Homey Cloud: reviews and verdict

Cloud service from Homey (Netherlands). Everything published about it in one place: journalist tests, YouTube reviews, specs and who it suits.

Updated November 2026

Works without internetNo, automations need the cloud
Built-in radiosNone built inZigbee, Z-Wave, 433 MHz, infrared and Bluetooth with the optional Homey Bridge
Price bandFree or near-free
SetupPlug & play
Journalist tests (2025–2026)No outright win1 category pick

Strengths

  • Free to start, no hardware needed
  • Works with cloud-connected brands such as Hue and Sonos

Keep in mind

  • Runs in the cloud, so automations stop if the internet does
  • Radios such as Zigbee and Z-Wave need the paid Homey Bridge
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What journalists say

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2 articles from 2025 and 2026 that test or rank Homey Cloud. Results use each publisher’s own wording.

YouTube reviews

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Strengths, price band and setup are our own editorial assessment, the same data the Hub Advisor and Compare use. Check the maker’s spec sheet for your exact model.