Haier’s IFA 2026 Vision Puts AI at the Center of the Smart Home

Haier Europe is bringing its latest smart-home technologies to IFA 2026 under the theme “Home of Intelligent Possibilities.” The company says its focus is on making AI, connected technology and design work in ways that are useful in everyday life. Haier will showcase products across laundry, refrigeration, cooking, dishwashing, TVs and floorcare.

AI That Understands Your Laundry

One of Haier’s key highlights is the Vision 15 Collection, which brings cameras and AI into washing machines. Its AI Vision Sense camera monitors the washing process, detects the amount of laundry and suggests a suitable programme. It can also identify mixed colours, monitor foam levels and check whether clothes are trapped or left inside the drum.

The system works with Haier’s AI Power Sense System, which uses nine sensors and algorithms to monitor factors such as load weight, balance, water level, temperature, detergent dosing and drum movement. The machine can also learn a user’s habits through AI Memory.

Haier has also added AI Smart Dosing for detergent management, while Ultra Mix Pro mixes detergent, water and air before washing. Ultra Fresh Air Pro uses air circulation, gentle movement and UV treatment to keep laundry fresh and hygienic for up to 12 hours after a cycle.

A Dryer That Can Detect Moisture Inside Clothes

The Vision 15 Tumble Dryer takes sensing further with Ultra Sense technology, which performs a three-dimensional scan of the load and detects residual moisture even within the inner layers of padded and multi-layered items.

The system continuously adjusts the drying process until clothes are completely dry, both inside and out. The dryer also uses the Ultra Reverse Drum system, with bidirectional rotation, to reduce tangles, creases and the so-called “balling” effect.

Four Drums in One Laundry System

Another interesting product is Haier’s Multi Care Laundry Studio. Instead of using one drum at a time, it combines four independent drums in one appliance.

The setup includes a 10kg washing drum, two 1kg drums and an 8kg dryer. Despite this multi-drum design, the system is only 598mm deep and requires just one plug, one water connection and one drainage connection. The machine also supports different forms of interaction. AI Sense activates the display when a user approaches, Knock Sense allows the upper drum to be opened with a tap, and Wave Sense uses gestures for the lower drum.

Refrigerators That Understand Your Food

Haier is also applying AI to food storage. Its Horizon Collection can reach 700 litres and includes the Hydro Hub, which combines cameras, AI and a food database to recognise food, estimate shelf life and recommend where it should be stored.

The refrigerator also includes a rapid-chill area, an automatically refilling carafe and an integrated sparkling-water system with three carbonation levels. An Active Fresh Zone is designed to maintain up to 90% humidity for fruit and vegetables.

Haier’s Maestro prototype takes the concept further. Its AI Defrost Zone uses intelligent sensors and Haier’s proprietary technology to defrost food gently, helping to prevent juice loss while preserving texture and nutritional value. Its AI Food Care System 2.0 can recognise stored food, recommend the most appropriate preservation conditions and support more informed stock management.

Smarter Cooking and Dishwashing

The ID Series 6 brings AI into the kitchen through a connected oven, hob and hood.

The ID Ultimate Series 6 oven uses AI Vision to recognise food, monitor cooking progress and automatically stop the programme once the desired result has been achieved. It also features electronic temperature control, a wireless probe and a 78-litre cavity with seven shelf levels. Within the ID Series 6 range, the Pure Flavour Steam model offers 100% steam cooking, combined modes and a dedicated sous-vide programme.

The matching induction hob can recognise pan positions and automatically direct power to them. The connected hood adds gesture controls and automatic lighting.

Haier’s I-Pro Shine dishwashers use sensors and algorithms to analyse the load and adjust water, temperature, cycle duration and energy use. The range achieves energy efficiency up to class A-70%, with a noise level of 36 dB.

AI Comes to Haier TVs and Floorcare

Haier is extending its AI strategy to televisions through its UltraSense AI platform. The Haier SR UltraSense processor analyses images and sound in real time and adjusts the picture and audio.

The system includes four areas: AI Cinema, AI Sound, AI Game and AI Eye Caring. Gaming features include adaptive refresh rates and reduced lag and tearing, with Gaming Accelerator support of up to 240Hz DLG at 2K on compatible models.

Haier is also showcasing QD-Mini LED, QLED Mini LED Ultra, OLED, RGB Mini LED and SQD technologies, with screen sizes reaching 115 inches. A 163-inch Micro LED technology showcase will demonstrate pixel-level control and a modular display surface.

In floorcare, the I-Pro Clean Series 5 uses Haier’s Double Roller system, with two motorised rollers working together to improve dirt pickup.

The Z5 floor washer offers up to 25,000Pa of suction and up to 50 minutes of runtime. The M5 cordless vacuum reaches 250 Air Watts and up to 100 minutes of runtime, while the R5 robot vacuum combines LDS navigation, cameras and AI for obstacle and dirt recognition. It offers up to 22,000Pa of suction.

AI Designed to Work in the Background

Haier’s I-Pro Shine dishwashers use sensors and algorithms to analyse the load and adjust water, temperature, cycle duration and energy use. The range achieves energy efficiency up to class A-70%, with a noise level of 36 dB.

This is how Haier is presenting its vision of the intelligent home: technology that works quietly in the background to make everyday tasks simpler, more efficient and more personalised.