# šŸš€ In the Zone ā€” Introducing Homey Portal **URL:** \ **Category:** Official Announcements\ **Tags:** announcement\ **Created:** [August 25, 2026, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/in-the-zone-introducing-homey-portal/158748 "2026-08-25T18:18:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 8
**Author:** ![jocstone](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/jocstone/32/172867_2.png) [@jocstone](https://community.homey.app/u/jocstone)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2026, 9:22am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/in-the-zone-introducing-homey-portal/158748/144 "2026-09-03T09:22:48Z")
that is exactly what Iā€™m curious about, I have Reolink cameraā€™s and doorbell and do not want to use a google or Alexa screen. If it could show the live feed when triggered, then I would buy this ring thing. ---
**Author:** ![BasPost](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/baspost/32/183_2.png) [@BasPost](https://community.homey.app/u/BasPost)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2026, 9:26am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/in-the-zone-introducing-homey-portal/158748/145 "2026-09-03T09:26:31Z")
Holy shit, what an absurd price! This is out of proportion. I really like the Portal and is a missing link in my smarthome. I would instant buy 3 a 4 units, but totally not with this price. Hell no. ---
**Author:** ![Doekse](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/doekse/32/109415_2.png) [@Doekse](https://community.homey.app/u/Doekse)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2026, 9:34am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/in-the-zone-introducing-homey-portal/158748/146 "2026-09-03T09:34:30Z")
There will indeed be a Flow card that lets you send a camera stream to Homey Portal, optionally together with a confirmation prompt, similar to the push notification Flow card. For example, you could show the camera feed when someone rings the doorbell and include a button to confirm opening the door. Just like shown in the video [here](https://youtu.be/57fheKw1ilw?t=46&is=w5rlhQ0b0IIa0PmG). ---
**Author:** ![Richard\_Vermeulen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/richard_vermeulen/32/10636_2.png) [@Richard\_Vermeulen](https://community.homey.app/u/Richard_Vermeulen)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2026, 9:50am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/in-the-zone-introducing-homey-portal/158748/147 "2026-09-03T09:50:08Z")
How should I connect the Aqara G410 doorbell hub to Homey ā€” via the Aqara app, directly, or via Matter? Because right now I canā€™t create an Advanced Flow that does that. ---
**Author:** ![SunBeech](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/sunbeech/32/111391_2.png) [@SunBeech](https://community.homey.app/u/SunBeech)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2026, 10:19am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/in-the-zone-introducing-homey-portal/158748/148 "2026-09-03T10:19:52Z")
Perhaps these posts are useful: - [Hulp bij maken flow aqara G410 deurbel matter - #13 by Davy\_Bert](https://community.homey.app/t/hulp-bij-maken-flow-aqara-g410-deurbel-matter/139670/13) - [Aqara doorbell G410 & Aqara app - #4 by synnc](https://community.homey.app/t/aqara-doorbell-g410-aqara-app/140813/4) - [No audio with Aqara video stream](https://community.homey.app/t/no-audio-with-aqara-video-stream/156092) ---
**Author:** ![deejayreissue](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/deejayreissue/32/81912_2.png) [@deejayreissue](https://community.homey.app/u/deejayreissue)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2026, 11:25am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/in-the-zone-introducing-homey-portal/158748/149 "2026-09-03T11:25:43Z")
> [@Hsd1965](#): > > Something tells me that you really have no idea how much effort is involved with releasing a product like this. And yet its perfectly possible for consumer level security companies to do door bells and cameras on a large scale which are wifi or PoE and they generally cost +/- 5% You talk about this like Athomā€™s products up to this point arenā€™t already wifi or ethernet compatible I just think itā€™s a missed opportunity and low hanging fruit PoE or 220v with an internal relay would have made it a must buy for me Who wants to sacrifice a wall switch for something that canā€™t act as a relay? What happens when your kids inevitably unplug it from the USB port in your kitchen and hide it somewhere? ---
**Author:** ![smarthomesven](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/smarthomesven/32/79712_2.png) [@smarthomesven](https://community.homey.app/u/smarthomesven)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2026, 11:37am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/in-the-zone-introducing-homey-portal/158748/150 "2026-09-03T11:37:21Z")
> [@deejayreissue](#): > > And yet its perfectly possible for consumer level security companies to do door bells and cameras on a large scale which are wifi or PoE and they generally cost +/- 5% I wonder which companies you mean. Those cheap PoE cameras from Aliexpress with the ā€œCamHiā€ app (which is known for its many security vulnerabilities)? > [@deejayreissue](#): > > What happens when your kids inevitably unplug it from the USB port in your kitchen and hide it somewhere? Then you just learn them to not unplug it šŸ˜‰ ---
