This washer is loaded with many more features than I thought I needed, most specifically, the ThinQ App capabilities. I connected it, reluctantly, and now I am hooked! I LOVE the notifications on my watch and phone telling me when my washer or dryer are done. I have also used the remote start on the washer, from the app, and found that to be nifty as well. I prepared the load and when everyone was done showering for the night, I started it from my couch while watching TV.