Speaking of surprising, I am really impressed by the quality of the Home Control's display, and just how good photos look on the small screen. Simply swiping up and down anywhere on the screen can adjust light levels without having to look, and tapping with two fingers can turn them on or off completely. Being a touchscreen device, I expected there to be a lengthy adjustment period, but I was pleasantly surprised to see gesture-based controls available. Other instances of Brilliant's attention to detail come into play with how the physical switch is controlled. When the camera is active, Brilliant makes it known to everyone in the room by not only shining a red indicator light near the lens, but also by displaying a large message that requires on-device interaction to dismiss.īrilliant Home Control App Photo Library (Image credit: iMore) One of which is the inclusion of a simple to use, sliding privacy cover, that blends seamlessly into the rest of its surroundings. Moving over to the camera, I appreciate how Brilliant has provided several ways to keep its users privacy in mind. Adjustments made to lighting remotely take effect pretty much instantly, and pulling up the camera's live feed on my iPhone takes around five seconds or less.
I have yet to come across any situations where I could not access the device through the Brilliant app, and the lights within HomeKit have always been responsive. Performance of the Home Control has been solid in the two weeks since I began testing it. I love how Brilliant provides the ability to customize the home screen with 4 dedicated sections that can be set to display shortcuts, scenes, and even quick access to third-party devices. So for my home, one of the four areas on the home screen is for climate, which allows me to view and adjust my ecobee thermostat directly from my switches. When using a third-party service, the Home Control will display a custom UI for it depending on the category. I love how Brilliant provides the ability to customize the home screen with four dedicated sections that can be set to display shortcuts, scenes, and even quick access to third-party devices. Navigating Brilliant's switch is fast and familiar with most options never being more than a few taps away. Integrated services work just as you would expect, with the ability to view Ring doorbells when a visitor arrives, adjusting climate controls through ecobee, and playing music through all of the Sonos speakers within the home.īrilliant Home Control Home Screen (Image credit: Christopher Close / iMore) Integrations include Ring doorbells, ecobee and Nest thermostats, Sonos speakers, August locks, and Samsung's SmartThings, to name a few. The Home Control also works with a variety of popular third-party services, allowing it to act as a home command center of sorts.
The microphone, speaker, and camera combination work in conjunction with other Brilliant Controls in the home for convenient intercom calls, either audio or video, and for quick looks into the home. The integrated motion sensor allows the switch to automatically turn off or on connected lights as well as the display, as it can be set to only turn on when someone approaches. In addition to lighting, the Home Control packs in several other smart home staples, including a motion sensor, speaker, microphone, and even a camera. Brilliant Home Control Intercom (Image credit: Christopher Close / iMore)
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