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Homey Launches Expensive Tactile Smart Home Controller

LG-owned Homey launches the Homey Portal, a $249 tactile touchscreen controller for smart homes.

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Homey, a Dutch-based smart home platform owned by LG, launched the Homey Portal this week. [1] Anthom has launched the Homey Portal, a smart home controller priced at €249 that features a 2.8-inch round touchscreen and a stainless-steel rotary dial. [2] Preorders for the Homey Portal opened today at an introductory price of $249. [3] The device is designed to control lights, climate, music, and other smart home functions via a tactile interface. [4] The device allows users to control lights by tapping to toggle them and twisting the ring to adjust brightness, while dragging on the touchscreen changes color or temperature. [5] The Homey Portal is available for pre-order now for €249, with a regular price of €299, and shipments are expected to begin before the end of 2026. [6] The Homey Portal is designed to be assigned to specific zones in a home, such as the living room or kitchen, allowing anyone in that room to control connected devices. [7]
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  1. Homey, a Dutch-based smart home platform owned by LG, launched the Homey Portal this week. · theverge.com
  2. Anthom has launched the Homey Portal, a smart home controller priced at €249 that features a 2.8-inch round touchscreen and a stainless-steel rotary dial. · Android Authority
  3. Preorders for the Homey Portal opened today at an introductory price of $249. · theverge.com
  4. The device is designed to control lights, climate, music, and other smart home functions via a tactile interface. · theverge.com
  5. The device allows users to control lights by tapping to toggle them and twisting the ring to adjust brightness, while dragging on the touchscreen changes color or temperature. · Android Authority
  6. The Homey Portal is available for pre-order now for €249, with a regular price of €299, and shipments are expected to begin before the end of 2026. · Android Authority
  7. The Homey Portal is designed to be assigned to specific zones in a home, such as the living room or kitchen, allowing anyone in that room to control connected devices. · Android Authority
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