CES 2026 featured a range of home security innovations, including advancements in lock technology, presence-sensing systems, and artificial intelligence (AI) integration. This report summarizes key trends, products, and brands observed in the home security sector during the event.
Wireless Charging for Smart Locks
Wireless charging technology for smart locks was presented at CES 2026. This technology aims to automate battery charging, eliminating the need for manual battery replacement.
Desloc introduced its V150 Plus lock, which incorporates an integrated solar panel. The company stated that the lock can assess ambient light conditions and adjust power consumption to maintain the charge of its 10,000-mAh battery. Lockin showcased two wireless charging solutions. The Aeon lock features a built-in solar panel capable of operating in overcast conditions. Additionally, Lockin's AuraCharge technology utilizes a separate base station to continuously transmit energy to compatible smart locks. Lockin confirmed the safety of the AuraCharge technology. The practical efficacy of these wireless and solar charging methods in real-world scenarios will be subject to user experience.
Ikea Enters Home Security Market with New Sensor Line
Ikea launched its first proprietary line of smart home devices at CES 2026, including security sensors. The company introduced 21 smart home products, focusing on home safety and monitoring. These products include access sensors for doors and windows, motion sensors, water leak sensors, and air and temperature monitors. Pricing for most sensors is below $10. Related smart bulbs were priced between $5 and $7, with a Bluetooth speaker at $10. These devices are reported to support Matter. The sensors were named Myggspray, Timmerflotte, Kilppbok, and Alpstuga.
Evolution of Presence Sensing in Home Security
Presence sensing, defined as non-invasive person or activity detection without cameras or facial recognition, was a prominent theme at CES 2026. Applications included smart locks that illuminate upon approach and Motion's Wi-Fi-sensing smart plug.
Security providers such as ADT presented presence sensing as a multi-faceted approach, combining infrared and radar technologies to enhance security systems with capabilities related to energy use and safety habit monitoring.
Aqara introduced the FP400 Spatial Multi-Sensor, an all-in-one presence-sensing device utilizing mmWave radar. This sensor can track up to 10 individuals in a room, monitoring presence, movement, and posture (standing, sitting, or lying down). The device can integrate with platforms like Apple Home and Google Home, enabling it to trigger actions such as controlling lights, smart locks, or arming/disarming security systems based on detected activity.
Other brands, including Irvinei with Oval technology and Arqaios with Allie, announced presence-sensing hubs designed to integrate multiple safety and smart features into a single device.
AI Integration in Security Cameras Expands
At CES 2026, Artificial Intelligence (AI) in home security cameras primarily involved algorithms for advanced object recognition, video descriptions, and question-answering capabilities. This technology, already present in major brands like Google Nest Cams (Gemini), Arlo, Blink, and Ring for descriptive alerts, is now being adopted by a broader range of manufacturers.
Examples include Desloc's S150 Max smart lock, which integrates AI for object and face detection alerts within its video capabilities. Xthings' Ulticam IQ V2 utilizes Google Gemini for video summaries and object recognition. Jem Global's Energizer brand is also incorporating AI detection into select security cameras via its Energizer Connect platform. The continued expansion of AI features in security cameras suggests an industry trend towards increased adoption of such capabilities.
Video Smart Locks Continue to Emerge
Video smart locks, which integrate a camera into a smart lock, were initially introduced at CES 2025. At CES 2026, additional companies presented their versions, including MyQ with Secure View and SwitchBot with its Lock Vision Series. The market adoption of integrated video smart locks remains to be determined, as a limited number of major security brands beyond Eufy have developed such combined units. Design considerations, such as the typical low mounting position of door locks and restricted camera angles, have been noted as potential challenges compared to standalone video doorbells.
Consumer-Focused Security Product Development
Some security companies at CES 2026 demonstrated products designed to address specific user needs and behaviors. Lockly presented products focusing on practical security requirements.
Lockly's OwlGuard battery camera features an onboard status screen and local recording capabilities that function independently of Wi-Fi, offering resilience against power outages or Wi-Fi interference. Accessories for the OwlGuard include a magnifying glass for enhanced zoom, a sunshade, and a privacy blindfold.
Lockly also introduced the TapCom platform, a solution for vacation rental management. This platform enables guests to interact with smart devices and locks via phone tap or initiate video calls with owners without requiring an app download. For owners, TapCom provides a consolidated system to manage access devices, supporting Lockly products as well as brands like Yale and Schlage.