Today’s homeowners are increasingly looking for products that make everyday life easier and more streamlined, often using smart home technology to do so.
Taking place earlier this month in Las Vegas, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) recently gave industry professionals a firsthand look at the latest tech products, including a wide range of solutions tailored to the housing market.
To help simplify your next residential project, Custom Builder is highlighting some of the most innovative smart home products featured at the show.
Samsung Bespoke Laundry Hub
The Samsung Bespoke AI Laundry Hub simplifies chores by taking the guess work out of washing and drying clothes. The intuitive seven-inch AI Home LCD display delivers personalized cycle recommendations, while LG’s AI OptiWash+ and AI OptiDry+ technologies sense fabric type, soil level, and moisture to optimize performance for every load. Additionally, with the Super Speed Cycle, users can wash and dry a full load in just 60 minutes, according to LG. The Flex Auto Dispense system also automatically handles up to 34 loads of detergent, or flexibly dispenses up to 20 loads each of detergent and softener.
Home Wildfire Defense System From Sonic Fire Tech
With natural disasters becoming a bigger threat to homeowners across the U.S., the Sonic Fire Tech Home Wildfire Defense System is hoping to mitigate some of that concern. The system uses patented sonic fire suppression technology that detects early wildfire threats and deploys low-frequency acoustic waves to neutralize embers—the leading cause of wildfire-related home loss—before ignition occurs.
VOVO Smart Toilet
VOVO’s Smart Toilet not only brings a more hygienic approach to personal care, it also enables easier, more independent living for those with limited mobility. The toilet features automatic lid operation, flushing, and bidet functions. It also has an integrated monitoring system for those living alone that alerts designated family members if the toilet has not been used for eight to 10 hours.
The toilet has numerous health functions as well, including its urine analysis sensor that provides real-time health management by displaying results on a wall-mounted monitor in the bathroom.
Lockin Smart Locks
The Lockin Smart Lock uses AI technology to improve home security. Designed to make access more seamless while keeping intruders out, the smart lock allows access through touch, password, app, or mechanical key. Through these measures, Lockin says that unlocking the house takes just 0.17 seconds with 99.9% accuracy.
While using advanced technology to keep the home safe, the smart lock keeps humans at the center of its design, with dual five-inch touchscreens displaying the Lockin AI persona. The inner screen supports live video view, two-way calls, weather updates, memos, and family notes. The lock also features advanced care options for elderly users, triggering alarms, voice alerts, emergency calls, and distance tracking if someone with Alzheimer’s leaves home alone.
Pila Mesh Home Battery
The Pila Mesh Home Battery energy storage system is a first-of-its-kind, plug-in battery platform that provides homeowners with intelligent energy management. Each 1.6 kWh unit installs in minutes through a standard outlet and connects through a patented mesh network to coordinate power across multiple units. Scalable from a single module to hundreds, Pila provides backup power, appliance-level monitoring, and advanced load management for homes, multifamily properties, and small commercial sites.
Designed with infrastructure-grade components, including safe lithium iron phosphate batteries, bidirectional power electronics, and edge AI, Pila integrates with solar, smart meters, and grid signals to optimize energy use and reduce costs.
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Catherine Sweeney
Catherine Sweeney is the associate editor for Pro Builder and Custom Builder, where she creates both digital and print content, including Pro Builder’s daily e-newsletter and various news stories for both brands. Before joining Endeavor, she began her career in local journalism, later pivoting to the commercial real estate industry where she worked for several years as a reporter and editor.