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Alongside the basic functions, Miele@home can extend the Anti-crease phase by 30 minutes up to a maximum of three times and let you know when your machine needs cleaning. If your children have been playing outside and they’ve got a little messy, then the Extra Rinse setting will blast away any caked-on dirt. Plus, you can even delay the start of your wash by up to 24 hours, so a load will be ready at a convenient time. Smart Pro LG's smart tech has the basic functions that many of its competitors offer, including starting and stopping cycles, notifications when a job is complete and maintenance reminders. Candy Smart Pro is equipped with the new Simply-Fi technology, discolsing additional and unique features as voice tips, efficiency enhancer and wifi remote function intended to make washing even more smooth and convenient. As the Smart Pro is a more affordable machine, I expected that it would make more noise than a more expensive model, although it actually wasn’t that bad. Normal washing recorded a level of just over 60dB, while the spin was noisier at 72.7dB. Both readings were taken from 30cm from the middle of the door
The drum felt very roomy, however – loaded with almost 3kg of washing, there was plenty of space left. Candy Smart Pro CSO 16105DC3 features – Confusing controls are likely to limit straying away from your favourite settingsThe app itself is fairly simple compared to more expensive machines but could potentially be useful if you need to add extra programmes or have an issue with the machine’s functions. You can also find general advice on getting rid of stains and how to use detergents, too. And, like its competitors, it will troubleshoot any issues and learn your washing habits. With a delay start the laundry will be ready just when you want it. It allows you to program the start of the washing cycle with a maximum delay of 24 hours. No more worries of unpleasant odours created by wet laundry that has been left inside the machine. No more wasting of the energy consumption, setting the laundry when the electricity is more convenient.
The app will choose the most appropriate cycle for the load and tell you if there's an item that should come out and be washed a different way. Like other apps, you can start, pause and stop cycles, and it will also notify you when the cycle has finished. Hoover was one of the first manufacturers to adopt smart tech. Hoover claims that its Wizard app enables you to set and save your favourite wash cycles, so you will be able to start them without any effort. Fortunately, you don’t have to just rely on the controls to find your ideal wash – the Smart Pro connects to the Simply Fi Wi-Fi app, which can work out what programme you need based on the type of fabric and level of soiling, before starting the programme remotely.
Both figures were about average for a more affordable washing machine and roughly matched up with the figure stated on the EU energy label: 60dB wash and 81dB spin.
Troubleshooting: Machines can detect issues and maintenance jobs that need doing, and notify you instantly via the app. Miele’s Miele@home smart connectivity lets you control your device through the Miele app, voice control or other smart home solutions, networked via a home wi-fi router and the Miele Cloud. Memory feature: Some will remember your most used programs and suggest them when you're setting your wash. Candy has equipped the CSO1493DWCE with smart features so you can get the best out of your washing machine. Active Motion technology boosts the detergent action by raising the rotation speed of the drum. The result is enhanced washing results, saving you time and reducing machine vibrations. The new Active Motion Technology boosts the detergent cleaning action by raising the rotation speed of the drum at multiple levels, allowing to enhance your washing results, saving time and reducing machine vibrations.
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Described by Candy as a personal assistant, Smart Touch is available via its simply-Fi app and is the first voice-assisted washing machine. Candy claims its smart technology can help you choose a wash program, give you a maintenance guide and give you further hints and tips to get through your laundry. Like most machines, the Smart Pro also has a countdown timer but it’s worse than useless as it’s inaccurate. On both washes, the estimated time left was far longer than stated on the screen – for example, the synthetics wash took 30 minutes longer than shown after five minutes into the cycle, and a 10-minute spin on the cotton wash took twice as long. Even taking into account adjustment by the KG detector, this makes the feature more of a loose guideline than something useful. Candy Smart Pro CSO 16105DC3 performance – Good stain removal for the price and reasonable running costs Coming with dial controls and a built in display, choosing the correct cycle is a breeze. And, its white finish ensures it will suit any kitchen décor. While it does not completely function over form, there’s little in the way of style details on the Smart Pro. A silver-effect finish around the door, scooped handle and an LED display are about as flashy as it gets. Given the price, this isn’t entirely unexpected, just a little out of keeping with its more hi-tech features. As it’s rated A+++, with an A-rated spin, the Candy Smart Pro should be efficient on most cycles. I started with a cotton wash at 30ºC to test this. This cycle used 0.58kWh of power and a minimal 26.6l of water. While the maximum spin speed was only 1400rpm, it still managed to wring out an impressive amount of water – only 1.02kg remained, which equals 37.23% of the load’s original weight.
Capacity: Machines can range from 6kg to 12kg capacity. Most models will determine the load of laundry, and use the right amount of water and energy. It also can troubleshoot small problems and can be voice controlled via an Alexa or Google Assistant. Once you've loaded up your washing machine, Samsung's SmartThings app can take full control. From cycle selection to making washing suggestions, the app is fully integrated with the machine. Hoover and Samsung were the first two manufacturers to launch wi-fi-enabled smart washing machines in the UK. But now more manufacturers are launching their own versions. In fact, one in three machines we've tested has smart functionality.For in-depth running costs, I used the figures stated on the EU energy label, which assume 220 washes per year. This meant I could utilise the stated energy and water consumption figures to give an average cost per wash, using average electricity and water costs. To work out yearly figures, I used the average number of washing machine loads in the UK (274 per year), and multiplied by three different load amounts (6kg for high, 4.5kg for medium and 3kg for low) to get a total amount of washing per year in kg.
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