Jason Bradbury spotlights smart home trends in London

Jason Bradbury outlined smart home technology trends at the Ideal Home Show in London, focusing on the growing role of connected devices in everyday domestic life.

At the event’s Smart Home showcase, the TV presenter and technology commentator highlighted products across home fitness, cooking, home cinema and retro-inspired consumer electronics. He argued that the futuristic home is no longer a theoretical idea, as many of its defining tools are already on the market.

Bradbury’s appearance was part of the wider Ideal Home Show programme at Olympia, which has opened its 118th year with a line-up of television personalities and sector specialists. This year’s event includes areas dedicated to kitchens, smart home products, DIY, gardening and outdoor living.

The smart home section focused on a move away from single-purpose gadgets towards more integrated systems. Examples included cameras that can identify people and parcels, and locks with fingerprint access. The broader theme was that connected products are being designed to fit more naturally into routine household tasks such as security, deliveries and access control.

Retro influence

Alongside newer connected devices, Bradbury pointed to a revival of older design cues and analogue formats. He linked the trend to a wider movement in interiors and consumer technology, with tactile materials and vintage-inspired hardware returning to favour.

“We’re talking about the home of the future, but interestingly, the 70s is coming back. We’ve already revisited the 80s, and now design inspiration is shifting towards 70s aesthetics, from walnut tones to more tactile finishes. You’ll see that across the Ideal Home Show this year. As technology moves forward, culture often looks backwards, and that’s why cassette and vinyl are making such a strong comeback,” said Jason Bradbury, TV Presenter and Tech Expert, Ideal Home Show.

That blend of digital systems and retro design was one of the clearest themes in his presentation. Brands mentioned in the session included We Are Rewind and Philips, cited as examples of renewed interest in cassette players, vinyl playback and products that emphasise physical interaction as much as digital convenience.

At-home fitness

Bradbury also identified home fitness as a notable area of development in consumer technology. He pointed to equipment designed to offer a wider choice of workouts while monitoring user performance, reflecting a broader push towards more personalised health and wellness products in the home.

One example was the Speediance Gym Monster, a connected training system intended for domestic use. The underlying point was that exercise technology is being adapted for users who want structured routines without relying on gyms or studio classes.

Kitchen shift

In the kitchen, the focus was on appliances designed to reduce manual supervision and improve consistency. Bradbury highlighted tools that manage variables such as heat and moisture more precisely, with the aim of making complex dishes easier to prepare at home.

The Bora X BO oven was among the products referenced in that category. The wider trend is a move towards devices that remove guesswork from cooking by automating more of the preparation process and offering greater control over results.

Portable viewing

Home entertainment was another part of the session, with attention on portable projection systems that combine picture, audio and setup features in a single unit. Bradbury highlighted products aimed at users seeking a cinema-style viewing experience without committing to a permanent installation.

The Nebula X1 Pro was presented as an example of that approach. The emphasis was on flexibility, with equipment that can move between rooms or be taken elsewhere rather than remaining fixed in one part of the home.

Bradbury’s broader message was that smart home products are becoming less about novelty and more about how they fit into everyday routines. Rather than presenting the category as a distant concept, he argued that it has already entered the mainstream through tools for security, cooking, fitness and entertainment.

“I’ve curated these gadgets around the idea of the ‘home of the future’, but the truth is, this is the future and we’re already there,” said Bradbury.