I used to be a huge Miele fan—the brand, the quality, the legendary German engineering. Precision, reliability… what could possibly go wrong? Well, let’s take a beep dive on the WSF363 washing machine:
It has one very special feature: an unrelenting beeping that won’t stop until someone physically turns it off. Higher-end models? Oh, they get the option to silence the beeper. But this one? Nope. Apparently, enduring the symphony of desperation is part of the experience.
Now, the machine does have a scheduling function, which is great in theory—wash at night when electricity is cheaper. Except… how exactly do you sell that idea when it requires noise-canceling headphones and the patience of a Zen master?
I reached out to Miele support multiple times, hoping for a magical firmware update or a tweak in the Miele app. Silence. Well, except for the beeping.
When my Miele dryer needed replacing, I started looking for a new friend and went with Samsung. What a revelation! Instead of an aggressive beep demanding immediate attention, it plays a pleasant melody and then—get this—it stops. Revolutionary, I know. Take notes, Miele.
Now, here’s where things get fun: I recently started playing with Home Assistant and tried the HACS Miele integration. Turns out, the Miele API does support turning off the machine. And guess what? No more beeping.
So, naturally, my first automation was:
- When the program ends, turn off the washing machine.
Next step? Have the system announce the laundry’s done and politely request (read: demand) the kids move it to the dryer. And to ensure it happens? Cut the Wi-Fi until the job’s done. Yep, this is definitely a NetworkChuck inspired move.