New Delhi, Jan. 5 -- CES has always been a glimpse into the future, but CES 2026 feels different. This year, big home appliance brands aren't just talking about smarter homes, they're showing how technology could quietly take work off our hands, blend into our living spaces, and even understand us better. From robots that promise a "zero-labour home" to TVs that look more like art installations, here are the home-focused announcements that stood out at the world's biggest tech show.

LG's CLOiD home robot could be the closest thing yet to a real-life robot housekeeper. Unlike today's single-task robots that only vacuum or mop, CLOiD is being positioned as a multi-skilled helper capable of folding laundry, assisting with cooking, and even ...