TelcoNews New Zealand - Telecommunications news for ICT decision-makers
New Zealand

Home automation Stories

Global Stories

Home automation stories

LG unveils AI home ecosystem for European households
Data Protection

LG unveils AI home ecosystem for European households

European shoppers could see more connected appliances and lower power bills as LG broadens its AI home push with energy-saving products.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
LG unveils ThinQ Claw AI agent for connected home platform
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 week
LG launches campaign to tackle domestic mental load
Smart Home

LG launches campaign to tackle domestic mental load

Survey findings suggest domestic chores are fuelling stress for many adults, with LG pitching smart appliances as a way to ease the burden.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
LG launches compact ducted HVAC unit for tight spaces
Internet of Things

LG launches compact ducted HVAC unit for tight spaces

Demand for slimmer climate systems is rising as builders seek quieter units that fit constrained ceilings and simplify maintenance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Google DeepMind unveils Gemini Robotics 2 for humanoids
Robotics

Google DeepMind unveils Gemini Robotics 2 for humanoids

The rollout could widen robot use in homes and warehouses, as DeepMind says the new system handles whole-body movement and finer hand control.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026
Rithum adds HEOS support & launches Prestige surrounds
Internet of Things

Rithum adds HEOS support & launches Prestige surrounds

Homeowners and installers gain more choice as the Switch now works with Denon and Marantz systems, while new surrounds target premium interiors.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
Havas Red wins ECOVACS Australia and New Zealand brief
Digital Transformation

Havas Red wins ECOVACS Australia and New Zealand brief

The smart home robotics brand is seeking to lift awareness in Australia and New Zealand as Havas Red takes on PR, social and influencer work.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2026
AVOZ becomes SIM2 representative in Australia & NZ
Smart Home

AVOZ becomes SIM2 representative in Australia & NZ

Buyers in Australia and New Zealand will now have a lower entry point for SIM2 projectors, starting at AUD $19,999, as AVOZ expands its reach.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2026
Ecovacs launches outdoor robot cleaners in Australia
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

Stories from Other Regions

Home automation stories

Reolink launches Father's Day camera sale in Australia
IoT Security

Reolink launches Father's Day camera sale in Australia

Australian shoppers can save up to 34% on Reolink home security cameras as the company splits its Father's Day promotion into two sales windows.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
MOVA launches 20 products in Australia across home tech
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
Hands-on review: Narwal Flow 2 robot vacuum and mop
Internet of Things

Hands-on review: Narwal Flow 2 robot vacuum and mop

A strong choice for hard floors, the robot struggles on thick carpet, limiting its appeal in homes that need full-room coverage.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Last month
EZVIZ launches smart home security range in Australia
Data Protection

EZVIZ launches smart home security range in Australia

Australian households can now buy battery cameras and smart locks without monthly fees, as EZVIZ widens its security range nationwide.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
How smart cleaning devices became a serious retail category
Internet of Things

How smart cleaning devices became a serious retail category

Higher prices and better navigation have turned robot vacuums into a profitable home-appliance category for retailers and resellers.

By Mark Tarre • 7 min read • Last month
Amazon rolls out Alexa+ in Australia via Early Access
Data Protection

Amazon rolls out Alexa+ in Australia via Early Access

Non-Prime users will face an AUD $29.99 monthly fee once Amazon's upgraded voice assistant moves beyond Early Access in Australia.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
TP-Link launches Tapo RV50 Omni robot vacuum in Australia
Internet of Things

TP-Link launches Tapo RV50 Omni robot vacuum in Australia

Priced at AUD $899, the new model targets pet owners keen to avoid tangled rollers and dirty mop pads in busy homes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Wildfire wins UK PR mandates from Anker SOLIX, Yale
Digital Transformation

Wildfire wins UK PR mandates from Anker SOLIX, Yale

The appointments broaden Wildfire's UK brief into home energy and security as brands compete for visibility in the connected home market.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2026
ECOVACS returns DEEBOT NEO 2.0 to ALDI at AUD $279 price
Smart Home

ECOVACS returns DEEBOT NEO 2.0 to ALDI at AUD $279 price

Households seeking cheaper help with chores can buy a robot vacuum and mop at ALDI for AUD $279, while stocks last.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026