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Homey adds Device Updates for Matter, Z-Wave, and Zigbee devices
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Homey introduced a centralized Device Updates feature allowing firmware management for Matter, Z-Wave, and Zigbee hardware via the Homey Mobile or Web App.
It removes the requirement to use individual manufacturer apps for firmware updates, particularly for Matter devices. This leverages a standardized registry to decouple device maintenance from proprietary cloud services.
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Matter updates are sourced from the Connectivity Standards Alliance’s Distributed Compliance Ledger.
Z-Wave and Zigbee updates depend on support from specific developers and manufacturers.
The feature requires Homey Mobile App v13.2.0 or later and is available on Homey Cloud, Homey Pro, Homey Pro mini, and Homey Self-Hosted Server.
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The new Device Updates feature centralizes firmware delivery for three different protocols. For Z-Wave and Zigbee, Homey relies on its own apps, meaning availability is tied to the specific manufacturer or developer. Supported vendors for these protocols include IKEA, Aeotec, and Zooz, among others.
Matter device updates operate differently by bypassing manufacturer apps entirely. Homey queries the Distributed Compliance Ledger for metadata, including checksums and download URLs, then delivers the firmware via Matter's standardized OTA mechanism. This approach shifts the update path from a company's cloud service to a trusted public registry.
Adopting this system requires users to be on Homey Mobile App v13.2.0 or later. The functionality is limited to specific hardware including Homey Pro (2023 through 2026), Homey Pro mini, Homey Cloud, and Homey Self-Hosted Server. It stops working if a manufacturer has not published an update to the ledger or if the corresponding Homey app does not offer it.
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