Future-Proof Your Home: The 3 Smart Home Upgrades Every House Needs in 2026

It’s that time of year when we look ahead to the possibilities—a new year with a new slate. If you’ve delved into smart home living, you know the extreme convenience it provides. Lighting, shades, climate, and home entertainment are all managed from a user-friendly touchscreen. Press a button, and the lights align for the occasion, the shades rise, and your favorite playlist streams through your home. 

And all because you pressed, “Entertain.” 

So, how can automated living get any better? 

This year, three smart home upgrades are taking center stage. At Whitaker Technologies, we partner with Control4, a world leader in home automation. In 2025, they released a new operating system that people are rushing to adopt. 

Homeowners are also looking to elevate their home entertainment while keeping it smart and ensuring the backbone for their smart home is robust and sustainable. 

Let’s take a look at these three awe-inspiring upgrades for 2026 and how homeowners in Philadelphia, PA, and the surrounding areas are putting them to use.