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App-Connected Smart Dishwashers

The Kenmore Elite Smart Dishwasher is Monitored Via Mobile Devices

— January 10, 2018 — Art & Design
The Kenmore Elite Smart Dishwasher is app-connected for a fully customizable user experience. Unveiled at Las Vegas' CES 2018 innovation conference, the kitchen appliance is designed to be easily monitored from just about anywhere, making the process of cleaning one's dishes more convenient than ever before.

Thanks to an accompanying mobile app that is voice-activated, the appliance can be programmed to run at different load times even if users are outside of their home. Additionally, the app will notify users with diagnostic alerts when machine maintenance is needed.

Equipped with a 360° PowerWash X wash system, the appliance features "4 wash arms and Mixed Load technology that varies the water intensity in its upper and lower racks to accommodate different items in the same load."
Trend Themes
1. App-connected Appliances - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new smart home appliances that can be controlled and monitored through mobile apps, providing a customizable user experience.
2. Voice-activated Appliances - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create appliances with voice-activation capabilities, enabling users to control and program them remotely using voice commands.
3. Diagnostic Maintenance Alerts - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate diagnostic alert systems into appliances, notifying users when maintenance or repairs are required, improving appliance performance and longevity.
Industry Implications
1. Smart Home Appliances - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore smart home appliances beyond dishwashers, such as refrigerators, ovens, and laundry machines, to create a fully connected and customizable kitchen and household experience.
2. Mobile App Development - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced mobile apps that can seamlessly connect with various appliances, allowing users to control and monitor their devices remotely from their smartphones or tablets.
3. Appliance Maintenance and Repair - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer specialized maintenance and repair services for app-connected appliances, ensuring optimal performance and minimizing downtime for users.
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