Siemens Home Appliances
What is Siemens and who makes Siemens home appliances?
Siemens is one of the UK’s most recognised premium home appliance brands, with a heritage stretching back to the founding of Siemens AG in Berlin in 1847. However, Siemens home appliances are not manufactured by Siemens AG itself. The home appliance division has been separate from the wider Siemens AG engineering conglomerate since 2015, when Bosch acquired Siemens’ stake in their joint appliance venture.
Siemens home appliances are manufactured and sold by BSH Hausgeräte GmbH, the largest home appliance manufacturer in Europe and a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH. BSH uses the Siemens name under a brand licence agreement with Siemens AG. This arrangement means that Siemens AG, which today is focused on industrial automation, building technology, rail transport, and health technology, is not operationally involved in Siemens home appliances but allows its historic name to be used by BSH, which has developed and managed the brand within its premium appliance portfolio.
For UK consumers, this ownership structure matters primarily in understanding that Siemens and Bosch home appliances are made by the same company, BSH, share significant engineering and manufacturing infrastructure, and are serviced and supported by the same organisation, while being positioned at different market levels and carrying distinct product designs and features.
The origins of Siemens: from a Berlin basement to a global engineering empire
The story of Siemens begins with one of the most remarkable entrepreneurial partnerships in the history of technology. On 1 October 1847, Werner von Siemens, a German inventor and engineer, and Johann Georg Halske, a precision mechanic, established the Telegraphen Bau-Anstalt von Siemens & Halske in Berlin. The company’s first significant contract was the construction of the telegraph line from Berlin to Frankfurt, and from that foundation Siemens & Halske grew into one of the most important electrical engineering businesses in the world.
Werner von Siemens was not merely a businessman but one of the defining technological minds of the nineteenth century. He is credited with the invention of the electric dynamo in 1866, which made large-scale electrical power generation practical for the first time. He also developed the first electric railway, demonstrated in Berlin in 1879, and contributed to the development of electric trams, elevators, and the telegraph networks that connected Europe. The Siemens name became synonymous with electrical innovation at the moment electricity itself was transforming the world.
The present-day Siemens AG corporation emerged in 1966 from the merger of three related companies: Siemens & Halske, Siemens-Schuckert, and Siemens-Reiniger-Werke. Today, Siemens AG is Europe’s largest engineering company, employing approximately 327,000 people worldwide and generating revenue of €75.93 billion in 2024. Its focus is entirely on industrial and infrastructure technology rather than consumer products.
The history of Siemens home appliances
1847: Siemens & Halske founded in Berlin
Werner von Siemens and Johann Georg Halske establish Telegraphen Bau-Anstalt von Siemens & Halske in Berlin. The company begins building the telegraph infrastructure that will connect Germany and eventually Europe.
1866: The electric dynamo invented
Werner von Siemens invents the electric dynamo, making large-scale electrical power generation practical for the first time. This invention creates the foundation for electrical power as a utility and, ultimately, for the entire home appliance industry that would emerge in the following century.
1967: BSH joint venture established
Siemens AG and Robert Bosch GmbH establish Bosch-Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH as a joint venture to combine their home appliance interests. The joint venture pools the engineering and manufacturing capabilities of both companies and brings their home appliance brands under a single operational structure.
1984–1986: UK presence established
BSH establishes sales and customer service operations in Great Britain, bringing both the Bosch and Siemens home appliance brands to the UK market. Both brands have maintained a continuous UK presence since this time.
2010: i-DOS automatic dosing launched
BSH launches the world’s first washing machine with an integrated automatic detergent dosing system under the Siemens brand. i-DOS measures and dispenses liquid detergent and softener precisely for each load, reducing waste and improving wash results. The technology was launched under the Siemens name, reflecting the brand’s positioning as the more technologically forward of the two BSH consumer brands.
2011: Full-surface induction launched
BSH launches the world’s first full-surface induction hob with a TFT touch display under the Siemens brand. The single large cooking surface allows pots and pans to be placed anywhere across its full area, representing a fundamental departure from the zoned induction hob format that had been standard until that point.
2015: Bosch acquires Siemens’ BSH stake
Robert Bosch GmbH completes its purchase of Siemens AG’s 50% stake in BSH Hausgeräte for approximately €3 billion. BSH becomes wholly owned by Bosch. The Siemens home appliance brand continues to be used by BSH under a brand licence agreement with Siemens AG.
2017: Home Connect smart platform launched
BSH launches the Home Connect smart home platform, enabling compatible Siemens (and Bosch) appliances to be controlled and monitored remotely through a smartphone application. Home Connect becomes available on an expanding range of Siemens appliances across washing machines, dishwashers, ovens, and coffee machines.
