The Homey Bridge is the last smart home hub you’ll ever need.
The Homey Bridge supports multiple brands and wireless technologies to bring your smart home to life – merging all your wireless and smart home devices from Aqara switches, Philips bulbs, and Sonos smart speakers into a single, easy-to-use, smart system. Connect with over 50 000 + Devices supported by over 1000 + different brands on 1 single app.
Show more ...What's in the box?
The box includes everything to get started with setting your smart home devices.
1x Homey Bridge.
1x Power Adapter.
1x USB-cable.
1x Manual.
Upon activation, you’ll also get 3 months Homey Premium subscription for free.
* Without subscription, you can only add up to 5 devices for free*
When you're new to The Homey Bridge
Welcome to Homey! Getting started is easy.
1. Download the Homey Mobile App from https://get.homey.app./
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to create your Homey account.
3. When you have completed your account, tap on Set up The Homey Bridge and follow the on-screen instructions.
When you're an existing Homey user
Plug The Homey Bridge in using the supplied power adapter. The LED Ring of The Homey Bridge will start rotating white, and after a few seconds pulse with a blue colour to indicate it's ready for set-up.
Open the Homey Mobile App on your iOS or Android device.
Navigate to the Devices tab → tap the + symbol in the top right corner.
Ensure Bluetooth is turned on, and the Homey Mobile App has permission for your location. This is needed to find The Homey Bridge automatically.
The Homey Bridge will be found automatically. Press Connect to start the set-up and follow the on-screen instructions.
What are Flows in Homey?
Flows are scenarios in Homey that do things automatically for you. For instance, having the lights turn off when the television turns on. These Flows operate in a when-and-then principle
How to create a Flow?
Open the Homey Smartphone App and tap on Flow to open the Flow editor.
Define an event or action that will start your flow, e.g., a point in time or a button that has been pushed.
Select Add card to browse through the options for starting your Flow.
When you have found the correct card, tap on it to set it up.
Tap on ✔ to save this card.
What do The Homey Bridge LED lights mean?
The Homey Bridge has a LED Ring to indicate activity, and of course, to work as an eye-catcher for your smart home. Take a look at what the LED Ring colours mean.
Rotating animation
White – The Homey Bridge is starting.
Pulsating animation
Blue – The Homey Bridge is ready for set-up.
Red – The Homey Bridge cannot connect to the Wi-Fi or internet.
Pink – The Homey Bridge is updating.
Rainbow animation
The Homey Bridge is working normally.
No animation
The Homey Bridge has been either unplugged or it's configured to have its LED ring turned off.
How to turn off The Homey Bridge LED Ring?
There are two ways to turn off the LED Ring of The Homey Bridge.
Temporarily
You can turn off the LED Ring for a specific period.
Create a new Flow.
In the Then… section, add a new card → go to Home → select the zone of your Homey Bridge → select The Homey Bridge.
In the Flow card, set the LED Ring to Off.
For example, you can use Time as an Event to always have the LED ring dim at 10 pm.
Note: If you want the LED ring to appear again in the morning, you can add a card that sets the LED Ring to Spectrum with a delay of a few hours.
Permanently
If you want to permanently turn off the LED Ring, you can change its idle mode in the mobile app.
Long press The Homey Bridge tile → tap the gear icon to open the advanced settings.
Select LED Ring → Off.
Note: To turn the LED ring back on, select Spectrum instead.
How to change the Wi-Fi network of The Homey Bridge?
If your Wi-Fi network’s name (SSID) or password has been changed, you must reconfigure The Homey Bridge to connect to the internet.
Unplug the power adapter from The Homey Bridge, then plug it back in.
After a minute, the LED ring will automatically turn blue, to indicate set-up mode. The Homey Bridge automatically enters set-up mode because it could not connect to the stored Wi-Fi network.
From within the Homey Mobile App on your iOS or Android device, add The Homey Bridge again. Navigate to the Devices tab → tap the + symbol in the top-right corner.
Ensure Bluetooth is turned on, and the Homey Mobile App has permission for your location. This is needed to find The Homey Bridge automatically.
The Homey Bridge will be recognized automatically. Press Connect to start the set-up and follow the on-screen instructions.
How to connect The Homey Bridge with Google Assistant/Google Home?
Controlling your smart home with a voice assistant tends to be very useful. That's why Homey features integration with Google Assistant / Google Home, allowing you to interact with the connected devices by voice and run your favourite Flows. This article explains how to set up the integration.
Initial setup
On your Android or iOS device, open the Google Home app. Alternatively, you can install it from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
In the Google Home app, select Add (+) → Set up device → Works with Google
Search and select Homey in the list of brands.
Log in with your Athom account and follow the on-screen instructions.
From now on, you can invoke basic commands such as "Hey Google, turn everything off" or "Hey Google, dim the Kitchen Light to 50%".
What’s the best position to place The Homey Bridge?
The Homey Bridge is best placed in a central, open space in your home, such as the Living Room, next to the TV. Note that infrared signals travel from the top and cannot penetrate walls.
Do I need Homey Premium to use The Homey Bridge?
While The Homey Bridge includes three free months of Homey Premium, The Homey Bridge works fine without an active Homey Premium subscription. The usual limits, such as 5 devices, still apply. Note that The Homey Bridge itself does of course not count as one of five devices.
I have more than 5 Devices after the free 3 month premium window, how much is the Homey Premium Monthly Fee?
