Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
The Best of Apple Home and Matter at CES 2026 - The Future of smart home is AI and spatial Awareness
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CES 2026 is happening in Las Vegas, and once again, Apple is not on the show floor. No keynote. No booth. No big announcements.
But the this year the smart home industry is sending a very clear signal. The next phase is not about more devices or brighter colours. It is about artificial intelligence and spatial awareness. Homes that understand space, context, and intent rather than waiting for commands.
We are seeing it in the direction companies like Aqara and Philips Hue are taking. Sensors that understand presence and posture. Lighting scenes that know where fixtures are in a room and behave like real light, not just coloured bulbs. Locks and cameras that understand who is approaching and from which direction.
This is what smart homes need to be like.
I was meant to be in Las Vegas this year. Flights, hotels, and registration were all booked, but personal reasons meant I had to cancel at the last minute. Even so, CES 2026 has been a busy and revealing year for Apple Home.
So here is the breakdown of the biggest Apple Home stories from CES 2026, and why this year could mark the shift from smart homes that react to smart homes that understand.
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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:12 Eve Home
1:43 Kwikset
2:15 Aqara Home
6:11 Roborock
8:25 Philips Hue
10:32 Eufy
12:49 Ikea
14:06 LIFX
15:21 Alirlo
16:06 ULTRALOQ
17:03 Govee
17:34 SwitchBot
19:15 Wrap up
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The Best of Apple Home and Matter at CES 2026 - The Future of smart home is AI and spatial Awareness
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. If you buy through any of the Amazon links below, I will receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Your support helps me continue creating content for the channel. Thank you!
U400 here - geni.us/AqaraU400US
Eufy Omni S2 - geni.us/eufys2
CES 2026 is happening in Las Vegas, and once again, Apple is not on the show floor. No keynote. No booth. No big announcements.
But the this year the smart home industry is sending a very clear signal. The next phase is not about more devices or brighter colours. It is about artificial intelligence and spatial awareness. Homes that understand space, context, and intent rather than waiting for commands.
We are seeing it in the direction companies like Aqara and Philips Hue are taking. Sensors that understand presence and posture. Lighting scenes that know where fixtures are in a room and behave like real light, not just coloured bulbs. Locks and cameras that understand who is approaching and from which direction.
This is what smart homes need to be like.
I was meant to be in Las Vegas this year. Flights, hotels, and registration were all booked, but personal reasons meant I had to cancel at the last minute. Even so, CES 2026 has been a busy and revealing year for Apple Home.
So here is the breakdown of the biggest Apple Home stories from CES 2026, and why this year could mark the shift from smart homes that react to smart homes that understand.
Follow me for all the latest on Homekit and smart home reviews
✅ Twitter: twitter.com/followhomekit
✅ INSTA: instagram.com/followhomekit
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✅ FB: facebook.com/followhome
✅ WEBSITE: homekitauthority.com
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:12 Eve Home
1:43 Kwikset
2:15 Aqara Home
6:11 Roborock
8:25 Philips Hue
10:32 Eufy
12:49 Ikea
14:06 LIFX
15:21 Alirlo
16:06 ULTRALOQ
17:03 Govee
17:34 SwitchBot
19:15 Wrap up
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Videos may contain affiliate links to Amazon product pages which can help support and grow this channel with no extra cost to you. Thanks for your continued support.
HomeKit Authority is not in any way affiliated or endorsed by Apple Inc. or any subsidiary companies related to Apple.
#HomeKit #smarthome #Apple #Applehome #CES2026
