The Next Generation of Intelligent Living

Smart home technology has evolved significantly beyond simply turning lights on with your phone. The innovations coming in 2026 focus on intelligence, personalization, and natural interaction—systems that genuinely understand how you live and adapt accordingly. These aren't incremental upgrades; they're fundamental shifts in how homes respond to their occupants. From AI that learns your patterns to sun-tracking automated shades, here are five trends that will define smart home living in the coming year.

A 10-question Checkup to Gauge Your Lighting’s Potential

You likely don’t think about your lighting unless a bulb burns out or a room feels too dim. But lighting is the technology that most impacts your day. It shapes how you live, how your home looks, and even how you feel at different times of the day.

Yet for something that plays such a big role in your everyday experience, lighting often gets overlooked. Most people settle for whatever fixtures came with the house or add more light without thinking about how it all works together. The result is a mix of bulbs and switches that are more frustrating than helpful.

Our quick lighting audit will help you identify areas where your system might be falling short and show you how much more comfortable, stylish, and intuitive your home could be with a Lutron control system in place.

How Tunable, Full-Spectrum Light Brings Wellness and Beauty to Your Home

Most smart lighting systems let you dim the lights or change colors from your phone. That's convenient, but it's also just scratching the surface. Ketra lighting takes it a step further—mimicking the way natural sunlight moves through the day, enhancing your home's appearance, and actually supporting your body's natural rhythms. If you're building or renovating a house, understanding what sets Ketra apart can help you make a smarter investment in your lighting.

Transform Your Living or Media Room into a Personal Cinema

There's watching a movie, and then there's experiencing it the way the director intended. Sony AV solutions deliver that difference—the kind of picture quality that reveals details others miss, combined with immersive audio that places you inside the action. Whether you're designing a dedicated media room or upgrading your living space, the right combination of Sony display technology, audio components, and expert installation creates something truly special. Here's how to build a complete entertainment system that brings the cinema experience home.