Homey for Education
We created Homey to be the all-in-one smart home platform, making it easy and fun for anyone to use. And when we say anyone, we mean everyone: home automation enthusiasts, energy-conscious users, comfort seekers, professional installers, and students preparing to become one. That’s why we’ve launched Homey for Education.
What is Homey For Education?
Homey for Education is a dedicated initiative to help educational institutions teach students about smart home technology, automation, and programming. We provide schools, colleges, and universities with refurbished and returned Homey Pros at heavily discounted rates, allowing them to equip classrooms and labs with powerful, real-world tools.
Students can start by learning programming logic with Homey Flow and Advanced Flow, and progress to HomeyScript or even building full applications using the Homey Apps SDK or Web API. This provides engaging challenges at every level, with direct links to real-world use cases.
What’s Included
- One or more fully tested refurbished or returned Homey Pro devices
- Access to Homey Developer Tools and comprehensive documentation
- Educational support materials and real-world use case examples (coming soon)
- Fast-track opportunity for students to join the Homey Certified Installer program
- Introductions to other smart home brands to help fully equip the lab (on request)
- Eligibility for beta access to upcoming Homey features and APIs
Who Is It For?
This program is ideal for institutions offering courses in:
- Computer Science and Programming
- Electrical Engineering and IoT
- Smart Building Technology and Domotics
- Environmental Studies
- STEM and Maker Education
What Will Students Learn?
By integrating Homey into the curriculum, students gain hands-on experience with the rapidly growing world of IoT and smart home technologies. They’ll learn to:
- Understand how IoT ecosystems function and how different devices interact within them
- Understand how smart devices communicate using various protocols, including Z-Wave, Zigbee, Matter, Thread, Wi-Fi LAN APIs, Cloud APIs, 433 MHz, BLE, Infrared, and KNX-IP
- Build automations using Homey Flow and Advanced Flow to solve real-life use cases
- Develop scripts with HomeyScript (JavaScript) to customize smart home behavior
- Create apps that connect with real devices using the Homey Apps SDK and Web API
- Monitor and manage smart energy usage to improve efficiency and sustainability
Who Can Apply?
Whether you’re equipping a maker lab, offering a smart home elective, or integrating IoT into your computer science curriculum, Homey for Education is designed to support your goals.
We welcome applications from:
- Secondary schools
- Community and technical colleges
- Vocational training centers
- (Applied) universities and research institutions
How to Apply
Join dozens of institutions inspiring the next generation of smart technology professionals. Applying is easy. Just fill out the Homey for Education application form and provide:
- A brief description of your institution, including its address and country
- The intended use case or how you plan to integrate Homey into your curriculum
- The number of units you’re requesting
We’ll review your application and follow up to discuss the next steps, including pricing and delivery options.
Why Choose Homey?
- Leading smart home system with local control, an open API, and a development SDK
- Compatible with all major industry standards
- Trusted by hundreds of thousands of users and professional installers alike
- Offers a pathway to become a Homey Certified Installer
