Taking place in Las Vegas between January 6 and 9, 2026, CES is the world’s biggest technology show. Apple does not officially attend Las Vegas. It does not unveil products on the show floor, and it does not chase headlines during the world’s largest consumer technology event. Yet despite Apple’s absence, CES remains a critical moment for Apple Home. Nearly every major smart home manufacturer building for Apple Home, Matter, and Thread will be present, using CES 2026 to showcase the devices and platforms that will shape the Apple Home experience throughout the year.
While Apple stays quiet, the ecosystem around Apple Home does not. CES has become one of the clearest indicators of where Apple Home is heading next, not through Apple announcements, but through the hardware choices manufacturers are making in response to Apple’s platform direction.
Matter at CES 2026
By CES 2026, Matter is no longer the headline feature. It is the baseline expectation.
The focus has shifted away from whether a device supports Matter and toward how well that support is implemented. Apple Home users care far less about logos on a box and far more about whether devices are reliable, responsive, and feel native once added to the Home app.
CES 2026 should mark a further shift toward manufacturers treating Matter as a long term platform rather than a marketing requirement. That means better onboarding, fewer edge cases, and devices that behave consistently across updates. For Apple Home, Matter only truly matters when it disappears into the background and simply works.
All the new Apple Home devices announced at CES 2026
Aqara at CES 2026
At CES 2026, Aqara unveiled its most forward-looking smart home ecosystem to date, built around a concept it calls spatial intelligence.
Eufy security and robot vacuums
eufy has announced the launch of its new flagship robot vacuum, the Omni S2. Additionally expanding its smart home security lineup at CES 2026 with several new devices. Eufy Video doorbell S4, Eufy Solar Wall Light Cam S4 and Eufy Smart Lock E40
Eve Home at CES 2026
Eve Home unveiled a new smart thermostat for the North American market. This move expands its growing Matter portfolio
Roborock raises the bar at CES 2026
Roborock used CES 2026 to push its robot vacuum lineup into more capable and more autonomous territory, unveiling two new Saros flagship models alongside a refreshed Qrevo Curv that embraces the roller mop trend.
Philips Hue Spatial awareness and Apple Home support for cameras
At CES 2026, Signify has announced SpatialAware scenes for Philips Hue, a feature that shifts smart lighting away from simple colour assignment and toward spatial understanding. They also confirmed Apple Home support will be coming to its Hue Secure cameras, video doorbell, and contact sensors.
Kwikset at CES 2026
Kwikset has announced the Aura Reach, its latest smart lock with Matter over Thread
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LIFX announce new lighting and Thread support coming soon
LIFX has revealed its new Everyday products aimed at entry level buyers, LIFX is also introducing updated premium hardware, including a SuperColor bathroom mirror and a fully featured in wall smart dimmer. Later 2026, the company plans to introduce a Thread upgrade for its current generation of smart lighting products.
Ikea announce more Matter smart lights
Ikea has announce two refreshed Varmblixt lamps shown at CES 2026, bringing smart lighting features to one of the brand’s most recognisable designs.
SwitchBot at CES 2026
SwitchBot has announced the Lock Vision Series, the world’s first deadbolt smart lock to use 3D structured light facial recognition.
Rather than relying on simple cameras or flat image matching, the Lock Vision Series projects thousands of infrared points onto a user’s face to build a precise three dimensional facial map. This allows the lock to understand depth, distance, and facial structure with millimetre level accuracy, enabling fast and intentional unlocking that is far harder to fool than traditional visual systems.
Govee at CES 2026
Govee has announced three new Apple Home compatible smart lighting products , expanding its growing Matter based ecosystem. The new devices include the Govee Ceiling Light Ultra, the Govee Sky Ceiling Light, and the Govee Floor Lamp 3, all supporting Matter and seamless integration with the Apple Home.
Xthings announce to new ULTRALOQ smart locks at CES 2026
Xthings is using CES 2026 to introduce two new flagship ULTRALOQ smart locks that showcase a Smarter Access approach.
Aliro smart lock standard to arrive in Q1 2026
The smart lock standard Aliro is finally launching. The first specification, which standardises NFC based tap to unlock and Ultra Wideband hands free unlocking, is expected to arrive Q1 2026, according to the Connectivity Standards Alliance.
Bookmark This Page for Apple Home News at CES 2026
CES moves fast. News breaks daily, sometimes hourly, and not all of it is relevant to Apple Home users.
This page will be updated throughout CES 2026 with clear context, verified information, and practical relevance for Apple Home, Matter, and Thread. The goal is not to cover everything, but to focus on what actually matters inside a real Apple Home.
If Apple Home is part of your setup, this is the page to bookmark and return to during CES 2026.
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