Homey is now rolling out a new feature called ” Device Updates “: Users of the Dutch smart-home hub will soon be able to install firmware updates for Matter, Zigbee, and Z-Wave devices directly through the Homey app, without needing a separate manufacturer app or an additional hub. At launch, 13 brands support the feature, with more to follow.
TL;DR: Homey Device Updates displays available firmware updates for supported smart home devices in one place within the app and installs them with a single tap. For Matter devices, Homey retrieves the updates directly from the Connectivity Standards Alliance’s Distributed Compliance Ledger; for Zigbee and Z-Wave, they are available via the respective manufacturer apps in the Homey App Store. You’ll need Homey Pro or a Self-Hosted Server running firmware version 13.2.0 or higher, and the mobile app version 9.10.0 or higher.
What’s behind Homey Device Updates?
Until now, updating smart home devices was often a patchwork process: For an IKEA Zigbee module, you needed the IKEA Home Smart app; for an Aeotec Z-Wave device, the Aeotec app; and with Matter devices, you often didn’t even know if an update existed at all. Homey now consolidates this process in one place. In the overview, users can see which of their devices have updates available and start the installation directly from the Homey app.
Technically, Homey distinguishes between the protocols: For Zigbee and Z-Wave, manufacturers provide the firmware files through their respective apps in the Homey App Store, so availability depends on the individual app developer. For Matter devices, Homey retrieves updates directly from the Connectivity Standards Alliance’s Distributed Compliance Ledger, the central repository for certified Matter firmware.
These manufacturers support device updates at launch
In its official announcement, Homey lists 13 brands whose devices will receive updates via the new feature from the very beginning:
| Manufacturer | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| IKEA | Inovelli |
| Aeotec | Zooz |
| INNR | frient |
| Niko | ThirdReality |
| EcoDim | Namron |
| HeatIt | amina |
| CTM Lyng | Nous |
Owners of devices from other brands will have to wait for now. Homey itself says the list is expected to grow “in the coming months,” but doesn’t specify which manufacturers will be added next. HomeKit News also confirms that the platform currently connects over 70,000 devices from more than 2,000 brands, but that device updates at launch will only be available for the 13 manufacturers mentioned.
Requirements: Here’s what you need for device updates
| Component | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|
| Homey model | Homey Cloud, Homey Pro (2023–2026), Homey Pro mini, Homey Self-Hosted Server |
| Firmware (Pro/Self-Hosted) | Version 13.2.0 or later |
| Mobile App | Version 9.10.0 and later |
| Supported Protocols | Matter, Zigbee, Z-Wave |
Here’s how to find and install updates in the Homey app
There are two ways to access this feature:
- Via the device list: More (…) → Settings → Device Updates displays a list of all devices with available updates.
- Via a single device: In the device settings under “Maintenance,” you can check whether an update is available for that specific device.
According to Homey’s support article, there are a few limitations: It’s not possible to downgrade to an older firmware version; battery-powered devices in sleep mode must be manually woken up for an update; and, for stability reasons, Homey only installs one update at a time to prevent the Zigbee or Z-Wave mesh from becoming unstable. If the wireless signal is weak, Homey recommends moving the device closer to the hub; if the battery level is low, the only solution is to replace the battery before trying again.
Why This Is More Than Just a Minor Feature Update
Outdated firmware is an underestimated problem with smart home devices: Security vulnerabilities are often only patched through updates, and new Matter or Zigbee features frequently appear first in a new firmware version before they can even be used. When this process is spread across multiple manufacturer apps, many devices simply remain on an old version because no one regularly checks five different apps for updates. Homey thus streamlines this update process much more consistently than has been the norm so far on other major platforms like Home Assistant or Apple Home.
The feature also comes shortly after Athom, the company behind Homey, released the Homey Pro (2026) with a RAM upgrade to 4 GB—without raising the price of 399 euros. LG Electronics has held a majority stake in Athom since 2024, which likely provided the platform with additional resources for precisely these kinds of infrastructure features.
Conclusion
With Device Updates, Homey closes a gap that repeatedly causes frustration in everyday life when using many smart home devices: managing firmware through a dozen different manufacturer apps. Anyone using devices from IKEA, Aeotec, INNR, or one of the other ten supported brands should take a look at the new overview after updating to Homey firmware 13.2.0. Users with Zigbee or Z-Wave devices from other brands, on the other hand, will have to wait a little longer until their app developers catch up.
