The Ultimate Guide to Smart Home
A curated Kiwi edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Smart Home.
What to know about Smart Home
The Smart Home tag showcases the transformative world of home automation and connected living. Explore stories about innovative smart devices, from security systems and smart speakers to energy-saving appliances and AI-powered assistants, shaping modern homes globally and locally.
Discover insights into the latest technologies redefining convenience, comfort, and security in living spaces. Learn about challenges such as cybersecurity, privacy concerns, and market adoption, along with expert tips to make your smart home both efficient and safe.
Dive into product reviews, industry trends, and breakthroughs in smart home integration, including emerging concepts like Smart Home-as-a-Service and voice-controlled environments. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a curious homeowner, these stories offer valuable guidance on navigating and embracing the future of smart living.
Kiwi Smart Home News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Exclusive: Emily Choi on Samsung's AI companion push
Samsung is recasting AI as an invisible, trusted home companion, using CES 2026 to unveil proactive, privacy-focused smart living.
Grundfos unveils smart groundwater controller in NZ
Grundfos launches CU 302 smart groundwater controller in New Zealand, adding app-based remote monitoring and constant-pressure control.
LG enters NZ HVAC market with smart air conditioners
LG Electronics enters the NZ HVAC market with smart split system air conditioners, featuring ThinQ technology and Smart Inverter Compressors, in partnership with Corys Electrical.
ADT New Zealand introduces DIY home security solution
ADT New Zealand disrupts the home security industry with a do-it-yourself solution offering swift installation and advanced protection, without long-term contracts or waiting times for technicians.
Lenovo's suite of smart home devices lands in NZ
Products include Lenovo Smart Display, Lenovo Smart Clock, Lenovo Smart Home Essentials, Smart Lighting, Smart Security, Smart Automation accessories.
Telegistics announces distribution agreement with Ekahau
Telegistics has signed a new distribution agreement with Ekahau, enhancing its portfolio with Ekahau's advanced Wi-Fi design and troubleshooting solutions.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Smart Home
Reviews
Hands-on review: iGarden Swim Jet X Series
Hands-on Review: Logitech Signature Slim Solar+ K980 wireless keyboard
Hands-on Review: Asus ZenWiFi BD4 Smart Home Mesh
Hands-on Review: Narwal Flow
Hands-on Review: BenQ ScreenBar Pro
Hands-on Review: Narwal Freo Z10
Hands-on Review: Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro ONMI robot vacuum
Hands-on Review: EPOS Impact 1000 headset game-changer for at home setups
Expert Columns
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Smart Home News
Ingram Micro to distribute robot cleaning range
Ecovacs Robotics, a manufacturer of smart home robotics, has chosen Ingram Micro as its sole distributor in New Zealand.
NZTech's top three tech trends impacting the wellbeing of Kiwis
CEO Graeme Muller says these major tech developments will significantly impact lives of New Zealanders for the better.
Karson: How Kiwi-Belgian connections created the world's first 'virtual butler'
Meet Bart Brichau, co-founder of Karson, the virtual butler that's making home automation affordable and reliable.
The robots are coming! Shouldn't Kiwis be more worried?
Massey University research tackled the robotic elephant in the room, in a study that explores the potential impacts new technologies have on society.
Making micro maxi
Resellers need to grab the opportunities available in selling printing to the small business, micro business and home office market.
Samsung launches 2026 TV range with AI across models
AI features are moving into Samsung's mainstream sets, as its 2026 global TV range goes on sale with prices from NZD $899.95.
Matter & OpenADR link up for home energy management
A clearer route for utilities to control home devices could cut integration costs for manufacturers as demand response programmes expand.
Google Cloud unveils agentic enterprise infrastructure tools
The rollout aims to help businesses run autonomous AI agents more securely, while easing data, networking and sovereignty constraints.
Trend Micro rebrands consumer arm as TrendLife with Kaleida
Households facing rising AI fraud risks are the target of a new family assistant as the firm shifts its consumer unit around digital safety.
Dreame launches H16 Pro Steam in Australia and New Zealand
Households in Australia and New Zealand get a premium wet and dry vacuum that combines steam, hot water and mopping for AUD $1,499.
TP-Link launches Tapo DL105 smart door lock in Australia
Households now have a cheaper keyless entry option, with the new model priced at AUD $249 and offering six unlocking methods.
Samsung launches AI heat pump to cut New Zealand bills
Households may trim winter power costs as the system automatically adjusts heating and cooling using room conditions and daily routines.
Ring launches five new video doorbells in New Zealand
New battery and wired options could widen access to higher-resolution home security, with Ring's range starting at NZD $109.
Synology adds private home monitoring to BeeStation Plus
Users can now monitor homes and small workspaces privately, with footage stored locally on BeeStation Plus and no subscription fees.
Anker SOLIX launches whole-home battery backup in Australia
The new gateway keeps every household circuit online in a blackout, letting solar and battery systems power larger loads across Australian homes.
Norway tops iSelect home security index as UK ranks seventh
Britain’s seventh-place finish reflects weaker search interest in home protection, even as its smart security infrastructure score remained high.
Hisense unveils RGB MiniLED TVs & smart appliances
New Zealand shoppers will get a broader premium range as Hisense adds RGB MiniLED sets and connected kitchen and laundry appliances.
AliExpress raises UK Brand+ price guarantee to £40
AliExpress boosts its UK Brand+ price promise, lifting per-item refunds to GBP £40 and monthly claim caps to GBP £160 on select goods.
Arduino, Qualcomm launch Hackster contest for UNO Q
Arduino and Qualcomm launch a global Hackster contest around the new AI-focused UNO Q board, giving away 300 units to developers.
NAD debuts CI Modular audio series for Australian racks
NAD launches its CI Modular Series in Australia, a compact BluOS-powered trio for dense multi-room audio racks in homes and businesses.