Isn’t It Time to Invest in Smart Laundry?

AI in The Laundry

Over the last few years, AI has been making its way to the laundry, helping to provide smarter, effective, efficient and enhanced washing and drying results.

AI, which stands for ‘artificial intelligence’ refers to an appliance’s built-in mechanisms that uses a computer to operate. In the case of laundry appliances, AI might be used to help determine a washing machine’s wash temperatures and times, and in the case of a dryer, AI might be employed to track energy consumption and prevent over-drying once garments are dried.

Why You Should Invest in Laundry AI

There are many reasons to invest in AI in the laundry. AI can help to simplify the laundry process, saving you on the guesswork, effort and time, with pleasing, eco-friendly washed and dried garments the outcome! Below are just some of the reasons to invest in laundry AI:

1. The appliance does the job: automatically determines conditions, whether that’s water and detergent levels, drying temperatures and time
2. Load and forget: AI remembers previous cycles /programs used for quick access and start times
3. Receive suggestions: unsure which program to use based on your garments or load? AI has you covered, with suggested cycles to suit your load
4. App control: harness AI and smart app control to enjoy remote laundry management from anywhere. Enjoy a range of app-only functions such as:

• Remotely start and stop cycles
• Get cycle suggestions based on your load’s conditions
• Monitor energy usage
• Inspect detergent levels (remaining in auto-dose dispensers)
• Receive notifications like when to clean the wash drum
• View washing/drying history

AI and Laundry Efficiency

The use of AI in laundry appliances directly impacts on efficiency and performance. Since wash and dry cycles are optimised based on load conditions, and without overuse or excess consumption, AI-powered laundry appliances are typically very energy and water efficient.

As our current observations go (at time of writing), dryers with AI technology typically feature ultra-energy efficient performance with high 9-Star Energy Ratings. Washing machines with AI also feature high efficiency ratings, of the 4- or 5-star range for Energy and WELS (water) rating.

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Our Top Picks: AI Powered Washing Machines & Dryers

Samsung 12kg Front Load Washing Machine

This Samsung front load washing machine boasts an incredible 12kg washing capacity, meaning it’s perfect for two times your biggest loads and it’s super family-friendly. Aside from its impressive washing capacity, this AI-powered washing machine ensures an easy-breezy washing experience.

Product Highlights:

• AI Wash: the washing machine’s five sensors detects the load’s weight and soiling level to determine water and detergent levels, as well as rinsing time ¹
• Auto Dispense: the washing machine automatically dispenses the right amount of detergent for the load
• AI Energy Mode: when activated, the cycle in use will use cool water, helping save on power that would have been used to warm water
• AI Control: involves the AI Control Panel that suggests cycles, remembers your laundry habits and displays information
• Auto Cycle Link: allows for the automatic selection of optimal drying cycles when the washing machine is paired with a compatible dryer ²
• SmartThings App Compatible: works with the app so that remote monitoring can be enabled, receive suggestions, notifications, view consumption levels, history and more ³

Samsung 8kg Heat Pump Dry

Intelligent drying without costing the earth should be high on every household’s list. Achieve smarter drying with this Samsung 8kg Heat Pump Dryer. With ventless installation, a large 8kg drying capacity and efficient energy rating, this dryer is perfect for all home laundries.

Product Highlights:

• AI Dry function: the dryer’s eight sensors monitor garments’ temperatures and humidity to navigate the drying experience, adjusting conditions to suit
• Wrinkle Prevent: the drum moves regularly even after the cycle is done, preventing clothes from resting in one place and gathering creases
• AI Control: intelligently dry your laundry loads with the AI Control panel which suggests cycles, remembers your laundry habits and displays information
• Auto Cycle Link: allows for the automatic selection of optimal drying cycles when the dryer is paired with a compatible washing machine ²
• SmartThings App Compatible: works with the app so that remote monitoring can be enabled, receive suggestions, notifications, view consumption levels, history and more ³
• 9-Star Energy Rating: thanks to the recycling of hot air via the heat pump system, this dryer is ultra-efficient with its high 9-Star Energy Rating

LG 17kg WashTower™ All-In-One Stacked Washer Dryer

This 2-in-1 stacked washer dryer tower from LG is a space-saving solution that delivers enormous washing and drying capacities (17kg washing/10kg drying). Perfect for growing families that are in need of laundry convenience, this stacked washer dryer is a practically pleasing package.

Product Highlights:

• Bottom 17kg Front Load Washing Machine
• AI DD™ with 6 Motion Wash: the washing machine’s Direct Drive Motor selects from 6 wash motions available to deliver optimal results based on the load ⁴
• 6 wash cycles: Cotton, Duvet, Wool, Hygiene, Quick Wash & Downloaded
• TurboClean™ 360˚: powerful water jets deliver a rapid 39 minute wash of lightly soiled 3kg loads
• Top 10kg Heat Pump Dryer
• 6 dry cycles: Cotton, Duvet, Wool, Bedding Refresh, Quick Dry, Downloaded
• Anti-Crease: this option can be used with every program, helping to remove creases for no-ironing effort
• Smart Pairing: the dryer automatically sets the optimal drying cycle based on the last wash completed by the washing machine ⁵
• Centre placed controls: for both washing and drying prevents awkward reaching and extensions
• Efficient Ratings:
  • 17kg Washer: 4-Star Energy and 4-Star WELS
  • 10kg Dryer: 10-Star Energy

LG 10kg Heat Pump Dryer

Fit more of your washing into this LG 10kg Heat Pump Dryer and enjoy a fresh and clean load that you can wear from that same day! This modern Black Steel dryer boasts all the features and functions that every household can expect from a dryer and more – including app control for smarter drying.

Product Highlights:

• Sensor Dry: the dryer’s sensors continually monitors moisture and temperatures to avoid over drying
• Allergy Care™ Cycle: dries with care reducing live dust mites from garments
• Auto cleaning condenser: the dryer’s automatic cleaning of the condenser during drying helps maintain function for greater performance
• Smart pairing: when paired with compatible LG washing machines, the dryer automatically sets the appropriate drying cycle ⁵ based on the previous wash cycle
• Smart LG ThinQ® App control: lets you remotely start or monitor your dryer. You can also track energy consumption, download additional drying cycles and diagnose and troubleshoot issues ⁵
  9 Star Energy Rating: dry with reduced energy consumption for peace of mind

DISCLAIMERS

¹ Actual results may vary depending on individual use. AI Wash holds detergent for up to 1 month’s washing, based on the average of 4 loads per week. May vary depending on the washing load and settings. Available on Android and IOS devices. A Wi-Fi connection and a Samsung account are required. Mobile GUI images may vary by country, environment etc.

² Auto Cycle Link is only available when both the washer and dryer have AI Control and Wi-Fi connected.

³ Available on Android and iOS devices. A Wi-Fi connection and a Samsung account are required.

⁴ AI DD® available for Cotton cycle only.

⁵ LG ThinQ® app available on compatible Android or iOS smartphone. Phone and Home Wi-Fi Data connection and product registration the LG ThinQ® required. Visit