You enter, and the hallway glows softly. The air-conditioning system has reached the best temperature possible and a small chime confirms that the doors are locked. This seamless reality is the heart of India’s digital transformation in home living.
Why the Sudden Shift?
- Cultural Leap: A move towards smart living and IoT, transforming homes from static to responsive.
- Economic Viability: A surge in affordable, high-quality connected devices.
- Tangible ROI: The saving of energy, high domicile security and comfort are evident attractions.
These characteristics are spurring a foreshadowed explosion in the smart home market in India by 2026. The following are the top 10 devices that are on the forefront.
Top 10 Smart Home Devices Expected to Boom in India (2026)
1. Smart Video Doorbells & Intercoms
These are peepholes. They give you a live video stream, the ability to chat with whoever is outside and motion. All that is directly to your phone regardless of your location.
Their primary purpose of use is improved safety. Nowadays a lot of individuals do online shopping and do not reside with family. It is very essential to know who on the door is before they are allowed to come in.
They are particularly helpful in large apartment complexes in cities like Bangalore, Mumbai and Gurgaon. They eliminate the issue of deliveries missed and strangers coming when you are not at the usual intercom.
The Ezviz DB1 and the Mi Smart Doorbell are examples of the devices capable of withstanding the monsoon humidity and notifying you that there is a package left at your door.
2. Smart Locks / Biometric Entry Systems
These locks eliminate keys in favor of keypads, fingerprint scanners or smartphone access. You can grant temporary digital keys for guests or house help and lock/unlock doors remotely.
They offer keyless convenience and solve the problem of lost or duplicated keys. The ability to check your phone to confirm your door is locked provides immense peace of mind.
A critical feature for the Indian market is safety during power outages. Leading models come with mechanical override keys and low-power indicators, ensuring you’re never locked out during a blackout.
The Innexia Smart Locks Secure Plus range, which includes fingerprint and mobile app access, is designed with Indian door types and security concerns in mind.
3. Smart Plugs & Retrofit Switches
The most affordable entry point into home automation. These plug into existing sockets or replace standard switchboards, allowing you to control any appliance like fans, geysers, lights via an app or voice command.
They are inexpensive and simple to set up, and hence a portal to smart houses. They provide an intelligent feature immediately without spending much or drilling.
They can be used in controlling large power equipment such as water heaters and ACs. They can be enabled or disabled by the users remotely, which conserves energy and reduces the electric bills.
Innexia smart plugs allow you to schedule your geyser to turn on only before your morning shower.
4. Smart Lighting Systems
Beyond just app control, these are LED bulbs and fixtures that can change colour temperature, dim, and be grouped into “scenes” like “Movie Night” or “Sunrise.”
They directly contribute to ambiance creation and energy savings. Scheduling lights to turn on/off automatically when you’re away also acts as a powerful security deterrent.
Its attraction is that you can turn all the lights off and on of large Indian houses and balances by just sitting in a single chair. They also suit very well during festivals such as Diwali, where the use of vivid colors is the practice.
The Philips Hue and the cheaper Syska Smart LED product line can be used to control using Google Assistant or Alexa.
5. Smart Sensors (Motion, Gas, Smoke, Leak)
These are the mute guardians. They detect the movement of things, gases leaks, water, or smoke and send you a warning instantaneously and may activate other devices.
They provide early security and safety and prevent small things into big things. They form the foundation of a fully automatic house.
The gas leak sensors play a crucial role in the LPG-using Indian kitchens. Under multi-story apartments, water can be wasted due to leaks below washing machines or water purifiers and this can be prevented with water leak sensors.
A smart gas valve may be automatically switched off by a Honeywell or a Fibaro Gas Leak Sensor when it detects a leak.
6. Smart Cameras / CCTV Systems
The current cameras are applicable both indoors and outdoors. They have high-definition video, can work at night, and they spot people or cars with the help of AI. This aids in preventing pet or shadow false alarms.
The consumers are more willing to view children, parents who are older, or pets remotely in real time. These cameras are an inseparable component of a full home security system.
Most of the families employ house helps. These cameras provide the feeling of security and additional protection. They are tough to work with dust and heat.
The TP-Link Tapo C series or CP Plus smart cameras that offer local SD storage as a cost-effective alternative to cloud subscriptions.
7. Voice Assistants & Smart Displays
Google Nest Audio speakers and Echo Show displays are smart speakers and displays respectively, which serves as the primary control device that triggers voice commands across other connected devices.
