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for them. Or a washing machine that
orders laundry detergent before it
runs out. Or an air conditioner that
adjusts the temperature when it
knows you feel hot.
A fantasy? Hardly. This exact
scenario was showcased by Haier at
the Appliance and Electronics World
Expo (AWE) in Shanghai in March.
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Next to the refrigerator, expo
visitors found the Casarte fusion
washing + care machine. The
machine’s door opens in response to
knocking, and with normal wash, air
wash, and dry settings, it can launder
delicate clothing at home.
Nearby was a smart appliances
suite designed for millennials by
Leader, a pioneer brand for stylish
young users. The suite has the
contemporary appearance that
younger users often like and features
smart functions, such as high-speed
Internet connections and voice- and
remote-control options. Users can
turn on their washing machines using
voice commands, freeing up their
hands for other tasks.
Further inside the pavilion, AWE
visitors found the Haier Smart Home
two-story house. The house integrates
all devices and provides proactive
services for every scenario, realizing a
true smart lifestyle for the fi rst time.
For instance, the smart refrigerator
can remind a homeowner that food
inside it is about to expire. It can
also provide the origin of any food
inside and “talk” to other appliances

devices were featured at the Haier
booth at the N5 “Smart World”
pavilion.
Entering the Haier pavilion, the
fi rst thing visitors encountered was
the smart home series by Casarte, a
global premium brand. Embedded
in the dark background wall was the
Internet of things–connected double-
screen refrigerator. Users can activate
the screens with facial-recognition
technology and have a conversation
with its built-in artifi cial intelligence.
Then the refrigerator can act as a
meal butler, analyzing a user’s health

your needs and understand your
lifestyle. Lik

speak to you but can also anticipate
your needs and understand your

Haier Smart Home built in AWE
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