Whether you’re planning a full smart home tech overhaul or just a few well-picked upgrades, the kitchen is one of the best places to start. Smart appliances have come a long way from novelty gadgets. Today they genuinely help you save time, cut energy bills and cook more consistently.
From something to something. Tech is making old appliances smarter!
This guide focuses on the best smart kitchen appliances that add real, everyday value.
What makes a kitchen appliance “smart”?
A smart appliance connects to your home network via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, letting you control it through an app or voice assistant. This unlocks all kind of extra powers - remote start, scheduling, usage monitoring and integration with voice assistants. The best smart kitchen appliances go further still: they learn your habits and suggest changes to your settings based on them. They can also send you an alert when something needs your attention. So if there’s an issue with your washing machine, you won’t find out right when you come to use it.
Top smart fridges for 2026
Wondering around a supermarket totally blanking on what you need to pick up is a pretty familiar story. The SAMSUNG Family Hub with AI Vision RF65DG9H0EB1EU has internal cameras so you can check the contents from a supermarket aisle. Because going out with milk and coming back with everything but is not the way to keep everybody happy. And speaking of which, its Family Hub is a screen for notes, recipes and entertainment.
For something more understated, the HAIER HTW3618EWPB Smart Fridge Freezer connects via the hOn app for energy monitoring and remote temperature control. Very handy when you’re coming back with a large load of fuit and veg and you want top give the fridge a good chill in preparation.
Still on the fence? Read Should I buy a smart fridge? - or browse all fridges to see what else takes your fancy.
Best smart ovens
Both these smart ovens have pyrolytic cleaning - which literally turns grime to ash. If you’ve ever cleaned an oven manually, you might find that more than enough reason to get one. But they also take things up a notch with some genuinely smart features.
The BOSCH Series 8 smart features are mostly about taking decisions off your plate. The Assist function helps choose the right settings for different dishes and can switch the oven off when cooking's finished. While the Home Connect app adds remote control, recipe inspiration and Alexa compatibility.
HOOVER HOC5M747INWIFI leans more into monitoring and tweaking your cooking. Alongside app control through hOn, it comes with a temperature probe that tracks the heat inside your food, rather than just the oven cavity. It also adds a steam function, giving you another way to cook beyond the standard oven modes.
Find out what a smart oven is and how it works, or see whatever ovens might suit you best.
Smart coffee machines
Smart coffee machines shine when they come with apps that let you try all kinds of recipes or simply nail you perfect cup of coffee.
If you like to order a coffee with several adjectives attached, the SIEMENS TP715GB1 EQ700 will be right up your street. The Home Connect app gives you access to up to 35 hot and cold drinks, lets you save favourites and even works with Alexa. What makes it a smart machine is its ability to remember how you like your coffee and then give you plenty of ways to mix things up.
The PHILIPS Series v3300 LatteGo EP3347/90 has smart features geared towards helping you get a good coffee without wading through endless settings. Its app offers recipes and guidance, plus simple controls for tweaking strength and milk froth levels.
App-controlled multicookers
And it’s not just coffee machines that have had the app treatment. Multi-cookers are doing it too. Why? Well, remote control so you can check on dinner from the sofa, downloadable recipes and lots more.
What makes this INSTANT POT Plus 9-in-1 Multicooker "smart" is the Instant Connect app. Rather than hovering around the kitchen waiting for a timer, you can control and monitor cooking from your phone. It's a practical kind of smart too, adding remote control to a gadget that's already designed to replace half the cookware cluttering up your cupboards.
Smart induction hobs
Induction hobs already win on speed and energy efficiency. Smart features make them even better. Where that works best is just providing the handy features we wish all hobs could have.
SAMSUNG NZ64B5066KK/U1 is compatible with the SmartThings app, which lets you monitor the hob from your phone, set timers and get alerts if you've left a cooking zone on. It can even automatically enable the child lock when you're away from home, making it feel a bit more connected than your average hob.
The NEFF N70 T66FHX4L0 takes a slightly different approach, using the Home Connect app to unlock extra settings and personalise how the hob works. It can also sync with compatible cooker hoods, so the two appliances work together. Meanwhile clever sensors help keep temperatures steady and prevent food from catching.
Check out more of the best smart induction hobs or find out about the advantages of induction hobs.
Smart dishwashers
A dishwasher already takes one of the most tedious kitchen jobs off your hands. A smart dishwasher goes a step further by connecting to your home WiFi, letting you monitor and control it from your phone. On some models, you can start a cycle remotely, check how long is left, or get a notification when everything's clean and ready to unload.
Smart dishwashers can also help take some of the guesswork out of everyday cleaning. Many use sensors to adjust water and energy use based on the load, while companion apps can unlock extra programmes, maintenance reminders and status updates.
The best smart dishwashers make life a little easier without demanding much attention. Take the BOSCH Series 4 SMS4EKW06G, for example. Through the Home Connect app and Alexa compatibility, you can start programmes remotely, keep tabs on progress and receive updates straight to your phone. It's the kind of feature that's surprisingly useful when you've already headed upstairs or settled onto the sofa.
Our Dishwasher buying guide can help you find the right model for your kitchen.
Tech tip: check for Matter compatibility
When choosing between the best smart home kitchen appliances, look for the Matter logo. Matter lets devices from different brands work together through a single app or voice assistant. No more juggling five separate platforms. It’s the single biggest shift in smart home usability right now, and more appliances are adopting it every month.
What next?
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FAQs
What defines a smart kitchen appliance?
A smart kitchen appliance connects to your home’s Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, giving you app or voice control, remote monitoring and features like scheduling and energy tracking.
Do smart appliances save energy?
They can. Smart appliances can schedule cycles during off-peak tariff hours, adjust power automatically and provide real-time energy data. Research suggests UK early adopters are already seeing up to a 20% reduction in food waste through smarter fridge management alone.
Are smart kitchen appliances secure?
Reputable brands use encryption and regular firmware updates. Keep your home Wi-Fi password strong and update appliance software regularly — that covers most of the risk.
Can I sync smart devices across brands?
Increasingly, yes — thanks to the Matter standard. Matter-compatible appliances work across Amazon Alexa, Google Home and Apple HomeKit without brand lock-in.
Do smart appliances need a subscription?
Most do not. Core smart features are included at no extra cost. Some optional premium extras may carry a fee, but they’re never required.