The multilingul support such as the Hindi, Tamil, etc. facilitates the elimination of language barriers and allows the use of all family members, including non-tech-savvy ones.
They are becoming the information centre of the family. They are used by people in the kitchen recipes, video calls with relatives, and easy control of other smart gadgets.
When you voice command a Google Nest Hub can display a recipe and a timer simultaneously.
8. Smart Thermostats & Climate Controllers
These appliances retain your preferences on how hot or cold you may prefer and adjust your AC, fans and air purifiers to maintain the temperature without using a lot of energy.
This is primarily due to energy saving. They can slash AC electricity bills by optimizing runtime, a significant saving given India’s high power costs.
They are being designed to work with the specific models of ACs (like Voltas, Daikin) and inverter technology common in the Indian market.
The Innexia automation makes any existing AC smart and manageable via geofencing.
9. Smart Kitchen Appliances
These contain coffee machines, air fryers, ovens, and fridges with Wi-Fi and capable of being warmed up in advance or tracked miles apart, and are able to propose recipes.
They are targeted at the busy employees in the city who would like to have convenience and at the same time enjoy good life.
The largest enhancements will be appliances designed to cook Indian food, such as smart cookers, which will be able to cook a perfect biryani or yogurt, or smart tandoor.
To take an example, a Preethi Smart Cook mixer-grinder which already has options of Indian batters and chutneys.
10. Smart Water, Air & Irrigation Systems
Smart water purifiers indicate the time of filter replacement and the TDS level. Strictly, smart air purifiers adjust settings according to the prevailing AQI. Smart irrigation controllers are used to make gardens use water efficiently.
Health and the environment are more important to people, and they desire smart home devices that utilize data to maintain health and sustainability.
Smart air purifiers are essential in bad quality of air in cities. Where water is in short supply, the smart irrigation systems prevent the wastage of garden water.
An AQI-regulated Xiaomi air purifier or a HUL Pureit Eco water monitor that keeps track of the daily water consumption can be used.
Expert Insights & Industry Trends
According to Mordor Intelligence, the India smart home market is valued at USD 5.20 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 19.31 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 30%.
(Source: Mordor Intelligence )
Trend | Impact & Driver |
Geographical Spread | Big growth engine cities are now Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. The increasing disposable income and desire to live better are causing the people to consume such services in the non-big city areas. |
The Ecosystem Battle | Consumers desire devices that are compatible. Google Home and Alexa platforms have to integrate with a wide range of brands, and companies should ensure that their products can combine with one another. |
The Vernacular Shift | Localization has ceased to be an option. Users desire apps and voice assistants in their language. The support of regional languages assists in increasing the number of people who use the products. |
The Service Economy | As devices proliferate, a parallel service ecosystem of professional installation, maintenance, and tech support is emerging as a critical industry in itself. |
How Innexia is Leading the Smart Home Revolution
While many companies sell smart devices, Innexia (by InTech Creative Services) is building complete intelligent ecosystems for Indian homes, offices, and buildings. Here’s what sets them apart in India’s growing automation market:
Core Solutions:
- Unified control of smart lighting, climate control, and multi-layer security
- Seamless voice integration across platforms
- Data-driven energy management systems
The Innexia Difference:
- Retrofit-friendly installation – No major renovations needed
- Scalable architecture – Start small and expand
- Indian-suited design – Handles power fluctuations and network variability
- Intuitive mobile app – Simple control for all family members
Real-World Impact:
A new Ahmedabad residential project demonstrates Innexia’s practical value. Residents use centralized control to manage lighting scenes, AC schedules, and security cameras through one interface. The system has delivered approximately 18% reduction in electricity costs through intelligent climate control automation – proving smart living can be both comfortable and cost-effective in the Indian context.
Conclusion
India’s domestic landscape is being fundamentally rewired. The top devices winning in 2026 will solve real problems, delivering tangible security, personalized comfort, and measurable energy efficiency. Standalone products will fade in favor of interconnected systems.
The true value lies in devices that communicate, creating a holistic and automated living experience. With the Indian smart home market expanding into tier-2/3 cities, intelligent, responsive living is rapidly becoming the new baseline for modern housing.
Indian home of the future will be smarter than before. It will be flexible, natural and will be very well integrated in our lives.
In case you want to have a smart home replacing individual devices, you will have to enlist the services of an expert. Innexia, powered by InTech Creative Services, specializes in crafting end-to-end automation solutions engineered for the unique needs of Indian households and infrastructure. Let’s transform your space together.
