The 9 best apps for home appliances on mobile Android, iPhone

Take control of your home appliances from anywhere with these top-rated apps! From SmartThings to LG ThinQ and The Home Depot, these apps offer a convenient and efficient way to manage your home appliances and smart devices.

1. SmartThings

Geräte von überall steuern, Routinen erstellen, Freigabe für Familie

Cost: SmartThings (Free), SmartThings Premium ($4.99/month)

SmartThings is a mobile app that allows you to control and monitor your Samsung Smart TVs, appliances, and other compatible devices from anywhere. With SmartThings, you can turn on your TV, adjust the temperature of your thermostat, or lock your doors, all from your smartphone. You can also receive notifications if something happens, like if your washing machine finishes a cycle or if there's a leak in your basement. SmartThings makes it easy to manage your home and stay connected to your devices, even when you're away.

Download:

Android iOS

• Tags:
• Easy device control
• Smart home automation
• Voice assistant integration

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2. LG ThinQ

Remote appliance control, Smart appliance care, Convenient automation

Cost: LG ThinQ (Free), LG ThinQ Premium ($4.99/month)

LG ThinQ is a mobile app that allows users to control and monitor their LG home appliances from anywhere. With the app, users can turn appliances on and off, change settings, and troubleshoot problems. LG ThinQ also provides users with access to a variety of recipes and cooking tips. The app is available for free on iOS and Android devices.

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Android iOS

• Tags:
• Remote appliance control
• Smart home automation
• Personalized Appliance Care

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Comments and Reviews from users:

– Jeff Zak: “I have two TVs next to each other and need the app to control them since using the remote would control both at the same time. The app turns both on at the same time even if you only press the power button for one. It's extremely slow to connect and completely fails to connect quite often.” – 2/5 in Play Store

– Michelle Bennion: “When using the app via mobile, I consistently receive an error to activate and turn on mobile in my general settings, which I've already done on my TV. I've even deleted my pairing history temporarily and re-added my TV back into the app. The app won't allow me to turn on my TV from my mobile phone at all. It's become quite a nuisance. Especially because now it's requesting a new app update to be applied. I'm not keen on applying yet another update when it's not working effectively. 😠👎” – 2/5 in Play Store

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3. The Home Depot

Image search, Product locator, Real-time order tracking

Cost: The Home Depot (Free), The Home Depot Pro (Free)

The Home Depot app is a convenient and user-friendly mobile application that allows you to browse, search, and purchase a wide range of home appliances from the comfort of your own home. With over a million products to choose from, you're sure to find what you need, whether you're looking for a new refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, or anything else. The app also offers exclusive deals and discounts, as well as the ability to track your orders and view your purchase history.

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Android iOS

• Tags:
• Image Recognition
• In-store navigation
• Customer reviews

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Comments and Reviews from users:

– James Green: “If in ain't broke, DON'T FIX IT.... Since the update, when my chosen item displays, the picture appears for about .5 of a second and then dissapears, I ordered from Amazon. The general consensus is, "the app is slow and sluggish"; we, who are in the construction business, utilize our cell service-phone about 90% of the time = the more animation and needless junk within the app, the slower the app runs. Please fix and/or, install a "WiFi/Cell" option that will minimize animation w/cell usage.” – 2/5 in Play Store

– Kathleen Olivera: “Your website is so hard to search. Especially to people who don't really know what they need. There were way too many things to click on, all I wanted to see some interior bedroom doors. Perhung, solid, paneled, etc. It's just a lot of unnecessary info. Search interior doors and a list of doors you have should have come up. But no....I had to click this, then click that, and then I was so lost.” – 2/5 in Play Store

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4. SmartHome (MSmartHome)

Fernbedienung von überall, Sprachsteuerung, Benachrichtigungen

Cost: SmartHome (MSmartHome) (Free), SmartHome (MSmartHome) Pro ($4.99)

SmartHome (MSmartHome) is a mobile application that allows users to control their home appliances remotely. With this app, you can turn on/off your air conditioner, adjust the temperature, set timers, and monitor energy consumption. You can also receive notifications when there are any issues with your appliances. The app is compatible with a wide range of MSmartHome appliances, including air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, and ovens. It is available for both Android and iOS devices.

