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Wireless, automated, and sensor-equipped—home appliances and electronics offer smart solutions.

BY TESS HARRINGTON AND IMAN HARIRI-KIA

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01 Available in 52- or 60-inch diameters, Big Ass Fans’s handcrafted Haiku with SenseMe technology pairs cutting-edge features with a classic design. A microprocessor monitors temperature, humidity, and speed, which adjusts to users’ comfort preferences.

02 Dyson’s AM06, part of the brand’s Cool collection, comes with a remote control and sleep timer. With pared-down exterior com-ponents, the smooth shape of the bladeless, airflow-concentrating fan makes dusting and cleaning it a cinch.

03 Newly certified with a tamper-resistant rating from UL, Bocci’s 22 series of electric outlets are flush-mounted to avoid unsightly protru-sions. The circular polycarbonate casing measures 34 mm in diameter. Custom colors are available upon request.

04 The frameless Freedom induction cooktop by Thermador includes a full-color touch-screen panel and clear text displays. The 36-inch-wide cooktop also contains 48 heat-ing coils, making it the largest of its kind on the market.

05 Vifa’s Copenhagen speaker, made in col-laboration with consultancy Design People, features a matte-aluminum frame and woven textile cover by Kvadrat. It comes in six col-ors with a rechargable, built-in battery that reduces wire clutter.

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06 Made of stainless steel and available in seven colors—including apple red, burgundy, and cobalt blue—the Viking Professional 7 series has French doors and a patented convection heating system. It offers 11 cooking modes.

07 Wiser, by designer Mathieu Lehanneur and Schneider Electric, is a collection of home energy management devices that allow homeowners to monitor and reduce energy consumption, all via smartphone. The alpha-betic forms provide friendly flair.

08Bang & Olufsen’s ultra-high-definition BeoVision Avant television has a fully inte-grated three-channel speaker with 7.1 sur-round sound and a screen that self-adjusts brightness for optimal viewing. A floor stand allows for various placement options.

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09 A lustrous, sculptural form makes Clique’s Heatty heating unit double as a conversation-worthy furniture piece. Designed by Claudio Larcher and inspired by antique models, the piece features a radiant marble surface and hanging pegs to dry off damp clothing.

10 Available in both stand-alone and wall-mounted versions, the Perimetric oven hood by Jenn-Air is named for the ventilation slots that line its border. The innovative system silences sound and offers increased suction to optimize performance.

11 Measuring less than 6 inches in height, Sonos’s compact, one-button Play 1 wireless speaker packs as much power and sound quality as the brand’s larger models. The hi-fi speaker downloads regular updates that keep its software current.

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12 Inspired by and named after retro refrigera-tor models, Smeg’s Fab 28 weds vintage flair with modern technology. With a capacity of more than 9 cubic feet, the appliance comes in a range of colors, textures, and patterns—from silver to Union Jack.

13 Wolf’s wall-unit coffee system is the com-pany’s first-ever java appliance. Dishwasher-safe and self-cleaning, it comes in stainless steel and black, and is designed to coordi-nate with the company’s E series of ovens and microwaves.

14 The Honeywell Lyric thermostat features location-based technology that tracks users’ movements via smartphone to efficiently temper spaces, regulate climates ahead of arrival, and reduce energy consumption (and bills) in the process.

15 The interior of Gaggenau’s Vario climate cabinets for wine is made of stainless steel and contains LED light pillars that generate very little heat. Two separate climate zones allow for precise control over temperature and humidity.

16 With a capacity of 5.6 cubic feet and the company’s own Super Speed technology, the Front Load washer by Samsung decreases the time of a wash cycle by 50 percent: A full load takes just 30 minutes. It comes in black or white onyx.

17 Entrepreneur Russell Ure created the stand-alone Piper home security system specifi-cally with renters in mind. Available in black or white, the device comes with aluminum legs and captures panoramic HD video that can be accessed remotely by smartphone.

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18 Miele’s Generation 6000 series encom-passes an array of ovens, warming drawers, and built-in coffee systems that are available in three colors and two design styles. Tech-forward user interfaces make for an intuitive, streamlined cooking experience.

19 The TC-AX800 series Ultra HD television by Panasonic boasts four times the resolution of standard HD. Additional features include a voice assistant and a proximity sensor with face-recognition capabilities that make for wireless control.

20 Samsung drew on insights from Michelin-starred chefs to design its new Chef collection refrigerator. With a menu of settings for various food types, the unit has interior stainless-steel paneling and a metal cooling system that keep food at a consistent temperature.

21Bowers & Wilkins’s newly redesigned 600 series speakers include the 684 speaker and the smaller 686 bookshelf speaker. Both feature aluminum tweeters, a woven Kevlar midrange and bass cone, and a Nautilus loading tube for improved audio.

22 The design of Bosch’s Benchmark five-burner electric cooktop was inspired by geomet-ric Bauhaus simplicity. A touch-control panel adds convenience to its appearance, while sensor technology regulates cooking temperatures.

23 Nest’s Protect goes above and beyond the shrill notes of the average smoke detector. Its features include smartphone-integrated controls and alerts, more than six types of sensors, an LED nightlight, and a voice alert that calmly notifies you in moments of alarm.

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