TL;DRAnthom has launched the Homey Portal, a new €249 smart home controller with a 2.8-inch round touchscreen and stainless-steel rotary dial for controlling lights, music, temperature, and more.The device is designed to be used by anyone in the room, with each Portal assigned to a specific zone such as the living room or kitchen.It is now up for pre-order, with shipments expected to begin before the end of the year.One of the first and most interesting smart home announcements coming out of IFA this year isn’t another smart speaker, sensor, or connected appliance. It is something quite cool and easy to use.Anthom, the company behind Homey, has announced a new device called the Homey Portal. It’s a €249 smart home controller with a small screen and a large dial that lets you control your smart home devices without reaching for your phone.