Why Miele Put a Camera Inside Its Latest Dishwasher
Miele’s latest dishwasher has smarts a-plenty, including a camera housed in the back of the door.
Miele integrated a camera into its latest Diamond G8 dishwasher, unveiled at IFA 2026 in Berlin. The small camera, mounted on the dishwasher door, offers a view of the interior to identify common kitchen items and adjust the wash cycle and detergent volume accordingly. For instance, it recognizes portable bottles, reusable straws, pots, and pans, tailoring the cleaning process accordingly.
An empty or smaller load results in a lighter cycle, avoiding wastage of water or soap. The camera also measures the dishwasher's fullness and automatically initiates a cycle once a set threshold, such as 80%, is reached. Additionally, the machine optimizes electricity usage by running during cheaper hours if programmed to do so.
Miele's Diamond G8 also boasts AI-driven features like water and energy monitoring, viewable through Miele's app, a smart detergent-dispensing system, and an enhanced hot-air drying system ensuring dishes are thoroughly dry. The appliance is expected to hit European markets later in 2026 with a price point in the super-premium range.
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