Smart Kitchen Appliances and Laundry Pairs: Understanding the Value of a Connected Home

They say it is best to work smarter, not harder. By that logic, why not invest in WiFi-enabled home appliances?

Smart kitchen appliances and laundry sets streamline housework so that we can get back to spending time on the things that matter to us most. Seeing that many of us spend much of our time on our phones anyway, we think it especially worthwhile to get some chores done while we’re scrolling through our Facebook timelines.

But before we dive into the benefits of smart kitchen appliances and laundry pairs, we must answer a fundamental question: What is a connected home (i.e., smart home)?

Simply put, it is a system of WiFi-enabled home-automation devices and appliances that can be remotely operated from a smartphone or tablet—and sometimes, via voice control. It is the height of convenience and luxury. The future is now, and we can’t think of any reason to delay gratification.

Check out some of the ways smart kitchen appliances and laundry pairs can bring value to your home!

It’s no secret that your kitchen is a highly trafficked area that often requires more than one cleaning session a day for it to be a functional and livable space. And this constant upkeep is even more difficult to manage when we throw in work, family, and other household obligations into the mix.

Well, that’s where smart kitchen appliances come into play.

Smart Cooking Appliances

Home cooking has never been as streamlined as with smart cooking appliances. Whether you spring for a smart cooktop-and-oven setup or a smart range, there’s much to gain from WiFi-powered cooking. And yes, you get your pick from gas, electric, and induction options, too!

When you sync the Samsung 36” Gas Cooktop (NA36N7755TS) with the SmartThings mobile app, you can monitor the power-level settings and check or change timers. And don’t worry—even if your WiFi connection is lost, this cooktop continues to operate.

In the interest of saving on energy costs, the days of opening your oven to check on your roast beef or fudge brownies are over. With a smart oven, you can save time by preheating and monitoring your oven from anywhere—even while you’re stuck in traffic on the way home from work. As a bonus, many top-tier models offer a self-cleaning cycle so that you can cross post-dinner cleanup off your to-do list.

If you prefer a 2-in-1 appliance, a smart range can do everything a smart cooktop and wall oven can do but in tandem. Offering nothing less than extraordinary versatility, the LG 29.88” Black Stainless Steel Slide In Electric Single Oven Range (LSE4616BD) also has induction and convection settings as well as a sleek, easy-to-clean glass cooktop that can all be powered with just a touch of your finger.

Smart Refrigerator

A WiFi refrigerator does more than just keep your dairy cold and your produce fresh.

What if we told you that a smart model can allow you to check the contents of your refrigerator from the grocery store, thanks to built-in cameras? Or that you can create interactive shopping lists and meal plans based on your inventory along with automatically setting expiration dates?

Better yet, what if we told you that you can access other home-automation devices (such as your smart lights and home security) and receive end-of-cycle notifications from your laundry appliances—all from a touchscreen panel on your fridge?

The smart Samsung 22.2 Cu. Ft. Fingerprint Resistant Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator (RF22R7551SG) does all this and more. The kitchen is the heart of the home, and this appliance knows it. It can even stream your favorite music from the Family Hub screen as you cook, and it can mirror your Samsung TV so that your kiddos can watch weekend cartoons as they dig into breakfast. If that’s not enough, this fridge’s built-in virtual assistant, Bixby, is available to answer any of your questions and allow handsfree navigation.

Smart Dishwasher

Rather than spending much of your time presoaking and scrubbing your dishes after dinner, chill with your loved ones—and leave the dirty work to your dishwasher.

Not only are smart dishwashers energy-saving appliances (thanks to sensor-wash settings that automatically select the correct wash and dry settings according to soil level and load size), but they allow you to receive push notifications when your dishes are clean and to troubleshoot issues from your smartphone.

Much like other smart appliances, you can remotely start and stop your dishwasher, select wash and dry cycles, and use voice activation so that you don’t even have to get up from the couch.

Now, onto the laundry room!

While laundry day sounds as straightforward as putting clothes in the washer and throwing them into the dryer afterward, there’s still plenty of guesswork involved.

Whether it’s setting the right water temperature, choosing the appropriate wash and dry cycles for delicate and heavy items, or identifying the load size accurately, there’s so much nuance to this routine—as the life and longevity of your clothes, bedding, and home furnishings hang in the balance.

Have no fear: Smart laundry pairs are on the scene.

Smart Washing Machine

Investing in a laundry pair makes for a better deal compared to springing for separate washer and dryer models. Here, we’re breaking these appliances up to tout their individual benefits—so, with that said, here’s what awaits you when you splurge on a smart washing machine.

Top-tier washers offer everything from adaptive settings, sanitize options, and remote control via a mobile app so that you can start, stop, and re-start your washer when life throws you curveballs.

On top of these luxurious features, the Whirlpool 5.0 Cu. Ft. Black Shadow Front Load Washer (WFW9620HBK) allows you instant access to the settings you use most with a touchscreen panel that learns, adapts, and suggests personalized presets based on your family’s routines. For even more customized care, this appliance allows you to create and save up to 30 cycles for your kids’ favorite cotton tees and your beloved knits from Grandma.

With a smart washing machine, no longer have to loiter around the laundry room. Get back to whatever you were doing—whether it’s busy work or some much-needed R&R—and receive mobile notifications when it’s time to transfer your damp clothes to the dryer.

Smart Dryer

In addition to having remote control over a smart dryer, you can create customized cycles and get end-of-cycle notifications so that you can immediately fold or hang your clothes without having to worry about ironing them.

Since chores are ideally a family affair, the Maytag 7.4 Cu. Ft. White Top Load Electric Dryer (MED6230RHW) lets you delegate tasks with a connected subscription. Through customized messages, you can let a family member know it’s time for a load transfer or when there are clean clothes to fold. Teamwork has never been so efficient!

Plus, this smart appliance offers Optional Smart Tips at the beginning of every cycle to provide optimal care for your items—nobody likes pilled sweaters or shrunken T-shirts.

Smart kitchen appliances and laundry pairs allow you to stay connected with your home climate. (Cool smart-home devices, like smart thermostats, smart bulbs, smart plugs, and voice-controlled speakers, are a whole other story for another time.)

For a glimpse into your future, check out our catalog! As always, our experts at Spencer’s TV & Appliance are on standby to help you build the connected home of your dreams. Call our visit any of our stores today!

Pro tip: Keep your grocery list up-to-date and accessible from your phone with the Samsung Family Hub.