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Android iOS

• Tags:
• Remote control
• Voice Control
• Smart Appliance

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Comments and Reviews from users:

– Matthew Connolly: “I have the media Window AC unit. The unit is perfect and has been working well for over a year now. Recently they updated the app to smart home and it is terrible. The old app Was perfect and worked flawless. The new app disconnects from Alexa, usually once a week. And I have to manually click on the unit and reconnect it. The old app on the phone would instantly allow you to change settings on the A. C unit, the new app takes almost 20 seconds to load to make any changes to the A. C” – 2/5 in Play Store

– Jeff Smith: “The instructions that came with unit instructed different app, which auto-upgraded to this app But then using this app wasn't in the instructions. HINT: There's a button to link Google Home in the settings. It works so good so far, its nice to be able to turn off my air conditioner from my smart glasses, anywhere in the world. Will update this as I observe reliability. -2 stars for confusion factor. Edit: dev response does not address issue I had, which was temporary. It's working fine now” – 3/5 in Play Store

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5. SmartHQ

Remote Control, Voice Integration, Energy Monitoring

Cost: SmartHQ Free (Free), SmartHQ Premium ($4.99/month or $49.99/year)

SmartHQ is a mobile app that allows users to control and monitor their GE Appliances from anywhere. With SmartHQ, you can remotely start, stop, and adjust settings on your appliances, receive notifications when cycles are complete, and troubleshoot issues. The app also provides access to usage data and maintenance tips, helping you get the most out of your appliances. SmartHQ is available for both iOS and Android devices. To use the app, you'll need to create an account and link your appliances to your account. Once you're set up, you can start controlling your appliances from your phone or tablet.

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Android iOS

• Tags:
• Remote control
• Voice Integration
• Usage monitoring

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Comments and Reviews from users:

– Jeneen Roden: “Even though my dishwasher is a GE Profile, the app wouldn't connect to it unless I selected the "GE Appliances". So that was confusing and frustrating. And, I couldn't figure out how to update/change the dishwasher pod inventory. Finally, by accident, I swiped left to scroll over to the correct number, then saved. I set my "Custom" cycle to rinse and was able to start the dishwasher from the app. Very nice!!” – 4/5 in Play Store

– Angie B.: “I'm not able to control much from the app. I can't restart the dryer from my phone, which I was hoping to do. Tech support couldn't help. You can "remote start" from your phone, but you have to physically set it up first on the machine. It's just easier to use delay start instead of having to remember to start it from my phone. For these reasons, I dont use the app. The one nice feature is that the app allows it to connect up to Alexa, which notifies me when a cycle completes.” – 2/5 in Play Store

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6. Home Connect (America)

Remote appliance control, Automated routines, Exclusive in-app recipes

Cost: Home Connect (America) (Free), Home Connect Plus ($2.99/month)

Control your smart home appliances remotely with the Home Connect (America) app. With this convenient app, you can operate your oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, and more, right from your mobile device. Monitor your appliances, receive notifications, and troubleshoot any issues, all from the palm of your hand. The Home Connect (America) app seamlessly integrates with your smart home ecosystem, allowing you to control your appliances with voice commands or create automated routines. Enjoy the convenience of a truly connected home with Home Connect (America).

