My parents got a new washer and dryer and they are wifi enabled. Why tf do they need to be wifi enabled? It won’t move the laundry from the washer to the dryer, so it’s not like you can set the laundry and then go about your errands and come home to dry clothes ready to be folded
Like others mentioned this one actually makes sense. Letting you know your washing is done so you can move it to the drier and letting you know its dry already so you can fold it is actually super helpful. I studied at an uni that had a connected laundry room so I didnt have to go all the way there to check if the machine was done with my laundry.
A notification that your load is done is actually convenient. It’s typically also paired with some sensors that can let you know if you need more detergent or to run a cleaning cycle on the washer.
Mine also lets you set the wash parameters via the app if you want, which is helpful for people who benefit from the accessibility features of the phone. Difficult to adjust the font size or contrast on a washing machine, or hear it’s chime if you have hearing problems.
Honestly I find this feature of my washer/dryer super-useful because it reminds me to turn the stuff over instead of forgetting and letting it sit in the washer getting midlewy
Ah yes, please fire up the washing machine at 3am and scare the fuck out of everybody. And then let the clothes sit in there wet so that when you wake up, they smell like mildew
Fair enough. You’d be surprised how many people don’t know you need clean them occasionally and think it’s normal for stuff to go terribly wrong really quickly. :)
I got a new washer relatively recently and it’s quiet enough that it’s not really audible from the next room unless you tell it to do a really aggressive spin cycle with a big load.
In any case, I think the point of the timed wash features are to make it so your laundry finishes Right when you get home rather than overnight.
My parents got a new washer and dryer and they are wifi enabled. Why tf do they need to be wifi enabled? It won’t move the laundry from the washer to the dryer, so it’s not like you can set the laundry and then go about your errands and come home to dry clothes ready to be folded
Like others mentioned this one actually makes sense. Letting you know your washing is done so you can move it to the drier and letting you know its dry already so you can fold it is actually super helpful. I studied at an uni that had a connected laundry room so I didnt have to go all the way there to check if the machine was done with my laundry.
It already sings a song for 30 seconds when the load is done. I understand a notification at a laundromat, but what good is that really in your home?
Some people have their laundry machines far away, some people wear headphones while waiting, there are many reasons a notification helps
A notification that your load is done is actually convenient. It’s typically also paired with some sensors that can let you know if you need more detergent or to run a cleaning cycle on the washer.
Mine also lets you set the wash parameters via the app if you want, which is helpful for people who benefit from the accessibility features of the phone. Difficult to adjust the font size or contrast on a washing machine, or hear it’s chime if you have hearing problems.
Honestly I find this feature of my washer/dryer super-useful because it reminds me to turn the stuff over instead of forgetting and letting it sit in the washer getting midlewy
Actually this one is sensible.
In the near future as more renewable energy is included in power grids the price of power will fluctuate depending on the weather.
The WiFi connection will allow you to configure your washing to be done when pricing reaches whatever point.
Ah yes, please fire up the washing machine at 3am and scare the fuck out of everybody. And then let the clothes sit in there wet so that when you wake up, they smell like mildew
Everything else aside, you need to clean your washing machine. Cloths shouldn’t be smelling like mildew after less than a day in it.
Modern washing machines are also pretty quiet.
A bit of exaggeration to make a point. :)
Not when they’re a room away from the master bedroom. Having it start up in the middle of the night would be either annoying, terrifying, or both.
Fair enough. You’d be surprised how many people don’t know you need clean them occasionally and think it’s normal for stuff to go terribly wrong really quickly. :)
I got a new washer relatively recently and it’s quiet enough that it’s not really audible from the next room unless you tell it to do a really aggressive spin cycle with a big load.
In any case, I think the point of the timed wash features are to make it so your laundry finishes Right when you get home rather than overnight.