I just bought new appliances, price wasnt an issue but i opted to go for "dumb" devices and just make them smart myself. The smart devices were limited, and i would of had to compromise on size, color, features, energy ratings etc and how well it actually done the job it was bought for. No point getting a smart washer if the clothes come out a dripping tangled mess. Also there were a lot of complaints about how well the smarts worked with losing connection etc. Smart home stuff is advancing rapidly, and in 3 years your appliance smarts will look antique and may not even have support for the app etc. So i chose the best dumb appliances for the task they are meant to do, and made them smart. Then i can update the smarts, address connectivity issues, run things locally, not need a bunch of manufacturers apps and all round have far more control over things.