Finally! A home automation hub that makes sense--Homey Pro Review

A smart home hub that is easy to use AND extremely powerful? Could it be true? The Homey Pro checks all the boxes and then some...as long as you have the right devices. See how the Homey Pro makes home automation a joy and see how it stacks up to Hubitat Elevation, SmartThings and Home Assistant.

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DIY Smart Home Guy creates how-to videos for smart home automation centered around Z-Wave and Zigbee devices. Review videos are generally centered around Hubitat Elevation, SmartThings and Vera. I personally run Hubitat as my primary smart hub, however I do test products on the hubs mentioned. I understand that a home automation hub is not a path for everyone. I chose this path because I am a firm believer is advanced automation and local control.


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[DIYSmartHomeGuy]

UPDATE: Zooz devices were added to the Homey Pro App store since I recorded this video.

[florianvandillen]

I moved from Home Assistant to Homey Pro. As a software developer myself I'm not unable to write YAML files all day to automate my home, I just don't want to. I have no desire to manage a Linux device in my free time just to switch on my Hue lights. Homey Pro is like an Apple device: it's expensive, but it WORKS.

[DIYSmartHomeGuy]

I'm really excited to explore more with the Homey Pro. What do you guys think of the hub?

[oscardekkers]

i'm a long time homey pro 2016 edition user and one thing which is not mentioend is the long support. I'm still getting support for their first product and almost all the new features like advanced flows.

[overwilhelmed]

I am a Wink refugee that settled into Habitat. I manage 2 homes with smart devices and Hubitats. Is this worth moving my refugee camp from Hubitat to this or should I continue to get settled in?

[jeffg]

Thanks for this video. I have a homey. Need more homey pro videos in english on YouTube. Needs some tutorial videos as well.

[kinfin]

I may consider this if this can replace a Philip hue hub..

[fredchambers]

you have a smart home simular to mine. Is there an easy way to move from the Hubitat to the Homepro? Did you have issues moving your GE switches?

[PeterNajar]

Is there a way to convert to HomeyPro from another Hub, such as Smarthing or Hubitat, without going through the exclusion and inclusion on the new hub?

[BudsSmartHome]

This is an awesome hub for sure. I remember the Stringify Flows and they were awesome. I miss that app!

[virutalnewscenter]

Thank for the video you answered a lot of questions that I had. I like the HomeyPro but need to see them add Wyze. Good to see they've added Zooz.

[RAZ-man]

I have a virtual hub and neither Ring nor Dyson can connect, it always says wrong code after authentication. Why?

[kingsleymichel]

Would a regular Ethernet to USB-c work?

[francosabatini]

homey pro connects directly to zegbee, matter, zwave plus, etc or still need hub for each device.
I would like to buy it to replace HA.
hello thank you from Italy

[Reedith]

So with this replace my Samsung SmartThings or go with it?

[jndvk]

I'm currently using home automation software that runs on the Mac and supports Insteon, which has been reliable but appears to be pretty much on the verge of collapse. My Insteon devices are mainly switches, plugs, and motions sensors. I'm considering on switching to either Homey Pro or Hubitat. Anyone switched from Hubitat to Homey Pro, and if so why?

[nicholassimmons]

With LG buying Homey do you think it will go down hill like it did with Samsung Smarthings. I currently have Smarthings and want to switch but don't want to make the same mistake. Thanks

[marselle]

They don't have terminal support for 2 way external integration with professional home automation like crestron

[myHomeKithome]

I got to say that I really like the idea of this hub. I am skeptical generally speaking of putting all my eggs in one basket, but it definitely seems like a one size fits all solution for the smart home. There is a bit of sticker shock, but if you consider The price of separate hubs with all the different radios, I think it's reasonable. Great review!

[manuo]

I have used Homey Bridge for more than a year on the American continent. It's cheaper but it's cloud based. I would like to try Homey Pro. And yes, compatibility with what you can get on this side of the planet is not big.