The consumer champion found 'hardly any' brands came close to matching a device's expected lifespan.
Smart appliances could stop working properly after just two years because manufacturers are failing to provide tech updates, according to Which?.
Products' operating systems need updates, because if support ends, then their functionality cannot improve.What is a smart appliance? Apps can determine, say, the most suitable cycle for a dishwasher and choose one to buy that is water and energy efficient. It can also recognise how many dishwasher tablets you have left and automatically reorder more when you are running low.
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