Home automation stories

Smart speakers and TVs dominate UK smart homes as Argos index shows rising demand for security, heating and energy-saving tech.

KTC and Consult Red unveil AI Media Station, a Qualcomm-powered proof-of-concept bringing private edge AI control to living room media hubs.

ECOVACS launches full-scenario home robots at CES, unveiling new DEEBOT, GOAT, WINBOT and ULTRAMARINE lines plus LilMilo pet bot.

Roborock debuts an AI stair-climbing Saros Rover at CES and kicks off a multi-year global partnership with Real Madrid Football Club.

Homey launches a self-hosted smart home server, bringing its Pro platform to user hardware for local control and privacy-focused automation.

Wi‑Fi 7, AI and 6 GHz spectrum fuel rising investment confidence as operators fast‑track converged Wi‑Fi and 5G roll‑outs to 2026.

Samsung has mapped a TV roadmap to 2026, banking on AI, ultra-large premium screens and Micro RGB to deepen its connected home lead.

Samsung has unveiled an AI-powered Home Companion, linking Bespoke AI appliances, TVs and mobiles in a unified SmartThings ecosystem.

Hisense debuts AI-powered ConnectLife overhaul at CES 2026, unifying smart fridges, dishwashers and climate control for ANZ homes.

Dreame unveils an AI whole-home ecosystem at CES 2026 and confirms its thinnest robot vacuum and new personal-care device for Australia.

Samsung uses CES 2026 to push open, interoperable home AI, tying SmartThings to insurers and media in a trust-focused ecosystem pitch.

Reolink debuts on-device AI hub and 24MP triple-lens OMVI cameras at CES 2026, promising smarter, more private home and business security.

LG showcases “Affectionate Intelligence” at CES 2026, weaving AI through homes, cars and entertainment under “Innovation in tune with you”.

LG has unveiled its CLOiD home robot as the centrepiece of a sweeping AI strategy linking homes, cars and commercial systems.

Samsung sets out unified AI vision at CES, turning TVs, appliances and health services into connected ‘companions’ in daily life.

LG has unveiled CLOiD, a humanoid home robot at CES 2026, to orchestrate “Zero Labour” living by managing chores across smart appliances.

Dreame debuts its first whole-home smart ecosystem at CES 2026, expanding from robot vacuums into appliances, wearables and outdoor tech.

LG will debut its CLOiD household robot at CES 2026, pitching it as the centrepiece of a “Zero Labour Home” powered by AI.

Reolink debuts its £39.99 E331 indoor Wi-Fi camera exclusively at Argos, pushing low-cost, subscription-free smart home security in the UK.

Samsung will unveil its latest AI-powered laundry, cooling and cleaning appliances at CES 2025, ahead of an Australian launch in 2026.