Xiaomi launches the MIJIA 8kg drum washing machine with an embedded control

The latest home appliance released under Xiaomi‘s MIJIA brand is the MIJIA 8kg drum fully automatic washing machine. The product has been launched in China and is available from retail platforms like JD.com.

Features
The Xiaomi MIJIA 8kg drum washing machine has an ultra-thin design and a fully embedded physical knob in place of a touch screen. The body of the washing machine is 495mm thick and can be placed in smaller spaces in the home.

MIJIA 8kg drum washing machine has a simple design and can be easily operated by the elderly. It has a 95ºC high-temperature threshold and can achieve a 99.99% sterilization rate, delivering deep sterilization of bacteria in dirty fabrics. The washing machine also supports 60ºC mite removal. This enables the easy destruction of mites adsorbed on clothes at a removal rate of 100,The machine is powered by a BMC sealed BLDC motor which reduces wear and improves noise reduction. The device supports intelligent sensing of the weight of the items being placed on the machine. It then offers an intelligent water supply and optimal duration of the washing operationThe Xiaomi MIJIA 8kg drum automatic washing machine has a unique feature of supporting the addition of fabrics while the machine is already running. You can also pause adding clothes at any time. The washing machine is available in a cream color design.

Schulthess Swiss brand of the year

Schulthess is Swiss Brand of the Year 2023/24 – Swiss Brand Monitor is an online survey. Consumers aged 18 to 82 were asked about their experiences with various brands. 190,000 customer opinions were obtained. Schulthess received the “Outstanding Quality” award for customer satisfaction.

Gree Jumps After Chairwoman Declares 2023 Best Year Ever

Shares of Gree Electric Appliances surged after the chairwoman of the Chinese maker of white goods said yesterday that the firm achieved its best annual revenue last year since its inception over three decades ago and the goal is to double that in the next five years The Zhuhai-headquartered manufacturer of air conditioning units and washing machines predicted in late December that its 2023 revenue should stand between CNY205 billion and CNY210 billion (USD28.5 billion to USD29.2 billion), marking the third time of exceeding CNY200 billion and a maximum increase of 10 percent from the year before. Net profit could tally from CNY27 billion to CNY29.3 billion (USD3.8 billion to USD4.1 billion), as big as a 20 percent boost from 2022.

Midea unveils new WASHBOT washer dryer with hidden robot vacuum

Midea has announced WASHBOT, a new combined robot vacuum cleaner and washing machine, which it claims is a world first. The company says it has designed the gadget to help save space in the home, with self-cleaning docking stations of popular models like the Roborock Q Revo Robot Vacuum and Mop taking up 19.2 x 13.4 (~488 x 340 mm) floor space and measuring 22-in (~560 mm) tall.

Another benefit of the combined washing machine and robot vacuum dock is a single connection point to your plumbing to cover clean water refilling and dirty water draining for both devices. The washing machine offers AI-powered gentle steam cleaning and can softly dry clothes at 42°C (~108°F). The robot vacuum is suitable for spaces up to 200 m² (~2,153 ft²), with features like obstacle detection and a nifty auto-cut system that helps remove tangled hair. The self-emptying docking station allows up to 60 days of hands-free cleaning, sanitizing the mop with hot water cleaning and hot air drying.

The machine is 600 mm (~24-in) wide, similar to other cabinets in your kitchen or laundry room. The Midea WASHBOT will soon begin crowdfunding on Indiegogo; the exact campaign launch date and pledge levels have yet to be revealed.

Xiaomi Mijia thin washing machine

Xiaomi has revealed the new Mijia Ultra-Thin Washing and Drying Machine 10kg. The device is slimmer than other models from the brand, ensuring it sits flush with other units, with a direct drive motor to reduce vibrations. Smart features include automatic detergent dispensing, voice commands and app controls.The Xiaomi Mijia Ultra-Thin Washing and Drying Machine 10kg is now available to pre-order in China. The product has been designed to maximise the washing load while ensuring it sits flush with other units in your kitchen or utility room. As its name suggests, the gadget can wash loads of up to 10kg (~22.0 lbs), while drying is limited to 7kg (~15.4 lbs).The new washer dryer has 26 cycles, up to 1,200 rpm spin and a 15-minute quick wash setting. Intelligent features include self-cleaning, automatic detergent dispensing based on the load and intelligent drying, finishing the cycle based on detected water levels. You can control the device using a built-in color touch panel, via the Xiaomi app or voice commands thanks to HyperOS Connect.

