How to make the most of your dishwasher's smart app

Let's be real: Dishwashing isn't sexy. It's one of the more mundane household chores that most of us dread at the end of dinnertime every night. But certain brands are trying to change that, with Wi-Fi-enabled dishwashers that take the load off (no pun intended) when it comes to fuss-free cleaning. Samsung, LG, and Bosch dishwashers all boast models with smart capabilities that make dishwashers less of a bore and even more of a hands-off relief.

Here are some app-compatible smart dishwashers on the market (and their accompanying apps) to consider if you're looking to simplify your dishwashing routine.

Save money and time with Samsung's SmartThings app

Wi-Fi-compatible Samsung dishwashers—like the Bespoke DW80R9950UT—offer remote functionality and helpful energy-saving features that make it easy to stay on track and save money.

The SmartThings app includes features like remote start, stop, or delay, right from your phone. So forgetting to run your dishwasher until you're cozy in your bed becomes an issue of the past. You can also access pre-set programs for special washes, like cycles for baby bottles or plasticware.

Plus, the SmartThings app allows you to monitor your dishwasher's current power usage, and it offers tips on how to lower it in order to save money on future electric bills.

Samsung Linear Wash Top Control Built-In Dishwasher

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Customize every load of dishes with Bosch's Home Connect app

We love using Bosch's versatile Home Connect app for simplifying other household appliances—like refrigerators—but it can also majorly transform your dishwashing routine.

Beyond simple tasks like remote monitoring and convenient notifications, Home Connect features advanced and personalized cycles to help you get the best clean for each load of dishes—without wasting energy.

Perhaps the biggest standout is Bosch's new PowerControl spray arm, which is featured in Bosch's new 800 series dishwashers (like the SHP78CM5N) and is designed to deliver an ultra-strong clean to specific portions of your dishwasher. That means that a caked-on lasagna dish can get special treatment without having to waste extra energy throughout the entire appliance. And you can easily switch between cycles each time you run a load, to best suit what needs cleaning.

Bosch 800 Series Stainless-steel Dishwasher

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Get helpful reminders and updates with LG's ThinQ app

Select LG dishwashers, like the LDP6810SS also boast Wi-Fi-compatible smart features that can be accessed through the brand's app, ThinQ.

With the ThinQ app, features like Smart Access and Smart Adapt allow you to monitor and remotely control the dishwasher cycles, as well as access and download new cycles as they become available.

The app also features ThinQ Care, which can help troubleshoot and solve any issues that may arise with the appliance. The app sends users helpful notifications about usage, regular maintenance reminders, and early diagnoses to keep your machine running smoothly.

LG Top Control Smart Built-In Stainless-steel Tub Dishwasher

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