Accessibility, Smart Home Tech Highlighted at CES 2026
CES 2026 recently wrapped up four days of innovators showing up. The largest post-pandemic CES welcomed more than 148,000 attendees from around the globe.
CES 2026 moved from theory to the practical application of how technology is integrating seamlessly into everyone’s lives. With more than 4,100 exhibitors, including some 1,200 startups, the event demonstrated how technology is solving some of the world’s greatest challenges. To catch show highlights and announcements, visit the CES Content Hub.
Accessibility and smart home tech highlighted at the show include:
Accessibility
Accessibility technology is increasingly focused on breaking down everyday barriers by making devices and environments more usable for people of all abilities through AI, wearables and tools that support independent living. Wearables like AR glasses, smart watches and rings now offer real-time assistance, personalized alerts and advanced health tracking, while many smartphones integrate features such as live captioning, enhanced magnification, object identification and at-home hearing tests. In the home, voice assistants, smart appliances and security systems are helping older adults safely age in place, showing how accessibility innovation is improving quality of life and expanding independence worldwide.
Exhibitors included: ATDev, Digireha Inc., .lumen, Revimo, Tombot, WheelMove, WiRobotics
Digital health
Digital health continues to accelerate, with innovations focused on accessibility, early detection, outcome prediction and virtual nursing. These breakthroughs were showcased, alongside smart home technologies designed to support living and aging in place. From wearables and FDA-approved over-the-counter monitoring devices to telehealth and agentic AI, digital health solutions are expanding access to care, empowering consumers and supporting clinicians. The Digital Health Mixer drew leaders from across the healthcare and technology industry to foster collaboration and accelerate digital health innovation.
Exhibitors included: AARP, Abbott, Earflo Inc., myolab.ai, Vivoo, Withings
Smart home
The smart home ecosystem now covers appliances, assistants, energy management, entertainment, robots and security with solutions focused on consumer control, convenience, and sustainability. AI-driven personalization and predictive automation are becoming standard, enabling homes to anticipate needs through adaptive security, lighting, appliances and thermostats that learn routines and optimize performance.
Exhibitors included: Bosch, Dreame Innovation Technology, LG Electronics, Samsung Electronics, SwitchBot.