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.

Whirlpool Cooktop 1130

Model: 1130 · MSRP: $2,120

Whirlpool 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)

Miele Range 1180

Model: 1180 · MSRP: $400

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

Fisher & Paykel Range 1121

Model: 1121 · MSRP: $4,700

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

LG Washer 1182

Model: 1182 · MSRP: $8,140

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

Monogram Washer 1185

Model: 1185 · MSRP: $3,840

Monogram 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.