2026 CES Smart Home: Everything You Need to Know

CES 2026 is scheduled in Las Vegas from 6th Jan to 9th Jan 2026. Like every year, innovators, businesses, and industry experts are going to bring innovative products and solutions.

In this article, we will specifically discuss CES 2026 Smart Home. We will look at the trends, featured exhibitors, and what to expect from CES 2026 in the smart home category.

Overview of CES Smart Home

Event Significance: The importance of CES as a platform for tech innovation

CES is a revolutionary platform where tech innovations get a chance to go to the next level. It’s where startups and companies launch their new products to create brand/product awareness, introduce something innovative to the market/customers, and build a great network.

CES is a global stage where innovators, businesses, and industry leaders come together for the tech revolution. It gives an idea of future trends and the industries' direction.

Smart Home Focus: A brief history of smart home technology at CES

From the beginning, CES has paid attention to the smart home category. Initially, there were simple products and ideas like wireless transmission and automation. Over time, it became a place where businesses and startups prefer to showcase their latest and cutting-edge products and solutions.

Now, Smart Home and Appliances are a separate industry in CES. It is a preferred place to introduce smart technology to improve lifestyle. Be it any innovation in Wi-Fi technology, home automation, voice assistant, AI, and other things, CES is the best place to feature such products, meet the right people, and shape the industry.

Smart Home Trends of CES 2026

The aim of smart home trends of CES 2026 is to transform human lives and make them more efficient, healthy, and hassle-free.

AI-Driven Appliances

AI is becoming the mainstream technology over time. Now, innovators are using AI in their products to improve their efficiency, introduce better features, etc. Be it an air conditioner, refrigerator, or other appliances, AI makes them smart.

Sustainable Energy

Energy efficiency is everyone’s priority for the betterment of the environment and reduced energy bills. It includes solar-powered devices, solar inverters, power systems, thermostats, etc.

Residential Robotics

Home robotics includes cleaning robots, security systems, and other appliances. Robots for home cleaning and pool cleaning are extremely popular.

Home Security

CES highlights AI-powered security systems with smarter detection, real-time alerts, and seamless smart home integration. Privacy-focused and subscription-free solutions are gaining attention.

Lighting and Home Aesthetics

Smart lighting evolves into adaptive, design-driven solutions that enhance mood, wellness, and interior aesthetics while improving energy efficiency.

Age Tech

CES showcases technologies that support aging in place, including fall detection, health monitoring, and voice-controlled smart home tools.

Accessibility Tech

Innovations focus on inclusive design, featuring voice, gesture, and AI-powered assistive technologies that improve everyday accessibility.

Pet Monitoring Tech

Smart pet tech enables remote monitoring, interaction, and health tracking through AI cameras, wearables, and automated feeding systems.

Integrated Kitchen and Bath Tech

Connected kitchens and bathrooms feature touchless controls, smart appliances, and efficient water and energy management.

Work-From-Home Solutions

CES presents tools that boost remote productivity, including smart displays, collaboration tech, and ergonomic home office setups.

Air Purification & Whole-Home Health

Health-focused innovations include smart air purification, air quality monitoring, and automated systems for healthier indoor living.

Featured Exhibitors of Smart Home in CES 2026

Here are the featured exhibitors of Smart Home in CES 2026.

LINSOL - Acoustic Eye

Acoustic Eye uses advanced acoustic technology to detect aerial threats like drones that traditional CCTV cannot cover. It offers 360° monitoring with real-time detection up to 1,500 feet, mounts magnetically on windows, and displays live aerial activity. Seamless smart home integration and a mobile app enable automatic privacy protection against emerging airborne risks.

CERAGEM - BALANCE AI Rejuvenation Shower System

The AI Rejuvenation Shower is a camera-free, smart skincare system designed for modern homes. Using a smart mirror with near-infrared and spectral sensors, it analyzes skin condition in real time and automatically adjusts water pH, softness, and vitamin infusion during daily use. A touch-free interface displays skin health trends, delivering personalized care without apps, cameras, or manual tracking.

Netvue Technologies Co.,Ltd.- Birdfy Hum Bloom

Birdfy Hum Bloom combines modern design with smart discovery, turning a backyard feeder into a high-tech nature experience. Its built-in 8MP camera captures stunning 4K footage and 120fps slow-motion, revealing hummingbirds’ beauty in extraordinary detail. With AI identification for over 150 species and a no-mess, easy-clean design, Hum Bloom transforms fleeting moments into shareable, gallery-worthy discoveries.

DeepScent Inc.- Deepscent AI

Deepscent AI is the world’s first smart home platform to create personalized, AI-driven scent experiences. By analyzing images, music, mood, and environment, it generates custom fragrances in seconds and dynamically adapts them throughout the day. Seamlessly integrated with smart lighting, audio, and sensors, it transforms scent into a responsive, emotion-driven layer of connected living.

Glomensio - Glomensio Firefly Gen 3

The Firefly Gen 3 is a smart house number that enhances safety and emergency response. It illuminates at night, flashes red and blue during 911 calls, and can notify neighbors or trusted contacts for immediate assistance. Combining visible house numbers with intelligent alerts, it creates a community-wide support network, is HOA-compliant, customizable, and easy to install—bringing life-saving functionality to smart homes.

What to Expect in CES Smart Home 2026

CES 2026 is going to be an exciting event in the beginning of 2026. With over 1442 startups, 4312 exhibitors, and 138K+ attendees, it is going to create a remarkable start of the year.

Smart Home is a popular industry of CES, and with the introduction of AI and smart appliances, it is becoming mainstream.

From the smart home perspective, CES 2026 could be revolutionarily. You can get an idea from popular innovations such as LINSOL and CERAGEM, DeepScent Inc..

Be it a smart lock, cleaning robot, security camera, or any other smart home appliance, you will have incredible innovations in CES 2026. Reolink will also be in CES with its smart security cameras and accessories. You can visit us at the Booth 52817 in Halls A-D of the Venetian Expo.!

Reolink Smart Home Cameras on CES 2026

Reolink, in CES 2026, will introduce its latest member of the triple-lens series. Attendees will be able to witness the performance of the camera, its phenomenal video quality, and blindspot-free view.

Along with these, Reolink will showcase all its top AI security solutions at CES 2026. We will feature our complete lineup of floodlight cameras, and AI Ecosystem. Every innovation unveiled is designed to reinforce Rolnik's commitment to creating a safer, smarter future for everyone, in every scenario.

FAQs

1. What should consumers consider when choosing smart home devices?

While considering any smart home device, a consumer should check the compatibility with their existing smart home system, features of the product, privacy, security, etc.

2. How can smart home technology help improve energy efficiency?

Smart home technologies can automatically turn on/off or adjust the electrical or electronic devices to use energy efficiently. For instance, you can use a smart thermostat to keep your home at optimal temperature and save energy.

Conclusion

CES Smart Home will bring some revolutionary products and solutions that could improve lifestyle. It’s the perfect event for innovators and businesses to showcase new technology and innovations and connect with the right people. Join Reolink at CES 2026 and explore your best smart home camera and security solutions!