This year smart home products hit CES in force. Here’s a look at all the new and interesting connected home gadgets that turned our heads at the show. We’ll be updating with things we see all week long, so check back often.
The Wellcam smart video camera connects to Wi-Fi, allowing Alarm.com subscribers to extend their security service into the homes of loved ones. It has a 180-degree field of view, 1080p resolution and the ability to make two-way audio calls. There’s a call-out button on the Wellcam too for users to reach out for help.
Originally published on Jan. 7, this gallery will be regularly updated throughout CES .
The Altro Smart Lock combines a video doorbell and connected deadbolt controller into one handy security gadget. It links to phones and the cloud over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. That lets you lock and unlock your front door remotely, or automatically when it detects your presence.
The Airia by Procter and Gamble is a voice controllable fragrance dispenser. It’s about as big as an Amazon Echo or Google Home speaker, and sits on a shelf or table in the center of your home. Inside is a cartridge with 32 nozzles that pull fragrance from its reservoir into individual chambers. Each chamber contains a heater that heats the fragrance oil and causes a bubble that ejects the scent into the air.
GE’s current line of smart lighting will enjoy tight integration with Google Assistant. Called C by GE, the lineup contains LED bulbs, light switches, dimmers, smart plugs and sensors.
Want to transform your ordinary home ceiling fans into ones with smarts? The Lutron Caseta Fan Speed Control does just that. It also works with Google Assistant, Alexa and the IFTTT platform.
Comcast is aiming to expand its security offerings with an online, AI-powered service called xFi Advanced Security. It’s built around the xFi Advanced Security Gateway, a device that plugs in and connects to your home network. Monitoring and analyzing Wi-Fi traffic in your home, xFi Advanced Security uses AI and machine learning to automatically block suspicious activity.
Use the Currant Smart Wall Outlet to get a handle on how much electricity your devices use. It also lets you control them with Google Assistant and Alexa voice commands.
Get alerts for home water leaks in real time with this $50 D-Link sensor. It talks to the cloud wirelessly and comes with a 6-foot probe. It’s also battery-powered so you can deploy it in lots of spots around the house.
This smart display from French company Domalys is designed to offer a simple means of keeping in touch with loved ones. The device aims to make it easy for seniors to call for help in an emergency by pressing a big red physical button. It also doubles as a router for the company’s Aladin motion-sensing safety lights.
The Elecpro US:E is different than your standard smart lock. This model has a built-in camera with facial-recognition capabilities. With that it’s supposed to be able to scan faces and compare them against a database you create of friends and family to decide if the door should be unlocked.
The Eve Energy Strip lets you to plug in up to three ordinary electronic devices and make them smart with app and Siri voice controls. You’ll be able to turn an ordinary lamp on or off remotely. The Energy strip provides electrical surge protection too plus monitors energy usage.
Ezviz is back with a new home security device, the DB1 Video Doorbell. Available in the US now for $220, the DB1 features a microSD card slot. The microSD card is not included, but the doorbell can support up to a 128GB card. Many smart doorbells require a monthly (or yearly) subscription to a cloud service to access saved video clips. Ezviz also says its new Wi-Fi-enabled buzzer works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
First Alert, better known for its smoke alarms, now has a video doorbell. Called the Onelink Bell, the connected ringer boasts 1080p HD resolution, a wide-angle lens, night vision, plus two-way audio. It plays nice with Google Assistant and Alexa as well.
If you hate folding laundry, the Foldimate might be your dream come true. Looking like a printer, and about the size of a mini fridge, the Foldimate tackles shirts, pants and other standard laundry items.
Waiting around for water to boil could be a thing of the past. The Heatworks Duo Smart Untethered Carafe heats water as you pour it.
