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!
Home security, .so probably the Arlo Essential Spotlight Security Camera.
One of the smart watches. I’d likely use it the most.
Would love a Arlo Touchless Video Doorbell. Prize pack #1 or 2 would be awesome (they are all great)!
Insignia 18-gallon Dual Automatic Trash Can
I am most excited about the Home Security and Monitoring! Alot of thefts in our area in the last while that I think it is time for this!
The Swann security system would sure bring peace of mind when we travel.
The Arlo Essential Spotlight Security Camera interests me because I’d like better security without having to pay a monthly monitoring fee.
Spotlight Security Camera for that assurance when we are away
I’m excited to see LG’s QNED Mini LED TVs.
Honeywell smart thermostat as I would like more control over the furnace
Would like the Arlo Essential Spotlight Security Camera
My favourite would be either Pack #1 or Pack #2.
All the prize pack sound amazing! VOCOlinc PureFlow Smart Air Purifier with HEPA Filter is something on my list to buy this year!
I think the smart watch would be great.
Arlo Touchless Video Doorbell Would be awesome to have
the security camera
My favourite is the Toucan offers flexible home security solutions.
They are all awesome but I would love to win the #3 prize pack with the VOCOlinc PureFlow Smart Air Purifier
I’m out of date with my tv. It’s a 32 inch insignia. It’s now to the point that Cable channels aren’t compatible with my model ha ha it it’s antique compared to the latest models for 2021. Samsung sure has several unique tv models including the new thinner Frame T
There are so many great things on the list. If I had to pick just a couple definetely the smart camera, with uprising thefts in my area it would be a game changer. As well as the air purifyer, With 2 kids and a dog, clean air is hard to come by in our house, niw more than ever with covid I think air purifyers should be a must in all households
I’m excited for the Swann Wired Enforcer 4K Security System.
I’m interested in the iRobot Roomba i3+. How cool is it that it empty’s itself! And actually picks up dust and allergens that a regular vacuum wouldn’t pick up
It’s hard to pick just one from the CES2021 , however for me it has to be the Samsung galaxy S21. I have had Samsung smartphones before but in recent years I switched . Lesson learned I shouldn’t have switched. Love the size of the S21 . How I missed the camera. The new S21 the camera is even better that beforem Samsung always improves on the camera, I sure do notice the difference with the phone I have now. Note to self you know what is the best smartphone Samsung . I am also intrigued with
Galaxy SmartTag. Will look forward to hearing more in the next future.
Thanks for the chance I like prize pack #4 for our family.
Very interested in the instaview cooking range
Arlo Touchless Video Doorbell for some enhanced security.
The Lutron Caséta Outdoor Smart Plug.
Amazon Echo Auto for my likes
I like the Arlo Touchless Video Doorbell for convenience and security.
I’m most excited to see the Lutron Caséta Outdoor Smart Plug at Best Buy. I would love to put my backyard lighting on a timer and have the convenience of controlling it on my smart phone. It’s making me look forward to Summer again!!!
I would love to win the Arlo Essential Spotlight Security Camera!
I would love the Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Dimmer Switch because it can be activated by either motion or an ambient light sensor, as well as the other typical “smart” methods (app, voice, etc.).
Would like the Arlo Essential Spotlight Security Camera
The Samsung Premiere ultra-short throw (UST) projector sure would interest me, it can be positioned millimeters from the wall—and project a huge 130” image and cinema sound quality this sounds awesome.
I love the idea of the Lutron Caséta Outdoor Smart Plug. While we use a timer, it’s not always accurate and sometimes I want the outdoor lights on longer than other times. Any of those prize packs sound amazing! Thanks for the opportunity to win!❤️
I was most interested in the Arlo Touchless Video Doorbell
I would love the Spotlight Security Camera! Thank you
i’m looking forward to seeing the Samsung 8800 Series Smart Dial Front Load Washer and Dryer at Best Buy
We are well overdue for some Bluetooth speakers
I’m liking the Smart thermostats
Would love the VOCOlinc PureFlow Smart Air Purifier
I like the uHoo Smart Sensor.
I am most excited about the wireless speakers 🙂
I like the Arlo Essential Spotlight Security Camera for home security
The new wireless speakers sound like a wonderful way to listen to high quality audio anywhere and easily at home
Omg what amazing products. In addicted to smart tech. Although all the prize packs looks pretty great I’d love #2. We don’t have a security camera yet but it’s on my
List…
I would love the VOCOlinc PureFlow Smart Air Purifier with HEPA Filter in order to have a safe and clean home.
Love the arlo touch less video doorbell ? But there are many cool items !!!
Love the features of the Arlo touchless video doorbell
the Galaxy S21 Smartphone
I think the Arlo Touchless Video Doorbell is pretty cool! Would love to see it at Best Buy.
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