The Best Smart Dishwashers of 2026
Compared model by model in our Cleaning & Home Care section
Searching for “smart dishwasher”? Our Smart Dishwashers guide in the Cleaning & Home Care section ranks every model on what still matters after years of ownership: annual energy cost, the EU energy label (A to G), data privacy under the EU's GDPR, replacement parts for five years and Matter support. Models that lean on marketing claims get cut; the ones built to last make the list.
Our picks
Smart Dishwashers: which one should you buy in 2026?
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Best overall
Bosch Serie 6 SMS6ZCI42E
Zeolite drying that even dries plastics, a third rack, 14 place settings, 44 dB and a full-featured Home Connect app.
Photo: © Bosch (BSH Hausgeräte)
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Best value
Haier XS 6B0S3FSB
A fully integrated 16-place-setting model, EU energy class B and 40 dB, with automatic door opening and the hOn app, in a much lower price tier than the German brands.
Photo: © Haier
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Best for auto-dosing
Miele G 7110 SC AutoDos
AutoDos doses detergent automatically from a PowerDisk cartridge, EU energy class B, 43 dB, AutoOpen drying and the Miele@home app.
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Frequently asked questions
On Bosch, Siemens and Neff dishwashers, E15 normally means the leak protection has kicked in because water has reached the base pan. Causes include a leaking hose or seal, or suds from dish soap used by mistake instead of dishwasher detergent. Turn off the power and shut off the water supply. Bosch advises contacting its customer service from there. Other brands may use the E15 code for something else entirely.
On models sold in Europe, the EU energy label shows kWh per 100 Eco cycles, so divide by 100 and multiply by your rate. A label of 75 kWh/100 cycles means 0.75 kWh per Eco cycle, or about 15 cents at an example 20 cents per kWh. Heavy and quick cycles use more. In the US, the yellow EnergyGuide label gives an estimated yearly energy use and cost instead. Running the dishwasher only when it's full, on Eco, is the simplest way to save.
Yes, every cycle is still available on the machine itself; without Wi-Fi, you only lose remote control, notifications and updates. Most models connect over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi through the brand's app, such as Home Connect, SmartThings or LG ThinQ. Create an account with a unique password and read what the app collects. You can turn the connection off at any time.
Go standard: a 24 in (60 cm) dishwasher with 13 or 14 place settings lets a family of four run one full load a day. Compact 18 in (45 cm) models, usually 9 or 10 place settings, suit one or two people or a small kitchen. A family using a compact model runs more cycles, which wipes out part of the energy savings. If it's a fully integrated, panel-ready model, measure the cabinet opening and toe-kick height before ordering.
Only if you'll use remote start, finish alerts or scheduling for off-peak hours on a time-of-use rate plan; otherwise a well-rated standard model washes just as well. The app can also download extra cycles, show energy use and help diagnose problems. Remote start usually has to be enabled on the machine before you leave. Think of the smart features as a convenience, not a requirement.