[IFA2022] German brand Miele unveils smart home technology to reduce carbon emissions and electricity bills

Cloud Technology... Expansion of Third-Party Smart Home Systems by Amazon, Google, and Others

The Miele Global Press Conference held at IFA 2022, Europe's largest electronics fair, taking place over five days from the 2nd (local time) in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Miele)

[Berlin, Germany = Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok] German premium home appliance brand Miele announced on the 1st that it will participate in IFA 2022 with the theme of environmental protection and climate protection. IFA 2022 will be held in Berlin, Germany from the 2nd (local time) to the 6th.

Miele will introduce new smart home features to contribute to reducing carbon dioxide emissions and lowering electricity bills. Connectivity between Miele devices has been enhanced, as well as the scalability with third-party smart home systems such as Amazon, Google, Magenta, and Smappee using Miele Cloud technology.

They plan to showcase kitchen appliances featuring new technologies, including the new two-in-one induction cooktops combined with a hood, 'KMDA 7272 Silence' and 'KMDA 7473 Silence,' and the 'K 4000' freestanding refrigerator boasting the highest energy efficiency rating.

At a press conference on the 31st of last month (local time), Markus Miele, Co-CEO, emphasized sustainability at every stage, stating, "Saving the Earth we live on is a race against time."

Peter H?binger, Senior Vice President of Miele's Smart Home Division, said, "In the past, energy-saving programs were used only in a limited way, but recently consumers have shown great interest in energy efficiency, so we expect changes in usage patterns."

At IFA 2022, Miele emphasized environmental protection and sustainability as core brand values under the theme "Discovering Timeless Premium for a Better Tomorrow." They announced three major commitments: realizing sustainability at every stage from product manufacturing to usage, producing appliances that do not impact the environment, and reducing waste through product recycling.

They also stated that the theme of "sustainability" was consistently applied to their exhibition booth. An interactive "Sustainability Passage" structure was installed at the center of the booth. The booth carpet and paper were designed to be 100% recyclable.

The core focus is to induce energy reduction through the smart home system. A "Consumption Dashboard" feature was added to the "Miele@Home" application. This will increase the number of consumers contributing to the use of eco-friendly appliances while reducing maintenance costs. According to the global research firm GfK, Miele held a 73.7% market share in the energy efficiency A-grade dishwasher market in the first half of 2022.

The Consumption Dashboard feature provides information on the actual water and electricity consumed by specific programs and shows the number of times the programs were used and the total number of product operations on a weekly, monthly, and yearly basis. By providing transparent information, it helps users recognize energy-saving goals and encourages consumer participation in eco-friendly activities.

Furthermore, Miele has expanded integration not only with AI speakers such as Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant but also with third-party smart home control systems. Collaborations have increased with Germany's Magenta Smart Home and Belgium's Smappee energy management system. For example, the Smappee system allows users to monitor the energy consumption of all Miele devices.

A notable new feature within the "Miele@Home" app's AI capabilities is "Smart Food ID," which controls the oven cooking process using a camera. It automatically detects food images and suggests cooking programs suitable for the food. It can distinguish about 25 types of food using AI, such as differentiating between freshly baked pizza and frozen pizza.

"CookAssist" uses complex algorithms to calculate and transmit data to a smartphone, precisely controlling the entire cooking process on the induction cooktop. Amazon AI Alexa will soon release a voice guidance service explaining the cooking preparation steps.

Additionally, they introduced the new freestanding refrigerator "K 4000," which has earned the highest A-grade energy rating among refrigeration appliances. The "K 4000" applies a high-efficiency insulation panel made using silica, the core material of vacuum insulation panels that block cold air inside the refrigerator and heat from outside, improving energy efficiency and maximizing internal space utilization.

Miele also demonstrated a strong presence in traditionally robust kitchen appliances. They introduced the "Full Surface" feature newly applied to the top induction model. This allows cooking anywhere on the product surface, maximizing freedom in the kitchen.

The "Full Surface Induction" features a special "Diamond Finish" coating on the ceramic top plate to prevent scratches when cooking or moving cookware on the induction surface. It is twice as durable as conventional ceramic glass. It can prevent 70% of surface damage caused by sponges during cleaning and 95% of damage from sand and dirt. This means the elegant appearance can be maintained for a long time.

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