CES 2026 has launched ground-breaking safety tech, a few of our favourite “why not?” merchandise, and a handful of units that might change the best way we dwell within the not-so-distant future. And there’s nonetheless a lot extra to return.
Here’s the whole lot that has wowed us thus far within the residence tech world at CES 2026. To see the remainder of our favourite merchandise in 21 classes, take a look at our Official Best of CES 2026 Awards.
Ecoldbrew
The Ecoldbrew is certainly one of CNET’s better of CES winners.
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The Ecoldbrew could make chilly brew espresso in simply 5 minutes. Yes, you learn that accurately. No extra ready 12 or extra hours for the one that you love, and extremely concentrated, espresso to steep. The gadget shops espresso beans, grinds them, after which makes use of water from the cup, paying homage to a Stanley Cup, to make a tasty chilly brew. A dial on high additionally lets you select your most popular grind measurement. It will retail for $99, however there isn’t a set launch date presently.
The world’s first ultrasonic knife
Slicing tomatoes required nearly no pressure and launched simply.
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Seattle Ultrasonic has created the first-ever ultrasonic chef’s knife, which might minimize by way of tomatoes, potatoes and extra with nearly no effort. Managing Editor David Watsky obtained to try it out at CES 2026 and acknowledged that it vibrates greater than 30,000 occasions per second. It’s accessible for $399.
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Compact sensible ovens will be the subsequent hottest kitchen equipment
Using weight sensors and a built-in digital camera, the AISO oven identifies the geometry of meals and deploys a perfect cooking time and temperature.
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At CNET, we sometimes aren’t wowed by sensible ovens, however this one caught Watsky’s consideration attributable to its compact measurement and options. AISO, from the corporate Apecoo, has an inner digital camera and weight sensors and makes use of AI to find out how lengthy a selected sort of meals ought to be cooked for.
Watsky solely noticed the oven in motion with pretend meals, so we will not communicate to how effectively it really works on an precise meal, but when it does what’s promised, it could possibly be a breakthrough within the sensible kitchen business. It is currently available for pre-order and retails at $998.
A robotic vacuum with legs
The Saros Rover climb the identical of stairs a number of occasions with none issues and cleaned them every time.
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If a cordless vacuum would not impress you an excessive amount of today, possibly this stair-climbing one will. The Roborock Saros Rover options legs that assist it seamlessly climb and clear stairs.
CNET’s editor Ajay Kumar watched the vacuum in motion and stated it may possibly make sudden stops, turns and hops. Pricing and availability haven’t been introduced but.
A wi-fi sensible lock that requires no charging ever
Both the V7 Max and Veno Pro characteristic AuraCharge wirelessly charging and are available at dramatically totally different value factors.
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Wireless sensible locks are an amazing resolution for individuals who cannot or do not wish to run wire to the door, however these forms of locks sometimes require batteries that should be modified typically. Not anymore. At CES 2026, Lockin unveiled the wi-fi V7 Max and Veno Pro locks, which by no means require recharging. The locks keep charged attributable to AuraCharge, or optical wi-fi charging, the corporate’s CEO introduced. They shall be accessible for preorder after CES.
Learn extra concerning the state-of-the-art locks from our reporter who’s on the occasion.
The world’s first carpet-cleaning robotic
The Robotin R2 is the primary robotic vacuum that may wash a carpet identical to a carpet cleaner.
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The Robotin R2 hopes to be the primary ever carpet-cleaning robotic in the marketplace. Kumar watched the robotic in motion at CES and stated it was profitable in cleansing a small strip of carpet. The bot is predicted to be launched to the general public this spring, however pricing particulars haven’t been shared.
A breakthrough in gluten and dairy detection
The Allergen Alert mini lab in motion.
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Every at times, we come throughout an merchandise that might really be life-changing for some folks. This could possibly be certainly one of them. Allergen Alert is alleged to have the ability to detect gluten or dairy in any meals, and it is pocket-size, so you possibly can take it with you to eating places or whereas touring. It is presently in improvement, however is being examined by skilled cooks. The firm behind the system acknowledged that it hopes to develop to different allergy symptoms sooner or later as effectively.
