The Latest Trends in Home Automation Now and Into the Future

Smart homes provide unmatched ease, comfort, and beauty, making it hard to return to traditional living once you adopt automated technology. Whether you're entertaining, cooking, or relaxing, your home adjusts for the occasion, creating the ideal climate, lighting, and entertainment for the moment. 

As with all technology, smart homes are evolving rapidly, moving from one-touch control to homes managed by sensors, time of day, a person’s location, and their voice. In 2026, expectations are even higher, with artificial intelligence (AI) creating proactive homes that respond to your needs before you even ask.

Here, we’ll explore some of the exciting advancements in smart home living in 2025 and what to look forward to as the New Year unfolds.  

Grid Independence and Reduced Energy Consumption Made Effortless 

As more people become concerned about climate change, aging power grids, and reducing their carbon footprint, energy independence and greener living become part of the conversation. Some may already live in smart homes, but have yet to embrace a clean, powerful energy source, feeling overwhelmed by the prospect. 

That’s where Savant Power comes in. 

Savant Power offers clean, reliable energy and integrates seamlessly with your existing smart home ecosystem. The Savant App, which effortlessly and elegantly manages your entire smart home, also controls your power, enabling true energy independence and a sustainable lifestyle. 

Here, we’ll uncover this remarkable technology and how, together, managing your power and your home from a single intuitive app provides the ultimate lifestyle that’s healthier, happier, and free. 

Now, you can automate everything, from music to lighting, climate, video, and security, and not rely on the grid.

Add Style & Energy Savings to Everyday Moments All Year Round

As summer fades and the crisp air of fall arrives in Connecticut, your home becomes the heart of gatherings, celebrations, and moments of quiet reflection. The season brings a dramatic shift in light and weather, and motorized shades become your silent helper, working diligently in the background while you prepare to host a special occasion. 

Imagine balancing style, efficiency, and guests’ comfort in seconds with a simple button press or voice command. It’s possible! Learn more about this automated smart home solution below.

Personalized Sound Enhances Every Hour, Every Space

You wake up to your favorite track slowly filling the room: soft, clear, and precisely timed. 

There’s no fumbling with buttons or tapping a screen because your home simply knows how to start the day. As you walk into the bathroom, the same music continues without interruption, flowing effortlessly into the next space.

Whole-home audio systems create a rhythm for your life. They shape the atmosphere from morning to night, adjusting to your habits, mood, and movement. Experience a day in the life view of what it would be like to have high-performance speakers in every room, all connected for ease of use!