The Ultimate Guide to Smart Home
A curated Kiwi edition of TechDay 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
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.
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.
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.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Smart Home
Featured News
Reviews
Hands-on review: iGarden Swim Jet X Series
Hands-on Review: Logitech Signature Slim Solar+ K980 wireless keyboard
Hands-on Review: Asus ZenWiFi BD4 Smart Home Mesh
Hands-on Review: Narwal Flow
Hands-on Review: BenQ ScreenBar Pro
Hands-on Review: Narwal Freo Z10
Hands-on Review: Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro ONMI robot vacuum
Hands-on Review: EPOS Impact 1000 headset game-changer for at home setups
Expert Columns
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Smart Home News
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.
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.
Google Cloud unveils agentic enterprise infrastructure tools
Google Cloud adds agentic AI infrastructure across compute, networking, data and sovereign deployment as it courts enterprise workloads.
Trend Micro rebrands consumer arm as TrendLife with Kaleida
Trend Micro's consumer revamp puts families at the centre of AI safety, as TrendLife rolls out Kaleida to tackle fraud, privacy and children's use.
Dreame launches H16 Pro Steam in Australia and New Zealand
Dreame brings steam-powered wet-and-dry vacuum to Australia and New Zealand, targeting families and pet owners with premium hygiene claims.
TP-Link launches Tapo DL105 smart door lock in Australia
TP-Link broadens its Australian smart lock line-up with the Tapo DL105, a cheaper keyless entry model offering fingerprint access, doorbell and app control.
Samsung launches AI heat pump to cut New Zealand bills
Samsung rolls out AI Smart GEO WindFree Heat Pump in New Zealand, offering app-based controls and energy tracking as households brace for winter costs.
Ring launches five new video doorbells in New Zealand
Ring brings 4K to battery doorbells as it launches five New Zealand models from NZD $109, with pre-orders now open.
Synology adds private home monitoring to BeeStation Plus
Synology extends BeeStation Plus with local camera monitoring for homes and micro-businesses, offering AI alerts and no subscription fees.
Anker SOLIX launches whole-home battery backup in Australia
Anker SOLIX's new Power Dock Pro aims to keep every circuit live in Australian blackouts, while letting rooftop solar continue charging the X1 battery.
Norway tops iSelect home security index as UK ranks seventh
Norway leads iSelect's latest home security rankings as Finland and New Zealand follow, with robbery rates and online interest driving scores.
Hisense unveils RGB MiniLED TVs & smart appliances
Hisense expands 2026 New Zealand range with RGB MiniLED televisions and connected kitchen and laundry appliances.
AliExpress raises UK Brand+ price guarantee to £40
AliExpress boosts its UK Brand+ price promise, lifting per-item refunds to GBP £40 and monthly claim caps to GBP £160 on select goods.
Arduino, Qualcomm launch Hackster contest for UNO Q
Arduino and Qualcomm launch a global Hackster contest around the new AI-focused UNO Q board, giving away 300 units to developers.
NAD debuts CI Modular audio series for Australian racks
NAD launches its CI Modular Series in Australia, a compact BluOS-powered trio for dense multi-room audio racks in homes and businesses.
Tineco brings steam floor cleaner roadshow to Australia
Tineco launches an Australian roadshow for its steam floor cleaners, with Melbourne and Sydney pop-ups and models from AUD $399 to AUD $1,499.
Nvidia pushes Jetson as edge hub for open AI models
Nvidia is pitching Jetson as the key edge platform for open generative AI, pushing speech, vision and robotics models out of the data centre.