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Ask HN: Any resources for finding non-smart appliances?

155 points everyone | 8 comments | 07 Jul 25 10:44 UTC | HN request time: 1.35s | source | bottom

My washing machine broke down. I need a replacement. I must avoid getting a "smart" one though. Are there any lists of products that arent "smart" so I can know which models are viable options to buy? Or other resources? I'm based in Ireland.
1. Freak_NL ◴[07 Jul 25 11:17 UTC] No.44489035[source]▶
Is this so hard in your locale? When I browse the top three recommended washing machines on a popular Dutch appliances seller, only the third (Samsung) actually has some app functionality. The other two (Bosch, AEG) are just normal washing machines.

(The division there is currently 64 with app, 43 without. The models without appear to score higher in the reviews.)

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2. hhh ◴[07 Jul 25 11:32 UTC] No.44489187[source]▶
Coolblue?
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3. Cthulhu_ ◴[07 Jul 25 11:35 UTC] No.44489208[source]▶
Interesting, I was sure they would all have some kind of wifi these days. I think my parents have the Bosch, it's pretty good. I just find it weird that they have two input methods, the turning wheel and tip touch buttons that don't really respond well.

Mind you, I have 'regular' buttons that don't respond well either.

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4. showsover ◴[07 Jul 25 12:01 UTC] No.44489428[source]▶
Tweakers.net probably has more specialized filters I'd imagine.
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5. Freak_NL ◴[07 Jul 25 12:03 UTC] No.44489454{3}[source]▶
Coolblue in this case, and they do have this specific filter:

https://www.coolblue.nl/wasmachines/filter/bediening-via-app...

6. andyferris ◴[07 Jul 25 12:13 UTC] No.44489539[source]▶
Agree with the Bosch touch buttons - the wheel works well but you need to use both input methods...
7. Cthulhu_ ◴[07 Jul 25 13:37 UTC] No.44490261[source]▶
Coolblue has good service and installers and stuff, but I find they have a (probably intentionally) limited range of stuff they sell. But that's fine, I really have no interest in e.g. the bottom of the price range for appliances.
8. EnnEmmEss ◴[08 Jul 25 02:35 UTC] No.44496454[source]▶
I find it quite ironic you suggest Bosch as normal considering https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2025/i-wont-connect-my-dis... (although that was admittedly for a dishwasher)