CES 2024: The Best New Smart Home Tech Products

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AI leads the way with these intelligent appliances and gadgets for every room and family member, from a baby monitor that decodes crying and an indoor smoker that won't set off smoke alarms, to luxe showerheads and pet gear.
Launching in early 2024, Kohler's new SpaViva handshower is an all-in-one face and body cleansing device that creates microbubbles in the water to penetrate the skin for a deeper clean. Beauty lovers can add even more self-care to their shower routine with four accessories: a face brush that can be used with your favorite cleansers, a body brush, a body scrubber for rough heels and calluses, and a body massager for the ultimate spa-like experience. <br><br>It has a rechargeable battery that lasts for 90 minutes and magnetic docking station.
Founded by a former Apple engineer, Lotus' genius smart ring lets wearers control lights, TVs and objects with manual electric switches. It comes with three magnetic covers that attach to any existing wall switch, and the ring uses infrared tech (no need to connect to Wi-Fi or Bluetooth) to control whatever is "connected" to the switch covers. Pre-orders require a refundable $5 deposit (we're guessing this helps the company get an idea of production expectations) and delivery begins this fall; final pricing is pending.
Backed by a successful Indiegogo campaign and now in production, South Korean-based company Moss Air's desktop humidifier and air purifier harnesses the cleaning power of moss, which converts carbon dioxide into oxygen and works as a natural dust filter. Seeing it up close at CES, we loved the sleek, terrarium-like design, giving it an organic-modern look with the benefit of cleaning your air. Unless you forget to mist your greens, the moss panels should last up to 30 years (you can also buy replacement panels that Moss Labs says are made of eco-friendly and natural materials.)<br><br>During our demo, the user experience felt intuitive — and dare we say, elevated — with a magnetic ball used to switch between modes by plugging or unplugging the top air release vent. It boasts a battery life of up to eight hours, and is compact and portable for moving from your desk to your bedside. Watching the self-misting feature is quite a meditative activity, too.
Australia-based Ilume makes it easy for pup parents to manage their dog's health. The water-resistant smart collar tracks your furry pal's activity, sleep cycle, steps and behavior patterns — and based on that data, the connected app and smart hub give you personalized recommendations on feeding and pet care. The smart bowl indicates the ideal portion of food based on your dog's health data (such as their daily routine and fitness levels), and you get Ilume's subscription free for six months; after that, it's just $5 per month.