Home Connect (America)

What Home Connect (America) does

Home Connect (America) links compatible Bosch, Thermador, and Gaggenau appliances to one mobile control point. It is aimed at households that want to check appliance status, adjust settings, and manage connected kitchen equipment from a phone rather than using each appliance on its own.

Useful for connected kitchens

The app covers common connected-appliance tasks across ovens, dishwashers, refrigerators, and other supported equipment. Depending on the appliance, you can view its current state, start or change a programme, and receive alerts when attention is needed. That makes it a better fit for owners already using appliances from the supported brands than for people looking for a general smart-home controller.

• Status and control: Keep track of compatible appliances and access their available settings remotely.
• Reminders: Receive prompts for tasks such as maintenance or an appliance door left open.
• Saved settings: Store frequently used appliance programmes for quicker access.
• Cooking support: Browse recipe and cooking guidance that can connect with supported appliance functions.
• Voice control: Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Home where the relevant appliance and account setup support it.

Who should consider it

Home Connect (America) makes the most sense for users with compatible connected appliances and a regular need to monitor them while away from the kitchen. Its value depends on the models in your home: the app can only expose controls and alerts that the linked appliance supports.

Listing snapshot

Published by BSH Home Appliances Corporation, the app sits in the Lifestyle category. It has a 4.19/5 rating from 4,216 reviews and records 100,000+ installs, giving it an established user base among connected-appliance owners.