If you love a gadget, then these smart appliances with their high level of precision will not disappoint – being souped up with clever features such as voice activation and intuitive sensors, they are bound to elevate your design…

The latest smart appliances are ideal for upgrading your home while making life easier, too. How, you ask? AI-powered, smart sensors actively monitor and measure what is happening within the appliance and build a profile of your preferences to be more responsive to your needs. For example, sensors within extraction units detect the level of grease and cooking odours in the room and automatically adjust the extraction speed to the most energy-efficient level.

Induction hobs’ individual zone temperatures are adjusted and monitored to avoid pans boiling over, and switch-off automatically. Personalised oven programmes will remember the ideal temperature and cooking times for your favourite dishes. And, LCD touch screen with pre-programmed recipes will give you confidence in the kitchen.

Sounds just like what you need? KBB journo Sally Smith has the lowdown on smart appliances, from what’s currently available on the market to buying tips and costs…

What’s on offer

The latest high-tech kitchen appliances feature smart connectivity, allowing control via dedicated apps or voice assistants. Extraction speeds can be controlled by your smartphone or even your watch, oven temperatures can be adjusted, and cooking programmes switched on and off.

Hands-free operation means you can open the fridge remotely with the latest AutoDoor tech, using voice command – which gives you more freedom to get on with your day.

In your utility room, motion sensors integrated into washing machines and dryers can weigh the load to assess how much water and detergent you’ll need, and even recognise the type of garment or fabric, ultimately making your clothes last longer and saving you time and money.

Good to know

You may need to connect all your smart appliances to your ‘home hub’ and configure the settings for each of them on your phone or tablet, to monitor and control each appliance remotely.

Check with your supplier whether software updates are free, and that you’ll get regular notifications on when to upgrade your appliances, to benefit from any future technological advancements.

Fibre Optic broadband speeds vary depending on the strength of connection and the package from your provider. So, shop around for the best packages in your area to get the most out of your smart appliances.

Buying tips

When choosing any high-tech appliance, think about what functionality will match your lifestyle and needs, especially if you are living in a multi-generational household. Pre-programmed oven settings and voice activation on appliances such as hobs and extraction units will make life easier.

Brands are continually expanding their ranges to include gesture-controlled and touchless tech appliances, and look out for touch-activated taps and hand-controlled lighting on extraction hoods.

Smart multi-functional appliances will save you both counter space and money by combining cooking tasks such as food preparation, air frying, steaming and slow cooking.

Costs

Investing in smart appliances will future-proof your kitchen and ultimately make mundane tasks a thing of the past. An intuitive extraction unit that can be controlled remotely will cost between £1000 and £2000 depending on the brand. Expect about the same for a connected induction hob.

The latest touch-control electric kitchen tap will cost around £800 to £900 and the latest AutoDoor refrigerator models will be a bit more, costing nearer to £3000.

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