Siemens versus Bosch: what is the difference?
This is the question UK consumers ask most frequently about the two brands. Both are made by BSH, share the same factories and components in many cases, and are serviced by the same organisation. The differences are primarily in positioning, design language, and the leading-edge features that appear first in one range before the other.
Premium to ultra-premium. Siemens is positioned above Bosch within the BSH portfolio and targets consumers who prioritise technology, connectivity, and design sophistication. Siemens tends to receive BSH’s most advanced features first and carries a stronger emphasis on integrated smart home functionality through the Home Connect platform. The studioLine range sits at the very top of the Siemens portfolio.
Mid to premium. Bosch is positioned slightly below Siemens on the price and feature scale but offers many of the same technologies at marginally more accessible price points. Bosch has the broader retail distribution in the UK and is the more widely owned of the two brands. For many consumers, Bosch and Siemens represent a genuine choice between comparable products at similar price points. For a full overview, see our separate guide to Bosch home appliances.
The key practical distinction for consumers is that Siemens models typically offer more connectivity options, more advanced digital controls, and in some categories, features that do not appear on comparable Bosch models. For built-in cooking appliances in particular, the Siemens range tends to be more design-led and technically specified than equivalent Bosch models.
What appliances does Siemens make for the UK market?
Cooking and baking appliances
Siemens produces a comprehensive range of built-in ovens, compact ovens, steam ovens, combination microwave ovens, and warming drawers for the UK market. The cooking range is one of the brand’s strongest areas, with technologies including activeClean pyrolytic self-cleaning, the iQ series grading system that categorises appliances by feature level, and food probe systems that monitor internal food temperature and automatically adjust cooking to achieve the correct result.
Induction and gas hobs
Siemens’ hob range includes full-surface flexInduction hobs on which pots and pans can be placed anywhere across the cooking surface without alignment to fixed zones, downdraft extractor hobs combining cooking and extraction in a single unit, and cookControl hobs that include a wireless temperature sensor probe for precise temperature-controlled cooking. The range was a world first when BSH launched it under the Siemens brand in 2011.
Washing machines and laundry
Siemens washing machines carry the i-DOS automatic dosing system, first launched under the Siemens brand in 2010, which dispenses detergent and softener precisely for each load from integrated reservoirs. varioSpeed technology reduces cycle times without compromising wash performance, and Home Connect enables remote monitoring and control through the smartphone app. The range covers freestanding and integrated configurations in a variety of drum capacities.
Dishwashers
Siemens dishwashers include zeolith drying technology, which uses the heat-generating properties of zeolite minerals to dry dishes with no additional electricity, and varioSpeed for reduced programme times. The Home Connect platform allows remote start and monitoring of dishwasher cycles through the Siemens app, and the varioDrawer flexible cutlery tray system allows the upper basket to be reconfigured for different load types.
Cooling and refrigeration
Siemens refrigeration products include freestanding and integrated fridge freezers, American-style models, wine coolers, and undercounter appliances. noFrost technology, preventing ice accumulation in both fridge and freezer sections, is standard across the main fridge freezer range, and hyperFresh technology uses specific humidity and temperature management in dedicated drawers to extend the freshness of stored produce.
Coffee machines and small appliances
Siemens produces a range of fully automatic bean-to-cup coffee machines in the EQ series, which are connected to the Home Connect platform and can be operated remotely through the app. Siemens also produces vacuum cleaners under the Q-series brand in the UK market. Coffee machines are a growing and increasingly significant category for Siemens as premium home coffee culture has expanded in the UK.
The studioLine range
studioLine is Siemens’ ultra-premium appliance range, designed for consumers and kitchen designers who want the highest available level of specification, finish quality, and design integration. studioLine appliances feature distinctive design elements including flush-fit installation options, piano finish surfaces, and a reduced visual profile designed to integrate seamlessly into high-end fitted kitchen environments.
studioLine is also the range that carries Siemens’ most advanced technological features, including the full Home Connect connectivity suite and the most sophisticated versions of Siemens’ cooking, laundry, and dishwasher technologies. All studioLine appliances in the UK carry a standard 5-year warranty, regardless of promotional periods, providing enhanced long-term coverage on the premium range as standard.
Home Connect: Siemens smart home platform
Home Connect is the BSH smart home platform that connects compatible Siemens and Bosch appliances to a single smartphone application. For UK consumers, Home Connect is available on an expanding range of Siemens washing machines, dishwashers, ovens, and coffee machines.
