smart home

Industry

AI, Robotics And Smart Living Innovations Shine At HKTDC’s Spring Tech Shows

InnoEX and the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) run April 13–16, 2026

Blogs

Beyond the Buzzwords: What “Smart Home” Actually Means In 2026

A modern smart home isn’t defined by how many gadgets it contains

Product Spotlight

Cerno, Lutron Deepen Collaboration On Integrated Lighting

Expanded fixture lineup targets seamless control and specification

Product Spotlight

Josh.ai Reveals New OS And More At 2026 Keynote

Presentation highlighted AI X OS launch and the redesigned Josh App

Another View

The AI Risk Nobody In Consumer Electronics Is Talking About: Autonomous Agents With Your House Keys

There's a quieter, far more consequential shift happening

Product Spotlight

Chowmainsoft Joins Josh.ai Developer Program

Releases Certified Somfy PoE Driver to allow motors to integrate directly with Josh.ai

Product Spotlight

Blink’s New Compact Camera Takes Home Security To The Next Level With 4x Zoom, Improved Night Vision, And More

A tiny weather-resistant camera that punches above its weight

Product Spotlight

Phoenix Marketing Group, Screen And Shade Innovations Form Partnership

PMG delivers support, training, and in-field expertise to dealers nationwide

Product Spotlight

The iRobot takeover Is Complete – But It Looks Like The Roomba Brand Is Clinging On To Its U.S. Roots

A new US-based data protection wing has been announced

The Wire - Press Releases

Legrand Transitions to NatureFlex™ Compostable Packaging as Part of Company’s Sustainability Efforts

Shift expected to replace 117 tons of single-use, fossil-fuel-derived plastic annually across wall plate lines

Computers

eero Signal Aims To Reduce Home Internet Downtime

4G LTE backup launches at $99.99, with 5G model planned for 2026

Product Spotlight

ECOVACS GOAT PRO LiDAR Series Now Available

Complete autonomous lawn care solution features first-ever built-in AI Edge Trimmer

Product Spotlight

Nice Partners With Elite3 Pro And Precision Sales Group

Expands local market coverage and responsiveness for Nice dealers

Product Spotlight

Smart Security Cameras: No Cloud, No Problem

Why retailers should consider selling security cameras with local storage

Product Spotlight

Deako Partners With Josh.ai For Smart Home Lighting Control

New integration combines modular smart lighting with privacy-first AI-powered control, expanding access to custom home automation experiences.

CTA

CTA Appoints JC Murphy To Smart Home Division Board Of Directors

Savant joins board to help shape initiatives that move the smart home industry forward

Product Spotlight

Biometric Smart Locks: Are Physical Keys Going Extinct?

More than fingerprints

Products

LG Gallery+ Now Offers Over 300 Digital Artworks Curated By Sedition

With more than a decade of experience in digital art, Sedition provides works by some of the world’s most celebrated contemporary artists

Product Spotlight

Beatbot Sora 70 Robotic Pool Cleaner Now Available For Purchase

Built for minimal user intervention

Industry

AiSPIRE And WAC Group Bring Smarter, Simpler Lighting Solutions To Lightapalooza 2026

Will showcase new intelligent lighting solutions and host integrator-focused education sessions

Product Spotlight

Draper At Home Introduces Elevate Cordless Manual Shades

BalanceFit Technology utilizes an internal control system for smoother operation

Product Spotlight

MAMMOTION Expands U.S. Retail Presence For Robot Lawn Mower

Brings robot mowing technology to Walmart, Home Depot and Lowe’s

Industry

CEDIA 2026 Smart Home Awards Now Accepting Submissions

Early bird deadline for Manufacturer Product categories is April 24

Product Spotlight

Should You Upgrade To Gemini For Home? Tread Carefully – Some Users Are Still Reporting Major Bugs And Problems

One or two early issues

Industry

Raymond James, Comcast, And Gentex To Deliver Keynotes At Parks Associates’ 30th CONNECTIONS Conference

Parks Associates has announced executives from Raymond James, Comcast, and Gentex will be keynote speakers at the 30th annual CONNECTIONS™: The Premier Connected Home...

Product Spotlight

Review: Everblog E1 Calendar

A shared screen where chaos organizes

Product Spotlight

Reolink Launches The Dual-Lens TrackFlex Floodlight WiFi

The TrackFlex Floodlight WiFi delivers 360-degree coverage with AI-powered search features

The Wire - Press Releases

Moovia Unveils New Smart App, Kvadrat Fabrics, and Longchair Models at ISE 2026

Experience German-made bespoke luxury media seating designed without compromise at Integrated Systems Europe.

Product Spotlight

Chamberlain Group Launches myQ Secure View 3-in-1 Smart Lock

Intelligent Device Combines Smart Lock, Doorbell, and Camera — Marking Company's Evolution from the Garage to the Front Door

Product Spotlight

DoorBird Partners With Crestron For Smart Home Integration

DoorBird's D11x series now integrates with Crestron Home, with support for the D18x series coming soon

Appliances

HotLogic Looks To Reinvent Cooking In AI Age

After years selling in the commercial and industrial breakroom cooking space, HotLogic is bringing its pain-free SmartShelf Oven to retail

CES

CES 2026: LG Demonstrates AI “Innovation In Tune With You”

LG’s vision for the AI home is giving time back to its customers, ultimately resulting in what the company calls a “zero labor home"

Accessories

CES 2026: Anker Broadens Product Lines

No longer just a mobile charging or wireless earbud brand, Anker’s 2026 offerings expand brands in home cleaning, home security, home power, and portable...