Bosch expanded its home appliance presence at CES 2026, and we noticed

Walking the show floor at the Las Vegas Convention Center, it’s immediately clear that Bosch is treating home appliances very differently this year. Inside the company’s 2026 CES booth, roughly a third of the space is now dedicated to home appliances. This is a noticeable increase compared to past shows, when the category played a smaller supporting role. The expanded footprint reflects a broader shift in how Bosch is thinking about its appliances and related technologies.

Bosch is cooking up something with AI

One of the more notable technologies on display is Bosch Cook AI, making its international debut at CES. Unlike traditional recipe platforms, Cook AI adapts in real time as cooking progresses, providing step-by-step guidance for better results without manual adjustments. Integrating with Bosch’s decade-old Home Connect app, it pulls data from Bosch appliances in its ecosystem and built-in sensors, refining instructions to deliver easier, more precise cooking.

From what's being shown at the booth, the system aims to make cooking easier by reducing the number of active decisions the cook needs to make. It helps coordinate multiple appliances simultaneously, allowing different ingredients to be cooked precisely, even at varying doneness levels. This adaptability gives users more flexibility and reduces stress, marking a shift from rigid recipes to more responsive cooking assistance.

There's something for coffee lovers, too

Coffee is another area where Bosch is leaning into software-driven control. The company is showing its 800 Series fully automatic espresso machine with integrated support for Amazon’s new Alexa+ natural language AI. This integration is intended to simplify the process of making customized coffee by allowing users to personalize their drinks more easily.

Instead of navigating digital menus, users can speak conversationally to the espresso machine or a connected Amazon voice assistant to adjust drink strength, milk levels, or routines. Alexa+ interprets those requests and makes the changes automatically. It’s an early example of how generative AI can simplify the use of small appliances for people who often tweak settings.

Last but not least, less cleaning is ahead

Cleaning tech also takes up a significant portion of the expanded appliance area. The focus is particularly on the brand’s flagship dishwashers, from the 300 Series through the Benchmark. All models were released in 2025 but have been reimagined from previous iterations. They now address what consumers really want—stainless-steel tubs and third racks at every price point.

In floor cleaning, Bosch is officially launching cordless stick vacuums, marking its U.S. debut. Both models use sensor-based feedback, not just visual cues. An LED ring indicates when surfaces are fully cleaned, as we saw when the product rep casually emptied the filter onto the booth’s floor and then sucked the sand and a day’s worth of nastiness back up. The vacuums capture up to 99.9% of dust particles down to 0.3 microns, according to the company.

Viewed as a whole, Bosch’s expanded home appliance presence at CES 2026 feels intentional. More physical space on the show floor—and demonstrations focused on real-world use—signal that connected kitchens are becoming a higher priority for the company.