Why Your TV Belongs at the Heart of Your Smart Home
Most living rooms already revolve around the TV, so turning it into a smart home dashboard is a logical next step. Homey’s new apps for Android TV and LG webOS transform your television into a central hub for home automation control. Instead of juggling multiple apps on phones, tablets, and smart speakers, you can manage lights, thermostats, plugs, and scenes directly from the biggest screen in the house. This Android TV smart home approach brings your devices and routines into a single, familiar interface that everyone in the household can use with the remote. Because the apps are designed specifically for TVs, navigation feels natural even if you are not tech-savvy. The result is less friction, fewer control interfaces scattered across devices, and a more intuitive way to interact with your connected home every day.
Setting Up Homey on Android TV and LG webOS
Getting started is straightforward whether you are using an Android TV device or a compatible LG TV with webOS. First, install the Homey app from your TV’s app store. On launch, you will see a QR code on the screen. Scan this with your phone to log in to your Homey account—no tedious remote typing required. Once authenticated, your TV automatically syncs with your existing Homey setup, including connected devices and automations. This LG webOS integration and Android TV onboarding are optimized for remote control navigation, so you can move through menus with simple directional keys. The app works with Homey Cloud, Homey Pro, Homey Pro mini, and self-hosted Homey Server, meaning you do not need a new hub if you already use Homey. In just a few minutes, your television becomes a fully functional smart home dashboard.
Using Quick Controls, Favorites, and Flows from Your Couch
Once Homey is running on your TV, everyday control becomes much simpler. The app places Favorites front and center, so your most-used devices, Flows, and Moods are just a couple of remote clicks away. You can dim living room lights for movie night, switch to a warm ambiance, or trigger a bedtime routine without digging through nested menus. Dedicated sections for Devices and Flows give you deeper access to individual gadgets and complex automations whenever you need finer control. Because the interface is tuned for TV use, icons and text are large and clear, and actions are easy to trigger from across the room. This turns your Android TV smart home setup or LG webOS integration into a daily command center, letting you fine-tune scenes and schedules right where you relax—no phone required.
Beyond the Living Room: Homey.tv and In-Car Control
Homey’s TV strategy extends beyond native apps. The browser-based Homey.tv platform lets you access a similar smart home dashboard in any modern browser, including those in vehicles such as Teslas. That means you can trigger Flows or control devices on the go—for example, opening your garage door before you pull into the driveway or switching on porch lights as you approach home. Because the experience mirrors the TV interface, you get consistent home automation control whether you are in front of your television, at your desk, or in your car. This unified design further reduces the need for separate apps and interfaces, making it easier to manage complex smart homes. With Homey.tv and the TV apps working together, your smart home follows you, yet still centers on the screen you and your family use most.