The Ultimate Guide to Smart Home
A curated Asian 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.
Asian Smart Home News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Mobinet deploys Plume platform for Mongolian broadband
Mongolian subscribers will get managed WiFi, security tools and parental controls free as Mobinet broadens its broadband offer beyond speed alone.
LG launches WallFit air purifier for Singapore homes
Demand for compact air treatment in Singapore has prompted LG to add a wall-hugging purifier suited to smaller urban homes.
Orbbec unveils four vision systems for robotic mowers
Robotic mower makers could cut installation complexity as the new range targets gardens from simple plots to estate-scale lawns.
Singapore consumers adopt autonomous AI despite trust fears
Despite widespread trust and security fears, 15% of Singapore consumers have used autonomous AI in the past six months, EY found.
FPT deploys Plume cloud Wi‑Fi to boost homes in Vietnam
Vietnam's FPT is deploying Plume's cloud-managed Wi‑Fi to boost in‑home coverage, performance and security across its broadband base.
Suprema & Hyundai teams plan robot-ready smart homes
Suprema and Hyundai are teaming up to design AI-secured robot-ready housing, blending architecture, security and autonomous services.
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Recent Smart Home News
Ayla launches Dealer Hub for connected device networks
Manufacturers can now monitor dealer-installed devices across sites, aiming to cut service delays and spot faults before customers complain.
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ExpressVPN launches Fortify router with GL.iNet partnership
Home users gain wider VPN coverage as ExpressVPN ends Aircove and Aircove Go sales and shifts to GL.iNet's Fortify router.
Airties launches Aura AI engine for telecoms support
Turknet is first to use the system as operators seek to cut support costs, reduce engineer visits and fix broadband faults faster.
TP-Link unveils first Wi-Fi 8 routers at IFA Berlin
Australian buyers will be first to pre-order the Archer 8 Ultra as TP-Link targets home Wi-Fi dead spots and congestion with its Wi-Fi 8 range.
LG unveils ThinQ Claw AI agent for connected home platform
The text-based agent aims to simplify control of connected appliances by letting users describe plans in natural language rather than set routines.
LG unveils 2026 AI TVs with Shield security at IFA
Buyers of LG's next TV range will get personalised viewing tools, stronger on-device processing and five years of webOS updates.
LG extends Fit & Max design to more home appliances
The wider roll-out targets smaller homes, pairing flush installation with larger capacities across kitchens and laundry rooms.
LG launches campaign to tackle domestic mental load
Survey findings suggest domestic chores are fuelling stress for many adults, with LG pitching smart appliances as a way to ease the burden.
LG deepens NVIDIA robotics tie-up with Seoul data factory
The Seoul site could speed LG's push into home and industrial robots, as the group aims to gather 100,000 hours of training data.
Amazon Chief says conversational AI will reshape shopping
Shoppers may soon ask for product advice in chat form as Amazon races rivals to turn generative AI into a new retail interface.
LG launches compact ducted HVAC unit for tight spaces
Demand for slimmer climate systems is rising as builders seek quieter units that fit constrained ceilings and simplify maintenance.
Old flaw leaves Wansview camera exposing credentials
Consumers could have had passwords and cloud tokens exposed from a low-cost indoor camera, after researchers found a flaw first disclosed in 2002.
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.
Airties acquires Aprecomm to expand in emerging markets
The combined software business will target faster-growing broadband operators in Asia-Pacific and South America, with closing due in 2026.
Apple expands intelligence across apps & Siri revamp
The rollout deepens Apple's AI push, but some users in Europe and China will miss key features as Siri's remake arrives later in beta.
Schneider Electric links KNX with Samsung SmartThings
The tie-up gives homes and commercial sites a single interface for lighting, climate and energy control, easing a long-running interoperability problem.
Dreame names Cristiano Ronaldo as global ambassador
The tie-up aims to lift the Chinese appliance maker's overseas profile as it broadens into more home products and competes in premium smart tech.
Reolink marks 17 years with up to 54% off security gear
Homeowners can save up to 54% on cameras and bundled kits as Reolink's anniversary sale targets wired, wireless and off-grid monitoring.
Ayla launches video platform for smart home brands
Smart home makers can now add cameras and doorbells more quickly as Ayla bundles cloud recording, billing and app support into one service.
Matter & OpenADR link up for home energy management
A clearer route for utilities to control home devices could cut integration costs for manufacturers as demand response programmes expand.