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App Integrations for Home Appliances in 2024

Prepared by:

Noa Shachaff

Head of Consumer Insights & Analytics, Revuze

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App Trends in Home Appliances

Apps discussions have increased by 16% across various home appliances hierarchies when comparing Jan. 2021 – May 2022 vs. June 2022 – Oct 2023

Ceiling Fans (+159%), Essential Oil Diffusers (+130%), Dishwashers (+99%), and Refrigerators (+71%) are the appliances leading this growth.

Consumers Appreciate Apps that Include:

Remote Start and Stop
Setting adjustments
Parts and refills reminders (coffee pods, water & air filters, essential oils)
Pairing with other smart appliances (i.e. Alexa)

For dishwashers, coffee machines, vacuums, air purifiers, and essential oil diffusers, consumers value the capability of remotely scheduling operations.	In food related appliances, such as Coffee Machines, and Grills & Smokers, consumers appreciate the inclusion of recipes recommendation within the app.
In appliances with lighting features, such as Ceiling Fans, Air Purifiers, and Essential Oil Diffusers, the ability to control light levels remotely is particularly valued.	For appliances that require recurrent supplies, like coffee makers pods and essential oils refills, consumers appreciate the option for automatic shipping based on usage.

Apps Trends in Home Appliances

Refrigerators

What do people love most about the Refrigerator Apps?

Remote start and stop
Temperature monitoring and control
Water filter replacement reminder
Ice production management
Open door alert
Order parts or filters directly through the app
Distant control lighting adjustment
Remote fridge content monitoring

Samsung 22.8-cu ft 4-Door Counter-depth Smart French Door Refrigerator with Dual Ice Maker and Door within Door	Bosch 800 Series 36 in. 21 cu. ft. Smart Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator in Black Stainless Steel, Internal Water & Ice
“Now that the SmartThings app is connected, I can get notifications that the door is left open, and I can control all the settings without having to be home. With little ones in the house this is a great convenience!…”	“The door alarm and wifi enabled app is great at reminding me when the door has been left open or the ice bin is full…”
Sentiment for the App: 100%	Sentiment for the App: 82%

Dishwashers

What do people love most about the Dishwasher Apps?

Remote start & stop dishwasher cycle – customize it, monitor it, and receive status updates from anywhere
Maintenance reminders
Wash scheduling washes energy efficiency
Integration with broader smart home systems

Samsung Linear Wash 24″ Top Control Built-In Dishwasher with AutoRelease Dry, 39 dBA – Fingerprint Resistant Black Stainless Steel

Samsung 24 in. Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel Top Control Smart Tall Tub Dishwasher in with AutoRelease, 3rd Rack, 42dBA

“Love that you can track it with the smart things app, and that it opens when it’s done to let the steam out…”

“Cleans everything great and since it connects to the smart things app I know what is happening all the time. I did the install myself and had no issues.”

Sentiment for the App: 94%

Sentiment for the App: 82%

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Coffee Machines

What do people love most about Coffee Machine Apps?

Remote start & stop and favorite settings configuration
Controlling strength and temperature
Brew time scheduling
Pairs with Alexa and other smart devices
Recipe recommendations
Auto-shipping coffee based on usage

Keurig K-Cafe SMART Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee, Latte and Cappuccino Maker, Black

Breville Vertuo Next Coffee and Espresso Maker in Red Nespresso Vertuo

“This one is by far the best with the Smart WiFi feature. I can control strength, temperature and amount of coffee on my phone via the app or on the machine itself. Once I downloaded the app and connected it to my home network, it was a breeze.”

“Once you connect the machine to bluetooth, there’s an app you can use to keep track of maintenance, get alerts, order coffee or supplies, and get assistance.“

Sentiment for the App: 83%

Sentiment for the App: 88%

Vacuums

What do people love most about Vacuum Apps?

