Homey Pro 2023 Test

[Germain Aguilera]

Whatabout releasing it as a test version?

Casual users will still get 1.7.1, but who wants to try 1.8.0 will have to install that test version directly (clicking on changelog or so). I have seen, that some apps using that before releasing to the public.

I am software developer (surprise! surprise!), so I understand it quite well.

And I understand the real developer here, that my propose requires more effort and it is up to him to make this decision.

You can cancel it or finish it (from that snip it is not obvious) and replace with the new public update right after and then publish new test release again (the latest public release with the test functionality).

First, all those users will have to find out that there is a test version (1.8.0) and how to install it. And when the note of the test version will say that it is experimental support of T1 sensors only for Homey Pro 2023 yet, no one can expect that it will work when installed on Homey Pro 2019.

Second, if somebody explicitly installs that test version (1.8.0), use it and then a new public version (1.8.1) will break the functionality, I see no problem to remind that it is experimental support, and that there is a new test version (1.8.2) with that functionality.

Either set the flow just every hour and check if its sundown (and let it trigger at sundown), or, you need* a timer App like Countdown or Chronograph and set a countdown/timer to one hour when the sun goes down. Every time the countdown triggeres, restart them if the sun is still down.

* I guess you could ofc just start a checkflow after a wait of one hour, but if homey restarts, this kind of delays do not work, so, when using more then a couple of minutes, i would suggest a Countdown/Timer app.

The Smart Home Scene blog did a teardown and chip ID on the Homey Pro for those working at that level of smart home engagement. The short version is that it's a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 paired with a bunch of the latest communication chips, giving the Homey Pro all the radios and a balance of computing power and energy efficiency.

A Homey representative told me that Homey will still pair a device even if you pick the wrong one, but the individual pairing instructions may not be precise. This proved true, and after a little button-holding or battery-removing, I got everything I needed into the Homey system.

What does it actually mean if I spot a node that for instance have 12% Tx Errors? What can I do to make the node run perfectly? All 4 nodes in the screenshot with Tx Errors are between 3 to 5 meters away from Homey in the same room.

Also, what can I actually do with the popup menu with the 4 choices as in the screenshot above? What does Heal do and when should I use it? If anyone can take the time to explain these for a new user, it would be great. Thanks!

For a stable Z-Wave Mesh, if possible, several power operated devices should be installed. These devices transmit the Z-Wave signal (Repeater), battery powered devices do not.

In the end, you can only try out if a SmartPlug or a Repeater is sufficient, but this is definitely not a guarantee for a good working Z-Wave Mesh!

How to wake up battery-powered devices and how long they stay in awake mode is different.

For the smoke detector I have unfortunately only found the Zigbee user manual.

In the manual for the CO detector it is also not clearly described, but I would press the button 3 times within 1.5 seconds (see screenshot).

I pushed this button to test the smoke (and CO) detectors, like ypu would do with normal detectors.

That gives an acoustic alarm on the detector itself, and triggers the alarm-flow on Homey (only not on the one in the sleeping room which probably is too far away).

Still, I guess we misunderstood each other.

You asked how to wake up the sensor.

The button in the case (small blue dot according to the manual) is probably used to wake up the device (press 3 times within 1.5 seconds).

My honey is in West Africa and I would like to sell here in the United States and possibly other places. Beside nutritional label what is honey usually tested for? I was thinking pesticide, micro, authenticity and nutrition testing. Should honey be tested for these things and did I miss anything else? (heavy metal tests for example). Thanks, guys. Val

As you have just one hive do you really need to have it tested at all, I have 17 hives and have local sales without any certificates, I just sell them a sample jar and they are then tasting the quality of raw, unheated and pure honey. My honey sells it self.

Cheers Vlad

I attached a picture of the Angolan honey. Yes, this honey is from Angola located in West Africa and made by wild African bees. The color is brownish and looks somewhat similar to New Zealand Manuka honey (one of my favorites). The smell of this honey is smooth and pleasant. Let me tell you that taste is unbelievable too.

