When shopping for appliances, everyone is looking to see if it is WiFi enabled. Think of how easy it would be to be sitting with your family watching a movie, and then you started the washing machine. Or you are on your way home from a long day of work and you preheated the oven so you can put your roast in as soon as you get home. Wifi enabled appliances are becoming more common, and very useful! Here are five different appliances that are WiFi enabled.
Samsung 4-Door Flex
This refrigerator (RF22N9781SR) has the family hub built in it and costs $3,998.99. It has so much to offer that is perfect for a family. You can use your voice to add items to your shopping lists. It is hooked up to either your Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa. Also, you can stream Pandora or Spotify onto the family hub so you can listen to music, all from your refrigerator! You are able to share photos, notes, and memos and sync the family calendar onto it. When you download the SmartThings app, you can adjust the thermostat, set the lighting, and so much more. This app will let you receive WiFi updates that will ensure that your refrigerator is always up to date.
LG Induction Slide In Range
This induction range (LSE4617ST) has a 6.3 cu. ft. oven and costs $3,329.98. It has convection and an induction cooktop. The cooktop requires magnetic pots and pans to active the cooktop. Induction is known to be equivalent to gas, but is hooked up like an electric cooktop. When you download the SmartThinQ app, you can control your oven no matter where you are at. This app allows you to start, preheat, and turn the oven on or off. Also, if you have Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, you can control your oven just by your voice. You can be sitting in your living room watching TV and ask Alexa to turn the oven on to bake for 350 degrees.
Jenn-Air TriFecta Dishwasher
The built in TriFecta (JDTSS244GS) costs $1,299. This dishwasher has two racks and hold up to 14 place settings. The TriFecta wash system is a quieter operation and reduces water and energy. The wash arms and alternating wash action will give you great results. This dishwasher can connect with the Jenn-Air app. The app allows you to start and choose different cycles, and even customize your own cycles. You can customize the name of the cycle and the duration of it. The app is great because it acts as a remote control for the dishwasher.
Whirlpool Smart Top Load Washer
This smart top load washer (WTW8700EC) is 5.3 cu. ft. and costs $1,259.99. Once you download the laundry app that connects to the washer, it will make doing laundry so much easier. The app allows you to download more cycles and have a total of 26 cycles to choose from. One of the cycles you can download is a seasonal cycle. This cycle will rotate for seasons to what you are washing. For example, in the summer, the seasonal cycle is perfect for swimsuits. The laundry app will let you start and pause the cycles, track the progress of the cycle; receive energy usage, and when the load is finished. Another great feature is that you can create your own custom cycle. You no longer have to mess with the control panel about setting a cycle. This app is perfect for when you are on the go and need to start a load of laundry. It is also great for knowing when the cycle is done as well.
Jenn-Air Double Wall Oven
The Jenn-Air 30” double wall oven with V2 (JJW3830DS) costs $5,299. The V2 stands for the two vertical convection fans. Both ovens will have two vertical fans to create a more even cooking. This oven also has the culinary center. This has preset recipes built into it and shows you how to cook the food. Once you download the Jenn-Air Culinary Center app, you can control your oven right on your phone. You can preheat, check the cooking status, and configure oven features all through the app. Imagine coming home late from work and as soon as you walk in the door, the oven is preheated. Using the app for this will allow you to bake as soon as you get home, rather than waiting for the oven to preheat.
Having WiFi in appliances is the hottest trend right now. Being able to start your appliances or check the status of it all from your phone is much more convenient. Technology is becoming huge in appliances, and it is beneficial to the customer in many ways.