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Android iOS

• Tags:
• Remote appliance control
• Smart home integration
• Recipe inspiration

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Comments and Reviews from users:

– A Google user: “I had previous problems with this app, but thanks to an update, it is working fine now. I have two Bosch appliances with Home Connect; a clothes dryer and a dishwasher. The "remote activation" feature lets users use their mobile devices to select the program options instead of the screen on the appliance; and can send a notification when completed (users need to activate this feature when loading their Home Connect appliance). The app is nifty, but not really necessary.” – 4/5 in Play Store

– A Google user: “The app and method of connection needs work. First, I couldn't complete registration, because I never received the confirmation email and yes, I checked SPAM. Once I actually got the email, after three attempts, the linking process through the app gets stuck at the final step. The appliance says it's connected, but the app fails and asks to retry. I called customer care and they say their closed even though the posted hours say I still had time. I guess we'll leave it for another time.” – 2/5 in Play Store

7. GE Appliances Connect

Remote appliance control, Troubleshooting tips, Personalized content

Cost: Free, Premium (4.99)

GE Appliances Connect is the ultimate app for managing your home appliances from anywhere. With this app, you can remotely control your appliances, receive notifications, troubleshoot issues, and even order parts and repairs. The app is compatible with a wide range of GE appliances, including refrigerators, ovens, dishwashers, washers, and dryers. Whether you're at home or on the go, GE Appliances Connect gives you peace of mind knowing that you can always stay connected to your appliances.

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Android iOS

• Tags:
• Remote control
• Smart notifications
• Personalized Content

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Comments and Reviews from users:

– Brian Mixon: “Asks you to sign in for a better experience, then pops up a browser window to login. After signing in, it keeps you in the pop-up browser and asks you to download the app in the play store. When you close the browser it goes back to the app and asks you to sign in again.” – 2/5 in Play Store

– Toby Keller: “It works okay but used to let me use my biometric to login. Now I have to login manually every time. Tried uninstalling and installing again still can't get it to work.” – 3/5 in Play Store

8. Frigidaire

Remote appliance control, Automated scheduling, Voice control support

Cost: Frigidaire App (Free), Frigidaire Premium App ($4.99/month)

Frigidaire is a mobile app that allows you to control your Frigidaire home appliances from anywhere. With the app, you can:

• Monitor your appliances' energy usage
• Start, stop, and change cycles on your appliances
• Receive notifications when your appliances need attention
• Troubleshoot common appliance problems

The Frigidaire app is available for free on the App Store and Google Play.

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Android iOS

• Tags:
• Remote control
• Smart Scheduling
• Expert tips

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Comments and Reviews from users:

– Philip Fong: “Still works with my Frigidaire dehumidifier and Frigidaire air conditioner that I bought a few years ago. I see my devices in the new app after (yet another) migration to a completely redesigned app. I find the UX a lot nicer looking and pretty easy to use. There's no "busy" icon/throbber while changing settings which, as a software dev, seems like should be put back. I continue to get very critical notifications like when my bucket is full.” – 5/5 in Play Store

– Amber Morales: “I downgraded my review after using this app for 2 days. The app sucks. It's very slow to respond and even if it beeps to acknowledge that you have changed the temp setting, it doesn't actually register. I have it set to eco and the thermostats is reading the temp at 70. I have the temp set at 73 and even though it better when I changed it, the compressor is still running and it's still cooling. So much for eco. It's not intuitive at all and when and if it responds, is very, very slow.” – 2/5 in Play Store

9. SmartHQ Service

Software Update, Data Logger, Document Search

Cost: SmartHQ Service (Free), SmartHQ Service Pro (Paid)

SmartHQ Service is a diagnostic tool for GE Appliances Technicians. The app allows technicians to connect to and diagnose GE Appliances remotely, quickly identifying and resolving issues. The app also provides access to technical documentation, service bulletins, and other resources to help technicians stay up-to-date on the latest appliance technologies. With SmartHQ Service, technicians can diagnose and repair appliances more efficiently, reducing downtime for customers and improving overall customer satisfaction.

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Android iOS

• Tags:
• Advanced Diagnostics
• Remote troubleshooting
• Software updates

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Comments and Reviews from users:

– A Google user: “For those of you who are downing this app you have to have the Newfi device to hookup to the appliance. Don't give something a negative review unless you know how to use the product first. I have been using mine and it works fine so far.” – 5/5 in Play Store

– A Google user: “Stellar support provided to get registered properly. Incredible tool for field technicians to use!” – 5/5 in Play Store