Samuelson Furniture Sound Chairs, Tactacam Defense 360, IAI Smart Emerson SmartVoice

Michael Chalfin from Samuelson Furniture explained their innovative sound chairs, which use vibration to produce sound, benefiting seniors with hearing loss and dementia. Kelly Hover from Tactacam highlighted their defend 360 camera, designed for remote security without Wi-Fi. Various uses were discussed including construction sites and vacation homes. Michael Rodriguez from IAI Smart introduced their Emerson Smart Voice appliances, emphasizing simplicity, accessibility and privacy for older adults, including voice-controlled air fryers and fans. Our discussion underscored the importance of user-friendly, non-intimidating smart home solutions for aging populations.

Recorded on February 12, 2026, this episode is part of our CES Highlights and Smart Home Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Michael Chalfin, President, Samuelson Furniture – Sound Chairs
an AgeTech Collaborative from AARP enterprise category participant

Kelly Hover, Chief Experience and Marketing Officer, Tactacam – Defense 360

Michael Rodriguez, Director Marketing, IAI Smart; Lead Project Manager, Emerson SmartVoice

Press:
Samuelson Furniture
Home Furnishings Business: CES 2026 Welcomes Furniture Companies & Innovations by Karen Parrish 1-1-26
Reviewed: Reviewed Honors the Best Tech Products of 2026 with its Annual CES Awards by Marc Saltzman, David Kender, Leigh Harrington, and Amanda Eiden 1-16-26

Tactacam
TechTV: Inside the Technology: Feathersnapcam and Defend by Tactacam 1-25-26
Brownfield Ag News: Farmers Turning to Tech Amid Risking Security Concerns by Jared White 12-11-25
GearDiary: DEFEND 360 Cellular Security Camera Brings Eyes to the Places Wi-Fi Forgot by Judie Lipsett Stanford 1-16-26
MacVoices: MacVoices #26005: CES Unveiled – DEFEND by Tactacam Brings Cellular Security Cameras Anywhere 1-14-26
Reviewed: Reviewed honors the best tech products of 2026 with its annual CES Awards by Marc Saltzman, David Kender, Leigh Harrington, and Amanda Eiden 1-16-26
Reviewed: 5 best smart home products we saw at CES 2026 by Amanda Eiden 1-7-26
Security Info Watch: Tactacam Expands Cellular Security Portfolio With Defend 360 Panoramic Camera 1-7-26

IAI Smart Emerson SmartVoice
Techaeris: Emerson SmartVoice Wall Plug Review 1-17-26
ZDNet: overall Emerson SmartVoice review by Maria Diaz 1-13-26
Food Network Shopping Networks: 7 New Innovative Kitchen Products Worth Checking Out in 2026 by Theresa Holland 1-9-26
The Verge: Emerson’s SmartVoice devices follow verbal instructions without Wi-Fi or a hub 1-6-26
Engadget: Emerson Smart brings offline voice control to lamps and fans 1-9-26

Resources:
Michael Chalfin mentioned MindVR
Linda noted these website pages:
Samuelson Sound Chairs
Samuelson Senior Living furniture
Samuelson is the only 4th generation family-owned company solely dedicated to the hospitality, senior and residential markets

Support from Brent Shelton of Bospar, Tactacam’s PR in the audience noted

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