Bosch at IFA 2026: intelligent solutions for greater well-being and comfort

Stuttgart and Berlin, Germany – In light of persistent heat waves, there is a growing desire for year-round home comfort. Bosch will be showcasing its latest innovations at IFA 2026 in Berlin. Its focus is on solutions for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning that use smart connectivity and digitalization to enhance home comfort, save energy, and promote well-being. Heat pumps, air conditioners, and wellness products such as air purifiers are surging in popularity and were the fastest-growing segments for the Bosch Home Comfort Group in the first half of 2026. Demand is set to rise even higher: according to a survey1 conducted by the Bosch Home Comfort Group, only slightly more than one in three people (38 percent) in Germany are satisfied with their own arrangements for protecting against heat. Nearly half of those surveyed (47 percent) are struggling with the heat, which is causing problems sleeping and making daily life more difficult. In Germany, where air-conditioning systems have long been a subject of controversy, interest is growing: 54 percent of Germans surveyed are interested in purchasing an air conditioner. The need for reliable cooling is no longer merely a luxury, but a matter of well-being, health, and quality of life.

Increased demand for air conditioners

There was a sharp, weather-driven surge in demand for air conditioners as a result of this summer’s heat waves. For some time now, the Bosch Home Comfort Group has also been seeing steady growth in demand for air-to-air heat pumps, which can heat and cool. According to Fachverband Gebäude-Klima, the German association for buildings and indoor air quality, sales of split air-conditioning systems in the German market rose from approximately 260,000 units in 2023 to approximately 320,000 in 2025. Overall, Bosch expects the market for HVAC solutions to grow. According to calculations by the International Energy Agency in 2018, a global temperature rise of just 1 degree Celsius by 2050 will increase the demand for cooling solutions worldwide by 25 percent. However, climate researchers are already predicting much greater global warming.

Building-stock electrification is progressing

Looking ahead, heating and cooling are becoming increasingly integrated from a technological standpoint, which is driving the electrification of the existing building stock. One year after its strategic acquisition of the HVAC solutions business for residential and light commercial buildings from Johnson Controls and Hitachi, the Bosch Home Comfort Group has solidified its position as one of the biggest players in the global HVAC market. As a full-line supplier, the company has been able to tap into new business opportunities and is consistently pursuing a growth-oriented strategy in all of its markets. For example, the Bosch Home Comfort Group sells York-brand products and spare parts directly to installation companies through its own network of 125 sites across the United States.

Heat pumps as a growth driver for the German heating market

The German heating market is showing positive signs, having grown year on year in the first half of 2026. Heat pumps remain the key driver of growth here: according to figures from the Federal Association of the German Heating Industry (BDH), sales of heat pumps rose by 40 percent to 194,500 units in the first half of 2026. Moreover sales in Germany is expected to reach 400,000 units in 2026, a significant increase compared to earlier forecasts according to the German Heat Pump Association (BWP). The Bosch Home Comfort Group is continuing its product push at IFA with several new products: the Compress 8800i AW achieves very high flow temperatures and heating power, making it ideal for replacing old gas or oil heating systems in single-family homes and apartment buildings while retaining the existing radiators. With the Climate 6000iP, the Bosch Home Comfort Group is introducing its first single-split air conditioner designed entirely for the natural refrigerant R290. The Air 4000 air purifier has been named by the German consumer testing organization Stiftung Warentest as the top-rated product on multiple occasions. The testers praise its quiet operation and low power consumption.

Heat pumps can now be connected to Bosch Smart Home thermostats

Bosch Smart Home is also unveiling new products at IFA designed to bring more comfort and efficiency to the home. Optimized heat distribution is now possible with its smart radiator thermostats II [+M]. These systems automate hydraulic balancing and ensure a consistent, comfortable indoor climate throughout the house while promoting more efficient energy use. The smart connectivity of Bosch and Buderus heat pumps with Bosch Smart Home thermostats also lets them generate heat in line with demand: heat is generated only when it is actually needed in the rooms, which reduces the heat pump’s energy consumption. In the summer, compatible heat pumps can even actively cool the space through the floor-heating system.

“Always on”: all Bosch heat pumps are connectable

Bosch is driving digitalization not only for end customers but also for its specialist partners. Every Bosch Home Comfort Group heat pump is already equipped with connectivity. To date, the company has launched more than 2 million connectable products worldwide. Buderus, a Bosch Home Comfort Group brand, has developed “AskBuderus Pro,” an AI-based assistant for heating specialists and installers. The platform provides fast, accurate, and practical answers around the clock to technical questions regarding planning, installation, maintenance, hydraulics, control technology, and systems integration – helping specialist partners in their day-to-day work. Artificial intelligence has the potential to completely transform heat pump operating models and greatly accelerate the adoption of new business models, such as smart energy management. Bosch intends to systematically seize the opportunities presented by digitalization.

At the Bosch Factory of Quality, Bosch Home Appliances also showcases products and solutions that deliver real added value and long-lasting quality – including product innovations in both large and small appliances.

Visit Bosch at IFA 2026 in hall 1.1, booths 101 and 102, to experience the latest innovations from the Bosch Home Comfort Group, Bosch Smart Home, and BSH Home Appliances.

_{¹ A total of 2,097 individuals in seven European countries – including Germany, Italy, Spain, Bulgaria, Sweden, Türkiye, and France – were surveyed.}