A direct drive motor and four shock absorbers help to reduce vibration and associated noise, and the device has been rated as Level 1 energy efficient in China. You can now pre-order the Xiaomi Mijia Ultra-Thin Washing and Drying Machine 10kg in China

Haier X Series 11

Introducing Haier X Series 11, a new range of washers and dryers, designed to achieve an absolute energy efficiency performance while guaranteeing maximum care for garments.

Haier X Series 11 washing machine features the Ultra Fresh Air technology, which keeps the air flowing into the drum to refresh your clothes, keep the drum dry and prevent bacteria and bad smells for up to 12 hours after the cycle. It also reduces energy use, with its A-40% energy class, and noise, with its Dynamic Balance System.

Haier X Series 11 tumble dryer has a sophisticated, dark design and cutting-edge technology that delivers outstanding performance. It features the Ultra Reverse drum technology, which makes the drum rotate in reverse direction. It also saves energy and protects the environment, with its A+++ -10% energy class

Hisense new laundry

Hisense has announced the launch of the 5S series laundry collection, which includes smart washers and dryers. The manufacturer’s new product line features the latest technologies including; Automated dosing, high-temperature steam and devices also have access to the ConnectLife app. The new Hisense WF5S1045BW 5S Series washing machine will automatically select the correct detergent with the amount of rinse aid depending on the weight of the clothes in the drum. The machine can also hold and store up to 24 detergents at a time.

Steam Wash

Keep allergies away from your laundry

Removes 99.9% of bacteria giving you a deep clean free of harmful germs The high-temperature steam is released from the bottom of the drum, and the steam fully penetrates the clothes, which can eliminate 99.9%* of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus attached to the clothes This product line includes the DH5S10 5S series dryer equipped with a high-pressure sensor, which can continuously accurately monitor the temperature and residual water, ensuring a more efficient drying process. This dryer comes with a new “dry in less than half time” program, saving you time and energy in just 30 minutes. It can also detect the dryness of the clothes, if the clothes are not taken out of the drum within 15 minutes, the tub will stop heating and turn continuously, stopping every 5 minutes – this prevents clothes stay in the same position for too long and cause wrinkles.

Thomson washing machine launch India

Thomson has launched its new range of semi-automatic top-load washing machines in India. The latest lineup includes six new models with 7kg, 7.5 Kg, 8 kg and 8.5kg capacities. These washing machines that start at Rs 7,590 and go up to Rs 9,999 have been manufactured in India. Thomson’s latest range of washing machines offers features like twin water inlet, 10 water levels selector, automatic imbalance correction, automatic power supply cut off, tub clean, air dry, water recycle, 24 hrs preset (delay start)