Because of the location (Angola) I am hoping this honey will test very low on pesticide, heavy metals and steroids. My hopes are also adulteration will test favorably. One test I requested a quote for is anti-bacterial levels and send in some Manuka honey too for testing (identical tests to my African honey) for A-B comparison to easier determine the street value of Angolan honey. Thanks for Uni of Tx link I will also reach out to them shortly and see how they can help.

The components in honey are variable (depending on the forage used by the bees) and generally too numerous to count. The main components (other than fructose and glucose) are sucrose and water. There is also a trace of protein from pollen, plus various bee enzymes. Oxalic acid is present in most honey too. There are traces of essential oils and other aromatic compounds too.

The bacteria which cause botulism (Clostridium botulinum) are present everywhere in the environment. The bacterial spores are very resistant to drying out and persist in soil for decades. Some commercial honey is filtered, but the filters are generally too coarse to remove the spores. They can be destroyed by pressure cooking (not pasteurization), but that destroys much of the natural goodness in honey, and changes the taste too. After the age of 1 year old, most humans have developed natural immunity to C. botulinum, so it is absolutely safe to eat for most people with normal immune systems.

PROCESS FOR REPORTING AN ISSUE WITH THE APP

If/When you find issues please create a crash report from the app and add your name to it and give me a notice on Github, here or in PM.

As of September 2023, I request that all device requests be directed to Github. The reason is straightforward: previously, when requests were made in this thread, I had to manually create an issue on Github, transfer the information, fill in any missing details, and then schedule the device to be added. Additionally, many requests were either duplicates or inquiries about the status of an existing request.

This driver is used when you have a device that is not yet supported by the app and I need help adding support for it, what it does is to listen to and log any commands the device sends to Homey. It will only be available in the Test version of the app.

No, the app for firmware 4.2 will NOT be updated with all the nice devices I am now updating the firmware 5 version with, mainly because the Zigbee updated stack in Firmware 5 is needed to support a majority of the devices.

Yes, I aim to release the app as open source. There are however a few things I want to be done with first so the app is not spinning in all directions. (adding Tuya Specific Cluster Support and make app structure clean and nice to work with etc).

First versions of a test device will likely not work at all, it will contain a code that catches what the device does and then any testers are expected to send me crash logs that will contain the information I need to complete the drivers.

Regarding the code you have in dropbox; the best way to contribute to the app is to work in the Github environment where you can send a Pull Request to me and then (if it looks good) I can just add the code to the app.: JohanBendz/com.tuya.zigbee (github.com)

Hi all.

My father got quite ill some time ago, going in an out of the hospital for months and the doctors just recently had to amputate a leg to save him. Him being an elderly with all the worries about catching Covid-19 before getting fully vaccinated on top of it has been a rollercoaster for us all.

As always I try to prioritize adding new codes to already added units, so if your unit is published on the app page but it does not pair with the app please pair it as a generic unit and send me the modelId and manufacturerName together with what unit it is.

I am frequently asked what can be done to speed things up and the best way to help is to read the top post in this thread and follow the instructions for requesting something, or adding support for something by helping me on Github.

Hi all.

Since the introduction of the cloud and bridge there has been quite some fuss about how us community developers should handle the need to be a verified developer to be able to support the cloud/bridge.

I have managed to create a generic driver that will make all non supported devices work instantly! As Athom does not like this approach I will only be able to provide this driver today, so hurry up and install the latest test version of the app ASAP!

Area 51 is the common name of a highly classified United States Air Force (USAF) facility within the Nevada Test and Training Range. A remote detachment administered by Edwards Air Force Base, the facility is officially called Homey Airport (ICAO: KXTA, FAA LID: XTA)[2] or Groom Lake (after the salt flat next to its airfield). Details of its operations are not made public, but the USAF says that it is an open training range,[3] and it is commonly thought to support the development and testing of experimental aircraft and weapons systems.[4][3] The USAF and CIA acquired the site in 1955, primarily for flight testing the Lockheed U-2 aircraft.[5]

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