Have you ever started a load of laundry and left home, forgetting the clothes in the washer or dryer for hours on end? Or maybe you loaded the dishwasher and forgot to start it? These types of situations are quickly becoming things of the past with new smart home appliances. Smart home appliances are transforming the way we interact with our homes, creating connected, convenient, and efficient living environments where we can interact with our appliances remotely and get updates on the status of our household chores, even if we aren’t at home. Let’s take a look at Hoover’s top picks for smart home appliances for 2024.
H-WASH 500
Smart washing machines like the Hoover H-WASH 500 take doing the laundry to a whole new level, going above and beyond the traditional functions of washing clothes. The H-WASH 500 is equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity, smartphone compatibility, and AI-powered sensors, which allow you to control and monitor your laundry remotely, receive notifications on wash cycle completion, and even get recommendations on the best settings and cycles for different fabric types. With the hOn app you can enter details about fabric type, color and type of stain you want to remove and the app will give you the best cycle for perfect results all while protecting your clothes. You can even scan your clothes labels directly and the hOn app will choose the correct wash cycle for that garment.
The H-WASH 500 comes in 5 different drum capacities. The smallest starts at 8 kg and the largest reaches 12 kg. It features 14 wash programmes including a quick wash, a 60 degree cycle (for hot washes), and care cycles for your most delicate clothes. The unique Power Care system creates the perfect mixture of water and detergent, washing up to 20% better than traditional washing machines. The Eco-Power inverter motor gives it an A level rating for energy efficiency making it both powerful and efficient.
H-DRY 500
The H-DRY 500 is a smart heat pump tumble dryer which comes in 3 weight capacities, 9kg, 10kg and 11kg. Like its counterpart, the H-WASH 500, the H-DRY 500 has an exceptional energy efficiency rating of A++ and is excellent for those who are trying to reduce their energy consumption or simply live a more sustainable lifestyle.
In addition, the H-DRY 500 has some interesting and innovative features like the Aquavision Clear Door which allows you to see the waste water and use it for other household tasks like watering plants. The door has an efficient system to remove, empty and replace for the next drying cycle.
Connection to the hOn app will allow you to stay in touch with your H-DRY 500 by reminding you of routine maintenance for example, when filters need to be cleaned and when the waste water tank is full. You can also request notifications for when lighter garments are dry, allowing you to take them out and leave heavier items to complete the drying cycle. Anti-crease cycles before and after drying reduce ironing by 50% and the temperature management sensors keep even wool and cashmere garments looking and feeling their best.
H-DISH 700
Smart dishwashers also present many benefits over traditional dishwashers as they are more energy efficient and provide you with real time data and the possibility to customise wash cycles and even optimize loading the dishwasher using computer vision.
The H-DISH 700 is sleek, user friendly and harnesses the latest technology to optimize dishwashing. Coming in two tones, stainless steel and white, The H-DISH 700 has the capacity to wash a whopping 16 place settings or up to 201 items in just one wash load. The maxi tub is also great for washing larger items like oversized pots, bowls, trays etc. The H-DISH 700 also features the Power wash system which are an additional six water jets that aid in cleaning even the dirtiest of pots and pans. The power wash system dramatically increases the water flow, leading to a spotless clean.
The possibility to integrate the H-WASH 700 with the hOn app really allows this smart appliance to shine. With the hOn app you can simply take a picture of the dishwasher basket and the app will automatically recognize the most efficient way to load the dishwasher, so you don’t have to play tetris and hope for the best.
The hOn app: all your smart appliances in one place
One of the best features of all these Hoover smart home appliances is that they can all be integrated into one simplified system- the hOn app. WHich is also easily integrated with other smart home systems like Alexa or Google Assistant, allowing you to control all of your appliances and devices on one single platform.
With the hOn app you can monitor and control all of your Hoover smart appliances in one place. You can receive notifications and control your smart appliances remotely on a mobile device like a smartphone or tablet. You can stop and start the appliance, change the cycle settings and check the status of cycles. Additionally, the hOn app also provides key insights and data to monitor energy consumption, giving you suggestions on how to make your appliances even more efficient.
The era of forgotten laundry loads or dishes left unwashed is becoming a distant memory as the rise of smart home appliances is reshaping our lives and homes. Hoover is leading the charge with this innovative lineup, the H-WASH 500, H-DRY 500 and H-WASH 700. Boasting real-time data tracking, customisable cycles, and seamless integration with the hOn app, they streamline household chores like never before.
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