As the smart home market matures, consumers are demanding more powerful adn versatile control hubs. Dutch smart home innovator Athom is responding with important updates to its Homey Pro line, doubling the memory to 4GB while maintaining its €399 price point. This upgrade, coupled with the launch of a new, more compact homey Pro mini, aims to streamline increasingly complex connected home ecosystems and broaden accessibility for users seeking a central smart home controller.
Homey Pro Gets a Memory Boost, New Mini Hub Launches
Smart home hub maker Athom has doubled the memory in its Homey Pro model to 4GB, while maintaining the existing price point of €399. The upgrade aims to improve performance and responsiveness for users managing increasingly complex smart home setups. This move comes alongside the release of a new, smaller version of the hub, the Homey Pro mini.
The Homey Pro mini offers the same core functionality as its larger counterpart, supporting a wide range of smart home protocols and devices. The compact design makes it easier to integrate into various home environments. According to reports, the mini hub is now available for purchase.
Athom, originally a Dutch company, is expanding its reach with the launch of the Homey Pro mini. The new device is designed to be a central control point for a diverse array of smart home technologies, streamlining automation and connectivity. The company stated the price remains consistent with the original Homey Pro.
A recent review of the Homey Pro mini highlights its ability to serve as a comprehensive smart home central, despite its reduced size. The increased memory in the standard Homey Pro model addresses user feedback regarding performance, particularly with larger smart home ecosystems. The update signals a growing demand for robust and reliable smart home management solutions.
The Homey Pro system is designed to work with a variety of wireless communication protocols, including Zigbee, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. This broad compatibility allows users to connect and control devices from different manufacturers within a single platform.
