3.5 Inch Smart Home Control Panel

The 3.5 Inch Smart Home Control Panel is a flush-mount wall console designed to consolidate device management within the Tuya smart ecosystem. Listed on Kogan AU, the unit combines a 3.5-inch LCD touchscreen with three physical buttons and three built-in electrical relays capable of switching up to 200W per channel (600W maximum total load). Operating on 100–240V AC power, the panel acts as a central hub, incorporating Zigbee connectivity and an integrated infrared (IR) blaster alongside standard 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. This hardware combination allows the unit to switch local lighting circuits directly while controlling compatible wireless appliances and legacy IR entertainment or air conditioning equipment from a single location.

Who it suits

This panel suits homeowners already committed to the Tuya or Smart Life smart-home ecosystem who want physical in-wall access without relying solely on a smartphone app. Users looking to automate a dedicated media room or living area may appreciate the inclusion of an infrared blaster, which allows the panel to trigger air conditioners or audio-visual gear alongside local lighting. It is also suitable for renovators willing to install square mounting hardware to replace multiple single switches with an interactive touchscreen display.

Conversely, renters should skip this unit because it involves permanent mains wiring and replacing existing wall plates; check your lease and your state or territory tenancy authority before changes like this. Users with smart setups based primarily on Apple Home, Google Home, or Home Assistant should also look elsewhere; while some Tuya devices bridge across platforms, this hardware is built natively around Tuya software and does not advertise native Matter or Apple Home support.

Australian notes

The control panel is rated for 100–240V at 50/60 Hz, matching Australia's nominal 230V mains supply. However, hardwired 240V installation is generally work for a licensed electrician; check your state or territory electrical safety regulator for what applies where you live.

Prospective buyers must also account for mounting dimensions. The device uses an 86 mm by 86 mm square form factor (base depth 35.5 mm), standard in European and Asian markets but different from standard Australian rectangular wall plates that use 84 mm mounting screw centres. Installing this unit into Australian plasterboard or masonry typically requires an 86-type square mounting box rather than a standard C-clip bracket. Furthermore, buyers should confirm regulatory compliance markings, such as the Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM), on generic OEM listings before purchase. Wi-Fi functionality operates on 2.4 GHz networks, so dual-band routers must have a 2.4 GHz band enabled.