IFA 2026: From AI washers to smart robot cleaners, these are the most interesting new appliances

IFA 2026 in Berlin brought together some of the biggest names in home appliances, with manufacturers showing how quickly everyday machines are becoming more automated, adaptable and capable. From robot cleaners that can use high-temperature steam to refrigerators that respond to natural-language commands, the latest products are tackling everything from stubborn floor stains to limited kitchen space.

Dreame, LG, Samsung, Dyson and Xiaomi were among the companies making a strong showing at the event. Their latest products span robot vacuums, washing machines, refrigerators, air purifiers, air conditioners and even an unusually ambitious connected toothbrush.

Here are some of the most interesting products and technologies these brands unveiled at IFA 2026.

Dreame takes robot cleaning a step further

Dreame continued to build on its strength in robotic floor care at IFA 2026 with the Aqua20 Pro Ultra Roller X Complete. The robot combines vacuuming and mopping with a high-temperature steam-cleaning system, making it one of the more unusual approaches to automated floor cleaning.

The machine uses steam heated to 180°C to tackle dried-on grease and other stubborn dirt. Fresh water is then supplied to the roller mop, while dirty water is collected separately. The roller can apply up to 18N of downward pressure, and the mop can extend by up to 8 cm to reach edges.

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Dreame has also equipped the robot with its OmniSight System 4.0 and AstroVision System, which use cameras and AI-based recognition to identify objects around the home. The company says the system can recognise more than 320 types of objects and react within 0.1 seconds.

A transparent-liquid detection system is another interesting addition. Using blue light, the robot can identify liquid stains that may otherwise be difficult for conventional sensors to detect and switch to a dedicated mop-cleaning mode.

The Aqua20 Pro Ultra Roller X Complete was listed as a new product by Dreame on the official IFA exhibitor page, making it one of the company’s key floor-care showcases at the event.

LG brings conversational AI into the kitchen

LG’s IFA 2026 showcase was spread across refrigerators, laundry, dishwashers and kitchen appliances, with the company focusing heavily on energy efficiency and space-conscious designs.

One of the more unusual products was the new LG SIGNATURE refrigerator with LLM-based voice recognition. It uses a 6.8-inch display and allows users to interact with the appliance using natural-language commands rather than relying entirely on conventional controls.

LG’s AI Fresh system can also analyse usage patterns and pre-cool the refrigerator ahead of anticipated door openings. The idea is to make temperature management more responsive without requiring users to manually adjust settings.

The company also showed its new Fit & Max washer and dryer, designed around European kitchens and homes where available space can be limited. LG says the washing machine can consume up to 70% less energy than the minimum requirement for an A-rated appliance in Europe.

Another space-focused product was the 25-inch WashTower, which sits between LG’s existing 24-inch and 27-inch models. The vertically stacked washer-dryer is designed to fit more naturally into European furniture dimensions.

LG’s new Fit & Max dishwasher takes a more performance-oriented approach. Its AI SenseClean system uses a turbidity sensor to detect how dirty the water is and adjusts the wash temperature, cycle time and detergent quantity accordingly. QuadWash Pro adds micro-bubbles to help remove food residue, while a one-hour wash-and-dry cycle targets users who need clean dishes quickly.

Samsung focuses on smarter and more efficient laundry

Samsung’s IFA 2026 presentation put a major emphasis on laundry. The company unveiled two new Bespoke AI Washer models, including a 10 kg machine targeting an A-70% energy-efficiency level and a 13 kg model designed to fit within a standard 600 mm depth. The 10 kg washer builds on Samsung’s push beyond the minimum European Class A efficiency requirement. The company says it can use up to 70% less energy than the threshold required for an A-rated appliance.

The 13 kg Bespoke AI Washer takes a different approach. Instead of making the appliance deeper to accommodate more laundry, Samsung uses SpaceMax technology to increase internal capacity while maintaining a standard 600 mm external depth. That could be particularly useful for households that need to wash bulky items but cannot accommodate a larger machine.

Samsung also highlighted the Bespoke AI WindFree Pro air conditioner, which uses radar-based sensing and Motion Wind technology to adapt airflow according to movement. The system can also work with compatible wearables to optimise cooling based on sleep-related information.

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The company’s new refrigerator designs focus on another common problem: installation space. One of the new Bespoke AI refrigerators can be installed with as little as 4 mm of clearance on either side, while its AI Hybrid Cooling system combines a conventional compressor with a Peltier element.

Dyson expands beyond conventional floor care

Dyson had one of the most diverse technology showcases at IFA 2026, spanning floor care, air purification, robotics and personal care.

The Dyson CameraJet was arguably its most unconventional unveiling. It is a connected toothbrush with an integrated 100,000-pixel macro camera designed to identify gaps between teeth in real time. Dyson’s Gap Optical Targeting system uses machine learning to analyse the live camera feed and trigger a targeted burst of mouthrinse where it detects an interdental gap. The system combines brushing, targeted liquid flossing and mouthwash dispensing in a single device.

The company says the system processes 28 live images per second and has been trained using more than 470,000 dental images. The CameraJet connects to the MyDyson app for guided cleaning, coverage mapping and personalised feedback, while Dyson says the images aren’t stored on the device or in the cloud.

For conventional home appliances, Dyson also showed the W1 PencilWash, an updated wet-floor cleaner with a more absorbent roller, a redesigned waste system and self-cleaning technology built into the dock.

The company further expanded its HushJet air-purifier family with the HushJet Big+Quiet Cool Pure+, HushJet Pure Cool+ and HushJet Hot Cool Pure+. The flagship model combines long-range airflow projection with multi-stage filtration, UV sterilisation and an ioniser, while the Hot Cool Pure+ combines purification with heating and cooling.

Dyson also introduced its new Nurovi floor-cleaning robots, giving the company a broader automated floor-care portfolio alongside its conventional cordless and wet cleaners.

Xiaomi expands its Mijia appliance portfolio

Xiaomi used IFA 2026 to make a major push for its Mijia smart-home ecosystem in Europe. While the company showcased products across a huge range of categories, its home-appliance portfolio included new laundry technology.

The Mijia Tri-Drum Washer Dryer Pro 12 kg is particularly interesting because of its three-zone drum design. Instead of treating the washing machine as one large compartment, the system divides laundry into separate zones, allowing different types of clothing to be handled within the same appliance.

The machine also incorporates Oxygen Care technology for stain treatment and colour protection, along with automatic detergent dispensing that adjusts according to the load.

Xiaomi’s broader IFA presence shows the company’s ambition to connect appliances with the wider Mijia ecosystem rather than treating individual machines as standalone products.

IFA 2026 shows where home appliances are heading

Across these five brands, IFA 2026 offered a fairly clear look at the direction of home appliances. Robot cleaners are becoming more capable of identifying their surroundings and handling specific types of dirt. Washing machines are getting larger internally without necessarily getting bigger externally, while refrigerators and kitchen appliances are becoming more responsive to how people actually use them.

AI is present across almost every category, but the most interesting products are the ones where it changes what the appliance can physically do. Dreame is using computer vision and steam cleaning to tackle floors, Samsung and LG are applying intelligence to laundry, cooling and food storage, and Dyson is pushing the idea much further with everything from camera-guided oral care to increasingly autonomous floor-cleaning robots.

IFA 2026 therefore wasn’t simply about adding smarter controls to familiar appliances. The more interesting developments were about giving these machines more awareness of their surroundings and letting them make more decisions on their own.

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