Smart Home Insider CES Mega Episode -- All the Best Matter & Apple Home Devices from CES 2026
Jan 12, 2026
This discussion dives into the latest smart home innovations showcased at CES. Apple is pushing a mandatory home architecture upgrade, promising better compatibility. Exciting new products from Lifex, EVE, and Aqara aim to enhance connectivity through Matter. Roborock introduces advanced vacuums that navigate like pros. IKEA rolls out budget-friendly Matter sensors and lighting. New smart locks and GE's Matter-enabled shades are turning heads, while Philips Hue integrates with Apple Home for enhanced experiences. It's a tech lover's paradise!
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Try Acara's U400 UWB Smart Lock
- Try the Aqara U400 UWB lock if you want automatic, proximity-based unlocking with HomeKey UWB today.
- Andrew O'Hara reports it has worked reliably during his weeks of CES testing and is available now on Amazon.
Acara W200 Combines Adaptive Temp And Hub Role
- Acara's W200 thermostat will support Apple's adaptive temperature and act as a Thread/Zigbee hub.
- Andrew O'Hara highlights its millimeter-wave radar presence sensing and integration with Acara doorbells and locks.
Acara G350 Adds Telephoto To 4K PTZ
- Acara's G350 is a Matter 4K pan‑tilt camera with a secondary 2.5x telephoto lens for closer views.
- Andrew O'Hara notes it presents as a single camera while offering wide pan, tilt, and zoom functionality.