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September 10, 2026 – BERLIN -- Midea has unveiled VitaBreeze, a new air conditioning system designed to personalize climate control room by room, with a European rollout set for early 2027. The product debuted globally at IFA 2026 in Berlin.

AirGrid Intelligence lets users steer airflow from a smartphone

VitaBreeze maps a room's layout and gives users visual control over where air is directed, letting them target airflow toward specific activities like yoga or away from a spot on the sofa.

Breezeless Pro Evolution boosts airflow area by 30 percent

The latest version of Midea's draft-free technology increases the air outlet area by 30 percent, dispersing cool air through strategically placed microperforations. Midea says this creates soft, multidirectional breezes without direct blasts, while still delivering full cooling performance instantly.

Berlin – September 10, 2026 -- Haier, the world's No. 1 major appliance brand for 17 consecutive years according to Euromonitor International, showcased an AI-driven connected home ecosystem at IFA 2026, spanning laundry, refrigeration, cooking, entertainment, digital services and robotics.

Cameras and sensors let appliances adjust in real time

The Vision 15 washing machine uses a built-in camera, sensors and algorithms to detect load size, balance and foam levels, then automatically adjusts water levels, detergent dosing, drum movement and program settings. The Maestro refrigeration prototype's AI Food Care System 2.0 identifies stored ingredients and recommends storage conditions. The ID Ultimate Series 6 oven uses its own camera to identify food, track cooking progress and stop a program once the desired result is reached. In the living room, UltraSense AI adjusts picture and sound on Haier's smart TVs based on content and ambient conditions.

Berlin – September 10, 2026 -- Haier unveiled an AI-powered smart home ecosystem at IFA 2026, showing connected appliances that adjust laundry cycles, food storage, cooking and entertainment settings based on real-time household behavior.

The Vision 15 washer reads laundry loads through an internal camera

Sensors and algorithms detect load size, balance and foam levels, then automatically adjust water volume, detergent dosing, drum movement and program settings.

A refrigeration prototype called Maestro tracks food freshness

Its AI Food Care System 2.0 identifies stored items and recommends storage conditions to help users manage food more effectively.

The ID Ultimate Series 6 oven ends cooking cycles automatically

An internal camera recognizes the dish being prepared, monitors cooking progress, and stops the program once the expected result is reached.

Berlin – September 10, 2026 -- ECOVACS took home two gold medals at the IDG Global Product Technology Innovation Awards 2026, announced at IFA Berlin, one of the world's largest consumer electronics trade shows.

The WINBOT W2S PRO OMNI wins for window-cleaning innovation

The window-cleaning robot earned the Window Cleaning Robot Innovation Gold Award for its automatic glass-maintenance features, including intelligent frame detection, systematic deep cleaning, and reinforced safety mechanisms designed to make hands-free window care reliable for homes.

The T1000 4WD Pro lawn mower takes the edge-trimming prize

ECOVACS' smart lawn mower robot, the T1000 4WD Pro, received the Smart Edge Trimming Technology Innovation Gold Award. Judges recognized its high-precision edge-cutting, four-wheel-drive mobility, off-road capability, and intelligent path planning built to handle complex lawn layouts.

Berlin – September 10, 2026 -- Chinese electronics maker Changhong unveiled a new lineup of AI-powered home appliances at IFA 2026, spanning televisions, refrigerators, air conditioners and washing machines built around everyday household needs.

The Q60S Pro TV turns family time into fitness time.

The set runs Changhong's new AI sports platform, LeDong, which transforms the screen into a hub for family workouts and interaction rather than a passive viewing device.

Sensors let appliances react to how people actually live.

An AI air conditioner uses person-detection to track where users are in a room and adjusts airflow accordingly. A companion AI refrigerator relies on smart sensors to help households keep closer tabs on food freshness before items spoil.

Berlin – – September 10, 2026 -- Midea has unveiled VitaBreeze, a new home air conditioning system that lets users direct airflow to specific spots in a room via smartphone, with a global preview set for IFA 2026 and a European retail launch planned for early 2027.

The system maps rooms to control airflow direction

VitaBreeze uses what Midea calls AirGrid Intelligence, which creates a digital layout of a room so users can visually steer air currents from their phone -- toward a yoga mat, for instance, or away from a couch.

Berlin – September 10, 2026 -- Changhong showcased a new lineup of AI-powered home appliances at IFA 2026, including televisions, refrigerators, air conditioners, and laundry machines designed to simplify daily routines through smarter, more intuitive technology.

The Q60S Pro TV turns screen time into a shared sports experience

The television features the Changhong LeDong AI sports platform, which converts the set from a passive viewing screen into an interactive hub for family sports engagement.

Sensors let air conditioners and refrigerators anticipate household needs

An AI-equipped air conditioner detects human presence, recognizing user location and habits to automatically adjust airflow. A companion AI refrigerator uses smart sensors to help users manage food storage more proactively, aiming to reduce complexity rather than add to it.

Berlin – September 10, 2026 -- Haier showcased an AI-driven smart home ecosystem at IFA 2026 in Berlin, covering laundry, food preservation, cooking, entertainment and robotics under the theme "Home of Smart Possibilities."

The Vision 15 washing machine adjusts its own settings mid-cycle

Using an internal camera, sensors and algorithms, the Vision 15 detects laundry load, balance and foam levels, then automatically adjusts water amount, detergent dosing, drum movement and program settings.

A prototype fridge reads what food is stored inside it

The Maestro prototype combines several preservation technologies with an AI Food Care System 2.0 that identifies stored ingredients and recommends storage conditions to help users manage food more efficiently.

Berlin -- September 7, 2026 -- Tuya Smart introduced Doova, an AI companion robot designed for seniors living independently, at IFA 2026 in Berlin.

Doova responds to a spoken call for help within seconds

The robot uses LDS-LiDAR, a four-microphone sound-localization system, and AI skeleton-recognition algorithms to detect falls or emergencies. If a user says "Hey Tuya, help," Doova locates them, moves to their position, and assesses the situation in real time. If there is no response within 60 seconds, it automatically triggers an emergency workflow, sending family members a two-way live video alert so help can be arranged immediately.

Berlin – September 10, 2026 -- Hisense showcased its AI Companion suite at IFA 2026 in Berlin, demonstrating how connected AI, powered by ConnectLife, can automate kitchen, laundry and living room tasks.

A smart fridge starts the cooking process

In the kitchen demo, asking 'What should I cook?' prompts the smart refrigerator to identify stored ingredients and suggest meal ideas based on personal preferences. Once a recipe is chosen, it syncs with the AI Companion Oven for automatic cooking, while the AI Companion Wine Cabinet recommends pairings and maintains proper storage conditions. After the meal, the AI Companion Dishwasher reads the state of the dishes and adjusts the wash cycle accordingly.

Laundry cycles adjust automatically to fabric type

The AI Companion Laundry Suite recognizes clothing characteristics and selects the appropriate wash and dry cycles, adjusting the process automatically for a hands-off laundry experience.