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Homey Launches Portal Touchscreen Smart Home Controller with Tactile Dial
Key points
- Homey Portal is a 2.8-inch touchscreen with a stainless steel dial.
- It controls lights, music, and climate, with preorders starting at $249/€249.
- Supports Matter, Zigbee, Z-Wave, Thread, and over 70,000 devices.
- Designed for direct physical control, reducing reliance on apps.
Introduction of Homey Portal
Homey, a smart home platform under LG, has introduced the Homey Portal, a new smart home controller. This device features a 2.8-inch round touchscreen and a stainless steel tactile dial, designed for both desk placement and wall mounting. It is powered via a USB-C cable.
Functionality and Control
The Homey Portal allows users to control various smart home devices, including lights, speakers, thermostats, and shades. Tapping icons on the screen enables device selection, while twisting the dial adjusts parameters such as brightness, volume, and temperature. The interface adapts to the specific action, for instance, displaying light controls and color adjustments when the light icon is tapped.
Interoperability and Device Support
A key feature of the Homey Portal is its broad compatibility. It supports over 70,000 devices from more than 2,000 brands, and integrates with major smart home protocols including Matter, Zigbee, Z-Wave, and Thread. This extensive interoperability addresses a common challenge in smart home ecosystems, where devices often lack universal compatibility.
Design Philosophy and Availability
Homey's CEO, Stefan Witkamp, stated that the Portal aims to provide a direct, physical method for home control, simplifying the smart home experience. Preorders for the Homey Portal began this week at an introductory price of $249/€249, with shipments expected to commence in December.
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Homey, owned by LG, launched the Homey Portal, a desk or wall-mounted touchscreen controller with a tactile dial for smart home devices. This device aims to simplify smart home control by offering a dedicated physical interface that supports a wide range of protocols and devices.