You can learn extra concerning the system right here.
A self-sufficient robotic pool cleaner
CNET’s David Watsky obtained a sneak peek at Beatbot’s new self-emptying robotic pool cleaner at CES 2026.
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Although it isn’t fairly pool season in many of the US, we all the time welcome thrilling information for pool house owners, so right here it’s: the first-ever self-emptying robotic pool cleaner.
The Beatbot AquaSense X ecosystem can empty itself as soon as it’s docked in its station, eliminating an exorbitant quantity of labor for pool house owners. Learn extra about how this groundbreaking pool cleaner works right here.
Worthwhile washer-dryer combos
LG’s Signature can wash and dry a 10-pound load of laundry in below 90 minutes.
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Although washer-dryer combos aren’t too frequent or a decide proper now, LG will be the model that is about to vary that reality. LG’s new Signature washer-dryer ventless combo machine was unveiled at CES 2026, promising to finish a 10-pound load of laundry in below 90 minutes. This is noteworthy as a result of its earlier mannequin took as much as two hours to do the identical process.
Read extra about Watsky’s first impressions of the mannequin at CES.
Laundry-folding robots
CLOiD is the primary multitasking robotic LG has produced.
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Speaking of laundry, we have all dreamed about by no means having to fold a bit of laundry once more, have not we? Now that dream is coming to fruition — effectively, possibly.
Well-known model LG unveiled CLOiD at CES 2026, and it says it may possibly fold laundry, unload the dishwasher and deal with gentle cooking duties, however after an illustration, let’s simply say it would not transfer too shortly, so if you happen to’re in a rush, this may not be the bot for you.
When CNET shared the demo on Instagram, viewers appeared unimpressed with the pace as effectively. “He’s moving at the speed of my husband,” one commenter wrote.
Govee’s new ceiling lights can take your sensible residence up a number of notches
Govee’s visuals together with shifting patterns that simulate an actual sky.
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Regular, color-changing sensible lights aren’t something new, however the Govee Ceiling Light Ultra and the Sky Ceiling Light are positively one thing thrilling. The Sky Ceiling Light has the power to make your ceiling appear to be a skylight, offering a pure transition into daytime, whereas the Ceiling Light Ultra is endlessly customizable.
“They showed me one, which was a map of the world, and I could see myself using it in a living room or foyer as more of an art statement rather than just a light,” Kumar stated. “It’s also a lot bigger than I expected in person, and could easily cover a larger room.”
A launch date and pricing haven’t been introduced but.
Cordless vacuums from Bosch
CNET’s Ajay Kumar examined each the Unlimited 9 and 10 and stated the automated sensor appeared to work fairly effectively at detecting messes.
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Bosch not too long ago unveiled the Bosch Unlimited 9 and Unlimited 10 cordless vacuum, and Kumar obtained a first-hand take a look at them, stating they might turn out to be a superb competitor to the well-known Dyson and Shark vacuums. You can learn his full ideas right here and see his present round-up of one of the best cordless vacuum cleaners.
No set up wanted for this water monitor and leak detector
The modest Droplet, making its CES debut in 2026, is the best water monitor you may ever set up.
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Installing a water monitor and leak detector has by no means been simpler. That’s as a result of Droplet, unveiled at CES 2026, requires no set up in any way. Instead, it clips onto the pipe and makes use of ultrasonic sensors to gather 50 water move samples per second, in accordance with the model. It can detect leaks, bursts and monitor water utilization. It is accessible for $200.
A fridge with barcode scanning capabilities
A helpful built-in scanner helps maintain monitor of grocery gadgets as you run low.
GE Profile
You could surprise why a fridge would wish a built-in barcode scanner, however the reply is easy: that will help you maintain monitor of the grocery gadgets you are working low on, making your journey to the grocery retailer as seamless as doable.
GE Profile unveiled the brand new fridge at CES 2026, and along with the barcode scanner, it additionally has a dwell digital camera that is meant to assist scale back meals waste, and an accompanying app can provide you recipe options based mostly on the contents of your fridge.
