For Your Kitchen…
Smart homes have revolutionised the way people live. Providing us with comfort, convenience and control at our fingertips and voices. Cooking and the preparation of meals are one of the many parts of our lives that have been transformed by smart home technology. In this blog, we discuss their impact and how smart home products will transform your lifestyle.
What is a Smart Home?
In simple terms, a smart home is a property that incorporates various devices and systems that can be controlled remotely and interact with one another. Picture an intertwined ecosystem of devices that take advantage of automation, connectivity and intelligent technologies to enhance the experience of the user.
The Benefit of Smart Home Appliances
Smart homes offer numerous benefits to a variety of homeowners. The convenience and speed of being able to control multiple systems remotely is so easy. Little things like drawing all the blinds at a certain time or preheating the oven when you’re on your way back home will streamline your lifestyle. Additionally, they are also excellent tools for monitoring and optimising energy consumption. Smart thermostats will keep your home at an optimum comfort level and adjust, depending on whether you are home or not.
What is Home Connect?
Home Connect is the platform that enables seamless connectivity and integration of your NEFF or Siemens appliances and devices. It allows users to control and monitor appliances using a mobile phone or smart device, such as Alexa.
With the introduction of Home Connect appliances, your cooking experience has become a much more intuitive and enjoyable one for many people. Home Connect appliances are equipped with advanced technology and connectivity features enabling them to communicate, analyse data and streamline your cooking experience. The goal of these smart appliances is to give you more control and flexibility in the kitchen.
How cool is that!!
Smart Refrigerators
One of the standout appliances in the realm of smart kitchens is the refrigerator. Equipped with cameras and touchscreens, a smart refrigerator can accomplish far more than an ordinary one. Even with the capability to plan your upcoming shopping list or verify the expiry dates of foods entering and leaving, undoubtedly the most remarkable feature is the capacity to recommend recipes based on the ingredients you have available! Not only that, but according to the manufacturer “it takes into account your preferences, desires and situational needs,”
Smart Coffee Machines
For coffee enthusiasts, smart coffee machines are a game-changer. Imagine walking into the kitchen to experience the aroma of freshly brewed coffee. Is there a better way to start your day? With a smart coffee machine, simply press a button and have a cup of freshly brewed coffee waiting for you when you get up.
Enjoy a speciality coffee from around the world, from the comfort of your home. Be your own barista with a smart home coffee machine by simply taking the orders of your guests and inputting them into the machine’s app. Then, in the order you gave them, the coffee machine will produce your drinks one by one!
You will need to remember to swap the cups over though!
Smart Dishwashers
Have you ever gone to start the dishwasher and found that you’ve run out of tablets? You can permanently avoid this issue by linking your Home Connect with the Smart Finish auto-replenishment service. The Smart Finish service knows how many tablets you have left and will automatically reorder more dishwasher tablets when you’re running low.
Save preprogrammed favourites for quick access. No more selection of multiple options and preferences for your dishwasher cycle. With one tap on your phone or smartwatch, you can begin a cycle. Alternatively, you can simply request that your Alexa or Google devices be a wash, it’s really that simple!
Smart dishwashers have made cleaning a breeze. You can use the Programme Assistant to tell your dishwasher what it’s cleaning and how long you want it to be cleaned. Home Connect will then recommend the ideal program to save water and energy. With smart dishwashers, you can spend less time on chores and more time enjoying your culinary creations.
Finally, they can give you reminders to carry out the proper care and maintenance after a certain period of time. If it’s running low on rinse aid and salt, it’ll notify your phone and add it to the shopping list! Dishwashers need proper care and maintenance to maximise their lifetime, let the machine do all the thinking for you.
Smart Ovens
Smart ovens are by far the most practical of the bunch and they can bring Michelin Star precision and convenience to your kitchen. With Wi-Fi connectivity, you can preheat your oven remotely, ensuring that it’s ready to go the moment you arrive back home. Alternatively, have you ever left the house but had to go back to check you turned off the hob? We’ve all been there and could have all done with the status simply being sent to our phone.
Siemens has a feature where you can choose a set recipe from their RecipeWorld app and send them wirelessly to your stove and oven. Say goodbye to overcooked or undercooked meals, as a smart oven ensures consistent and precise cooking results.
Get in Touch
Technology these days is mad! Not everyone will want these options, but they are out there and creating a real buzz. Hopefully, we have given you just a few of the benefits, making it clear how smart home products will transform your lifestyle. If you have any questions about smart home products or would like some more information about Home Connect please get in touch. Give us a call on 01323 642075 or fill out our contact form. A member of the team will be in touch to answer any questions your might have.
