The Biggest Tech Show on Earth Just Wrapped. Here Are 23 Cool Home Gadgets We Saw

From robot vacuums that pick up laundry and climb stairs to talking plants and a cooling cat, CES 2025 had some of the best home tech innovations we've seen in years.

Jon Reed is a senior editor overseeing coverage for CNET's home, energy and utilities category. Jon has over a decade of experience of writing and reporting as a statehouse reporter in Columbus, Ohio, a crime reporter in Birmingham, Alabama, and as an mortgage and housing market editor for TIME's former personal finance brand, NextAdvisor. Jon now leads coverage and strategy on CNET's Energy category and aims to help readers take charge of their home's energy usage and costs. Jon has first-hand experience testing home energy products such as portable power stations, home battery solutions and smart thermostats. Jon has showcased his expertise live on TV for news networks and his written work is often ...