Future perfect: Our pick of the smart-home tech for 2024

From security drones to foldable TVs, we take a look at the gadgets and technology trends for the year ahead

The Ring Always Home is likely to flit to our shores before the end of 2024.

Looking ahead to 2024, smart-home technology will continue to focus largely on holistic, home connectivity and security products. Smart speakers, cameras, digital photo/art frames, locks, fans, heating controls, lights, and plugs will work better, cooperating seamlessly in one comprehensive home network that talks to compliant appliances and systems. Customised and automated, your smart house will sip necessary information from your hub, apps tuned to your mobile devices, chosen manual settings, and handle all necessary
software updates from the internet.

2024 is all about habit-learning helpers and the experience is approaching near sentient. With wifi choices for DIY set-ups, there is something for everyone to increase comfort levels, entertain, and even save money. New products typical of the latest no-brainer automation are developed using biometrics (the application of statistical analysis to biological data).