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 need better security so a video doorbell would be a must.
pumped about the Arlo Touchless Video Doorbell
The Arlo Essential Spotlight Security Camera sounds neat!
I would like the Arlo Touch-less Video Doorbell so that I will know when parcels are being dropped off.
I love any tech to begin with but as a gamer I have to say I’d love the X-men 4 player cabinet with wifi. So many memories playing that at the arcade.
I really would like to invest in home security and Best Buy has lots that I could start with.
I think i would love to thave the LG side-by-side Instaview refrigerator.
A video door bell for home security is something i have been wanting to get.
My chromebook is fast approaching its end of life. With the introduction of all the new chromebooks, particularly the Acer Chromebook Spin 514, my interest is certainly peeked.
Used in concert with the new Wi-Fi 6 tech, I believe it would be an awesome tool. Throw in a new WUHD monitor and I may never leave my rec room again.
How can you choose when you want it all.
most intersested in the advances of mini-led tvs, they are brighter than oled and thats my number 1 gripe with oled tvs.
Would be awesome for our home, we need this!
The Samsung Bespoke fridge is so cool! I get to choose if I use the storage space as a freezer or a fridge???
The Cuisinart Complete Chef food processor
I really like the Samsung Bespoke fridge. The flexible options sound great. Love to see this product at Best Buy since we’re planning to move soon.
I like that automatic trash can and Samsung new projector! Such a great innovation for projecting tv!
My wife Could definitely benefit from any of these packages seen that she is disabled now.
I love the Arlo Essential Spotlight Security Camera.
Swann Wired Enforcer™ 4K Security System
And an s21 ultra 5g. Super exicted to see this tech coming
The insta-view fridge is my dream 🙂
So much to choose from but since my laptop is pretty much done I would have to say the ROG Strix Scar 15 would be my first pick.
The Arlo doorbell is on my wishlist. With porch pirates, it would be a good thing to have.
LG InstaView door-in-door side-by-side refrigerator
I would love the Arlo Touchless Video Doorbell for our house to see delivery of packages
Alienware’s m17 R4 is what I would like best.
My wife to be has bad allergies . The air purifier would be awesome !
Swann 4K security system sounds amazing at keeping a family safe. Love all the prizes too!!
I like the iRobot Roomba i3+.
I need all of this!!
The Arlo essential spotlight security camera – most interested.
Prize pack 2: which includes the VOCOlinc PureFlow Smart Air Purifier with HEPA Filter.
I am most interested in the Arlo Essential Spotlight Security Camera.
I am excited for all of the smart products!
Prize Pack 3: Which includes the Arlo Essential Spotlight Security Camera- as I have purchased my first home would be a great addition.
Security is crucial where I live so I would like the Arlo Touchless video doorbell.
2021 Samsung The Frame Smart TV is the one for me
The Alienware’s m17 R4 specs look amazing. One of their models sports a 360HZ screen, and at 17.3″, I can definitely use this laptop as a desktop replacement
I been thinking of installing a video doorbell and after reading about the Arlo Touchless Video Doorbell—a proximity-sensing doorbell that lets you know someone is at the front door before they can even ring it, this product would be one I would definitely purchase.
Eager to see how short throw projectors improve, so my eyes are on Samsung’s LSP9T.
The latest smartphones.
THE Samsung robotic vacuum JetBot 90 AI+ looks pretty nifty!
TCL 85″ 8K min-LED TV looks fantastic!
I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the 2021 Samsung The Frame Smart TV
Philips Hue Enchant Pendant Smart Light
The TCL 85″ 8K min-LED TV looks very interesting!
The 2021 Samsung The Frame Smart TV!
I am most interested in the Arlo Touchless Video Doorbell.
I’m excited about the 2021 Samsung The Frame Smart TV
Really interested in the 2021 Samsung The Frame Smart TV.
Samsung kitchen appliances are something!
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