")
→ English version → click me → Handleiding met voorbeelden om vanaf nul met HA te starten, met een voorbeeld zwave add-on → klik hier Het is niet heel simpel om Home Assistant (oftewel HA) te koppelen met Homey Pro,… --- ## [\[Tuto\] Intégrer son compteur Gazpar (GrDF) via MQTT](https://community.homey.app/t/tuto-integrer-son-compteur-gazpar-grdf-via-mqtt/151287)
**Author:** [@TiFredFr](https://community.homey.app/u/TiFredFr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 9:55am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/tuto-integrer-son-compteur-gazpar-grdf-via-mqtt/151287 "2026-02-18T09:55:31Z")
Bonjour à tous, Voici mon installation pour la remontée de mon compte Gazpar via GrDF. Il n’y a pas à ce jour d’application (comme l’excellente Mon Suivi Conso Enedis) donc on fait avec les moyens du bord :smile: L’obj… --- ## [\[HOW TO\] Gain full control over Zone Activity using Motion Sensors (PIR), Presence Sensors (Aqara FP300) and Virtual Motion Triggers](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-gain-full-control-over-zone-activity-using-motion-sensors-pir-presence-sensors-aqara-fp300-and-virtual-motion-triggers/144082)
**Author:** [@dsdevries](https://community.homey.app/u/dsdevries)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 11:34am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-gain-full-control-over-zone-activity-using-motion-sensors-pir-presence-sensors-aqara-fp300-and-virtual-motion-triggers/144082 "2026-01-30T11:34:53Z")
UPDATE: Added implementation using AQARA FP300 presence sensor below Introduction This is not a guide on how to implement a specific use case, but rather a framework that will give you full control over zone activity. Ma… --- ## [\[Tutorial\] How I implemented Presence into my Smart Home Automation](https://community.homey.app/t/tutorial-how-i-implemented-presence-into-my-smart-home-automation/144109)
**Author:** [@dsdevries](https://community.homey.app/u/dsdevries)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2026, 6:30am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/tutorial-how-i-implemented-presence-into-my-smart-home-automation/144109 "2026-01-29T06:30:03Z")
Introduction In my household everyone goes to sleep and wakes up at different times. Also, not everyone sleeps at home every day, or some people might arrive while others are already asleep. This creates some tricky chal… --- ## [Tuya Cloud platform and homey scripting](https://community.homey.app/t/tuya-cloud-platform-and-homey-scripting/135515)
**Author:** [@Bentley040514](https://community.homey.app/u/Bentley040514)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2025, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/tuya-cloud-platform-and-homey-scripting/135515 "2025-12-12T16:27:11Z")
Hi everyone, im new to this community and i wanted to add my Jacuzzi Heater (Invergo App) to Homey. This was i big struggle but i managed to get it fixed with HomeyScript and would like to share this with everyone who m… --- ## [\[HOW TO\] Solve the problem if Z-Wave devices cannot be included](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-solve-the-problem-if-z-wave-devices-cannot-be-included/118655)
**Author:** [@NGH](https://community.homey.app/u/NGH)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2025, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-solve-the-problem-if-z-wave-devices-cannot-be-included/118655 "2025-10-26T14:33:04Z")
Hello dear community, I’m writing this basically for myself and others who have trouble including z-wave devices. I had this issue about a year ago but couldn’t remember how I solved it until this evening. Problem: Y… --- ## [Für die neuen Leute. Wie regle ich das Zusammenspiel von Homey und Alexa](https://community.homey.app/t/fur-die-neuen-leute-wie-regle-ich-das-zusammenspiel-von-homey-und-alexa/142617)
