what do smart washing machines do
(Courtesy of Whirlpool) Whirlpool's $1,699 smart washing machine boasts Wi-Fi and a colored control screen, can be started from an iPhone app, and will text or email you when your clothes are ready to dry -- in, as Whirlpool prefers, its $1,699 smart dryer. But if you're wondering who would want to buy an Internet-enabled washing machine, you're not alone.