**Author:** ![deejayreissue](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/deejayreissue/32/81912_2.png) [@deejayreissue](https://community.homey.app/u/deejayreissue)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2026, 11:57am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/in-the-zone-introducing-homey-portal/158748/151 "2026-09-03T11:57:53Z")
Iā€™m talking about quite big companies tbh like Reolink, Ring and Ubiquiti ---
**Author:** ![smarthomesven](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/smarthomesven/32/79712_2.png) [@smarthomesven](https://community.homey.app/u/smarthomesven)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2026, 12:02pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/in-the-zone-introducing-homey-portal/158748/152 "2026-09-03T12:02:07Z")
Reolink appears to be oriented at small business, just like UniFi. UniFi doesnā€™t even have a Google Home or Alexa integration. Reolink cameras also come with features like a tamper switch and vandalism protection, something that you usually donā€™t need in a home environment Ring doesnā€™t have PoE as far as I know ---
**Author:** ![Doekse](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/doekse/32/109415_2.png) [@Doekse](https://community.homey.app/u/Doekse)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2026, 12:06pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/in-the-zone-introducing-homey-portal/158748/153 "2026-09-03T12:06:47Z")
@smarthomesven and @deejayreissue et al. Letā€™s keep this on topic šŸ˜‰ If you want to have a debate on to PoE or not to PoE please open a new topic. ---
**Author:** ![FamBoe](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/famboe/32/122947_2.png) [@FamBoe](https://community.homey.app/u/FamBoe)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2026, 12:49pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/in-the-zone-introducing-homey-portal/158748/154 "2026-09-03T12:49:28Z")
really like the look of the new Homey Portal, and I think 249 is a very fair and affordable price for what it offers. Unfortunately, it launched just one month too late for me. I recently purchased a Rithum switch to do exactly what the Portal is designed for, which I also use to link back to my Homey Pro. The major benefit of the Rithum for my specific setup is that it mounts directly into standard electrical wall boxes, making the installation perfectly seamless. Wishing you a great launch and successful roll-out! ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_Kawa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/peter_kawa/32/173848_2.png) [@Peter\_Kawa](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Kawa)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2026, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/in-the-zone-introducing-homey-portal/158748/155 "2026-09-03T14:21:31Z")
Guessuming thereā€™s no cable drilled in the marble kitchen counter: in [the kitchen ā€œsceneā€](https://homey.app/en-nl/homey-portal/), thereā€™s a functional wireless battery operated Portal version shown, Abe. Is that also one of the ā€œyouā€™ll never knowsā€? šŸ˜‰ šŸ˜Š > [@Doekse](#): > > but _ā€œwat niet is kan nog komenā€_ > Youā€™ll never know šŸ˜‰ ![Screenshot from 2026-09-03 16-05-13](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/8/5/85e1f9692979af63e6f2b6a23fb7851eda22c005.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Dominique\_Vanhessche](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/dominique_vanhessche/32/17154_2.png) [@Dominique\_Vanhessche](https://community.homey.app/u/Dominique_Vanhessche)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2026, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/in-the-zone-introducing-homey-portal/158748/156 "2026-09-03T14:40:58Z")
If the Chinese were to make a battery pack for the Portal like the one for a Nest Mini, it could still be interesting. ![Nest Mini](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/f/1/f14beb25896b39966e369030db9203db7da08cac.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![smarthomesven](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/smarthomesven/32/79712_2.png) [@smarthomesven](https://community.homey.app/u/smarthomesven)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2026, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/in-the-zone-introducing-homey-portal/158748/157 "2026-09-03T14:55:04Z")
It doesnā€™t have to be powered up. The scene doesnā€™t show the screen šŸ˜‰ ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_Kawa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/peter_kawa/32/173848_2.png) [@Peter\_Kawa](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Kawa)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2026, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/in-the-zone-introducing-homey-portal/158748/158 "2026-09-03T15:20:00Z")
It does for sure. Itā€™s a screenshot from the vid I linked to. ![Screen_Recording_20260903_172218_Ecosia(1)](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/9/c/9c8a7278e3ca0e199ffdc16fa5ada0ac7b9e5ee8.gif) Of course it is a mock-up, my point is they show something that is not for sale. ---
