How to Use a Smart Dishwasher App

Connect your dishwasher to Wi-Fi to monitor cycles, get alerts when rinse aid is low, and download special wash programs.

In this guide (5 steps):

1.Open your appliance brand's app
2.Tap the plus icon to add a device
3.Connect to your 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
4.Enable cycle notifications
5.Download extra programs

Open your appliance brand's app

~15s

If you already use SmartThings, LG ThinQ, Home Connect, or SmartHQ for another appliance, open that app. Otherwise, install the one that matches your dishwasher brand.

Tap the plus icon to add a device

~15s

Pick Dishwasher from the device list. The app will explain how to put your specific model into pairing mode — usually by holding the Start or Wi-Fi button.

Connect to your 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

~15s

Enter your Wi-Fi password in the app. Most dishwashers only work with 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi — if your router has two networks, pick the one without "5G" in the name.

Enable cycle notifications

~15s

In the app settings, turn on Cycle Complete, Rinse Aid Low, and Salt Low alerts. The dishwasher will ping your phone when any of these happen.

Download extra programs

~15s

Some Bosch and Samsung dishwashers let you download extra wash programs from the app — for baby bottles, wine glasses, or heavily soiled pots. Tap Programs in the app and pick ones to add.

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Smart dishwashers connect to Wi-Fi so you can track the cycle from your phone, get alerts when you need more rinse aid or salt, and download extra wash programs like Baby Bottles or Pots & Pans.

Most brands use the same app as their washers and fridges — SmartThings for Samsung, Home Connect for Bosch, SmartHQ for GE — so if you already have one set up, adding the dishwasher takes only a few minutes.

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