LEGO Star Wars sets with new LEGO SMART Play System | Beyond the Brick

At CES 2026, the The Lego Group unveiled Smart Brick, calling it the most significant update to LEGO play in over 50 years. The new 2×4 brick contains a miniature computer, sensors, lights, sound, and wireless connectivity, allowing physical LEGO sets to react in real time. Smart Bricks interact with NFC-enabled tiles and minifigures, forming a Bluetooth mesh network that enables movement detection, sound effects, and coordinated play. LEGO says the goal is to turn traditional sets into a reusab