Smart Home & IoT

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- Tineco is unveiling four floor care devices at IFA 2026 in Berlin, built around a single idea: cleaning tools that maintain themselves so households skip the scrubbing and drying afterward.

Three products are making their global debut at the show -- the FLOOR ONE S11 Artist Fusion Steam, FLOOR ONE S9 Artist Boost Steam, and PURE ONE STATION 7 ZeroTouch -- alongside the FLOOR ONE STATION S9 Scientist Pro, which launched in the U.S. in August.

The S11 Artist Fusion Steam heats water to 230°C for stubborn messes

The flagship model pairs HyperSteam and HeatBoost Mopping with ReverseScrub Technology to loosen dried-on grime. A Dual Steam Self-Cleaning system offers either FlashDry for speed or SilentDry for quiet hot-air drying once the job is done.

San Francisco – September 08, 2026 -- TrustKernel has begun shipping PlugClaw worldwide, moving the device from pre-order to general availability starting at $149 with no mandatory subscription.

The product is a USB-C stick measuring 50 x 19 x 8 mm and weighing 15 grams, built around a MediaTek Helio G80 processor with up to 6 GB of memory and 128 GB of encrypted storage. It runs PlugOS, a privacy-hardened Android system, alongside Ubuntu as an agent runtime.

Plugging it in turns any device into an AI workstation

Users connect PlugClaw to a phone, tablet, or computer, which then acts only as a display and input source. The AI agent, its applications, login credentials, and full execution environment run entirely on PlugClaw's own hardware rather than the host device.

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- Hanin will debut its EQ3 hybrid instant camera at IFA Berlin 2026, giving users the ability to edit photos before printing them in a larger square format.

The EQ3 lets users edit shots before committing to print

The camera includes adjustable filters, image adjustments, and an in-camera collage feature, allowing users to refine images and cut down on wasted prints. It uses thermal sublimation printing for longer-lasting photos and comes with a removable battery for easier swaps and extended use.

"The moment can be spontaneous, but the print should be a deliberate choice," said Shaowei Song, General Manager of Hanin's Consumer Electronics Division. He added that the EQ3 lets users experiment freely first, then capture the moments that matter most in a bigger square format.

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- Reolink used IFA Berlin 2026 to unveil the OMVI 2i Ultra, a wire-free dual-camera security device, alongside new subscription-free AI tools for its smart home lineup. The announcements were made at the company's booth in Hall 1.2, Booth 181, during the trade show running September 4-8 at Messe Berlin.

The OMVI 2i Ultra pairs two cameras for wider coverage without wiring

The new device combines an 8MP wide-view camera with a 5MP pan-tilt camera that can rotate 355 degrees and tilt 50 degrees. Reolink's SyncTrack feature lets the pan-tilt camera keep tracking a detected object even after it moves outside the wide-view camera's frame, and users can tap any spot on the wide-angle image to redirect the second camera there.

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- Hisense has introduced its "Companion Living" concept at IFA 2026, showing how artificial intelligence could take over everyday household tasks like cooking, laundry and air quality management.

V AIOS forms the backbone of the new smart home system

The centerpiece is V AIOS, a next-generation version of Hisense's VIDAA operating system built on four AI functions: detecting, analyzing, communicating and acting. The system is designed to recognize users, devices and surroundings, understand context and intent, enable natural communication between people and appliances, and coordinate content and services to carry out tasks automatically.

Seoul – September 08, 2026 -- LG Electronics is presenting seven new home appliances at IFA 2026, built around AI features, energy savings and compact designs suited to European homes.

A refrigerator now understands spoken requests through AI

The next-generation LG SIGNATURE refrigerator uses Large Language Model-based voice recognition, letting users ask how to store specific ingredients. A 6.8-inch LCD display manages AI-powered cooling, and the AI Fresh feature can pre-cool the interior up to two hours before an anticipated door opening based on usage patterns.

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- JIMMY unveiled the Nespure N9 at IFA 2026, a countertop device that combines a water purifier with a capsule coffee machine in a single compact unit requiring no plumbing installation.

The N9 filters water through five stages before it reaches your cup

The system pairs ultrafiltration, which removes contaminants while retaining essential minerals, with a coconut-shell activated carbon filter that JIMMY says gives the water a milder, slightly sweet taste similar to spring water. The company markets the result as suitable for both daily hydration and coffee preparation.

One button delivers water at 98°C or room temperature instantly

Users can dispense hot or ambient-temperature water on demand for tea, lemonade, quick meals or a simple glass of water, without waiting for a kettle to boil.

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- JIMMY has unveiled the Nespure N9 at IFA 2026, a countertop appliance that purifies drinking water and brews capsule coffee from a single plug-and-play unit requiring no plumbing installation.

The N9 filters water through five stages before it reaches your cup

The system combines ultra-filtration, which removes harmful substances while retaining essential minerals, with a coconut shell activated carbon filter that JIMMY says gives the water a smooth, slightly sweet finish similar to spring water. This purified water feeds both the drinking-water dispenser and the coffee brewing function.

One touch delivers water at 98°C or at room temperature

Users can instantly access hot water for tea, lemonade or instant meals, or ambient-temperature water for everyday hydration, without waiting for a kettle to boil.

Munich – September 08, 2026 -- EZVIZ is showcasing a new generation of smart home security devices at IFA Berlin 2026, running September 4 to 8, with a booth at Hall 1.2, Stand 175 built around the theme "Driving Innovations."

The company, a global smart-home technology provider, is presenting new camera lines, AI-powered locks, entry systems, cleaning robots and wearables across five connected showcase areas at its stand.

Triple-lens cameras extend surveillance range with 12x zoom

The new 90f series, an upgrade to the 90 Dual line, introduces EZVIZ's first cameras with three lenses. The wired H90f and battery-powered HB90f use a 12x mixed zoom designed to capture detail across large outdoor areas.

A companion 3K series targets portable use: the base CB30 and advanced CB60 run on high-capacity batteries with magnetic mounts. The CB60 adds 8x zoom and switchable 4G-WiFi connectivity for coverage outside home network range.

Madrid – September 08, 2026 -- Smart home company EZVIZ is showcasing its full product lineup at IFA in Berlin, occupying stand 175 in Hall 1.2 under the slogan "Accelerating Innovation." The display spans five interconnected zones covering home security, access control, robotics, and AI-driven devices.

New triple-lens cameras target large properties

The company's 90f series, evolving from its 90 Dual line, introduces wired (H90f) and battery-powered (HB90f) cameras with three lenses and a 12x mixed zoom. EZVIZ says the setup is built to capture detail across large areas such as farms or estates.

Compact 3K cameras add 4G-wifi switching

The 3K series includes the entry-level CB30 and the advanced CB60, both featuring high-capacity batteries and magnetic bases for portability. The CB60 offers an 8x zoom and can switch between 4G and wifi, keeping footage sharp even outside router range.