Smart home control panels look set to be a big trend in 2025, with Aqara, Shelly, and possibly even Apple getting in on the action. Wall-mounted or counter-top control panels are a great idea, but ...

Imagine walking into your home and, with a single tap on a sleek, wall-mounted screen, adjusting the lights, setting the perfect temperature, or even queuing up your favorite playlist, all without ...

There’s nothing new about using Alexa to control your smart home, but the Echo Hub that Amazon announced today is the first Echo device to be a dedicated smart home control panel, featuring an 8-inch ...

Shelly has launched its new Wall Display X2i smart home control panel in Europe, offering a central hub for managing connected devices and monitoring energy use on compatible Shelly products. Priced ...

Smart plugs are an easy way to get smart lighting, but they only work with lamps and they only control one device. Brilliant makes one of the more sophisticated whole-home smart lighting solutions, ...

The homes will get smarter this year as we witness the best smart home devices of CES 2026 revolutionize the technology for ...

A new feature in Android 15 allows your phone or tablet to display an interactive smart home control panel while charging — and it’s not limited to Google Home. A new feature in Android 15 allows your ...

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Amazon recently introduced the $180 Amazon Echo Hub, a smart home control panel that streamlines management of all the connected devices in your home. You can still use your voice to control devices, ...

Thanks to the ease and straightforwardness of the Amazon Echo Hub, my smart home finally makes sense to my family. Chris Wedel Home Tech Editor Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets.