Native module that simulates / programmatically presses Home button in React Native

ReactNativeHomeButton.java

//Create Native module and paste this code. Then in js call it with: YourClassName.launchHome();
//add <category android:name="android.intent.category.HOME"/> to AndroidManifest.xml (paste between "MAIN" and "LAUNCHER")

import android.content.Intent; 
import android.content.Context;

public class YourClassName extends ReactContextBaseJavaModule {

  @ReactMethod
  public void launchHome() {
    Context context = getReactApplicationContext();
    Intent startMain = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_MAIN);
    startMain.addCategory(Intent.CATEGORY_HOME);
    startMain.setFlags(Intent.FLAG_ACTIVITY_NEW_TASK);
    context.startActivity(startMain);
  }
}