The equipped KITCHEN

Kit out your kitchen with the latest in appliances, writes Hasmita Amtha

- Hasmita Amtha

Switching your oven on from an app on your smartphone before you leave the office or having coffee made to your preference the minute you wake up in the morning - these are no longer wishful futuristic thoughts; it's all happening now.

Innovative smart appliances are dominating the kitchen scene. Whether small or large, home appliances are being designed to maximise energy efficiency, making them convenient and easier to use while saving time.

TECH TALK

Connected and Wi-Fi-enabled appliances are all the rage, says Miele South Africa's Jon Molyneaux. "Miele has gone to great lengths to ensure that when adding technology to its appliances it is not just for the gimmick of it, but to ensure real value to the end user."

Explaining how Miele's appliances are connected in a valuable and convenient manner, Molyneaux says: "Cleverly connected with Miele@home: with Miele's innovative Miele@home system, you can exploit the full potential of your Miele appliances and make your everyday life even smarter. All intelligent Miele domestic appliances can be networked conveniently and securely. Operation is simple - whether with the Miele app, voice control or through integration into existing smart home solutions. The appliances are networked via a home Wi-Fi router and the Miele cloud.