Tag: Consumer Electronics Show (CES)
UGREEN breaks into home security market
January 14, 2026Ken Showers, Managing Editor
LAS VEGAS – Global consumer electronics brand UGREEN introduced its “Activate Smarter Living” vision at CES 2026, marking its entry into the home security market and expanding its connected-living portfolio.
The company showcased its SynCare Series, a smart home security ecosystem designed for intelligent, proactive protection, alongside its Nexode Pro 300W Desktop Charger and other connected devices.
In an email to Security...
The overlap
January 12, 2026Ken Showers, Managing Editor
It’s a busy day for me as I beat down doors to secure some final stories for my issue this month, and I’ve got to ask, who made things so busy after the holidays?
Deadlines being as unforgiving and permanent as they are, I endeavored to jump the gun a bit and get ahead of the post-holiday rush by putting out feelers on stories early in the hopes of avoiding the usual rigmarole. So, imagine how unpleasantly surprised I was to get several cancellations and postponement emails...
Z-Wave Alliance highlights newly certified ZWLR devices at CES
January 5, 2026SSN Staff
LAS VEGAS — The Z-Wave Alliance has announced the continued expansion of Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) certification across the ecosystem this year at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
The alliance said that with 125 ZWLR certified devices now in market, manufacturers are bringing long range, higher-capacity, and more reliable IoT connectivity to homes, multifamily properties, and commercial environments worldwide. They note this latest surge of certified products showcases how manufacturers...
ADT showcases move toward interoperability at CES
February 12, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
LAS VEGAS — During a panel at CES this year, ADT’s Gilles Drieu discussed the company’s vision for a future that sees smart devices integrating with home security systems “effortlessly” within a unified and interoperable network.
At the center of those efforts, according to ADT, is connecting two different communication protocols: Matter and Z-Wave.
“It’s not enough for devices to be smart individually,” said Drieu, SVP & CTO, during...
Shelly to unveil next-gen smart home devices at CES
January 6, 2025SSN Staff
SOFIA, Bulgaria — Shelly Group, a developer of smart home innovation, promises to redefine home automation and interoperability at CES 2025 with the unveiling its Gen4 Series smart home product lineup.
Featuring multi-protocol support across Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, and Matter, the Gen4 Series offers users flexibility and compatibility by allowing them to connect and use devices in a way that best suits their personal smart home setup.
The Gen4 Series introduces several upgraded devices,...
Nuki earns CES 2025 Innovation Award
January 3, 2025SSN Staff
GRAZ, Austria, and LAS VEGAS — Nuki Home Solutions was named an honoree in the 2025 CES Innovation Awards in the Smart Home category for its launch of the Smart Lock Ultra.
Recognized for its design and technical features, Nuki’s Smart Lock Ultra recognition complements news that the company has also officially announced plans to enter the U.S. market in 2025.
“We are incredibly proud to be recognized as an honoree by the CES 2025 Innovation Awards, as well as to announce...
Palm d’Oor
January 10, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
It’s CES 2024, and what that means is a whole lot of residential and public-facing security products being introduced with the new year.
I think if I had to pick what stands out the most in the crowd it’s the continued line of smart home products we see evolving and branching out. Not all of these are security-focused products, but most of them are security adjacent. Also, really, if we’ve learned anything in these past few years it’s that if your device is smart,...
Z-Wave Alliance starts 2024 with new members, updated Ed materials, and CES 2024 Presence
January 9, 2024SSN Staff
BEAVERTON, Ore. – The Z-Wave Alliance has announced a burst of updates including a new member, availability of in-demand educational resources, and support for dozens of Z-Wave Alliance member companies at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024.
The alliance’s newest member is OliverIQ (Venetian Expo Booth #51932). The group officially launched at CES 2024 with the debut of their Smart Home as a Service (SHaaS) platform.
“OliverIQ has joined the Z-Wave Alliance at the manufacturer...
Idlespace Technology unveils Philips Wi-Fi Palm Recognition Smart Deadbolt
January 8, 2024SSN Staff
LAS VEGAS – Idlespace Technology, the exclusive distributor of Philips Home Access Smart Door Locks in North America, is unveiling its Philips Wi-Fi Palm Recognition Smart Deadbolt at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024.
The Philips Home Access Smart Lock product line, made available in the Spring of 2023, will be headlined by the Philips Wi-Fi Palm Recognition Smart Deadbolt. According to Idlespace Technology the deadbolt integrates state-of-the-art palm recognition technology to offer...
OliverIQ SHaaS solution launches at CES 2024
January 8, 2024SSN Staff
LAS VEGAS – At Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024, OliverIQ announced its official launch with the debut of their new Smart Home as a Service (SHaaS) platform.
According to the company this launch heralds a new era in the smart home industry by offering a subscription model with “unlimited support” and a “user-friendly app” for control and automation of today’s most popular smart home devices.
OliverIQ has partnered with both national and global service...