The Verge · Technology · 2026-09-01
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. The LG-owned smart home platform is launching a $299 controller that works with thousands of devices — but you’ll want a Homey hub Homey just made the smart home controller I hoped Apple would build.
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