# Voice Assistant Appliances Whirlpool Smart Appliances will Now Feature Amazon Alexa Connectivity By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-01-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-appliances References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/amazon-alexa-teams-up-with-whirpools-smart-appliances-04-01-2017/) & [investors.whirlpoolcorp](http://investors.whirlpoolcorp.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=1006116) Aiming to make the experience more versatile and efficient for the average consumer, [Whirlpool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whirlpool-virtual-showroom) smart appliances will now feature connectivity to [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexa-smart-home) [Alexa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-modo-mio-voicy). The new feature will be available on all of Whirlpool's latest appliances for 2017 to do a number of different tasks like change the temperature on the oven or even control the washing machine. Voice control has quickly become a mainstay functionality for many consumers with Amazon Alexa and Apple's Siri assistants being implemented into a number of products and devices. As such, the implementation of Amazon Alexa functionality into Whirlpool smart appliances comes as a logical next step to help make the smart home even easier to control. What's better, it will enable a more hands-off approach to household chores that will come as a welcome perk for homeowners. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Voice-controlled Smart Home Appliances:** Integrating voice assistants into household appliances, will be trending among major appliance brands. - **Hands-free Smart Home Experience:** Implementing voice commands for appliance controls will lead to a hands-free revolution in the Smart Home industry. - **Voice Assistant-enabled White Goods:** Integration of Alexa and Siri into home appliances, such as kitchen and laundry devices, will be increasingly in demand over the next few years. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Appliances:** Manufacturers of white goods will need to adapt to the voice-controlled trend to remain competitive in the market. - **Smart Home:** The Smart Home industry will continue to expand with the introduction of voice assistant-enabled devices, accelerating growth in the sector. - **AI Assistants:** Companies that offer AI assistants, such as Amazon and Apple, will benefit from new integration opportunities with Smart Home appliances. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Voice-Controlled Smart Dishwashers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sharp-smart-dishwasher.md) - [AI-Powered Laundry Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ge-profile.md) - [Conversational Smart Home Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexa-smart-home.md) - [Smart Assistant Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bosch-and-amazon.md) - [Voice-Controlled Smart Microwaves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-nnsv79ms.md) - [Accessible Connected Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hamilton-beach-works-with-alexa.md) - [WiFi-Less Voice-Activated Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-done-simple.md) - [Voice-Enabled Air Fryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emerson-smartvoice-air-fryer.md) - [AI-Powered Smart Home Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-smart-home-appliances.md)