Hisense at IFA 2026: 110% BT.2020 Color, 163-Inch MicroLED & The Connected AI Companion Suite
Television displays have reached a point where bumping up pure resolution is no longer enough to impress savvy viewers. Today, the cutting edge of home entertainment is defined by expanding color gamuts beyond physical limits, precision local dimming algorithms, and seamlessly tying living room tech into whole-home smart intelligence.
Reporting from the Hisense pavilion at IFA 2026 in Berlin, the team at Smart Home Tested explored two groundbreaking sides of the brand’s roadmap: an eye-popping display showcase featuring world-first color innovations and giant-screen MicroLEDs, followed by a live demonstration of Hisense’s ConnectLife AI Companion Suite linking everything from smart refrigerators to ovens, dishwashers, and laundry appliances.
Display Innovations: Breaking the Color Barrier with Cyan
Guided by Hisense product specialist Chris, the tour kicked off in the flagship television zone in front of the colossal 116-inch Hisense UXS.
1. Chromatic 2.0 & RGB+Cyan Emitters
While standard high-end displays rely strictly on Red, Green, and Blue (RGB) light sources, the UXS introduces Chromatic 2.0 technology, adding a dedicated fourth primary color: Cyan.
110% BT.2020 Color Gamut: The addition of cyan allows the display to break through the conventional 100% threshold, hitting an extraordinary 110% coverage of the BT.2020 color space. The result is exceptional color accuracy, lifelike sky and ocean hues, and vivid spectral highlights that standard RGB panels simply cannot render.
Hi-View AI Engine RGB Processor: Powering this multi-primary array is Hisense’s flagship neural processor. It continuously manages real-time zone peaking, intelligent color dimming, and active halo-effect suppression around high-contrast HDR highlights.
Dolby Vision 2 Max: The UXS is among the very first commercial consumer displays engineered to support next-generation Dolby Vision 2 Max processing.
2. Devialet Opera de Paris 6.2.2 Audio
To match its visual presence, the 116-inch UXS integrates a bespoke 6.2.2-channel acoustic system engineered in collaboration with French luxury audio maker Devialet:
Features two rear-firing subwoofers, two upward-firing height channels, and six front-facing drivers embedded along the chassis.
Fully tuned for native Dolby Atmos spatial delivery, eliminating the absolute necessity of a standalone soundbar.
3. The 163-Inch MicroLED & 3D Shutter Displays
Stepping up to absolute commercial luxury, Hisense showcased a colossal 163-inch MicroLED TV:
Utilizes a four-primary color architecture (Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow) delivering full 100% BT.2020 coverage with self-emissive sub-millimeter diodes. (A companion 136-inch residential variant is currently retailing through Harrods in London).
Beside it, Hisense demonstrated an RGB MiniLED 3D TV utilizing rechargeable active liquid-crystal shutter glasses, converting standard content into high-depth stereoscopic 3D without sacrificing color saturation.
The Connected Kitchen: ConnectLife AI Companion Suite
Moving across the booth with specialist Carla, the focus shifted from pure audiovisual tech to the kitchen and utility room, highlighting the ConnectLife cloud ecosystem where appliances communicate autonomously to eliminate domestic friction.
1. Smart Vision Refrigerator with Food Inventory Tracking
The centerpiece of the kitchen is a French-door refrigerator featuring an integrated 21-inch smart TFT touch display and internal computer vision cameras:
Automated Food Logging: When you place fresh produce (like tomatoes) inside, the camera automatically detects the ingredient within seconds and logs it into your digital inventory.
Expiration Date Notifications: Tracks fresh items and packaged goods, pushing proactive notifications to your phone before food spoils to minimize household waste.
Adaptive AI Recipe Generation: Users can speak to the integrated voice assistant to generate customized recipes based exclusively on what is currently sitting on the shelves.
Dynamic Cart Removal: The moment an ingredient is pulled out and the door closes, the system updates the inventory in real time.
2. Autonomous Oven-to-Dishwasher Handoff
Once you pick a meal on the fridge, the recipe instructions are transmitted wirelessly across the cloud to the ConnectLife Full Steam Smart Oven:
The oven preheats automatically, calibrating baking time and introducing moisture via its internal steam reservoir based on the dish.
Automated Dishwasher Pairing: When cooking finishes, the oven transmits the recipe metadata directly to the smart dishwasher. If you prepared a greasy roast, the dishwasher pre-selects an intensive, high-temperature cycle; if you paired your meal with wine, it factors in delicate cycle parameters for crystal stemware.
Smart Utility: Voice-Guided Laundry & Whole-Home Climate
The ConnectLife automation chain extends straight into home utility and climate management:
Snap & Wash AI Laundry: The smart washing machine features onboard voice controls—users simply announce what they are washing (such as "t-shirt with an oil stain"), and the machine sets the exact stain-removal program. Alternatively, users can snap a photo of clothing using the ConnectLife smartphone app; the AI flags incompatible fabrics (such as delicates mixed with heavy cottons) before sending the optimal wash program to the washer.
Dryer Auto-Handshake: The washer automatically alerts the companion tumble dryer to the remaining moisture level and load size, pre-configuring the drying cycle before the wash finishes.
AI Air Companion: Connects household air conditioners and dehumidifiers to optimize temperature, airflow, and relative humidity throughout the home in a single tap.
Conversational AI Troubleshooting: If an appliance encounters an operational error, users can chat directly with an onboard AI assistant to receive plain-English troubleshooting guidance, avoiding the frustration of deciphering technical service manuals.
Pros and Cons: Smart Home Tested Summary
What We Liked:
Pioneering RGB+Cyan Color: Expanding the color gamut to 110% of BT.2020 on the 116-inch UXS provides visible, real-world color depth.
Integrated Devialet Acoustics: A legitimate 6.2.2-channel soundstage built directly into the TV chassis.
True Cross-Appliance Communication: ConnectLife avoids isolated smart gimmicks by letting appliances talk to one another (e.g., fridge to oven, oven to dishwasher).
Actionable Food Waste Reduction: Internal camera tracking that automatically monitors fresh produce expiration dates.
Practical Laundry Vision: Camera-based fabric scanning prevents garment damage before a wash cycle starts.
What to Keep in Mind:
Architectural Space Demands: Giant displays (116-inch to 163-inch) and full smart appliance suites require substantial room dimensions and dedicated kitchen cabinetry planning.
Ecosystem Buy-In: The seamless automated handoffs (oven signaling the dishwasher, washer alerting the dryer) work best when your appliances belong to the unified ConnectLife platform.
Final Verdict
Hisense’s showing at IFA 2026 illustrates a brand executing at the top of its game across multiple verticals. Whether setting new benchmarks in premium home cinema with 110% BT.2020 cyan-boosted displays or demonstrating genuine, inter-connected appliance intelligence with the ConnectLife AI Companion Suite, Hisense is showing how smart technology can elevate both entertainment and everyday living.
Watch the Full IFA 2026 Walkthrough
To see the massive 116-inch UXS display in action, explore the 163-inch MicroLED, and watch Carla demonstrate the smart fridge inventory camera and connected steam oven live, check out the complete show floor video from Smart Home Tested below:
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