Homey Mobile App Changelog

Welcome to the changelog of the Homey app for iOS & Android. Our commitment is to continuously improve the app, aiming to deliver the best smart home experience for you.

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v8.2.0

✨ Introducing Moods: With Moods, you can create and save your own lighting setups effortlessly. Dive into this new feature by simply tapping the ‘plus’ button in the mobile app on the devices tab to unveil the “New Mood” option.

Some points to note:
— Moods works with Homey Pro (Early 2023) firmware version 11.0.0 and later, as well as Homey (Cloud).
— Currently there is no support for Moods on Homey Pro (2016 - 2019).
Added "Refer a friend": Homey Pro and Homey Premium users can introduce someone to Homey and gift them three months of Homey Premium for free.
Resolved issues with the slider- and picker device components.
Fixes an issue with "missing owner name" shown in Flowcards.
Implemented minor stability and performance enhancements.

v8.1.0

Added the option to disable recently introduced device widgets directly from zone settings.
Included short 'learn more' videos demonstrating specific widgets for users who do not yet own devices of that type. These videos can be easily dismissed from device zone settings.
Resolved several issues with the slider device component.
Resolved several issues with the picker device component.
Fixed a bug where the search bar for certain Flowcards was missing on Android devices.
Corrected an issue where the keyboard lacked dot/comma notation options for certain Flowcards.
Addressed an issue where Flowcards did not display zone information on Homey.
Fixed issues with manual app updates.
Ensured app-insights are now available on Homey Pro (2019) devices.
Implemented minor stability and performance enhancements.

v8.0.4

Note: This update marks the final version compatible with iOS 13.3.1 and earlier versions.

Resolved a problem causing crashes in the climate widget for specific custom thermostat devices.
Fixed an issue where the app overview could result in er
Implemented minor stability and performance enhancements.

v8.0.2

Resolved a problem causing Homey to show an error when the weather service is offline or if there is no internet connection.
Implemented minor stability and performance enhancements.

v8.0.1

Resolved a problem causing Climate controls to crash upon opening.
Fixed an issue where Homey apps would occasionally fail to open.
Improved stability issues related to connecting to Homey upon opening reopening the app.
Implemented minor stability and performance enhancements.

v8.0.0

Experience faster startup speeds and seamless loading with the latest Homey app! We’ve overhauled crucial sections of the code connecting Homey to our mobile app, enhancing performance for both iOS and Android users.
For Homey Pro (Early 2023) users, the long-awaited port forwarding feature is now available! Simply navigate to ‘More’ → ‘Settings’ → ‘General’ to activate it.
And for all Homey users with thermostat devices, you can now access the new Climate controls directly on your devices tab, alongside the Lights, Activity, Speakers, and Energy widgets.

v7.6.2

Implemented improvements in (geofencing) presence detection functionality.

v7.6.1

We addressed a minor issue related to the incorrect display of Flow widgets.

v7.6.0

We've enhanced the functionality of Flow widgets for iOS. With widgets, you can now control Flows on your Home Screen, Lock Screen, or Today View. Please ensure that your device is updated to iOS 17.0 or later.
Addressed a certificate expiration issue that was causing instability in presence detection on Android.

v7.5.3

We've added search to Devices and Flows. To locate a particular device or Flow effortlessly, simply swipe down within the Devices or Flows overview, and a search bar will appear.
Resolved an issue where the app would crash to the Home screen on Android.
Minor stability and performance improvements.

v7.5.2

Resolved a problem where "Experimental" Homey apps would be overwritten when a new device was added.
Fixed a glitch on some Android devices with range sliders inside the Flow editor.
Improved switching between Flow folders and adding or removing new folders.
Resolved an issue with 'Over the Air' updates on 'experimental' Homey Pro firmware.
Minor stability and performance improvements.

v7.5.0

Homey not only controls your home but also monitors it. With your most recent update we are adding Insights to the mobile app. View insights using the new Insights icon in a device and view the data Homey has been gathering about your devices.
🔗 Learn more about this new feature on our blog: https://homey.app/en-au/blog/introducing-insights-for-mobile/
Enhanced device pairing by resolving multiple bugs and improving clarity for non-Homey Pro users, especially when a Homey Bridge is necessary for specific device pairings.
Enhanced the user experience for Homey Premium and Pro Backups subscriptions screens by including informative videos showcasing their respective features.
Resolved a problem related to deleting empty zones within devices.
Improved the functionality of Flowcard sliders for range arguments on Android devices.
Changing the Flowcard group (or/else) will now reactivate the save button in the Flow.
When creating a folder within another folder, Flows now automatically select the current folder.
Successfully addressed a dependency issue, resolving a particular Android crash.

v7.4.2

Resolved an issue where the simultaneous use of a backup or an OTA update, along with an experimental Homey version, could cause an infinite download progress bar.
Fixed a problem preventing users from saving a Flow when a card changed groups, while maintaining the same order.
Corrected the range slider appearance for Flow cards on Android devices.
Enhanced the visibility of the back button in the Family Settings section.
Addressed the issue of inverted titles for storage and memory settings.
Enabled device settings notes for Homey Pro 2016 - 2019.

