The Ultimate Guide to Smart Home
A curated Kiwi edition of IndustrialDay 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
HomeVault launches AI property records platform globally
Missing warranties and compliance papers could now delay claims and sales less often, as the New Zealand startup takes its property records tool worldwide.
2026 Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology
More than 210,000 trade visitors attended the Guangzhou fair, where exhibitors secured deals in home automation, energy management and smart power systems.
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.
RX Japan Opens Exhibitor Registration for JAPAN BUILD Tokyo 2025, Aiming to Surpass 2024 Success
Exhibitors can now book space for Japan’s biggest building trade fair, after last year drew more than 600 companies and 38,000 visitors.
JAPAN BUILD 2024 Expands International Presence for its 9 th Tokyo Edition
More than 560 exhibitors from around the world will help draw 34,443 visitors to Tokyo Big Sight, signalling stronger global demand for building tech.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Smart Home
Featured News
TCL pivots to premium TV offering with Bang & Olufsen collab
TCL's new range features brighter flagship TVs, with certified high-end sound and Gemini features, targeting Sony and Samsung's premium turf.
Samsung AI push focuses on proactivity, personalisation
Devices that anticipate routines could cut friction for New Zealand users as Samsung extends hyper-personalised AI across phones, wearables and the home.
No blind spots: Reolink unveils dynamic, AI-powered range
The new OMVI range could cut costs for homes and businesses by replacing multi-camera setups with one device that tracks subjects in 360 degrees.
Samsung launches interactive, connected 2026 TV range
Kiwi football fans will get stadium-style sound and smarter home control as the new line-up adds AI Football Mode Pro and Vision AI.
Reviews
Expert Columns
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Smart Home News
Recognition for top sparkies and apprentices
Record entries for the biennial awards signal a fast-changing electrical sector, with sustainability, innovation and apprentices under scrutiny.
2025 Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology
More than 200,000 professionals are expected to attend the June event in Guangzhou, where exhibitors will showcase smart building and power systems.
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.
GEBT 2024 builds solid foundations for business opportunities in smart spaces
Record overseas buyer interest at Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology 2024 signalled growing demand for smart spaces and home automation.
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.
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.
Top Google researcher to address Auckland digital summit
Auckland’s biggest global tech summit will draw more than 450 delegates as New Zealand pushes a national digital roadmap.
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.
Rithum adds HEOS support & launches Prestige surrounds
Homeowners and installers gain more choice as the Switch now works with Denon and Marantz systems, while new surrounds target premium interiors.
Havas Red wins ECOVACS Australia and New Zealand brief
The smart home robotics brand is seeking to lift awareness in Australia and New Zealand as Havas Red takes on PR, social and influencer work.
AVOZ becomes SIM2 representative in Australia & NZ
Buyers in Australia and New Zealand will now have a lower entry point for SIM2 projectors, starting at AUD $19,999, as AVOZ expands its reach.
Dreame wet & dry vacuum patents pass 2,000 worldwide
The milestone signals Dreame's growing push to defend design features in a competitive floor-cleaning market after shipments topped 10 million units.
Ecovacs launches outdoor robot cleaners in Australia
Australian households can now buy robot mowers, window cleaners and pool scrubbers as Ecovacs extends automation beyond indoor floors.
Midea signs five-year sleeve deal with FC Barcelona
The sleeve sponsorship gives Midea repeated exposure to Barcelona's vast global audience as it targets stronger brand recognition in Australia and New Zealand.
Aldi brings Ecovacs Deebot back for AUD $399 Special Buys
Winter grime and pet hair are driving demand for budget robot vacuums, as ALDI prepares a limited AUD $399 run of Ecovacs' Deebot.