5 Home Tech Trends to Watch in 2025

Nick Thibeault
Director of Systems Design

As we step into 2025, keeping up with tech advancements feels like chasing a Formula 1 car in flip-flops—and losing one mid-sprint. It’s no longer about faster gadgets or shinier screens. We’re standing at the edge of a seismic shift, where technology promises more time for the people we love and less time wasted on buttons and apps.

At System Integrators, we make it our mission to navigate the sea of disposable Amazon “smart” junk and deliver innovations that authentically elevate modern living. While AI might be stealing the spotlight, other groundbreaking tech developments are comparably poised to transform how we live.
Here are 5 advancements we’re keeping an eye on this year:

1. Robotic Housekeepers (Yes, Seriously)

Move over Roomba—humanoid helpers will take it from here.
Clone Robotics’ “Alpha” is leading the charge, promising to tackle chores like laundry, dishes, and vacuuming. With pre-orders open and shipments slated for later this year, it’s no longer a question of if robots will assist in our homes, but when.

The best part? Alpha’s AI will be ready to learn new skills from you with personalized precision—think watering plants like a horticulturist, prepping meals like a Michelin-star sous chef, or keeping your closet organized just the way you like it.

At System Integrators, we’re already discussing how to future-proof homes for robotic assistants. Think hardwired charging docks in mechanical rooms - and layouts designed for your soon-to-be butler-bot.

{Want to learn more? Check out the work of Figure, Engine AI’s PM01, and NVIDIA}

2. Google’s Willow Chips

Just last month, Google unveiled its Willow quantum chips, and absolutely turned the tech world upside down. These little processors are so advanced they make traditional silicon chips look like typewriters in a touchscreen world.

What’s the big deal? Unlike regular processors that rely on binary (0s and 1s), quantum chips use qubits, processing multiple possibilities at once. Translation: AI systems won’t just get smarter—they’ll think faster, adapt more intuitively, and tackle problems today’s tech can barely scratch.

Thanks to their efficiency, quantum chips consume far less energy while enabling smaller, more powerful devices. That’s not just good for our carbon footprint—it’s a game-changer for device size and design. Imagine smaller, sleeker devices that work faster without interfering with your home’s aesthetic.

3. Edge Processing

Edge processing might not have the flashiest name, but it’s an unsung hero of high-quality smart home tech, quietly making your devices faster, smarter, and more private. Unlike systems that send your data to the cloud for processing, edge processing keeps everything local—right on the device itself or nearby on your home’s network.
This means your devices don’t have to wait for a round trip to the internet to make decisions, delivering split-second responses, locking down your personal info, and continuing to work seamlessly during an internet outage.

What’s next? Edge devices are leveling up. Picture security cameras that don’t just detect motion but actually understand what’s happening—and tell you about it. Whether it’s a neighbor dropping off cookies or a raccoon plotting its next trash raid, you’ll know instantly – without them consulting Jeff Bezos.

By keeping data local, edge processing avoids sending your personal information on a globe-trotting adventure through third-party servers. No flimsy shortcuts, no privacy compromises—just seamless, reliable tech that keeps your data exactly where it belongs: with you.

4. Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Spatial Awareness

Imagine a super precise, super-fast GPS that not only measures where you are, but how far you are from objects in your home. By enabling hyper-precise positioning, UWB allows homes to know exactly where you are and respond accordingly.

What does that really mean for our homes?

Personalized Automation: Walk into a room, and the temperature adjusts to your preferences. The kids leave for school, and their bedroom lights shut off. Your morning news follows you seamlessly from the treadmill to the kitchen.

Enhanced Security: Your door unlocks simply because your hand touches it, or locks when an uninvited guest approaches. Detect and respond to unauthorized movement with pinpoint accuracy.

UWB has the potential to revolutionize home technology with hyper-personalized and responsive experiences.

5. AI-Powered Automation

I know, I know – you’re probably sick of hearing about it – but we would be remised not to include the monumental advancements that Artificial Intelligence will bring to home integration. We’re talking about homes that don’t just follow commands—they anticipate them.

Imagine this: after a restless night, your home senses your fatigue and adapts seamlessly. The lights brighten gradually to ease you awake, the shades let in just enough sunlight to boost your energy, and your playlist starts softly in the background. Meanwhile, your coffee brews stronger, timed perfectly for when you finally emerge—because your home knows that snooze button is getting a workout.

AI-powered home systems will adapt dynamically to your lifestyle, syncing lighting and sound to your mood, optimizing energy use based on weather patterns, and even scheduling maintenance before you notice a problem. No remotes, no apps, no overthinking—just a house that supports the way you live.

The future of home tech is so exciting—not just because it’s more advanced, but because it’s channeling something deeply familiar. Here in Vermont, authenticity shapes how we live: a connection to nature, simplicity, and spaces that feel organic. And now, the most cutting-edge tech is following suit. It’s not about swiping screens or opening apps—it’s about creating homes that work quietly, intuitively, and in harmony with how we live.

As always, we’re committed to delivering reliable, elegant solutions built to last—without jumping on fleeting trends. It’s about designing homes free of gadget clutter—crafted thoughtfully, beautifully, and for real living.

That said, beta testing or not, sign me up for the robot that unloads the dishwasher.