Our homes are becoming more connected, and appliances are beginning to take on roles that go well beyond their original purpose. Many of today’s devices are designed to improve comfort, strengthen safety or streamline everyday routines in ways that didn’t exist a few years ago. To get a sense of what 2026 may look like for household upgrades, we’ve highlighted top home appliances that bring practical value rather than just new features. The list spans entertainment, air quality, smart audio and home security, areas where small changes can noticeably improve the overall living experience.
Elista TDU75GA: 190 cm (75”) 4K Google TV (MRP: Rs 1,38,500)
If you’re planning to refresh your living room setup in 2026 and want something that genuinely changes how the space feels, the TDU75GA Google TV from Elista is the sort of upgrade that you must consider. The screen is massive, 75 inches, and the 4K UHD resolution with HDR10 support truly aces color reproduction and clarity, whether it’s a movie night or just a random show you put on after work. The 30W Dolby-tuned speakers also do a better job than the usual thin TV audio, so you don’t immediately feel the need for an extra soundbar.
The interface is the newer Google TV layout, which basically brings everything, Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, JioCinema, Apple TV, into one place instead of having you jump between apps. It has Chromecast built in, a few HDMI ports for whatever devices you already use, and voice control that actually responds without having to grab the remote every time. For most households, it’s the combination of size, simplicity and the overall viewing quality that makes this TV feel like a meaningful upgrade rather than just a bigger screen on the wall.
Dyson Air Purifier Hot+Cool Gen1 (MRP: Rs 56,900)
Air purifiers usually feel like an “extra” until you actually get one, and then you realise how much cleaner a room can feel. Dyson’s Hot+Cool Gen1 is one of those machines that quietly handles a lot at once, it filters out the fine dust and allergens you don’t see, and it also works as a heater or a cooler depending on the weather. The sensors adjust things on their own, so you don’t have to constantly check it. It also turns almost all the way around, which helps push clean air evenly across the space. At night, it runs softer, which is useful if it stays in the bedroom. The filter is easy enough to take care of, and the unit doesn’t take up much room. If you want one device that improves the air and stays useful throughout the year, this is a simple, dependable pick.
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Eureka J15 Pro Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop (MRP: Rs 79,999)
The J15 Pro Ultra is a robot vacuum-and-mop designed for homes that want cleaning to stay effortless and automated. It delivers strong suction at 16,200 Pa, helping it pull dirt from tiles, wooden floors and carpets, while the ScrubExtend arm reaches right up to the wall edges, an area most robot cleaners struggle with. Using LDS navigation backed by a laser-and-RGB camera, it maps rooms accurately and moves around obstacles with ease, even identifying different types of messes through IntelliView AI.
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A helpful addition is the FlexiRazor system, which cuts hair off the brush roll whenever the robot returns to its base, reducing routine maintenance. With a 5200 mAh battery, a 3-litre dustbin and reliable self-adjusting cleaning modes, the J15 Pro Ultra is well-suited for households looking for a low-maintenance, fully automated vacuum–mop solution in 2026.
Philips Hue 11.5 ft Indoor Smart LED Strip Light (Base Kit) (MRP: Rs 38,000)
If you’re planning to add Smart lighting to your home in 2026, the Philips Hue strip light is a simple way to transform walls, ceilings, shelves or even long walkways. This 11.5-ft base kit gives you bright, 1700-lumen output with true whites and accurate colours, thanks to RGBWW LEDs instead of standard RGB mixing. It sticks onto most surfaces, can be cut to size and works well across living rooms, bedrooms and entertainment zones. And if you want to extend the effect across your home, you can easily add multiple packs and set them up room by room.
You can control the smart light strip through the app, voice assistants or schedules, and adding a Hue Bridge unlocks automations, remote access and a more stable connection. It also supports Matter, making it easy to integrate with other smart-home devices. For anyone looking to experiment with smart ambient lighting, this kit is flexible, bright and easy to work with.
