Thanks to the smart home revolution, my home operates differently now than what it did a decade ago. Sure, the aesthetics appear unchanged on the surface, but smart appliances have dramatically added a layer of depth to how my home operates. In the last 5 years, I’ve seen companies transforming common household appliances into smart ones — but it does beg the question of whether or not they have any meaningful purpose.
From big appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, and ovens, to small appliances like coffee makers, microwave ovens, fans, and air purifiers, they’re becoming more connected than ever before. These smart appliances do so much more than just being able to control them through an app, such as using some of the best Alexa commands to set an additional timer to cook food in a smart microwave longer — or to set a smart air conditioner to cooler temperature.