v7.4.1

Resolved an issue causing the settings for managing automatic backups to become invisible.
Fixed a problem related to the new notes field in device settings.

v7.4.0

Homey Backups now features a comprehensive list of previous backups, allowing selective removal. We've also resolved new backup creation issues for improved functionality.
Redesigned device settings layout for improved usability. Alongside this redesign, a notes field has been integrated to facilitate better organization, while also incorporating app-related information for added context.
Creating new Flows is now easier, when you create a new Flow from within a device, it shows a new screen with Flow cards specific for that device.
For a more inclusive and accessible experience, minor yet impactful improvements have been made, including the addition of voice over support to the Flows and About section.
The Homey Premium dialog has undergone a series of improvements.
Stability Enhancement: Addressed app crashing problems on Android and improved startup time.

v7.3.0

We’re constantly improving Homey to be easier and more fun, our recent update takes device control to new heights. Discover new widgets in the Devices tab, starting with Lights, Activity, Speakers, and Energy – with more to follow.
🔗 Learn more about this new feature on our blog: https://homey.app/en-au/blog/new-ways-to-control-your-home/
Improve overall user experience and accessibility for users using Voice-Over on iOS.
Resolved a bug causing incorrect logout behavior for users.
Addressed various issues that affected the usability of the application on devices with small screens.
Fixed a specific problem encountered during the initial setup on Android, which hindered scrolling and text input.
Rectified an issue that hindered proper zoom functionality within map views.

v7.2.3

Fixes an issue with starting advanced Flows from Siri shortcuts
Fixes crash in adding zones in setup, and push notifications.

v7.2.0

We’ve added Dark mode! Many of you have been asking for this, and now you can enable Dark mode in the app or let it automatically follow your operating system’s appearance settings. Simply go to “More → Appearance” to customize your preference.
An option to select text (string) capabilities as custom device capability for devices which support these, also has been added.

v7.1.0

Added support for Matter on Homey Pro (Early 2023), note that your device should also be on iOS 16.5+ or Android 8+ with the latest Play Services and that Homey Pro should be updated to at least firmware v10.0.0-rc114.
Updated the Android app icon.
Added a "Homey Pro Found" popup for Cloud users in the Devices section.
Fixed an issue with apps not being sorted correctly.
Updated the account and "My Homey" selection for improved usability.
Updated the layout of push notifications for a better visual experience.
Enhanced the layout of the home "header" for improved aesthetics.
Updated the layout of the presence popup and fixed an issue with it autoclosing.
Added device images to the "add device" feature in the Devices section.
Updated the "My Homey" selection screen with an added animation.
Fixed an issue with "empty" notifications in the timeline settings.
Implemented a potential fix for missing favorite flows on iOS/WatchOS.
Fixed a device-related issue that caused the app to crash when adding a device.

v7.0.3

Resolved padding and text clipping issues, improving the visual layout and readability.
Implemented a potential fix for the problem of missing favorite Flows, ensuring they are now properly displayed.
Updated zone icons to provide a refreshed and updated look.
Fixed an issue related to the display of "Homey Premium" text in the Energy section.
Fixed an issue with the opacity of the header when opening a device.

v7.0.2

Improved the readability of device sensor values for easier interpretation.
Fixed an issue in the settings where the save action was not functioning correctly.
Corrected the locale settings for time (AM/PM) to ensure accurate time representation.
Made improvements to the Homey setup process specifically for tablet devices.
Resolved a crash that occurred when searching for devices.
Fixed a bug in Flows where replacing an 'Else' card caused it to revert back to a regular 'Then' card.
Addressed an issue where saving a Flow to another folder was not working as intended.
Fixed folder creation issues: selecting the wrong location when creating a folder within another folder, and inability to choose a newly created folder as the location when saving a new Flow.
Resolved an issue where canceling the "Replace card" action removed the existing card.
Updated the closing Flow text for clarity.
Fixed issues with text clipping in advanced device settings and Flow card help text.
Fixed an issue where a text field could not be emptied.
Fixed an issue where canceling color selection in Flows was not working.
Resolved an issue where negative numbers could not be entered in Flow cards.

v7.0.1

Improved error reporting settings in Sentry for better error tracking and analysis.
Enhanced the ability to switch between or remove Homeys even when they are offline.
Replaced the play/pause icon in device indicators with an equalizer.
Made improvements to the layout for adding drivers on tablets, enhancing the user experience.
Fixed an issue that caused the app to crash when viewing the Empty energy view.
Resolved a problem with app tile backgrounds that caused flickering or unnecessary rerendering.
Added a missing error message for cases where app installs fail.

v7.0.0

The all-new Homey app is here! We've refreshed the design, increased the performance, and made everything feel smoother — all for a better smart home experience.