Best Major Appliances Picks for Connected Homes in 2026

Connected Acre tracks flagship major appliances gear with real model numbers, pricing context, and ecosystem fit. These are the products our team is watching this season for whole-home upgrades above the $500 tier.

Viking Dryer 1185

Model: 1185 · MSRP: $4,270

Viking positions this SKU for premium connected-home buyers who want Matter-ready or app-controlled workflows without compromising build quality.

Blackmagic Design - Fairlight Live Audio Panels (S&S 300x250)

Samsung Refrigerator 1158

Model: 1158 · MSRP: $7,710

Samsung positions this SKU for premium connected-home buyers who want Matter-ready or app-controlled workflows without compromising build quality.

Panasonic Freezer 1151

Model: 1151 · MSRP: $6,850

Panasonic positions this SKU for premium connected-home buyers who want Matter-ready or app-controlled workflows without compromising build quality.

Sharp Cooktop 1153

Model: 1153 · MSRP: $6,420

Sharp positions this SKU for premium connected-home buyers who want Matter-ready or app-controlled workflows without compromising build quality.

Whirlpool Cooktop 1152

Model: 1152 · MSRP: $2,120

Whirlpool positions this SKU for premium connected-home buyers who want Matter-ready or app-controlled workflows without compromising build quality.

Before you buy, map your hub ecosystem (Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, or SmartThings) and confirm Matter or native integration for every device on the list. Connected Acre publishes hands-on reviews as our video pipeline fills in for each model.