HomeKit Insider Aliro Ready to Launch, Roomba Adds Matter, & CES 2026 Roundup PART 1!
Jan 5, 2026
Get a sneak peek into CES 2026 as Andrew O'Hara breaks down the latest smart home innovations. Discover Matter-enabled cameras and how Roomba is integrating Matter support for smarter cleaning. Exciting launches loom with Aliro enhancements for locks and smart appliances from Hisense and Samsung. Explore Govee's new lighting options and their Pro ice maker, plus UltraLock's advanced security features. Withings unveils a health scale packed with biomarker insights, all while preparing for the busy show ahead!
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CES Starts Before The Show Floor
- CES effectively starts before the trade floor opens with media-only events like Unveiled and Pepcom two days earlier.
- Andrew O'Hara plans videos from those events to cover early product reveals and highlights.
CES Is Exciting But Personally Costly
- Andrew admits CES is both exciting and personally taxing because it means long days away from family and pets.
- He plans to work intensely at the show but values small comforts like preloaded media on his Apple Vision Pro for travel downtime.
Finish Press Work Before The Trip
- Prepare press coverage and assets before travel to avoid stressful catch-up during CES.
- Andrew plans to finish press releases pre-trip so he can relax during the flight and focus on reporting at the show.