ANALYSIS: CONNECTED APPLIANCES Home Appliances
Hisense’s KitchenFit 5i Series WF5I1045BWQ WiFi- enabled 10.5 kg 1400 Spin Washing Machine
44 ASKO’s Logic Washing Machine & Tumble Dryer The same philosophy applies in the kitchen.
“Through Dish Designer™, connectivity supports inspiration as well as execution. By leveraging AI, the platform creates an endless array of recipes tailored to the user’s preferences. By selecting ingredients, cuisine and flavour profiles, users receive customised recipe suggestions, while the Randomizer feature allows them to explore ingredient categories.”
Connectivity also has significant implications for lifecycle and servicing. “Connected washing machines and tumble dryers monitor performance over time, detecting irregularities and alerting users when maintenance is required, preventing unnecessary wear or faults. Diagnostics can often be carried out remotely, reducing downtime and ensuring issues are addressed accurately. Software updates and feature enhancements can also be delivered over time, so appliances continue to evolve after installation.” Ultimately, Mr Sandhu believes connectivity solves practical, everyday challenges. “In laundry, it provides visibility and peace of mind – checking cycle status, receiving alerts and knowing programmes are running efficiently. In the kitchen, Dish Designer™ reduces guesswork by recommending settings, timings and even wine pairings, while enabling remote
preheating at exactly the right moment. Intelligent recipe generation and ingredient matching support confident meal planning, saving time and reducing waste.”
Looking ahead, he concludes: “Connectivity will continue to play a central role, particularly in laundry, enabling more personalised, efficient and sustainable fabric care. Appliances will increasingly learn from user behaviour, adapt to routines and integrate seamlessly into the wider home. By combining intelligent technology with proven engineering and high-quality materials, we can support quieter operation, smarter resource use and improved diagnostics, ensuring appliances perform at their best throughout their lifespan while delivering meaningful benefits to modern households.”
Digital domesticity Matthew Glynn, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Hisense UK, says connectivity is now embedded across the brand’s entire major domestic appliance portfolio. “At Hisense, connectivity is available across products in every MDA category: laundry, refrigeration and cooking & dish. Through our ConnectLife app, consumers can control and monitor their appliances for the ultimate convenience and precision. The app enables tracking of energy
and water consumption, allowing users to decide the optimum time for cycles and to start or set programmes from anywhere.” He highlights how connectivity is designed to go beyond standalone control. “Consumers can use the Smart Link feature within the ConnectLife app to connect compatible laundry appliances together so they communicate settings. For example, our 5i Series Washing Machine can sync with the matching tumble dryer to recommend the most suitable drying programme. In refrigeration, models such as the RS9P628GPFE Freestanding Side by Side can share recipe suggestions with connected ovens to support optimum efficiency in the kitchen.” Defining connected appliances within today’s market, Mr Glynn explains: “In the current home technology landscape, connected appliances are smart devices that work together to create an ecosystem within the home, often managed through one app to control multiple appliances. They are designed to communicate with each other, automate tasks and adapt to consumer needs, learning usage habits over time to improve convenience and efficiency with optimum energy and water usage.” Connectivity also has clear implications for lifecycle management and servicing. “Having connected appliances significantly influences product lifecycles, as the app can track usage patterns and monitor for irregularities. Manufacturers and service providers can monitor performance in real time, helping to identify potential maintenance issues before a failure occurs. In addition, connected appliances can receive software updates that improve functionality or efficiency without requiring hardware replacement. This extends lifespan and shifts the focus from reactive replacement to proactive optimisation.”
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