**Author:** ![xamtur](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/xamtur/32/79538_2.png) [@xamtur](https://community.homey.app/u/xamtur)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2026, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/in-the-zone-introducing-homey-portal/158748/159 "2026-09-03T15:20:01Z")
Iā€™ve been following the Portal launch with a lot of interest, and I have to say the core idea is genuinely good: a physical, tactile control point that anyone in the room can use, without having to pull out your phone and open an app. Thatā€™s exactly whatā€™s been missing from this ecosystem for years, and Iā€™m glad Athom is investing in it. The problem is the price, and honestly I canā€™t justify it against what the product actually delivers. Letā€™s be clear: the Portal is not a hub. Itā€™s an accessory that _depends_ on a hub you already need to own or buy separately (Cloud, Pro Mini, Pro, or self-hosted). So the real cost isnā€™t ā‚¬249 (or ā‚¬299 once the intro pricing ends) ā€” itā€™s ā‚¬249 plus whatever the underlying Homey system costs. On top of that, itā€™s single-zone: if I want to cover the living room, kitchen, and bedroom, thatā€™s nearly ā‚¬900 just in controllers, before even counting the hub. Add to that: - itā€™s USB-C powered, so no battery ā€” it has to stay wired or near an outlet, which goes against the whole idea of a free-standing control point in the middle of a room; - the screen is only 2.8ā€, so what you can actually see and manage is fairly limited compared to even just the phone itā€™s supposed to replace. For a company thatā€™s built its reputation on being a more open and affordable alternative to the usual closed ecosystems, this launch feels like itā€™s going in the opposite direction: a premium-priced ā€œheroā€ gadget that adds yet another layer of spend on top of a system that already requires a serious hardware investment to work well. Iā€™m not saying the product doesnā€™t make sense ā€” it does, and itā€™s well designed. But at these numbers it risks staying a toy for a few enthusiasts with generous budgets, rather than being the tool that actually makes smart homes simpler for everyone, as the launch messaging claims. I hope Athom reconsiders the pricing, maybe with a more sensible multi-room bundle, because as it stands the value proposition just doesnā€™t hold up. ---
**Author:** ![smarthomesven](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/smarthomesven/32/79712_2.png) [@smarthomesven](https://community.homey.app/u/smarthomesven)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2026, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/in-the-zone-introducing-homey-portal/158748/160 "2026-09-03T15:21:52Z")
No, thatā€™s a different scene. In the video, you first see the base of the Portal (not the screen) and in the second part you see the screen but not the base ---
**Author:** ![Doekse](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/doekse/32/109415_2.png) [@Doekse](https://community.homey.app/u/Doekse)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2026, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/in-the-zone-introducing-homey-portal/158748/161 "2026-09-03T16:10:11Z")
For the people which are interested, our dedicated Homey Podcast episode about Homey Portal is now live. You can give it a listen [here](https://youtu.be/ixFGQgWmQzY) ---
**Author:** ![Hsd1965](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/hsd1965/32/30160_2.png) [@Hsd1965](https://community.homey.app/u/Hsd1965)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2026, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/in-the-zone-introducing-homey-portal/158748/162 "2026-09-03T16:46:57Z")
So you can 3D print your own stand according to the podcast. Waiting for the first person that designs a stand with a power bank in it to make it portable. šŸ˜ƒ ---
**Author:** ![Kee\_Keboo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/kee_keboo/32/12417_2.png) [@Kee\_Keboo](https://community.homey.app/u/Kee_Keboo)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2026, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/in-the-zone-introducing-homey-portal/158748/163 "2026-09-03T16:59:53Z")
Yeah! Wow šŸ„° ! I love this kind of new stuff. Another great and well thought out design from Athom. The possibilities are awesome, and I already know this is only going to get better. And yesā€¦ the priceā€¦As an enthusiast, I honestly look at that a little differently. So Iā€™m definitely not going to discuss this one with ā€œthe boss of the houseā€. ā€œSurprise honey šŸ˜Ž ! You wil l love it!ā€ But hey, it will make the automated life easier for her too. And letā€™s not start adding up what weā€™ve already spent on smart lights, sensors, thermostats and all the other Homey toys. Donā€™t. Just donā€™t. Suddenly, ā‚¬249 seems pretty easy to justify. At least thatā€™s what Iā€™m telling myself. Iā€™m sold. The pre-order button won, my common sense lost. Bring on the Portal, Homey! [Previous page](https://community.homey.app/t/in-the-zone-introducing-homey-portal/158748.md?page=7) [Next page](https://community.homey.app/t/in-the-zone-introducing-homey-portal/158748.md?page=9)