Each year in January there are many new smart home technologies announced at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES). This year was no exception! During the 4-day digital event, the technology gurus from global brands showcased cutting-edge innovations designed to transform our lives. We too were virtually present to capture every moment at this year’s virtual tech show, including the smart home tech announced at CES. From security monitoring, smart lighting, and entertainment, to the latest and greatest appliances, we covered all the smart home innovations shown at CES 2021 on the blog. To celebrate the new year, we are giving away a huge selection of smart home devices that we previously wrote about on the blog. Read on to learn about some of my favorite CES announcements, then learn how to enter the contest.
The best tech at CES 2021
From smart lights, security cameras, touch-free doorbells, and smart locks, to magic remote for the TV, camera-equipped robot vacuums, and ice-cream makers, we saw a variety of new devices to make your life a little easier and more enjoyable. Let’s have a look at some of the best from CES:
Smart Lighting and Speakers
Home Security and Monitoring
TP-Link introduced six new smart home products to become available throughout 2021. D-Link announced multiple new products at this year’s CES. The one that grabbed the most attention was the D-Link Whole Home Smart Wi-Fi Water Sensor Kit. Arlo, the home security brand, highlighted two products—the Essential Indoor Camera with privacy shutter and the Touchless Video Doorbell. For a detailed overview of the products announced, read the latest and greatest smart home tech announced at CES 2021 article on the blog.
TV Technology
Samsung, Sony, and TCL all had impressive TV announcements, making TVs thinner, lighter, and more similar to integrated video portals, but LG announced an optimized OLED element that will serve up brighter and even more colour-accurate for its 2021 model OLED TVs. Check out the latest and greatest TV tech announced at CES 2021 on the blog.
Computer Tech
It took a pandemic to switch many people to remote working and learning mode, and computer tech has become the top category now more than ever. For announcements by leading manufacturers like Dell and Alienware, ASUS, Acer, and Intel, be sure to read the Computer Tech coverage by Brad Moon.
Home Appliances
LG announced so many great new appliances, including the InstaView fridge, InstaView Cooking Range, Air Purifier, Vacuum, and Wash Tower. Take a look at our coverage for LG appliances and other big brands. Here’s a look at Samsung’s AI-powered appliances announced at CES 2021. When it comes to appliances, it’s all about space, convenience, and functionality. Explore the latest and greatest appliances announced at CES 2021.
Health and Wearables
Staying healthy has become more of a focus for families this year. Health tech devices can help by promoting physical and mental wellness and by preventing the spread of germs. Read about some of the newest innovations in health and wearables.
Smartphones
LG kicked off CES 2021 on Monday by teasing a rollable smartphone—really? I wonder when foldable phones will become the hottest thing in mobile tech. The company is expected to release the device later this year.
Every year lots of new technologies are announced at CES, and some of them arrive at Best Buy later that year. Last year we reviewed many of the best devices of the year. Now we have assembled four collections from the samples that arrived to the blog and created these smart home prize packages.
How to enter
Entering this contest is easy, and you can enter only once below this article. First, read the CES articles for the products that most interest you. Then, in a comment, tell us which new tech announced at CES 2021 are you most excited to see at Best Buy this year?
What you can win
At the end of this contest, we will randomly choose four (4) people to win one of the following smart home tech prize packs from Best Buy. Note that some of these items were sent to bloggers for an honest review.
PRIZE PACK 1 |
Philips Hue Ascend Wall Light |
Philips Hue Ascend Pendant Light |
Philips Hue Enchant Pendant Smart Light |
uHoo Smart Sensor |
Swann Floodlight Camera |
Honeywell T9 Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat |
Honeywell Wi-Fi Smart Room Sensor for T9 Thermostat |
PRIZE PACK 2 |
uHoo Smart Sensor |
Amazon Echo Auto |
Arlo Essential Spotlight Security Camera |
Sengled LED Light Bulbs |
Sengled Smart LED and Switch |
Sengled Smart LED Light Strip |
Honeywell Programmable Smart Thermostat |
PRIZE PACK 3 |
Airthings House Kit |
VOCOlinc PureFlow Smart Air Purifier with HEPA Filter |
Amazon Echo Show 5 |
Arlo Essential Spotlight Security Camera |
Circle Home Plus |
LUX Kono Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat |
PRIZE PACK 4 |
Insignia 18-Gallon Dual Automatic Trash Can |
Dlink Camera |
Circle Home Plus |
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock |
Onelink Smoke Detector |
This contest runs from Jan 22nd until Feb 5th.
Remember, you can enter only once below this contest article. But I’m sure you have family members and friends who would love to learn about the latest technology to upgrade their homes. Share the contest with them so they too have the chance to win.
