CES 2026 made one thing clear: the smart home is getting less annoying — and a lot more automated. In this video, I break down the 5 biggest CES 2026 smart home trends that I think will actually matter in real homes this year, with quick takeaways from the show floor.
✅ What you’ll see in this video • Robot mowers are everywhere (smarter, cheaper, and way more wire-free options) • True hands-free entry with UWB smart locks (and why Aliro is the key standard to watch) • The rise of the “private security guard”: local AI camera boxes processing footage on-site • The death of the motion sensor: mmWave presence sensing that detects you even when you’re still • Lighting that reacts: Govee + immersion lighting going more mainstream
🔒 Aqara U400 testing update: I have the Aqara U400 installed and I’m actively testing it. Early note: UWB hands-free unlock works on iPhone right now, and I was told Samsung Wallet support is coming in Q1 2026.
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