Whether you’re new to Homey or already familiar, setting up your Homey Bridge is quick and easy. Here’s how to get started.
Box contents
- 1x Homey Bridge
- 1x Power Adapter
- 1x Power Cable
When you’re new to Homey
1. Plug in Homey Bridge
Plug in Homey Bridge using the supplied power adapter. The LED Ring will start rotating white. After a few seconds, it will pulse blue to indicate it’s ready for setup.
2. Get the Homey app
Download the Homey app from https://get.homey.app to begin setup on your phone or tablet.
3. Create your account
Open the app, tap Create Account, and follow the prompts to create your Homey account.
4. Set up Homey Bridge
Once your account is ready, tap Set Up Homey → Homey Bridge.
You’ll be asked to either set up a Homey Pro or Homey Pro mini, or start for free with Homey Cloud. Select what applies to you and follow the steps to complete the setup.
When you’re an existing Homey user
1. Plug in Homey Bridge
Plug in Homey Bridge using the supplied power adapter. The LED Ring will start rotating white. After a few seconds, it will pulse blue to indicate it’s ready for setup.
2. Add New Device
Go to the Devices tab in the Homey app, then tap → New Device in the upper-right corner.
3. Set up Homey Bridge
Homey Bridge will be found automatically. Tap Connect Homey Bridge and follow the steps to complete the setup.
Check app permissions
Ensure Bluetooth is enabled and the Homey app has permission to access your location. This is needed to find Homey Bridge automatically.
Control your Homey
Once logged in, you’ll see Homey’s home screen. It includes quick actions to control your devices or start favorite Flows, along with a timeline of recent updates.
Use the tab bar at the bottom to explore Homey.
- Devices — View and control your connected devices.
- Flows — Build and manage your Flows.
- Energy — Monitor your home’s live energy usage.
- More (…) — Access additional features, settings, and possibilities.
Add your first device
To know what you can do with Homey, you can browse our Knowledge Base to find all the details and tutorials. Now, let’s continue and add your first device to Homey!
