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This year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) introduced new smart home products to meet the evolving needs of homeowners. These innovations are influencing what modern buyers want in a home. In a competitive real estate market, the demand for smart, efficient and safe homes continues to grow, so it is important to understand and highlight these characteristics.
1. Whirlpool – Slimtech Insulation
Whirlpool's SlimTech Insulation represents a significant advancement in refrigerator technology. It replaces traditional polyurethane foam insulation with a highly porous powder blend that is vacuum sealed within the door or side of your refrigerator. This innovation also reduces wall thickness by up to 66%, creating more space inside the refrigerator.
2. Kohler – Luxurious Shower and Toilet
Kohler has announced luxury smart home bathroom products, including the Numi 2.0 smart toilet and updates to its high-end Stillness bath. Anthem+ digital controls enable integrated control of water, light, sound and steam in your bathroom, ensuring a personalized sanctuary experience.
3.Pawport pet door
Pawport is an electric pet door cover that can be programmed with a smartphone app and, when paired with a collar tag, remotely opens the door when your pet approaches. Adds security and convenience for pet owners, allowing remote control, setting curfew times, and providing pet tracking data.
4. Smart Wing Shade
SmartWings has announced a new product line, Nowa, marking the world's first Matter-certified cellular window shade. Nowa shades have thermal and sound insulation properties due to their unique honeycomb structure, which reduces heat exchange and saves energy. Customers can customize these shades to suit their aesthetic and functional needs.
5. Govy
Govee has announced next-generation lighting products such as the Govee AI Sync Box Kit 2 and Neon Rope Light 2 to enhance your gaming experience. These products are compatible with Matter and integrate with Govee Home, Alexa, and Google Assistant. Neon Rope Light 2 features smoother multi-color lighting effects and more flexible design, and AI Sync Box Kit 2 provides dynamic light synchronization during gameplay.
6.GE Lighting
GE Lighting, a Savant company, has launched the Sync Reveal HD+ full-color undercabinet fixture and pack. These lights offer exceptional clarity and millions of color options for an immersive lighting experience. These can be easily installed as plug-ins or hardwired and are controlled via the Sync app, Alexa, Google Voice, Matter, or Savant apps.
7. Savant System
Savant showcased an energy storage system that allows users to monitor and control energy consumption from the Savant app. This system reduces energy costs during peak rate periods and can power your entire home during power outages.
8. Ecoflow – Portable Battery Backup
The EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra is a whole-home smart hybrid battery generator and backup system. It can be powered by multiple sources such as solar panels or the grid, and the battery capacity can be expanded up to 90kWh. Designed to keep household essentials running for up to a month.
9. Emporia – Home Energy Management
Emporia aims to reduce energy bills and carbon emissions by 30-50% with its smart home energy management system. The system automates energy usage through smart plugs, EV chargers, home batteries, and thermostats. His V2X charging station from Emporia is a car charger that allows you to use your car's battery to power your home. Emporia also announced the Alpha-ESS smart home battery system, which provides up to 49 kWh of energy storage. Homeowners can monitor and control these systems through the Emporia smart home energy management app.
10. U-Tec – Apple key compatibility
U-Tec has announced a new Bolt NFC smart lock that is compatible with Apple HomeKit and Apple HomeKey. This lock allows you to easily unlock it using Siri, the Apple Home app, or your HomeKey compatible iPhone or Apple Watch. Bolt NFC features a keypad and integrated WiFi, allowing for multi-user access options and easy installation. U-Tec also demonstrated the Ultraloq Bolt Fingerprint Matter, a deadbolt lock with a fingerprint reader.
11. Seculum
SECURAM debuts its new line of security-focused smart wall switches, now available for purchase worldwide. These switches offer enhanced security features and customization. The lineup includes two configurations: a Wi-Fi security switch and a Wi-Fi security dimmer switch. Both feature integrated laser-based motion detection sensors, ambient light sensors, night lights, and backlit buttons.
12. Rocky face
Lockly has rolled out a smart lock that sets a new standard in home security. Featuring advanced facial recognition technology for keyless entry, it's a revolutionary addition to your smart home security. In addition to facial recognition, it offers a variety of access options, including a “hack-proof” digital keypad with up to 52 access codes, advanced fingerprint sensing, and RFID cards.
