CES 2026 showcased a range of home technology gadgets aimed at simplifying daily tasks, from coffee brewing to laundry folding. Innovations included compact smart ovens, self-climbing robot vacuums, and allergen detectors. These products promise to enhance convenience in kitchens, cleaning, and security.
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in Las Vegas featured several home tech advancements that drew attention for their potential to streamline household chores. Among the standout items was the Ecoldbrew device, which brews cold coffee in five minutes by grinding stored beans and using water from a cup-like container. It offers adjustable grind sizes and is priced at $99, though no release date has been set.
In the kitchen, Seattle Ultrasonic's chef's knife vibrates over 30,000 times per second to slice vegetables effortlessly and is available for $399. The AISO smart oven from Apecoo, compact with an internal camera and AI-driven weight sensors, determines cooking times automatically; it is open for pre-orders at $998.
Cleaning solutions included the Roborock Saros Rover, a vacuum with legs for climbing stairs, and the Robotin R2, the first dedicated carpet-cleaning robot, slated for spring release without pricing details. Lockin's V7 Max and Veno Pro smart locks use optical wireless charging to eliminate battery needs and will be available for pre-order soon.
Health-focused gadgets like the pocket-sized Allergen Alert detect gluten and dairy in food, currently under testing by chefs with plans to cover more allergens. LG introduced a ventless washer-dryer combo that handles a 10-pound load in under 90 minutes, faster than its predecessor, alongside the CLOiD robot for folding laundry and other tasks, though demonstrations revealed its slow pace—one viewer noted it moves "at the speed of my husband."
Other notables were Govee's customizable ceiling lights simulating skylights, Bosch's cordless vacuums rivaling Dyson models, Droplet's installation-free water leak detector at $200, GE Profile's barcode-scanning fridge with recipe apps, the Timeli handheld security tool, and Ikea's expanded smart home range including lights and security systems.
