With Android 12, the device control panel’s no longer part of the power button menu. It takes an extra step and a teensy bit of preparation to reach it.

Home Assistant Device Control is rolling out to Android 14 devices, and it is bringing a control dashboard for easy controls.

Using a new option in Android 14, Home Assistant will offer a new dashboard panel that lets you control devices while the phone is locked.

You can now try out Android 15's new volume panel ahead of its release thanks to this third-party app from Google Play.

Your phone's Quick Settings panel is yours to control — if you have the right tools to do it.