Security Recap from Pepcom 2026 at CES
Take a look at seven security and smart home exhibitors from the Pepcom show at CES 2026, live with Security Business magazine editor Paul Rothman.
AT&T Showcases Market Re-Entry
In December 2025, AT&T re-entered the home #security business with its new "Connected Life" offering, leveraging technology partnerships with Google Home and Abode.
At Pepcom during CES 2026, Security Business editor Paul Rothman caught up with Brian Brower to discuss the motivations behind the re-entry into home security, their go-to-market strategy, and much more.
Read more about the launch of Connected Life in the full story from the February issue of Security Business!
August Home Creator Debuts Smart Door
Jason Johnson, the creator of the August Smart Lock, came to Pepcom and CES with a new company called Doma, which is embedding smart lock capabilities along with automatic opening and closing into the doors itself.
Security Business Editor Paul Rothman caught up with Jason to get a quick overview of the soon-to-be-released technology.
Doma WelcomeDrive is a motorized opener and closer that authenticates the homeowner and opens the door automatically as they approach using UWB, then securely closes it. Advanced radar, motion, and facial recognition sensors detect movement and identity for secure access. It also features an electronic, high-security multipoint door lock and an interior security and home control panel.
Read more about Doma in the February issue of Security Business magazine!
Resideo
Security Business editor Paul Rothman caught up with Sarah Reckard of Resideo at the annual Pepcom event at CES to take a closer look at the new Honeywell Home ElitePRO smart thermostat. The new smart thermostat streams live video from First Alert and Ring doorbells, offers indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring and control, and more. With Resideo's First Alert app, homeowners can set up energy-saving features, manage schedules, and add optional Smart Room Sensors.
Smart Locks Take Center Stage
Read about all of the smart lock innovations from CES 2026 in this exclusive article from the February issue of Security Business magazine!
Lockin
Security Business editor Paul Rothman joined Lockin at the Pepcom event at CES to check out AuraCharge, an infrared-based smart lock charging solution that eliminates the need to replace batteries. The technology was featured in Lockin's V7 Max vein recognition smart lock.
Lockly
Security Business magazine editor Paul Rothman caught up with Lockly's Frank Polidoro at the annual Pepcom event at CES to check out the company's new TapCom product, a patent-pending wireless, app-free video intercom and access solution for short-term rentals, allowing guests to check in, unlock doors, and connect with hosts using NFC or QR code.
Chamberlain Group
Live from Pepcom at CES, Security Business editor Paul Rothman caught up with Chamberlain Group to check out the myQ Secure View 3-in-1 Smart Lock, a device that combines smart lock, doorbell, and biometric camera functionality into one intelligent system. The smart lock delivers 2-second face unlock, combining a premium smart lock, 2K HDR video doorbell, and biometric access in one device. It creates five entry methods—face, fingerprint, PIN, app, or key—plus front door monitoring.
Kwikset
Security Business editor Paul Rothman caught up with Kwikset at Pepcom during CES to check out the new Aura Reach, a smart lock that combines Matter and Bluetooth connectivity and features such as hands-free auto unlock, proximity keypad wakeup, and interactive guided installation. The DIY lock works with all major Matter-enabled platforms, including Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Apple Home, and is fully compatible with both iPhone and Android devices.