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.

Fisher & Paykel Range 1155

Model: 1155 · 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.

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

Panasonic Freezer 1157

Model: 1157 · MSRP: $6,850

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

Hisense Microwave 1157

Model: 1157 · MSRP: $5,560

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

Viking Dryer 1157

Model: 1157 · MSRP: $4,270

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

Bosch Dryer 1156

Model: 1156 · MSRP: $8,570

Bosch 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.