**Author:** [@Undertaker](https://community.homey.app/u/Undertaker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2025, 6:55am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/fur-die-neuen-leute-wie-regle-ich-das-zusammenspiel-von-homey-und-alexa/142617 "2025-09-05T06:55:17Z")
Ich bin schon öfters gefragt worden, wie Homey auf Spracheingaben von Alexa reagiert. Hierbei ist es einigen wichtig, dass ein einfacher Befehl etwas auslöst. Als Beispiel nehme ich mal meine Automatisierung, dass der Be… --- ## [\[HOW TO\] Get started with Tuya cloud](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-get-started-with-tuya-cloud/42604)
**Author:** [@Johanneso](https://community.homey.app/u/Johanneso)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2025, 12:24pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-get-started-with-tuya-cloud/42604 "2025-06-10T12:24:10Z")
THIS TUTORIAL IS OBSOLETED BY THEIR NEW APIS SINCE A FEW YEARS. I’LL TRY TO UPDATE WHEN I FIGURE IT OUT. THERE ARE GOOD TIPS IN THE THREAD. Homey can control certain devices over Tuya cloud services as long as it’s corr… --- ## [\[HOW TO\] Plan and setup your Zigbee network](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-plan-and-setup-your-zigbee-network/94770)
**Author:** [@mrPilloft](https://community.homey.app/u/mrPilloft)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-plan-and-setup-your-zigbee-network/94770 "2025-04-25T13:32:23Z")
This post is concerning The order of adding Zigbee devices to your Homey Pro/Bridge (AKA “Coordinator” or “hub”). Know that there is a best approach to in which order you connect your devices. You have at least three maj… --- ## [\[HOW TO\] Advanced Virtual Device for ESPAltherma](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-advanced-virtual-device-for-espaltherma/112613)
**Author:** [@diapolon](https://community.homey.app/u/diapolon)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2025, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-advanced-virtual-device-for-espaltherma/112613 "2025-04-08T17:40:10Z")
Hi, i created a method for interfacing an ESP Altherma bridge with Homey . You need an esp32 with a firmware can bridge data to json data You can use it for reading value from your altherma bridge and populate a virtua… --- ## [\[HOW TO\] Advanced Virtual Device for Orbit B-Hyve sprinkler](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-advanced-virtual-device-for-orbit-b-hyve-sprinkler/112608)
**Author:** [@diapolon](https://community.homey.app/u/diapolon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 8:52am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-advanced-virtual-device-for-orbit-b-hyve-sprinkler/112608 "2024-07-09T08:52:26Z")
Hi, i created a simple homeyscript for get data from a B-hyve account. You can use it for reading value from your sprinker timer and populate a virtual device created with Device Capabilities app. I have tested it with… --- ## [\[TUTORIAL\] Custom Android widgets/dashboard using API Builder app, Tasker & KWGT](https://community.homey.app/t/tutorial-custom-android-widgets-dashboard-using-api-builder-app-tasker-kwgt/66614)
**Author:** [@norenz](https://community.homey.app/u/norenz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2023, 9:52am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/tutorial-custom-android-widgets-dashboard-using-api-builder-app-tasker-kwgt/66614 "2023-11-30T09:52:18Z")
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how you can build custom widgets on your Android phone using Homey + API Builder app, Tasker and KWGT. Demo on what easily can be done API Builder: API Builder App för Homey | Homey T… --- ## [\[Tutorial\] Presence detection with bluetooth beacon](https://community.homey.app/t/tutorial-presence-detection-with-bluetooth-beacon/3536)
**Author:** [@James\_Woudenberg](https://community.homey.app/u/James_Woudenberg)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 12:13pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/tutorial-presence-detection-with-bluetooth-beacon/3536 "2023-08-08T12:13:11Z")
Tutorial version: 0.2 Goal: Presence detection hardware: Tile Pro website: thetileapp (dot) com App: Beacon (credits Leendert De Kok ) App topic : HERE It’s hard to find a good solutions for presence, after tes… --- ## [Tutorial - Advanced automatic light control with flows](https://community.homey.app/t/tutorial-advanced-automatic-light-control-with-flows/21877)
