The Ultimate Guide to Smart Home

2026 · Australian Edition

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.

Australian Smart Home news
Analyst Insights
New blueprint targets smarter Wi‑Fi in dense housing
ABI Research · Smart Home · UC
Last month
Reviews
Hands-on Review: Logitech Brio 4K a webcam with cinematic flair
Video conferencing
Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Hands-on Review: Logitech Signature Slim Solar+ K980 wireless keyboard
Cloud Services
Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Hands-on Review: Asus ZenWiFi BD4 Smart Home Mesh
Gaming
Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Hands-on Review: Narwal Flow
Wearables
Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Hands-on Review: BenQ ScreenBar Pro
Productivity
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
Hands-on Review: Narwal Freo Z10
Home automation
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Hands-on Review: Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro ONMI robot vacuum
Robotics
Mon, 14th Jul 2025
Hands-on Review: MOVA Z50 Ultra is the robot vacuum I always dreamed of
Productivity
Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
Hands-on Review: EPOS Impact 1000 headset game-changer for at home setups
Bluetooth
Fri, 30th May 2025
Expert columns
Diverse perspectives driving innovation for the real world
By Jade Tang of Tineco
Last week
Opinion: why women in tech Are redesigning safety - and what that means for us all
By Annabel Mantel of Ultion
Last week
BLUETTI RVSolar 48V power system now available to streamline caravans & boat installs
By Staff Writer
Tue, 30th Sep 2025
What a tech-integrated Australia can look like in 2050
By Truman Zhang of Dahua Oceania
Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
AI agents are more than just a tech trend, but we must balance innovation with responsibility
By Samudhra Sendhil of ManageEngine
Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
Interviews
Exclusive: Edifier outlines next phase of global audio strategy
Discussing Headphones
Last month
MasterChef winner reveals tech secrets to better hosting
Discussing Sustainability
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Exclusive: Rolf Bienert discusses OpenADR Alliance's growth amid electrification shift
Discussing Home automation
Thu, 15th May 2025
Recent news
Nvidia pushes Jetson as edge hub for open AI models
About Robotics
Yesterday
Salesforce unveils Agentforce AI-powered contact centre
About Customer Relationship Management
2 days ago
Edifier debuts ES speaker range at Officeworks in Australia
About Speakers
3 days ago
Firewalla app update boosts DAP security & family tools
About iOS
Last week
Xiaomi reveals Vision Gran Turismo electric hypercar
About Gaming
Last week
Ultrahuman unveils Ring PRO & Jade AI health coach
About Data Protection
Last week
EcoFlow unveils DELTA 3 Max Plus power station in Australia
About Energy efficient
Last week
HONOR unveils AI robot phone concept & Magic V6 foldable
About Trends & Predictions
This month
TP-Link unveils solar Tapo C645D KIT for smarter yards
About Storage
Last month
Hawthorn partners Anker Solix to power fans' homes
About Home security
Last month
Edifier T5s subwoofer debuts in Australia at AUD $289
About Movies
Last month
Fast home internet linked to higher wellbeing in Australia
About Unified Communications
Last month
Anker SOLIX cracks top three in SolarQuotes battery list
About Customer service
Last month
Australia to enforce tougher rules on smart devices
About Software Updates
Last month
D-Link taps Dicker Data to grow converged security reach
About Network Infrastructure
Last month
Job moves
Clear-Com appoints Paul Morini as Southeast Regional Sales Manager
Move at Clear-Com
Fri, 13th Oct 2023
Plume board expansion with tech veterans
Move at Salesforce
Fri, 10th Jun 2022
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