Why Your TV Belongs at the Center of Your Smart Home
Your Android TV is no longer just for streaming—it can now double as a full smart home control center. With the new Homey Android TV app and its LG webOS counterpart, you can manage devices, automations, and dashboards on the biggest screen in your living room without buying extra hardware. This transforms your everyday TV remote into a powerful controller for lights, thermostats, plugs, and more, all from a familiar interface. Because the living room is where most people interact with connected gadgets, putting smart home automation control on the TV makes practical sense. Instead of juggling multiple apps on your phone, you get a consolidated hub that everyone in the household can access. Whether you’re starting a movie, winding down for the night, or welcoming guests, quick smart home adjustments are now just a few button presses away on your TV.
How to Install and Log In to the Homey Android TV App
Getting started with your Android TV smart home hub setup is straightforward. First, install the Homey Android TV app from the app store on your Android TV device, or the Homey app from the content store on a compatible LG TV running webOS. Once installed, launch the app and you will see a QR code on the screen. Using your phone, open the Homey mobile app or a browser, scan the code, and sign in with your existing Homey account. This QR code login avoids awkward on-screen typing and links your TV directly to your Homey ecosystem. The interface has been designed specifically for remote navigation, so you can move through menus, confirm actions, and switch between sections using only your TV remote. After login, your devices, Flows, and other settings sync automatically, turning your TV into an instant extension of your existing Homey setup.
Using Favorites, Devices, and Flows for Everyday Control
Once Homey is running on your TV, your most important controls are front and center. The Favorites section surfaces commonly used devices, Flows, and Moods so you can quickly dim lights, adjust climate, or start a scene without digging through menus. This is ideal for everyday routines like movie night lighting, bedtime automations, or a one-tap “home from work” setup. For deeper smart home automation control, dedicated Devices and Flows sections are available. Devices give you granular command over individual lights, plugs, thermostats, and more, while Flows let you trigger or manage complex automations directly from the TV interface. Because everything is optimized for remote navigation, switching between a favorite scene and a specific device feels natural, even for less tech-savvy family members. The result is a central, TV-based dashboard that makes managing your smart home faster and more intuitive.
Compatibility Across Homey Systems, Android TV, and LG webOS
Homey’s TV experience is designed to fit neatly into a wide range of setups. The Homey Android TV app and LG webOS app both plug into the broader Homey ecosystem, working with Homey Cloud, Homey Pro, Homey Pro mini, and even self-hosted Homey Server configurations. That means your TV interface sits on top of the same devices, Flows, and Moods you already use elsewhere. On the TV side, the Homey app supports Android TV devices and compatible LG smart TVs running webOS released from 2021 onward, though availability can still depend on model and region. Beyond dedicated TV apps, Homey also offers a browser-based platform at Homey.tv, which extends the dashboard into vehicle browsers, including Teslas. For example, you could open your garage door from your car’s screen as you approach home. Together, this ecosystem turns screens you already own into versatile smart home hubs.