How Innovative Smart Appliance Technology Enhances Functionality in the Home
According to the NBKA, there’s been a lot of buzz over the past several years about smart technology and how innovative home appliances can enhance the functionality, efficiency, and aesthetics of kitchen and bath spaces. As we celebrate Kitchen & Bath Month throughout October, we wanted to explore how the integration of smart technology in appliances contributes to a connected and seamless living experience for consumers, so we checked in with two leading brands — GE Appliances and Signature Kitchen Suite/LG — about their most popular smart appliances, as well as innovative products soon to debut.
“Technology has transformed our use of appliances, redefining their role in daily life and unlocking new connected possibilities,” says Subu Ramasamy, Senior Director of Product Marketing for SmartHome Solutions at GE Appliances. He notes that with Wi-Fi technology built into GE Appliance products, users can access functions like remote pre-heat and temperature and cook-time alerts, as well as monitor cycle completions on laundry and dishwashers.
According to Ramasamy, GE also aims to ease life at home and remove the guesswork through connected features like Guided Cooking capabilities that are available in many of its products. This combines guided recipes from chefs with precision cooktop sensor technology to automatically adjust the time, temperature and cooking pace for perfect results every time.
Additionally, he says that the company’s connected appliances continue to maximize the efficiency and convenience of everyday tasks by pushing new features via software updates — so appliances get better over time. “In recent years, our engineers have developed software updates such as Air Fry Mode, Steakhouse Mode, Turkey Mode and Pet Hair Mode to improve appliances already in our consumers’ homes,” he notes.
Connected home appliances also allow for integration within the smart home ecosystem, he says, by syncing up with GE partners like Instacart, Kroger and Sonos that seamlessly fit into day-to-day life while enabling a more personalized experience.