IFA 2023: Haier Europe

Haier Europe will be showcasing its latest innovations and technologies at IFA 2023, the consumer electronics and household appliances exhibition in Berlin. The company will present a unique event called “Connect to Extraordinary,” which will highlight the connectivity and interconnection of its products and services. The event will feature the solutions and services of Candy, Hoover, and Haier, the three most strategic brands in Europe. These brands will showcase how innovative technologies, connectivity, and artificial intelligence can improve daily life and benefit society and the environment. The event will also focus on Haier’s efforts in the field of Smart Energy Management.Already a pioneer in the IoT world, Haier Europe brings to IFA 2023 the new projects dedicated to the creation of domestic environments in which connected ecosystems develop an integrated and all-encompassing service platform , becoming the main tool for maximizing energy efficiency in the home . At IFA, the links between the smart functions of the solutions proposed by Haier Europe, energy suppliers and connected systems that include photovoltaic, solar, air conditioning and household appliances are concretely revealed ; a complete system for the integral management of the connected home , all orchestrated by the hOn app. The service platform is in fact continuously updated and allows you to manage the connected appliances of the three brands. The latest release offers an app open to everyone , even to those who don’t have a smart product at home , and constitutes a great evolution both in terms of flexibility and in terms of design and ease of use. The renewed interface of the app offers a customizable home page where you can add your favorite smart widgets: thematic digital directories that are easy to consult. Connect an appliance to the hOn appit means ensuring an extremely versatile tool which, in the hands of each user, offers infinite customization possibilities combined with a multitude of additional functions to simplify every daily routine.center stage, the Haier Europe Immersive Dome , an immersive area where storytelling comes to life through visual, sound and light interactions . The visitor thus experiences an experiential journey where, totally immersing himself in the corporate vision, he can explore the entire Haier Europe ecosystem, built on the concepts of interconnectivity, efficiency, personalization and smart services. The solutions, products and novelties of Candy, Hoover and Haier are then revealed in three distinct macro-areas that host different connected scenarios capable of putting the consumer at the centre. An exciting journey that starts from technology to get to energy efficiency, passing through the optimization of resources and time.Haier unveils itself at IFA 2023 with new connected ecosystems that have always been characterized by advanced technologies, premium design, customization options and a new vision of versatility. The space dedicated to the brand includes four areas that allow you to get in touch with the Haier world and the infinite potential deriving from the connection with the hOn app . Within the first area , dedicated to washing , the visitor will see the boundaries of sustainability shiftedand professional results, thanks to the new X SERIES 11 range with solutions that also reach class A-40%. The washing machines and dryers of this series offer an innovative Air Treatment which allows you to keep the garments as new after each wash. Maximum energy efficiency also for I-PRO SERIES 7 PLUS which also comes in class A-30%. In the second area the keyword is versatility, the brand in fact presents new proposals that can satisfy any request, need and desire of the consumer. It is the CUBE 90 SERIES 9 multi-door refrigeratorthe real control tower of the connected home dominates the scene: in collaboration with the hOn app, it can in fact interact with all the connected appliances. The unique design of the brand is shown in two distinct areas . In an exclusive area dedicated to cooking, the new ID SERIES is unveiled , connected ovens and hobs characterized by a unique style and the exclusive Bionicook technology at the service of the tastes and habits of every consumer, always at the center of new connected functions. The HAIER CASARTE SERIES capsule collection is the star of the set-up that combines art, technology and artificial intelligence. A series of solutions for the home that set the standards of tomorrow’s luxury today.IFA 2023 Candy arrives with a declaration of intent: to surprise. And she does so with a layout that heralds new accessible efficiency, new design lines and a renewed style that represent the prelude to major innovations that will be unveiled in the coming months. The Smart & Efficient Home displays the brand’s best-in-class proposals which, thanks to connectivity and the hOn app , achieve maximum levels of energy efficiency which translates into real savings and waste reduction . The class A smart refrigerator is fresh, the Rapidò dishwasher – the fastest and most spacious on the market in class A – and theRapidò Pro washing machine in class A-20% are just a few examples of the brand’s products that will also come alive with engaging activations to reveal all their characteristics. Also debuting at IFA is the brand new range of Candy connected ovens , designed for a creative and truly smart cooking experience, protagonists of the cooking shows that will enliven the Candy space. Also on display are the solutions which, in perfect Candy style, simplify life with brilliant ideas for every size. Slim and smart proposals such as the Rapidò dishwashers – which expand the range with a solution just 45 centimeters wide and a countertop solution for 8 place settings – and the new mini washing machine, space-saving and with front loading.Welcome to Hoover ‘s Revolutionary Home which offers a new style and shapes the characteristics that make this brand unique: performance, reliability, efficiency, style and attention to the consumer. 2023 is truly the year of the revolution for Hoover, which presents the new HFX cordless electric broom with the exclusive CORNERGENIETM technology . It transforms in just one step, allowing you to reach new levels of cleaning in every corner of the house . The Hoover exhibition area also hosts an exciting installation of the H-WASH 700 washing machine drum – in class A-30%: the widest on the market in standard dimensions. The results on the laundry are tangible and speak of excellence: 20% improved cleaning and 17% less creases found at the end of the laundry, even at full load, thanks to the extra large basket. Always attentive to the sphere of well-being and with the aim of achieving maximum hygiene, at IFA Hoover is showcasing dishwashers with features that ensure the largest internal space treated with antibacterial agents . Thanks to the exclusive Dry Boost Fan , the top model of the H-DISH 700 PRO range guarantees impeccable drying , even for plastic containers and smooth surfaces such as, for example, those of some pans. In the area dedicated to the brand, also thePremium Collection 5, the new range of ovens and induction hobs with a renewed design and style, and advanced connected functions that can be activated with the hOn app, to be discovered live thanks to a dedicated QR code.