Mui Board Smart Home Controller: A Post-Screen Minimalist Revolution
The Mui Board smart home controller brings a screen-free, minimalist aesthetic to your living room. Discover how this 2019 CES concept finally became reality.
What if your home's brain wasn't a glowing glass rectangle, but a warm piece of natural wood? The future of smart home control is moving away from the screen and back toward the tactile world.
The Mui Board Smart Home Controller: From Concept to Reality
Being a tech journalist means watching bold ideas struggle through the 'valley of death' before they reach a consumer's hands. The Mui Board, first demoed at CES 2019, has finally made that transition. Developed by Kyoto-based Mui Lab, this minimalist controller isn't just a gadget; it's a furniture-grade interface designed to disappear when not in use.
Functional Art Meets Matter Compatibility
According to reports from The Verge, the device utilizes an etched wooden surface that allows LED lights to shine through, creating a hidden-until-lit interface. It works with Matter, the industry standard for smart home connectivity, allowing it to control lights, thermostats, and speakers across different ecosystems. It's a striking contrast to the high-resolution, high-distraction displays we're used to.
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