Smart Home Insider Aliro Ready to Launch, Roomba Adds Matter, & CES 2026 Roundup PART 1!
Jan 5, 2026
Get a sneak peek into CES 2026 as Andrew O'Hara breaks down the latest smart home innovations. Discover Matter-enabled cameras and how Roomba is integrating Matter support for smarter cleaning. Exciting launches loom with Aliro enhancements for locks and smart appliances from Hisense and Samsung. Explore Govee's new lighting options and their Pro ice maker, plus UltraLock's advanced security features. Withings unveils a health scale packed with biomarker insights, all while preparing for the busy show ahead!
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X‑Things Moves Toward Matter Support
- X-Things is increasing Matter-compatible products, signaling broader Apple Home support from that vendor.
- They announced new cameras and Matter-enabled models like the Alticam IQ V2 joining their lineup.
Lock Tech Diverges: Thread, Z‑Wave LR, UWB
- UltraLock is shipping multiple advanced locks with Thread, Z‑Wave LR, UWB and biometric variants this year.
- Andrew notes options include Matter-over-Thread, Z‑Wave long range, palm vein and UWB-enabled models with differing timelines.
Choose Lutron For Reliable Smart Shades
- Use Lutron Caséta wood shades for reliability and smart sun-aware tilt controls in main rooms.
- Andrew highlights their tilt-by-sun-position feature and sub-$500 pricing for many sizes as compelling.