Managing Device Groups

Device Groups let you group similar devices within the same Zone and control them all at once. Whether it’s lights, plugs, or window coverings, Device Groups help keep your smart home tidy and easy to manage.

Availability
Device Groups are available starting with Homey Pro v12.4.8 and the Homey app v9.3.0. This feature is exclusive to the Homey Mobile App and works with Homey Pro (Early 2023), Homey Pro mini, and Homey Cloud.

What can be grouped?

You can create Device Groups for lights, smart plugs (on/off), and window coverings, including curtains and blinds. To be grouped, devices must be in the same Zone.

Window coverings must have matching capabilities (such as open/close or tilt). Smart plugs can only be grouped with lights if they are set to behave like lights.

Creating a Device Group

1. Go to the device’s settings

Tap Devices in the tab bar and press and hold one of the devices you’d like to group.

Next, tap the Settings icon in the upper-right corner.

Scroll down and tap Create Group.

2. Select devices to group

Select the other devices to include in your Device Group and tap Next.

3. Save your Device Group

Pick a name and an icon for your Device Group, and tap Finish.

You can now see the tile for your Device Group in its Zone, making it easy to control multiple devices at once.

Editing a Device Group

You can edit your Device Group whenever you like. Simply tap Devices in the tab bar, press and hold your group tile, and tap the Settings icon in the upper-right corner.

Next, tap Add or Remove Devices. Just like when you created the Device Group, you can now select or deselect devices. When ready, tap Done in the upper-right corner.

Removing a Device Group

To remove a Device Group, tap Devices in the tab bar, press and hold your group tile, and tap the Settings icon in the upper-right corner. Next, tap Remove Group → Remove.

Before removing a Device Group
Removing a Device Group will not remove the individual devices from Homey. However, the group’s Insights will be deleted, and any Flows that use the group may stop working.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I mix different devices in a Device Group?

Yes. Just remember that the controls available in a Device Group depend on the devices you include. When mixing devices with different capabilities, the group will default to the lowest common feature set. For example, if you group a color light with a white-only light, the group will only support white light.

What happens when I move a Device Group to a different Zone?

Transferring a Device Group to a different Zone automatically moves all devices within that group to the new Zone.

How do I control a single device that’s part of a Device Group?

Simply press and hold the group tile to access its controls. Then, tap the Device Group’s name at the top center of the screen, and select the device you want to control.

How do I set my smart plug to behave as a light?

Smart plugs can only be grouped with lights if they are set to behave like lights. To do this, tap Devices in the tab bar, then press and hold the smart plug’s tile. Tap the Settings icon in the upper-right corner and set “Plugged in” to “Light.”

How does a Device Group behave when devices are out of sync?

When devices in a Device Group are not in the same state, such as mixed on/off statuses or differing colors, the group tile reflects a simplified status. Here’s how it works.