ABB-free@home® Next3.5.4 - App Store

The ABB-free@home(R) Next app is the app for controlling and commissioning
- the free@home system
- the Busch-Watchdog
- the Flex Tronic WL devices
as well as the mobile remote station for accepting door calls from the Welcome door intercom system.
The functions and the appearance of the app of the app scale with the functions of the connected devices. The full range of functions is available when a System Access Point is connected:
The app then offers 3 areas between which you can switch back and forth via the bottom control bar:
**Dashboard**
Here you get a quick overview of what's going on at home:

- The ‘Status’ tiles show you how many lights are on, how many shutters are open and whether windows are open. A short tab on a tile allows you to switch off the light directly, for example.
- The ‘Weather’ window shows you the weather data from your free@home weather station.
- The ‘Next switching times’ window shows the two functions that will be switched next using the automated time programme. The event can be suspended once using the slider. A tab on the switching times overview displays all switching events for the next 24 hours.
- The ‘Favourites’ are a collection of individually selected functions. The selection is made by setting the ‘star’ symbol. The function can be executed directly by clicking on the small blue symbol at the top right of the favourites tile. By tabbing on the main area of the tile, the function is called up in fullscreen view, which offers even more setting options.

The order of the function areas can be changed using the ‘Edit’ button at the bottom of the home page.
**ROOMS**
Here you can access all the devices in your free@home installation.
**AUTOMATION**
Timer
Existing time programmes can be activated/deactivated (and new time programmes can be created in the future).
Actions
Actions are logical links in if-then style, which allow the creation of complex automation scenarios.
myBuildings Portal
By registering free of charge with the free@home system and the app on the myBuildings portal, the free@home system can also be operated remotely.
CONFIGURATION
The configuration area of the app can be opened via the menu icon at the top right of the app. Here you can configure new devices, install add-ons or create scenes and groups. Access to this area can be restricted by assigning authorisations.

Version History Bug fixes and stability improvements 3.5.4 Feb 13 Welcome: Doorbell notification via push notification
Matter devices can now be added via QR code
Bug fixes 3.5.3 10/31/2025 - Better support of eve devices
- Better user interaction when adding Smart Switches
- Improve user interaction in case of wireless routing problems
- Prevent adding of Notifications if no suitable device is available
- Show warning on login page if SysAP is not reachable 3.5.2 09/10/2025 Bugfixes and stability improvements 3.5.1 07/15/2025 Bug fixes:
The Bluetooth room temperature controller can now switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
Bluetooth settings can be edited offline without a device connection and shared with a user on-site.
Sonoro devices can be turned on/off via the app.
Media players can now be muted using a button.
Scenes are now displayed for directly connected Bluetooth devices.
New features:
Welcome integration: The doorbell can be temporarily muted.
Welcome integration: Configurable quiet times and days during which incoming door calls are not signaled.
Welcome integration: Option to enable/disable the display of door calls in the phone's call log.
Welcome integration: Notification of available software updates.
Permission to install firmware updates can be enabled/disabled per user group.
Geolocation is always displayed in the action menu.
Third-party devices are now displayed in the "External Devices" tile for a better overview.
Telegram counters in device overviews (Twisted Pair, Wireless, and External Devices) for internal debugging purposes.
Add-ons: Option to reset settings to default without uninstalling the add-on.
Device TP can be clicked.
Power-off delay can be specified in minutes and hours.
How-tos are displayed for installed add-ons. 3.5.0 04/29/2025 Various bug fixes and system stability improvements. 3.4.3 02/16/2025 Various bug fixes and system stability improvements. 3.4.2 02/04/2025 New Features:
Enhanced User Management: Added an option to control users' ability to perform updates.
Compatibility Updates:
Smart Switch Compatibility: Added support for the following devices:
62711-WL Control element flex
62711-WL-500 Control element flex
62721-WL Controlelement flex
62721-WL-500 Controlelement flex
Note: Compatibility with additional devices will be included in future firmware updates. 3.4.1 12/01/2024 - Quick access to myBJE login data via the "More" menu
- Option for permanent remote maintenance authorization
- Various bug fixes and stability improvements 3.4.0 10/21/2024 - Add remote support section to Help and Support
- Do not switch light on welcome calls
- Fix scene creation
- Fix astro times in actions
- Do not show icons in actions overview
- Show e-Contact in widget 2.4.1 07/19/2024 New features
- Improvements to the user interface:
o Separation of operation and configuration: You can now switch between the two operating levels via the menu at the top right.
o Extended control in the dashboard: Dimmers, setpoint temperatures and directions of travel can now also be set in the device "states". The full-screen operating tile of the corresponding device can also be called up.
o New menu item "Rooms": Rooms are now more clearly differentiated from each other and the individual device categories can be controlled together.
o Representative room images: Each room can be assigned a representative image (Configuration -> House structure -> Select room).
o Time profiles:
The selection of weekdays has been revised.
The selection of an astro time has been revised.
- Support for new devices:
o Support for the new Busch-Watchdog
o Support for the upcoming Smart Switches.
o Support for the upcoming wireless pills.
Bug fixes
- Various bug fixes and improvements to system stability. 2.4.0 07/02/2024 Fixes a problem when creating scenes in Room Control mode 2.3.5 03/10/2024 - Various bug fixes and stability improvements 2.3.4 03/04/2024 - Updated UI for audio integrations
- Firmware update for flex rockers, movement detectors and relay actuators
- Various stability improvements 2.3.3 11/23/2023 - Various bug fixes and stability improvements 2.3.2 09/12/2023 - Various bug fixes and stability improvements 2.3.1 08/28/2023 Tablet:
- New menu for the graphical creation of time programs
- Optimized scene workflow
- 3rd party integrations now visible as tiles in configuration

General:
- Group support for room control
- Update for free@home flex devices
- Various stability improvements 2.3.0 08/13/2023 - Beta: Integration of ABB/ Busch-Jaeger door communication Welcome IP
Door call and monitoring directly from the free@home Next app

- Bug fixe when the app is running in the background during a door call
- Bug fixes for door opener & entrance light functions
- Bug fix where the door comms did not play any audio
- Stability improvement when connecting to the Welcome System
- General stability improvements 2.2.4 03/20/2023 - Various bug fixes and stability improvements 2.2.3 12/14/2022 - Various bug fixes and stability improvements 2.2.2 10/28/2022 - Various bug fixes and stability improvements 2.2.1 09/11/2022 - Beta: Integration of the ABB/ Busch-Jaeger door communication
Door calls and monitoring directly from the free@home Next app (requirement: Welcome 2-wire IP gateway)

- Redesign of the function tiles: Immediate operation with a short press & larger icons
- Firmware updates for free@home flex devices for improved wireless communication 2.2.0 08/22/2022 - Various bug fixes and stability improvements 2.1.6 06/15/2022 - Various bug fixes and stability improvements 2.1.5 06/07/2022 - Various bug fixes and stability improvements 2.1.4 03/29/2022