Remote control and scheduling of cleaning
Includes a mapping feature that helps in directing the vacuum
Sets boundaries and creates no-mop zones
Tracks of usage and notifies when parts need to be replaced

ZOOZEE Z70 Robot Vacuum and Mop, Compatible with 5 GHz WiFi, Precise Lidar Navigation Robotic Vacuum

Robot Vacuum, Deenkee Vacuum Robot Cleaner with Upgraded 2000Pa Strong Suction, Self-Charging, Multi-Cleaning

“The app is great too and it allows me to set it to vacuum everyday while I’m away at work and by the time I get home it’s clean.”

“I used the app to schedule a vacuum every morning after kids have finished breakfast then I reset it to mopping for the afternoons. It has made our house SO MUCH CLEANER!“

Sentiment for the App: 82%

Sentiment for the App: 84%

Grills and Smokers

What do people love most about Grill Apps?

Remote start and stop	Historical data of temperature and cooking times of previous sessions	Cooking timers for preheating, smoking and grilling	Alerts and notifications when food is ready or the temperature needs adjusting.
Recipe suggestions	Temperature monitoring and control	Social sharing

Genesis II EX-335 3-Burner Propane Gas Smart Grill in Black, Weber

Traeger, Ironwood 650 Wifi Pellet Grill and Smoker in Black

“I especially like using the temperature probes with the Weber App for those times I didn’t need to stand over the grill.”

“The app is easy to use and the probe tells you exactly when to take the meat off.”

Sentiment for the App: 90%

Sentiment for the App: 87%

Ceiling Fans

What do people love most about Ceiling Apps?

Remote start & stop
Light brightness level control
Fan speed adjustment
Other smart appliance integration including Alexa, Google Assistant, and Tuya Smart App

GOSONKT Low Profile 15.7″ LED Small Ceiling Fan with Light – Modern, Semi-Enclosed Flush Mount, Smart APP & Remote Control

Orison 20 Inch Caged Ceiling Fan with Light, Farmhouse Ceiling Fan Lights with APP Remote,6 Speeds Wind, Timer

“It supports remote control via either remote controller or smart app, they both offer powerful functionality, to adjust not only the color temperature but also the brightness, along with many favorite settings like night lighting, natural wind and more.”

“The fan comes with an app remote that allows me to control every aspect of the fan with ease.”

Sentiment for the App: 100%

Air Purifiers

What do people love most about Air Purifier Apps?

Remote start & stop
Real-time air quality updates and notifications
Scheduling and setting customization
Filter life tracking and replacement reminder

Levoit PlasmaPro 400S Smart True HEPA Air Purifier BlackLEVOIT

Levoit Core 200s Smart True HEPA Air Purifier GrayLEVOIT

“I love that I can put this on (with an app) and not only help the air quality in my home but it will tell you how good the air is in your home..”

“I also like that there’s an app to control the settings and schedule your purifier. The app also shows you your filter life which is helpful to know when it’s time to replace it.”

Sentiment for the App: 92%

Sentiment for the App: 89%

Essential Oil Diffusers

What do people love most about Essential Oil Diffuser Apps?

Remote start & stop
Scent, mist, and light intensity adjustment
Scheduling and setting customization
Low fragrance levels notification
Subscriptions managements
Other smart appliance integration including Alexa, Google Assistant, and Tuya Smart App

Waterless Essential Oil Diffuser – Bluetooth Cordless Aromatherapy Diffuser with App Control, Smart Timer Setting, Hang-up Design and Wide Coverage for Home, Office, Hotel and SPA

GoveeLife Smart Essential Oil Diffuser

“It’s super easy to use and set up through the app, and I love that I CAN control it through the app”

“One of the standout features is its compatibility with Alexa voice control and the dedicated app. Being able to adjust the mist mode, set timers, and even control the RGBIC light with just my voice or a few taps on my phone is a game-changer.”

Sentiment for the App: 83%

Sentiment for the App: 90%

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Key Objectives

Industry

Appliances

Time Period

January 2021- October 2023

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