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| The NSPanel Pro Gen 2 is a new smart home display with touchscreen and Matter support |
A wall-mountable Android touchscreen with Matter bridge support, Zigbee 3.0, and full Home Assistant compatibility — all for around $120.
If you’ve been looking for a permanent, wall-mounted alternative to an Echo Show or a Google Nest Hub that doesn’t lock you into a single ecosystem, Sonoff might have just answered your prayers. The company has officially opened pre-orders for the NSPanel Pro Gen 2, a 3.95-inch smart home control panel that doubles as a fully functional Android terminal.
The device, which can now be ordered directly from the manufacturer, is shaping up to be one of the most flexible smart home dashboards on the market. Unlike many proprietary panels that force you to use only the manufacturer’s apps and devices, the NSPanel Pro Gen 2 runs a version of Android that gives you access to F-Droid — a free, open-source app store. That means you can install third-party apps like the official Home Assistant client without rooting or hacking anything.
👉 Pre-order the SONOFF NSPanel Pro Gen 2 directly from the manufacturer here
A Matter Bridge That Actually Bridges
One of the standout features of the NSPanel Pro Gen 2 is its built-in Matter bridge capability. Matter, if you’ve been following the smart home space, is the new interoperability standard designed to make devices from different brands play nice together. But what happens when you have older Zigbee devices that don’t speak Matter?
That’s where this panel shines. It acts as a translator, allowing Zigbee 3.0 devices — from both Sonoff and third-party manufacturers — to be integrated into your Matter ecosystem. You can scan the Matter pairing code on the panel, and suddenly your entire eWeLink account’s WiFi and Zigbee devices become available to any Matter-compatible platform, including Apple Home, Google Home, or Amazon Alexa.
Under the Hood: Specs That Matter
Let’s talk hardware. The NSPanel Pro Gen 2 is powered by a Rockchip RK3326-S system-on-chip, paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. That might not sound like much by smartphone standards, but for a dedicated control panel, it’s more than enough to run Home Assistant, streaming web pages, or even light video playback.
The 3.95-inch touchscreen has a square 480 × 480 resolution. It’s not going to win any awards for pixel density, but it’s perfectly sharp for a wall panel you’ll view from several feet away. More importantly, Sonoff has included an ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts brightness — bright enough to read during the day, dim enough not to be a nuisance at 2 AM.
There’s also a presence sensor that can detect when someone is standing in front of the device. The screen wakes up automatically when you approach, and it can even display feeds from surveillance cameras — though that feature may require compatible RTSP cameras or Sonoff’s own lineup.
Audio comes from a built-in 1.5W speaker, and dual microphones handle voice commands. Yes, you can talk to it, and it will listen.
Connectivity: WiFi, Zigbee, and Then Some
The NSPanel Pro Gen 2 supports dual-band WiFi — both 2.4GHz and 5GHz — which is a welcome upgrade from older panels that only used the congested 2.4GHz band. But the real connectivity story is the Zigbee 3.0 implementation.
The panel can operate in two different Zigbee modes:
- Zigbee Hub mode – Add and control Zigbee sub-devices directly from the panel.
- Zigbee Router mode – Act as a signal repeater to extend the range of an existing Zigbee network.
This flexibility is rare at this price point. Most smart panels only act as a hub or a client, not both.
F-Droid and Home Assistant: A Match Made in Automation Heaven
Here’s where things get interesting for serious smart home enthusiasts. Because the NSPanel Pro Gen 2 can install apps from F-Droid, you can download the official Home Assistant app directly onto the panel. Once connected to your Home Assistant server, the panel becomes a full-featured dashboard for one of the most powerful open-source automation platforms available.
You can even set third-party apps to launch automatically on startup. Want the panel to boot directly into Home Assistant? No problem. It runs in the background while still retaining access to native functions like scenes, alarms, and Zigbee management.
For those who prefer web-based dashboards, the “Webpages” feature lets you save URLs and access them with a single tap. That means you can pull up a camera viewer, a custom Grafana dashboard, or even a streaming music service.
Price, Availability, and Pre-Order Details
The NSPanel Pro Gen 2 is currently available to pre-order for around $120. Shipping is expected to begin in June 2026, and Sonoff is offering a limited-time 10% discount for pre-orders placed between April 28 and June 11.
The panel comes in two colors: Dim Gray and White. It’s designed to fit standard 86×86mm wall boxes (common in many international markets), and it includes a dual-channel relay for direct control of lighting circuits. That means you can replace an existing light switch with this panel without running new wires — a thoughtful touch for retrofits.
Who Is This For?
If you’re already deep into the Amazon or Google ecosystem, a $120 Echo Show or Nest Hub might still make sense. But those devices are designed for countertops, not walls, and they don’t offer Zigbee bridging or open app installation.
The NSPanel Pro Gen 2 is for the DIY smart home enthusiast who wants a permanently mounted, always-on dashboard that doesn’t compromise. It’s for Home Assistant users who want a dedicated screen in the hallway or living room. It’s for anyone tired of pulling out their phone every time they need to adjust the thermostat or check a camera feed.
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Early Verdict
The NSPanel Pro Gen 2 isn’t perfect — the 480×480 display is modest, and the RK3326-S chip won’t win any speed races. But Sonoff has made some clever choices here. By embracing Matter, Zigbee 3.0, and open-source software, they’ve created a panel that actually fits into existing smart homes instead of trying to replace them.
For $120, it’s a low-risk experiment for automation enthusiasts and a genuine alternative to locked-down consumer panels. Pre-orders are open now, with shipping expected in June. If you’ve been waiting for an affordable, flexible wall-mounted dashboard, your patience might finally have paid off.
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