Win a smart home prize pack Rules and Regulations
Good Luck!
I am most interested in the cleaning robots like the JetBot 90 AI+.
Love the Alienware m17 R4 laptop. Looks awesome
This is WOW: 2021 Neo QLED 8K features a new new Infinity One Design—a nearly bezel-less screen providing an even more immersive viewing experience in a sleek design and form factor
the Swann Wired Enforcer™ 4K Security System would be great for our home!
I think theTP-Link Kasa cam outdoor with24/7 recording sounds good!
I like the Arlo Touchless Video Doorbell
The Swann Wired Enforcer™ 4K Security System
The touchless video doorbell would be awesome!!!
Touch less video doorbell sounds fantastic
Very interested in the smart home lighting
I’d so love to get The Swann Wired Enforcer™ 4K Security System. Had way too many breakins at our home in the country
Who wouldn’t love “Coldsnap’s Ice Cream Dispenser”? Instant ice cream from a counter top appliance!
TP-Link’s Kasa Cam Outdoor with 24/7 Recording
LG QNED Mini LED technology
The Arlo Essential Spotlight Security Camera
The Swann Wired Enforcer™ 4K Security System
That Alienware m17 R4 looks absolutely killer.
The retro Killer Instinct arcade cabinet caught my eye as soon as it was unveiled. In terms of Smart Home though, very interested in the new SWANN Security system as we just moved into our first home and with a shed full of stuff and a newer vehicle in the yard, it would be smart to have cameras in place to deter theft or possibly identify suspects if something were to occur.
The Swann Wired Enforcer™ 4K Security System seems like it would be a great addition to my home and help keep me and my family safe!
LG QNED Mini LED technology!!!!!!!
LG QNED Mini LED technology because of all the TV watching going on
LG QNED Mini LED TV watching so much TV during this pandemic
Arlo Touchless Video Doorbell Looks cool
The Swann Wired Enforcer™ 4K Security System is awesome I have heard great reviews.
The 4K security looks very cool and I would love to have it for my home.
Definitely this – Arlo Essential Spotlight Security Camera!
I would be very interested in the smart home lighting. I have quite a bit of smart home technology except for lighting. I currently have Arlo cameras, Nest doorbell and nest smoke detectors. I think the smart lighting would be my next addition that i would want to add.
The Jetbot 90 AI+ Robotic Vacuum
The Arlo Touchless Video Doorbell, the vertical video is an awesome idea!
I’d like to see more of the The LG InstaView door-in-door side-by-side refrigerator
I would love to have the Jetbot 90 AI+ Robotic Vacuum
I would be interested in learning about the Airthings House Kit.
I’m interested to learn more about the Jetbot 90 AI+ Robotic Vacuum
I can’t wait to see the Arlo Touchless Video Doorbell at Best Buy. I love that it senses people approaching the door, not just ringing the doorbell. And a vertical view makes more sense so you can see packages.
Great line-up of new products! But the one I am most interested in is TP-Link’s Kasa Cam Outdoor with 24/7 Recording
Being a big fan of Sony and LG, I’ve been always looking forward for what kind of innovating products are they gonna come up with.
I am most excited to see the Swann Wired Enforcer™ 4K Security System , I would really feel so much better when I go out or I am home alone to know my home would be protected ( as well as my family and my dog as well ! ) It has so many amazing features I am so excited for this !
The LG InstaView door-in-door side-by-side refrigerator and LG InstaView range look amazing!
The Swann Wired Enforcer™ 4K Security System seems cool!
I would be most interested in the Arlo Essential Spotlight Security Camera for my home!
This year I would like to see in Best Buy the Samsung Bespoke line of refrigerators in designer colours with a 4-door Flex design that lets you decide the storage space as a freezer or a fridge plus my favourite feature the internal Beverage Center with automatically filled water pitcher and the Dual Auto Ice Maker.
I would be most interested in the Arlo Essential Spotlight Security Camera for my home!
Having the Swann Wired Enforcer 4K Security System here would be a great upgrade
I have to be honest the Arcade1up version of Dragon’s lair looks incredible.
The Swann Wired Enforcer™ 4K Security System caught my attention
new iRobot
I want to see if the Arlo Essential Spotlight Security Camera will work on my old house. 2 wire systems are not well supported by things like smart doorbells, thermostats, etc. None of those things will work on my home…
The RoboVac L80 Laser Navigation vacuum cleaner for all the daily vacuuming of pet fur!
The new iRobot
VOCOlinc PureFlow Smart Air Purifier with HEPA Filter
Touchless video Doorbell
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