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Homey just made the smart home controller I hoped Apple would build

Smart homes have gotten really good at making things really complicated. Turning on a light can involve multiple steps, compared to just flipping a switch. Homey, the Dutch-based smart home platform owned by LG, thinks it has a solution. This week it launched the Homey Portal, a touchscreen smart home controller that looks very promising, […]

Homey just made the smart home controller I hoped Apple would build

Anthom has unveiled the Homey Portal, a €249 smart home controller equipped with a 2.8-inch round touchscreen and a stainless-steel rotary dial. This innovative device allows users to control their smart home devices, such as lights, music, and temperature, without needing to use their smartphones. The Portal is designed to be intuitive and accessible for everyone in the room, with each unit assigned to a specific zone like the living room or kitchen.

The device is now available for pre-order, with shipments expected to begin before the end of the year. This smart home controller, announced at IFA, stands out as a unique and user-friendly addition to the market.

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