Homey Pro mini: unboxing and setup (part 1)
Homey Pro mini first impressions: box contents, ports, Ethernet wiring and step-by-step app setup. Ready in about 15 minutes.
Also available in French.
Review started 23 October 2026.
The Homey Pro mini arrived this morning—Athom’s compact “brain” for Zigbee, Matter, Thread, Z-Wave, 433 MHz and IR without extra USB radios. Before pairing plugs and sensors, here is part one: what is in the box and how setup runs from unboxing to “All set!”.
Summary so far
What we liked
- Very guided setup: about 15 minutes from cable to finished screen.
- Firmware update on first boot (roughly 4 minutes in our run).
- Built-in Ethernet RJ45 and a flat network cable in the box.
- House layout (floors, rooms) during onboarding—less tidying later.
- Many radios offered when adding devices: 433 MHz, IR, Matter, Z-Wave, Zigbee.
Limits so far
- The optional Ethernet adapter bundled with our order is useless on the mini—it already has RJ45 (that adapter is for the full-size Homey Pro).
- No devices paired yet: range, speed and automations still to test—no score until part 2.
Context: Home Assistant, Jeedom, Homey or voice hubs.
Unboxing
Black understated retail box. Inside:
- Homey Pro mini unit
- Flat Ethernet cable
- USB-C cable
- Mains USB adapter
- Legal & safety leaflet with QR to setup.homey.app
The unit is a small matte black square with a front LED—easy to hide by the router.
Ports
Rear: Ethernet RJ45 and USB-C power only. We wired Ethernet to a Netgear GS108 switch, then power. The LED went purple: ready to configure. Wi-Fi works, but cable is simpler for a fixed hub.
App setup (our run)
- Install Homey app (QR on leaflet).
- Create Homey account.
- Automatic software update (~4 min)—do not unplug.
- “Welcome home”—configure house.
- Number of levels (we chose 2).
- Pick levels and rooms (ground floor, first floor, etc.).
- Summary tree of rooms.
- Thread network permission.
- “All set!” (~12:25 in our session).
- Add device screen lists 433 MHz, IR, Matter, Z-Wave, Zigbee.
Total ~15 minutes, plain language throughout.
Official product page: Homey Pro mini (pricing on the maker’s site).
FAQ
Need the Ethernet adapter on the mini?
No—RJ45 and cable are included. Adapter is for the large Homey Pro.
How long is setup?
~15 minutes here, including update.
Which protocol first?
Depends on your devices: Zigbee, Wi-Fi, Thread, Matter.
Next in the series
The mini is installed but controls nothing yet. Part 2 will pair Matter-on-Thread and Zigbee devices and build first flows (door-open light, alerts). Full verdict later on this page.
Meanwhile: getting started and all smart-home guides.
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