13. Akara U300
The Aqara U300 Smart Lock is a versatile indoor/outdoor locking device designed to replace standard lever locks and knob locks. The U300 features fingerprint security, PIN code, wireless data transmission, and is compatible with multiple voice assistants, including Apple Home. This smart lock promises to improve your smart home experience with its innovative features and compatibility with various platforms.
14. Roborock
Roborock has introduced the S8 Max series with a focus on smart vacuuming and mopping solutions, with models boasting trademarked designs designed to ensure flawless cleanliness. RockDock® Ultra offers automatic maintenance and re-cleaning and re-mop capabilities with hot water and hot air. The S8 Max Series offers industry-leading suction power for great vacuum jobs every time. The S8 MaxV Ultra includes smart features that buyers didn't know they needed in a device like this, including a built-in voice assistant, video calling, Matter protocol support, and Reactive AI 2.0 obstacle recognition. .
15. Ecovacs
Ecovacs exhibited the automatic lawn mower “GOAT GX-600”. This advanced mower uses a built-in camera for boundary detection, eliminating the need for boundaries. Smart technology enables quick setup, app-based control, and automatic charging. It also features AIVI 3D obstacle avoidance technology to ensure efficient and safe lawn maintenance.
16. Eureka
Eureka's newest vacuum cleaner, the OmniVerse, includes an expandable body that makes cleaning under furniture a breeze. The vacuum also transitions into a handheld device using QuickShift technology. OmniVerse offers a large canister for less frequent emptying and features anti-tangle brush technology, making it ideal for homes with pets.
17. Narwhal
Narwal introduced Freo X Ultra and Freo X Plus vacuum mops to the market, offering a fresh cleaning solution. Freo X Ultra features a U-shaped air duct for high-speed airflow and a floating brush to prevent hair tangles. It also comes with a triangular mop with EdgeSwing technology for effective cleaning. The Freo X Plus shares many features with the Ultra model, but it lacks an automatic cleaning station.
18. Dreamy X30
Dreame introduces the X30 Ultra, a robot vacuum that revolutionizes home cleaning. Featuring 8,300Pa of Vormax™ suction power and MopExtend™ technology, it has the flexibility to glide under furniture. The X30 Ultra is designed for hands-free maintenance and includes an innovative anti-tangle TriCut brush. The brush cuts tangled hair and transfers it to a dust collection bag, making cleaning the brush smooth.
19. Yabo
Yarbo has introduced a modular robotic lawn mower that can also be transformed into a snow blower. This versatile feature allows homeowners to use the same device for seasonal garden maintenance tasks, increasing convenience and efficiency.
20.Manmotion
Mammmotion debuts the LUBA 2 AWD robotic lawn mower series, suitable for lawns up to 2.5 acres. LUBA 2 AWD features dual navigation systems, bionic 3D vision for precise obstacle avoidance, rain detection, and the ability to mow your lawn with a customized design. It also has all-terrain capabilities and can handle slopes of up to 38 degrees and navigate muddy areas, setting a new standard in robotic lawn mowing.
21. Weber Grill
Weber has launched several innovative products, including the SUMMIT Smart Gas Grill with a top-down infrared grill and SmartControl technology for remote monitoring and control. The SLATE gas griddle collection features a unique rust-resistant cooking surface and fast, high-heating capabilities. Also installed was a SEARWOOD wood pellet grill with DirectFlame heat distribution and temperature control for a versatile experience from smoking to grilling.
22. Leo Link
Reolink has introduced a lineup of dual-lens cameras, including the revolutionary Duo 3 PoE 16 MP camera. This camera integrates two high-resolution lenses to create a 180-degree panoramic view with minimal distortion. Reolink also announced his TrackMix series with hybrid dual-lens technology and Argus Track, a consumer security camera with various features such as 4K color images, dual-view display, and hybrid zoom.
23. Housing
Abode exhibited its innovative home security product “Edge Camera.” This camera features Morse Micro's Wi-Fi HaLow system, which provides over 2.5 miles of wireless range. The Edge camera is equipped with AI capabilities to detect motion, people, and vehicles, and offers versatile placement options with a wide coverage area and 6-month battery life.
24. Belkin Auto Tracking Stand Pro
Belkin has announced the Auto-Tracking Stand Pro, the world's first accessory to utilize Apple's DockKit framework. This stand features a motorized base that supports a full 360 degrees of rotation and up to 90 degrees of tilt, allowing it to track your face and keep it in frame as you move. It's MagSafe compatible, has fast wireless charging, and includes a built-in rechargeable battery with up to 5 hours of operation.