The world’s most influential consumer electronics show, IFA (International Consumer Electronics Show Berlin), opened this month, focusing on the latest trends in smart home, artificial intelligence, wearable devices, and innovative hardware, and has become an important barometer for future technological development.
The exhibition is full of highlights, ranging from smart lighting systems to AI home solutions, as well as wearable devices and robot technology, all of which emphasize key themes such as “smart life”, “audio-visual integration”, and “human-machine collaboration”.
Smart home lighting has entered a new era
Philips Hue brought extensive upgrades at IFA 2025, including the “Essential” entry-level bulb, the Hue Bridge Pro supporting the Thread network protocol, and the Hue MotionAware platform with built-in motion sensing. This platform not only complies with the Matter Internet of Things standard but also enhances the interconnection efficiency among smart devices, indicating that the smart home ecosystem is moving towards seamless interconnection.
This product update focuses on user experience and ecological compatibility, elevating the Hue platform concept from “independent device connection” to “smart home collaboration center”.
AI housework system: Roborock 4-in-1 robot makes its debut
Roborock leads the new trend of household cleaning appliances by launching an AI-type household robot that integrates four major functions: laundry, drying, vacuuming, and mopping. This device is equipped with an intelligent water circulation module and an energy-saving and efficient architecture. It can automatically detect the ground condition and adjust the cleaning parameters, significantly enhancing the mechanical autonomy and user ease. Its comprehensive module breaks the limitation of the single function of traditional cleaning equipment, ushering in the “era of all-round intelligent household chores”.
Selected premium products: A list of the “Best Items” at the exhibition
In the “Best New Products” showcase section of IFA, summarized by TechRadar, several brand-new products stood out, including:
- Tecno Spark Slim, focusing on lightness, thinness, and distinctive lighting design;
- Acer Swift Air 16, ultra-light notebook warrior, equipped with an AI Ryzen chip;
- Lenovo Legion Go 2, a high-performance handheld console that combines portability and gaming experience.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 & Galaxy S25 FE, a new choice for mobile entertainment;
- Eufy MarsWalker (Staircase Wheel robot) and Ecavobs Deebot X11, the stars of the rescued robot humans;
- Hypershell X Ultra, an innovative exoskeleton support device, represents high-end ergonomics.
These devices reflect the overall orientation of the exhibition towards a balance between entertainment and functionality, as well as the integration of work and life. The “tool attribute” and “experience attribute” of technology are improving simultaneously.
The trend of the interweaving of AI, display, and wearables
Wired reported that IFA 2025 showcased the deep integration of AI technology and display innovation – Lenovo debut’s rotatable screen VertiFlex concept phone, TCL’s eye-protecting Nxtpaper phone, multiple AR smart glasses, and various types of intelligent robots. All these have made “artificial intelligence + interactive devices” an unavoidable core theme of future technology.
In addition, AI has been widely embedded in household and consumer devices: large-capacity AI voice assistants, image recognition and playback functions, intelligent environmental responses, etc. have changed the definition of hardware, and traditional devices are turning into “smart terminals”.
Summary: The future is here, and life is undergoing innovation
IFA 2025 is not only a technology showcase but also a microcosm of the blueprint for future life. From lighting to cleaning, from portable devices to “exoskeletons”, all kinds of products emphasize “intelligent interaction”, “scenario-driven”, and “ecological integration”.
The exhibition provides a clear indication to the industry: consumers are no longer satisfied with merely piling up functions; they hope that devices can “actively participate in life” and address real needs. Manufacturers also need to strike a balance between creativity and user experience.
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