Homey Portal smart home controller launches at $249 with touchscreen and rotary dial

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Dutch smart home platform Homey, owned by LG, has launched the Homey Portal, a physical controller designed to simplify smart home management. The device features a 2.8-inch round touchscreen and a stainless steel rotary dial for controlling lights, climate, music, and more. It can be placed on a desk or wall-mounted and is powered via USB-C. Preorders opened this week at an introductory price of $249/€249, with units expected to ship in December.

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