What is NFC technology in a washing machine?

To ensure high-quality washing and maintain the appearance of items loaded in the drum, the user must assess the degree of soiling, the material, and the color of the laundry before starting the program. A washing machine has a limited range of modes, so the user must select the optimal washing parameters from those programmed into the intelligent system. NFC technology in a washing machine is a cutting-edge development that allows users to configure the machine independently and add new options to standard programs. Let's explore the purpose of this addition.

Features of the new technology

Users often encounter a lack of washing mode selection suitable for a particular type of laundry. Running the wrong program can worsen the condition of the item. And hand washing is a real pain when you have a washing machine. Global brands that manufacture automatic washing machines, in an effort to make the choice easier for housewives, have begun to equip their washing machines with technology NFC, which allows you to control the smart device via your smartphone and change the factory settings of cleaning modes, thereby increasing the efficiency of washing.

Thanks to an integrated chip, the machines can "learn" new washing programs as they are used. The basic washing parameters are supplemented and modified based on the characteristics of the laundry loaded into the drum. To do this, install special software on your smartphone and hold the device near the designated mark on the machine. This activates the NFC module, which adjusts the cleaning mode based on the initial washing parameters entered in the mobile app.

Additionally, the NFC chip simplifies diagnostics of the machine in case of a malfunction. This feature is activated in a similar way: holding a smartphone near the tag on the machine initiates a system check.

As a result of self-diagnostics, the user receives detailed information about equipment defects and malfunctions, as well as methods for eliminating identified problems.

Pros and cons

Often, adding various technological enhancements to a washing machine increases its price. This means it's best to understand the pros and cons of this feature before purchasing equipment equipped with an NFC chip. Its undeniable advantages include:

• the ability to program non-standard washing modes by adjusting the basic programs;
• quick diagnostics of defects in the machine;
• ease of use of the add-on;
• quick synchronization of phone and washing machine.

NFC technology also has some disadvantages:

• small radius of influence on the machine;
• the need for an NFC chip in a smartphone.

It's very rare for the software installed on your phone to be incompatible with your washing machine model. Therefore, if this technology is important to you, make sure your phone and washing machine are synced before purchasing.

Is it difficult to use?

We've covered NFC technology. Now we need to understand how to use it. The process for creating a "unique" mode is as follows:

• download a special application to your phone;
• Specify information about the items loaded into the drum (type of fabric, its color, type of clothing, degree of soiling, etc.);
• Confirm the cleaning mode suggested by the system.

Running diagnostics is also very simple: just bring your smartphone with the app running to the washing machine and wait for the test to complete.

NFC technology means a new, more convenient way to use your washing machine. Now, the washing process will be even more convenient for the user, with all the "thinking" transferred to the module.

   

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