Chinese Home Appliance Brands Double Down on Smart Home and Energy Efficiency

The first half of 2026 has been a steady launch window for the Chinese home appliance market, with Gree, Joyoung, Bear, Supor, and eufy all releasing new products that lean heavily on smart home integration and energy efficiency. The throughline is clear: as the Chinese domestic market matures, brands are competing on software polish and energy savings rather than raw specifications.

Why it matters

The Chinese home appliance market is the largest in the world, worth roughly $300 billion annually. The brands that succeed domestically are increasingly the ones that can translate that scale into international credibility, with Gree’s HVAC business and eufy’s security cameras being two of the most successful export stories of the past three years.

What is new

• Gree launched the G-Tech Inverter X, a smart air conditioner with AI-driven load prediction that the company says reduces energy use by 30% compared to its previous flagship.
• Joyoung released the Soybean Milk Maker K6, a quieter and more efficient version of its flagship soy milk maker, with Matter support for smart home integration.
• Bear brought out the Mini Cooker 3.0, a revised version of its best-selling mini rice cooker with a new non-stick coating and a small OLED display.
• Supor launched the Pressure Cooker Pro 5L, a multi-function pressure cooker with 12 cooking modes and app control.
• eufy released the eufyCam S4, a wireless security camera with 4K resolution, color night vision, and a one-year battery life on a single charge.

The collective effect is that the Chinese home appliance brands are no longer competing primarily on price, but on software polish, energy efficiency, and smart home integration. The market has matured, and the products now reflect that.