Local Users let you sign in to the Homey Web App directly on your local network, even when the internet is down. This gives you access without relying on cloud authentication.
You can set a local username and password for yourself and for people you’ve already invited under Family & Guests. This adds a local sign-in option without creating a separate account.
Who can create Local Users
The Owner can manage Local Users for all users. Residents, Managers, or Guests can only manage their own local username and password.
Setting up Local Users
1. Go to Family & Guests
Open the Homey Web App and go to Family & Guests.
2. Find the person
Find the person in the list, click the ⋯ menu, and choose Enable Local User.
3. Set credentials
Set a local username and password, then click Set Credentials.
Once created, that person can sign in directly to your Homey Pro on your local network.
How to sign in locally
1. Find your Homey’s local IP address
You can find this in the Homey Web App under Settings → General → System Information. Alternatively, check your router’s list of connected devices.
2. Connect to the same network
Make sure your device is connected to the same local network as your Homey Pro.
3. Enter Homey’s local IP address
Open your browser and enter the IP address (for example, http://192.168.x.x).
Running Homey Self-Hosted Server?
Add port 4859 to the IP address (for example, http://192.168.x.x:4859).
4. Sign in locally
Use your local username and password to sign in.
Alternative address (HTTPS)
You can also use https://x-x-x-x.homey.homeylocal.com/ on your local network, replacing the x-x-x-x with your Homey’s local IP address (using hyphens instead of dots).
If you’ve set up port forwarding, you can use your external IP address and the port you configured to access Homey remotely. For example:
https://123-45-67-89.homey.homeylocal.com:4859
Keep in mind that this HTTPS address still requires an active internet connection. If your internet is down or your provider blocks resolving local network names, use Homey’s local IP instead (for example, http://192.168.x.x).
