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
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.
Goqoro to acquire +Style smart home platform in Japan
Goqoro is acquiring SoftBank's +Style smart home brand in Japan, aiming to fuse AI, IoT and robotics into a unified “Future Living” platform.
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Recent Smart Home News
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra EV joins Gran Turismo 7 car roster
Xiaomi's 1,548 hp SU7 Ultra EV joins Gran Turismo 7 in Update 1.67, bringing the brand's flagship electric saloon to PlayStation racers.
Zyxel refreshes GS1200 switches for smart home offices
Zyxel Networks has unveiled its GS1200v3 smart switches, promising quiet, greener gigabit networking for expanding home offices and SMBs.
TP-Link, Freshtel bring WiFi 7 tri-band mesh to homes
TP-Link Malaysia partners Freshtel Internet to roll out WiFi 7 tri-band mesh, aiming to boost in-home performance for multi-device homes.
CelcomDigi revamps ONE bundle with 5G, fibre & Disney+
CelcomDigi debuts revamped ONE bundles with 500Mbps fibre, unlimited 5G mobile lines and Disney+ streaming for Malaysian households.
Coupang breach & camera hacks expose Asia cyber gaps
A vast Coupang data breach and mass camera hacks in South Korea expose Asia's widening cyber security gaps and weak identity defences.
The quiet shift: Rethinking home tech for ageing with dignity
Singapore's ageing population demands eldercare tech that eases caregivers' stress by offering discreet, context-aware support preserving dignity and autonomy.
Eight Sleep brings AI sleep tech to Singapore to boost wellbeing
Eight Sleep launches its AI-powered sleep tech in Singapore, aiming to improve rest for locals facing widespread sleep disturbances and poor sleep quality.
Zyxel launches updated GS-100 switches for small offices
Zyxel Networks has launched the revamped GS-100 series of compact Gigabit Ethernet switches, ideal for small office environments, offering eco-friendly, high-speed connectivity.
Vulnerabilities in industrial switches uncovered by Claroty
Claroty has uncovered three significant vulnerabilities in Planet Technology's WGS-804HPT Industrial switches, risking remote code execution on compromised devices.
Singtel adopts TR-369 standard, enhances broadband services
Singtel, in partnership with Nokia, has become the first fixed broadband provider to adopt the TR-369 standard for Wi-Fi management, enhancing digital experiences.
Zyxel unveils XMG-100 series for superior home & business networks
Tech firm, Zyxel Networks, has introduced the XMG-100 series unmanaged switch, offering enhanced ethernet speed, device connectivity, and convenient 10G network upgrades for homes and small businesses.
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.