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!
The new Samsung Neo QLED 8K TV interests me the most!
Smart lighting
The Lenovo LaVie Mini looks neat
I would love to win a Swann Floodlight Camera
I’m most excited about the Honeywell T9 Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat
There are so many cool things that CES 2021 brought, but I’m most excited for:
– Kasa Cam Outdoor with 24/7 Recording
– Kasa Spot Pan Tilt with 24/7 Recording
– Alienware’s m17 R4
– Samsung Bespoke line of refrigerators
– UV-C series of robots from UBTech
There’s so many great tech at CES 2021 but the one thing I love is the new Samsung Galaxy S21. The 108 megapixel rear camera and the 8k recording is great for a smartphone.
I love the gaming tech and TVs too but I would only buy the phone and that’s why I picked it as my favorite product from CES 2021.
Good Luck to all the contestants. Please Stay Safe and practice social distancing if you have to go out and/or are around other people. Thank you. Peace✌
I’m most excited to see Eufy RoboVac L80 Laser Navigation Robotic Vacuum Cleaner.
I think that the new smart home security products ae the best
I’m excited about Swann Wired Enforcer Security System.
With the pandemic situation we’re all in, I’ve taken to catching up on video games that I’ve omitted over the years. In this case, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 would be what I’m most excited for! Thanks for this great opportunity Best Buy!
I’m most excited to see the Samsung Neo QLED 8K TV!
Arlo Touchless Video Doorbell
So much new tech! One of the many things that caught my eye was the Cuisinart Complete Chef food processor.
wowsy
I really like the Samsung LSP9T projector. Of course what is there to NOT like at CES?
Arlo Touchless Video Doorbell
I’m most excited to see the laptop Alienware M17R4.
The Arlo Touchless Video Doorbell would be awesome since my doorbell doesnt work anymore
Definitely the TV announcements. Love the look of the Samsung 2021 Neo QLED 8K.
Alienware m17 R4
Arlo Touchless Video Doorbell
Drink camera is the best
Definitely the Arlo doorbell
want a Arlo Touchless Video Doorbell
Looking forward to seeing the Samsung Neo QLED 8K TV!
so many great new products… i am interested in the video door bells.. so would like to win the Arlo touchless video doorbell
Arlo touchless video doorbell.
The Honeywell T9 Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat
I’m most excited to see the Arlo Touchless Video Doorbell at Best Buy this year.
The TCL Alto R1 sound bar would be great to have. Our current sound bar is old and needs to be replaced.
i would love the Latitude 9520. A safer webcam is always welcome.
Arlo touchless video doorbell, thanks!
The new arcade cabinets are awesome.
I need a laptop so would love Alienware M17 R4
Lutron Caseta outdoor smart plug
Arlo touchless video doorbell – just what we need
Thank you best buy! It would be really cool to use the Arlo Touchless Video Doorbell
I am excited to see the Samsung LSP9T because it is said to be the world’s first HDR10+ certified, ultra-short throw (UST) projector and I would love to get a projector for our family movie night in.
Love the Dragon’s Lair Arcade1Up Cabinet!
I was excited to see the new arcade cabinets
The Arlo Touchless Video Doorbell is so interesting to me! I have always been interested in the idea
Im a gamer so the Alienware’s m17 R4 interested me the most. Looks awesome.
I’m a big gamer so I was excited to hear about then Alienware m17 r4. Looks cool!
The RoboVac L80 Laser Navigation Robotic Vacuum Cleaner looks really neat. I think I’m due for an upgrade from my roomba
The new iRobot Roomba i3+ Looks amazing. It’s so cool that it can empty itself
The DCH-S1621KT Whole Home Smart Wi-Fi Water Sensor Kit looks awesome. I’ve had water in my basement and it was a nightmare. This would have saved me tons of money and been so handy!
I am most in need of and interested in a laptop so would love the Alienware M17 R4
I’m most excited to see the new Arlo touchless video doorbell! I’ve been looking for a new doorbell and think I should make the upgrade to a video one so that one would be perfect.
Alienware m17 R4
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