At IFA 2023, BSH focuses on sustainability and comfort, made possible by energy-efficient and connected home appliances. Bosch presents its Green Collection, which includes two fridge-freezer combinations that not only have low energy consumption with energy efficiency class B but are also manufactured with more environmentally friendly materials. The result: 33 percent less CO₂ in production material in comparison to a model with conventional production material. The Green Collection dishwashers also have low energy consumption with energy efficiency classes A and B, and moreover are partially produced with CO₂-reduced stainless steel. In addition, Bosch is expanding its range in energy efficiency classes A and B, so that dishwashers in these classes make up more than half of the German range of 60 cm wide dishwashers. This year, the brand also presents innovative features of its food processor with Home Connect and practical all-in-one solutions in floor care.
Siemens is showcasing smart technology, connectivity, and design in the “Gardens of Intelligence”. The centerpiece of the stand is the intelligent kitchen: already last year, the brand presented the first AI applications for the kitchen with the iQ700 oven with a browning sensor. Siemens is now taking the next step with the new food recognition system, which identifies around 40 different dishes. And the company has also rethought cooking with the new temperature-controlled cooktop. Instead of only being able to regulate the power approximately via levels, consumers can for the first time select an exact temperature just like with the oven. Finally, Siemens proposes the new built-in refrigerators, with 194-centimeter-high and 75-centimeter-wide.
The connecting element of Bosch and Siemens is Home Connect, BSH’s digital ecosystem that enables cross-brand smart interaction between home appliances. A new feature is the consumption statistics for dishwashers. With this, consumers can easily obtain an overview of their usage as well as monthly and weekly water and electricity consumption in the app.