**Author:** [@Marvin\_Schenkel](https://community.homey.app/u/Marvin_Schenkel)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2023, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/tutorial-advanced-automatic-light-control-with-flows/21877 "2023-07-20T17:22:13Z")
Hi guys, I thought it was finally time to share my flows that I use to automatically control my lights. The setup I have is a bit more advanced than the suggestions I have seen on this forum, which is the reason for thi… --- ## [\[TUTORIAL\] Using Siri/Shortcuts for activating flows (with pics!)](https://community.homey.app/t/tutorial-using-siri-shortcuts-for-activating-flows-with-pics/7473)
**Author:** [@Joep\_Vullings](https://community.homey.app/u/Joep_Vullings)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2023, 5:43am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/tutorial-using-siri-shortcuts-for-activating-flows-with-pics/7473 "2023-03-27T05:43:56Z")
Lately I’ve been busy figuring out how to make Siri work for activating Homey flows. I think that’s the quickest way for me to activate flows. For me as a total noob it was quite hard to figure it out, so I thought maybe… --- ## [\[Beginner\] Smart Porch Light Tutorial](https://community.homey.app/t/beginner-smart-porch-light-tutorial/4512)
**Author:** [@Jamie](https://community.homey.app/u/Jamie)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2023, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/beginner-smart-porch-light-tutorial/4512 "2023-01-14T13:48:44Z")
Smart Porch Light Difficulty : Beginner With Homey you can easily automate you’re home lights, you can see an example of this here. In the following examples we are going to take a light and step by step update our flow… --- ## [H.O.O.P. (Hope) - Examples](https://community.homey.app/t/h-o-o-p-hope-examples/45114)
**Author:** [@Arie\_J\_Godschalk](https://community.homey.app/u/Arie_J_Godschalk)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2022, 1:43am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/h-o-o-p-hope-examples/45114 "2022-09-09T01:43:40Z")
This topic will be used to share examples for H.O.O.P.. Anyone may and is encouraged to leave messages with examples with H.O.O.P. Since Trigger Cards device, some double flows in the examples may be reduced to one flo… --- ## [\[TUTORIAL\] Using Tasker / KLWP together with Homey](https://community.homey.app/t/tutorial-using-tasker-klwp-together-with-homey/674)
**Author:** [@Phuturist](https://community.homey.app/u/Phuturist)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2021, 10:20am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/tutorial-using-tasker-klwp-together-with-homey/674 "2021-07-29T10:20:47Z")
What are these tutorials for? If you need to read this, then this tutorial is probably not for you. I’m going to assume you know your way around Tasker (Android Automation App) and / or KLWP (configurable live wallpaper)… --- ## [Planung von komplexen Flows per Flowchart](https://community.homey.app/t/planung-von-komplexen-flows-per-flowchart/38562)
**Author:** [@DirkG](https://community.homey.app/u/DirkG)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2020, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/planung-von-komplexen-flows-per-flowchart/38562 "2020-12-04T19:43:40Z")
Hallo zusammen, da ich bei komplexen und zusammenhängenden bzw. abhängigen Flows immer wieder das Problem hatte einen Überblick zu behalten und ggfs. mögliche Fehler zu erkennen, war ich auf der Suche nach einer Möglich… --- ## [\[Tuturial\] Installation of the Youless LS120 linked to a Smart meter P1 & Water meter S0](https://community.homey.app/t/tuturial-installation-of-the-youless-ls120-linked-to-a-smart-meter-p1-water-meter-s0/24810)
**Author:** [@RobvandeGoor](https://community.homey.app/u/RobvandeGoor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/tuturial-installation-of-the-youless-ls120-linked-to-a-smart-meter-p1-water-meter-s0/24810 "2020-05-31T17:45:12Z")
This tutorial is to explain how to install the Youless LS120, Connecting a water reading device and the installation of the device drivers in Homey. With the Youless LS120, you have the option to read the P1 & S0 port a…