Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Paul’s a smart home expert and the founder of the Wareable Media Group Athom unveils Homey’s CES 2026 updates: New EcoFlow energy ...

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At CES 2026, EcoFlow and Homey (LG) announced that they would work together to combine smart home automation with home energy management. When solar and battery systems are connected to everyday ...

EcoFlow and Homey by LG got a Best of CES 2026 Award for their partnership that enables home control and energy management unification, allowing users to automate devices based on solar production and ...

CES 2026 has brought a practical solution to one of the most frustrating aspects of the modern smart home: fragmentation. EcoFlow and Homey (owned by LG) have announced a partnership that finally ...

It was a banner year for smart home products, and the big trends I saw weren’t about new product categories; they were about bringing better features and lower prices to smart home staples such as ...

Google Home is finally addressing one of its biggest shortcomings in automations, with support now rolling out for smart ...

IKEA took to CES for the first time ever this year in an effort to show off its new smart home tech, which continues to get better and better, but there’s one big asterisk for Google Home users based ...

The smart home has been drifting into a world of interoperability lately that I never would have expected just a few years ago. And at CES 2026, that was on display—from smart locks that will support ...

This all-purpose presence sensor is a master at monitoring indoor activity and linking it to smart home features you already use. For more than 10 years Tyler has used his experience in smart home ...

Users can take steps to reduce the risk of attack on smart homes. Strong passwords, MFA, and secure setup all enhance device security. Research smart device brands before making a purchase. As a smart ...