LEGO unveils Smart Bricks that play sounds and need no screens
The SMART Play system includes a smart 2×4 brick that senses motion and makes sounds. The first Star Wars sets arrive on March 1.
At CES 2026, LEGO unveiled a new system called SMART Play. It turns ordinary LEGO builds into interactive play, with no phone and no screen.
What's included?
- Smart Brick: a smart 2×4 brick
- Smart Tag: small tiles that carry information
- Smart Minifigures: smart minifigures
How does the Smart Brick work?
- A patented custom chip (ASIC) that tracks the position of pieces using near-field magnetic positioning
- A speaker, an accelerometer and an LED array
- With the BrickNet protocol (over Bluetooth), several Smart Bricks work together
- No setup or screens needed
Price and date
| Set | Price |
|---|---|
| Luke's Red Five X-wing | $69.99 |
| Throne Room Duel & A-wing | $159.99 |
Both sets go on sale on March 1, 2026.
Prices are in US dollars; local prices in Kurdistan may differ.
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