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/ March 15, 2025 
1. Wi-Fi Connectivity and AI Assistance
A growing demand for smarter, more connected appliances throughout the home extends to the laundry room, where washers and dryers that incorporate Wi-Fi connectivity, artificial intelligence and advanced sensors are becoming both standard and more helpful than they seemed in the past. At KBIS this year, most of the biggest players in the laundry game — LG, Samsung, Whirlpool and GE — showed off new or updated machines that used some combination of these technologies to make washing and drying clothes more efficient and foolproof than ever.
The latest LG Signature 29-inch WashTower, pictured here, is a great example of these trends in action. It uses artificial intelligence to analyze fabric types, load size and soil levels, automatically dispensing the correct amount of preloaded detergent and fabric softener and optimizing the wash cycle for better performance. The dryer’s moisture sensor then optimizes the dry cycle to save energy and prevent damage to clothing. The machines can also connect to LG’s ThinQ app, which enables users to adjust settings and start and stop cycles from anywhere, as well as control the machines using voice commands via voice assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. A hidden bonus is that this connectivity also allows for automatic software updates, so your appliances can evolve and gain new features over time.
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