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Roborock unveils first pool cleaner & new robot mower

Australian and New Zealand buyers will get Roborock's first pool robot in January 2027, as the firm widens into garden care and allergy-labelled cleaners.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Internet of Things

Dreame unveils smart home range at IFA 2026 in Berlin

The Berlin showcase signals Dreame's push to build a broader connected-home ecosystem in Australia and New Zealand beyond robot vacuums.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

Internet of Things

LG unveils ThinQ Claw AI agent for connected home platform

The text-based agent aims to simplify control of connected appliances by letting users describe plans in natural language rather than set routines.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Smart Home

LG expands A-grade energy savings across home appliances

Lower electricity bills and stronger energy labels are now reaching more households as LG pushes A-grade efficiency into mainstream appliances.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

Smart Home

LG extends Fit & Max design to more home appliances

The wider roll-out targets smaller homes, pairing flush installation with larger capacities across kitchens and laundry rooms.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Smart Home

Ecovacs launches outdoor robot cleaners in Australia

Australian households can now buy robot mowers, window cleaners and pool scrubbers as Ecovacs extends automation beyond indoor floors.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2026

Internet of Things

Schneider Electric links KNX with Samsung SmartThings

The tie-up gives homes and commercial sites a single interface for lighting, climate and energy control, easing a long-running interoperability problem.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 30th May 2026

Smart Cities

Dreame names Cristiano Ronaldo as global ambassador

The tie-up aims to lift the Chinese appliance maker's overseas profile as it broadens into more home products and competes in premium smart tech.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026

Data Protection

Ayla launches video platform for smart home brands

Smart home makers can now add cameras and doorbells more quickly as Ayla bundles cloud recording, billing and app support into one service.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd May 2026

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Internet of Things

TCL launches VoxIN smart air conditioner range in Australia

Households facing summer power bills could save up to 37% as TCL adds voice-controlled cooling to its Australian appliance range.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

Internet of Things

TCL launches Super Drum washer & dryer in Australia

The range targets Australian households seeking larger-capacity laundry appliances with app control and heat-pump efficiency at mainstream prices.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Robotics

MOVA launches 20 products in Australia across home tech

Australian households will get wider access to connected yard, pool and pet devices as the brand expands beyond indoor floor cleaning.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Smart Home

Auckland Home Show adds Garden Showcase for September

Homeowners will get a larger spring renovation drawcard, with six full-scale gardens added to the Auckland Home Show's September line-up.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Signage

Samsung expands business mobile distribution through WBT

It gives Australian resellers a single source for Samsung business devices, displays and appliances as the group pushes bundled enterprise sales.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026

Internet of Things

Dreame cuts Prime Day prices by up to 74% in Australia

Shoppers in Australia can save up to AUD $2,049.01 on robot vacuums and dryers as Dreame broadens its Prime Day sale across home care.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2026

Internet of Things

Australians skip dryers in winter over energy costs

Rising power bills are pushing many households to dry clothes indoors, with 62% of Australians avoiding dryers in winter, survey data shows.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026

Internet of Things

ECOVACS says WINBOT tops global robotic window sales

The category's growth is being driven by demand for safer, easier cleaning of high-rise glass as WINBOT passes 1 million units sold this year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026

Wearables

Samsung AI push focuses on proactivity, personalisation

Devices that anticipate routines could cut friction for New Zealand users as Samsung extends hyper-personalised AI across phones, wearables and the home.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026