By Sanjana Shankar
Google is extending its Home Panel feature to all Android 14 devices, allowing users to manage smart home devices from their lock screen or Quick Settings.
The Home Panel provides easy access to Spaces and Favorites for group control of smart home devices like lights and thermostats.
The convenient feature streamlines activities such as switching off all lights in a room or checking camera live streams.
Most smart home devices can be accessed without you having to unlock your phone, but sensitive controls like "cameras and locks" require you to unlock your device.
The Home Panel will be available to all Android users upon receiving the Android 14 update.