Smart home devices launching in Australia — security cameras, doorbells, lighting, thermostats and voice assistants. What’s new, what works with what, and Aussie availability.
EZVIZ vs Eufy: Australia’s subscription-free security showdown EZVIZ (from $249.95) and Eufy (from ~$349) are the two big names in subscription-free smart home security in Australia. Both let you skip monthly fees with local storage. Here’s how they compare. EZVIZ vs Eufy Australia: key differences Entry price: EZVIZ starts at $249.95 (SD7). Eufy’s doorbell starts…
Eufy Video Doorbell S4 Australia: VR viewing doorbell Eufy’s 2026 flagship doorbell is the world’s first with VR/panoramic viewing. 3K HDR sensor, 180° field of view, AI visitor tracking, radar + dual PIR motion detection. What’s new The VR/panoramic viewing is genuinely novel — no other doorbell offers it. The 180° FOV and AI tracking…
TCL VoxIN: smart air con from $959 TCL’s 2026 smart split-system range starts at $959 in Australia. Standout features: offline voice control (works without internet) and AI energy management. What’s new Offline voice control is the differentiator — most smart ACs need cloud connectivity for voice. The AI energy management pitches at households facing higher…
Apple HomePad Australia: price and release date (rumour briefing) Update 6 Oct 2026: MacRumors (March 2026) now reports the HomePad is expected in fall 2026 (Sept–Dec), not mid-October as earlier rumoured. The short version — and the important caveat: Apple has not announced the HomePad. Everything below comes from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman via 9to5Mac, who…
EZVIZ Australia: six new smart home devices, zero subscriptions The short version: EZVIZ — one of the world’s biggest smart camera brands — launched six new devices in Australia on 5 October 2026: cameras, video doorbells, smart locks and a home control screen. The pitch is simple: no subscription fees, with local storage instead of…