Miele is using IFA 2026 to show how artificial intelligence, changing living spaces and demand for greater convenience are shaping its next generation of home appliances.

The company has highlighted three key developments ahead of the Berlin show, including the new Duoflex HX2 floorcare system, its AI-powered CulinaryCoach and a compact kitchen concept designed for smaller homes.

The Duoflex HX2 expands Miele’s cordless floorcare range by combining vacuuming, mopping and self-cleaning functions in a single system.

A new AquaTurbo mopping attachment is designed to collect dry debris and wet dirt in one pass, while selected models can be paired with a self-cleaning station that automatically empties the dust container.

Miele has also added AutoCut and AutoClean functions to reduce manual maintenance. AutoCut is designed to remove hair from the brush automatically, while AutoClean handles cleaning of the wet rollers. Each function operates through its own dedicated cleaning system.

The company is also pushing further into artificial intelligence with CulinaryCoach, a digital cooking assistant that can respond to text, voice or images.

Users can tell the assistant what they want to cook or upload a photo, with CulinaryCoach then providing preparation advice, answering cooking questions and guiding users through the process.

When connected to compatible Miele ovens, the system can also send recommended appliance settings directly to the oven, reducing the need for users to manually select temperatures and cooking modes.

Miele says the feature is based on its existing cooking and appliance knowledge, with the aim of turning AI into a practical kitchen tool rather than simply adding another connected feature.

The third major focus is smaller living spaces.

Miele has developed the Compact Living: Kitchen Unit powered by Hettich concept to demonstrate how premium appliances could be incorporated into apartments and other homes where space is limited.

The concept combines cooking, dining and working areas, supported by multifunctional furniture and digital assistance.

Rather than treating the kitchen as a permanently fixed room, the design explores how appliances and furniture could be integrated into more flexible spaces that serve several purposes throughout the day.

The three developments reflect some of the broader trends expected to dominate IFA 2026, including increased use of AI, greater automation in floorcare and appliances designed for smaller urban homes.

For Miele, the emphasis is on using those technologies to reduce time spent on household tasks while making appliances easier to fit into changing lifestyles.

Australian pricing and availability for the new Duoflex HX2, CulinaryCoach and Compact Living concept have not been confirmed.