Miele’s Miele@home smart connectivity lets you control your device through the Miele app, voice control or other smart home solutions, networked via a home wi-fi router and the Miele Cloud.

You can also find general advice on getting rid of stains and how to use detergents, too. And, like its competitors, it will troubleshoot any issues and learn your washing habits.The app itself is fairly simple compared to more expensive machines but could potentially be useful if you need to add extra programmes or have an issue with the machine’s functions. Both figures were about average for a more affordable washing machine and roughly matched up with the figure stated on the EU energy label: 60dB wash and 81dB spin. The drum felt very roomy, however – loaded with almost 3kg of washing, there was plenty of space left. Candy Smart Pro CSO 16105DC3 features – Confusing controls are likely to limit straying away from your favourite settings

Safety: The cycle won't start if the door is open or the machine isn't connected to the water supply. Automatic program selection: After filling in a few simple details, the app will determine the most suitable program for your laundry. Capacity: Machines can range from 6kg to 12kg capacity. Most models will determine the load of laundry, and use the right amount of water and energy. The new Active Motion Technology boosts the detergent cleaning action by raising the rotation speed of the drum at multiple levels, allowing to enhance your washing results, saving time and reducing machine vibrations. Once you've loaded up your washing machine, Samsung's SmartThings app can take full control. From cycle selection to making washing suggestions, the app is fully integrated with the machine.

Memory feature: Some will remember your most used programs and suggest them when you're setting your wash.

Described by Candy as a personal assistant, Smart Touch is available via its simply-Fi app and is the first voice-assisted washing machine. Candy claims its smart technology can help you choose a wash program, give you a maintenance guide and give you further hints and tips to get through your laundry. Bosch uses Home Connect, an app that can control appliances from numerous brands. A number of its machines are smart – we've tested two – and the wi-fi capability is a 'core' feature, meaning wi-fi models are much more common than they once would have been.

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The app will choose the most appropriate cycle for the load and tell you if there's an item that should come out and be washed a different way. The 'care advisor' will ask you a handful of questions about the load, including the fabric, colour and stain before washing accordingly. Like other apps, you can start, pause and stop cycles, and it will also notify you when the cycle has finished.

As it’s rated A+++, with an A-rated spin, the Candy Smart Pro should be efficient on most cycles. I started with a cotton wash at 30ºC to test this. This cycle used 0.58kWh of power and a minimal 26.6l of water. While the maximum spin speed was only 1400rpm, it still managed to wring out an impressive amount of water – only 1.02kg remained, which equals 37.23% of the load’s original weight. It also can troubleshoot small problems and can be voice controlled via an Alexa or Google Assistant.

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Daily 49, Spot Plus 39, Hygiene Plus 59, Rapid 14, 30, 44 minutes, Mixed and Coloured 59 special wash cycles