Please Click on the link below for the Homey Premium Page for Unlimited devices, Homey Insights, Logic & Variables
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This item is available for shipping or collection from our Centurion branch.
This item is available for shipping or collection from our Cape Town branch.
This item is available for shipping or collection from our Centurion branch.
This item is available for shipping or collection from our Cape Town branch.
This item is available for shipping or collection from our branch.
What's in the box?
The box includes everything to get started with setting your smart home devices.
1x Homey Bridge.
1x Power Adapter.
1x USB-cable.
1x Manual.
Upon activation, you’ll also get 3 months Homey Premium subscription for free.
* Without subscription, you can only add up to 5 devices for free*
When you're new to The Homey Bridge
Welcome to Homey! Getting started is easy.
1. Download the Homey Mobile App from https://get.homey.app./
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to create your Homey account.
3. When you have completed your account, tap on Set up The Homey Bridge and follow the on-screen instructions.
When you're an existing Homey user
Plug The Homey Bridge in using the supplied power adapter. The LED Ring of The Homey Bridge will start rotating white, and after a few seconds pulse with a blue colour to indicate it's ready for set-up.
Open the Homey Mobile App on your iOS or Android device.
Navigate to the Devices tab → tap the + symbol in the top right corner.
Ensure Bluetooth is turned on, and the Homey Mobile App has permission for your location. This is needed to find The Homey Bridge automatically.
The Homey Bridge will be found automatically. Press Connect to start the set-up and follow the on-screen instructions.
What are Flows in Homey?
Flows are scenarios in Homey that do things automatically for you. For instance, having the lights turn off when the television turns on. These Flows operate in a when-and-then principle
How to create a Flow?
Open the Homey Smartphone App and tap on Flow to open the Flow editor.
Define an event or action that will start your flow, e.g., a point in time or a button that has been pushed.
Select Add card to browse through the options for starting your Flow.
When you have found the correct card, tap on it to set it up.
Tap on ✔ to save this card.
What do The Homey Bridge LED lights mean?
The Homey Bridge has a LED Ring to indicate activity, and of course, to work as an eye-catcher for your smart home. Take a look at what the LED Ring colours mean.
Rotating animation
White – The Homey Bridge is starting.
Pulsating animation
Blue – The Homey Bridge is ready for set-up.
Red – The Homey Bridge cannot connect to the Wi-Fi or internet.
Pink – The Homey Bridge is updating.
Rainbow animation
The Homey Bridge is working normally.
No animation
The Homey Bridge has been either unplugged or it's configured to have its LED ring turned off.
How to turn off The Homey Bridge LED Ring?
There are two ways to turn off the LED Ring of The Homey Bridge.
Temporarily
You can turn off the LED Ring for a specific period.
Create a new Flow.
In the Then… section, add a new card → go to Home → select the zone of your Homey Bridge → select The Homey Bridge.
In the Flow card, set the LED Ring to Off.
For example, you can use Time as an Event to always have the LED ring dim at 10 pm.
Note: If you want the LED ring to appear again in the morning, you can add a card that sets the LED Ring to Spectrum with a delay of a few hours.
Permanently
If you want to permanently turn off the LED Ring, you can change its idle mode in the mobile app.
Long press The Homey Bridge tile → tap the gear icon to open the advanced settings.
Select LED Ring → Off.
Note: To turn the LED ring back on, select Spectrum instead.
How to change the Wi-Fi network of The Homey Bridge?
If your Wi-Fi network’s name (SSID) or password has been changed, you must reconfigure The Homey Bridge to connect to the internet.
Unplug the power adapter from The Homey Bridge, then plug it back in.
After a minute, the LED ring will automatically turn blue, to indicate set-up mode. The Homey Bridge automatically enters set-up mode because it could not connect to the stored Wi-Fi network.
From within the Homey Mobile App on your iOS or Android device, add The Homey Bridge again. Navigate to the Devices tab → tap the + symbol in the top-right corner.
Ensure Bluetooth is turned on, and the Homey Mobile App has permission for your location. This is needed to find The Homey Bridge automatically.
The Homey Bridge will be recognized automatically. Press Connect to start the set-up and follow the on-screen instructions.
How to connect The Homey Bridge with Google Assistant/Google Home?
Controlling your smart home with a voice assistant tends to be very useful. That's why Homey features integration with Google Assistant / Google Home, allowing you to interact with the connected devices by voice and run your favourite Flows. This article explains how to set up the integration.
Initial setup
On your Android or iOS device, open the Google Home app. Alternatively, you can install it from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
In the Google Home app, select Add (+) → Set up device → Works with Google
Search and select Homey in the list of brands.
Log in with your Athom account and follow the on-screen instructions.
From now on, you can invoke basic commands such as "Hey Google, turn everything off" or "Hey Google, dim the Kitchen Light to 50%".
What’s the best position to place The Homey Bridge?
The Homey Bridge is best placed in a central, open space in your home, such as the Living Room, next to the TV. Note that infrared signals travel from the top and cannot penetrate walls.
Do I need Homey Premium to use The Homey Bridge?
While The Homey Bridge includes three free months of Homey Premium, The Homey Bridge works fine without an active Homey Premium subscription. The usual limits, such as 5 devices, still apply. Note that The Homey Bridge itself does of course not count as one of five devices.
I have more than 5 Devices after the free 3 month premium window, how much is the Homey Premium Monthly Fee?
Please Click on the link below for the Homey Premium Page for Unlimited devices, Homey Insights, Logic & Variables
