Kenmore Announces Monitoring/Control Apps for Smart Home Appliances

The Kenmore, Craftsman and DieHard brands announced smart appliances Thursday that allow users to monitor appliance status via mobile app. The Kenmore Elite Smart Room Connected Air Conditioner allows consumers to set schedules from the Kenmore AC app, and the Kenmore Smart Control app lets homeowners monitor and adjust home water temperature and be alerted to leaks, the brand said. Consumers can adjust salt levels and water usage of a Kenmore Elite Smart Hybrid water softener while also detecting leaks via the Kenmore app, the company said. The wireless-enabled Craftsman Zero Turn riding mower connects to a smartphone or tablet, which informs owners about maintenance checks and product care via app, Craftsman said. DieHard’s Smart Charger has auto voltage detection, allowing consumers to monitor their car, boat or motorcycle’s battery health remotely with one charger for multiple 6-volt and 12-volt batteries, DieHard said.