Through the Home Connect app, users can monitor the status of running appliances, start and stop cycles remotely, receive end-of-cycle notifications, and in some cases download additional programmes to compatible machines. Home Connect is compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit, allowing voice control integration and compatibility with broader smart home ecosystems.
Home Connect is one of the features that most clearly distinguishes the Siemens range from Bosch within the BSH portfolio. While Bosch also uses Home Connect on selected appliances, the Siemens range tends to carry the platform more broadly and with a greater range of in-app features, reflecting Siemens’ positioning as the more technology-led of the two brands.
Buying and servicing Siemens appliances in the UK
Siemens home appliances are available through premium kitchen specialists, major electrical retailers, and directly through the Siemens UK website at siemens-home.bsh-group.com/uk. As a premium brand, Siemens tends to be more prevalent in specialist kitchen showrooms and premium appliance retailers than in mass-market electrical chains, though many of the larger retailers do stock selected Siemens models.
For repair and servicing, Siemens appliances are supported by BSH’s UK service operation. In-warranty repairs are carried out by manufacturer-trained engineers using genuine BSH parts. For out-of-warranty appliances, independent national repair networks listed in our national service providers guide also service Siemens appliances, as BSH components are widely available and many independent engineers are familiar with the range. Genuine Siemens spare parts are available through our appliance spare parts section.
Key facts about Siemens home appliances
Year Siemens was founded in Berlin by Werner von Siemens and Johann Georg Halske
Year the BSH home appliance joint venture was established between Bosch and Siemens
Year Bosch acquired full ownership of BSH; Siemens brand continues under licence
Revenue of BSH Hausgeräte GmbH in 2024, the company that manufactures Siemens appliances
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Frequently asked questions about Siemens home appliances
Who makes Siemens home appliances?
Siemens home appliances are made by BSH Hausgeräte GmbH, the largest home appliance manufacturer in Europe and a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH. Siemens AG, the German engineering conglomerate, licences the Siemens brand name to BSH for use on home appliances but is not operationally involved in their manufacture. BSH was originally established as a 50/50 joint venture between Bosch and Siemens in 1967, with Bosch acquiring Siemens’ stake in 2015.
Is Siemens the same as Bosch?
Both Siemens and Bosch home appliances are manufactured by BSH Hausgeräte GmbH and share significant engineering and manufacturing infrastructure. They are positioned differently within the BSH portfolio: Siemens is the more premium, technology-led brand, while Bosch occupies the mid to premium tier. Siemens models typically carry more advanced connectivity features, more sophisticated digital controls, and in some categories features that do not appear on equivalent Bosch models. Both brands are serviced and supported by the same BSH organisation.
What is the Siemens studioLine range?
studioLine is Siemens’ ultra-premium built-in appliance range, designed for seamless integration into high-end fitted kitchen environments. It features distinctive design elements including flush-fit installation, piano finish surfaces, and Siemens’ most advanced technologies across cooking, laundry, and dishwashing categories. All studioLine appliances carry a standard 5-year warranty, and the range represents Siemens’ highest specification and most design-focused products in the UK market.
What is Siemens Home Connect?
Home Connect is the BSH smart home platform available on compatible Siemens appliances, linking them to a smartphone app for remote monitoring and control. Through Home Connect, users can start and stop cycles, receive notifications, monitor appliance status, and download additional programmes. Home Connect is compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit for voice control and broader smart home integration.
What warranty do Siemens appliances carry in the UK?
All Siemens studioLine appliances carry a standard 5-year warranty as a permanent feature of the range. Selected other Siemens appliances carry a 5-year warranty during promotional periods, which run for defined dates. Outside promotional periods, standard manufacturer guarantee terms apply. Always confirm the specific warranty terms for your chosen model with the retailer or directly with Siemens at the time of purchase, as terms and eligible products are subject to change.
What was the first technology Siemens launched that is still used today?
One of the most enduring BSH innovations launched under the Siemens brand is i-DOS, the world’s first integrated automatic liquid detergent dosing system for washing machines, introduced in 2010. i-DOS stores liquid detergent and softener in integrated reservoirs and dispenses the precise amount needed for each load. The system is still a key feature of the Siemens washing machine range and has been widely adopted across the industry since BSH introduced it.
Content disclaimer: The information on this page was researched and written in April 2026 and was accurate at the time of publication. Company ownership, product ranges, warranty terms, promotional offers, and technology descriptions are subject to change. Whitegoods Help recommends verifying all current details, including warranty terms and product availability, directly with Siemens Home Appliances before making a purchase or booking a repair.
Sources: Siemens AG Wikipedia entry (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siemens); BSH Hausgeräte Wikipedia entry (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BSH_Hausgeräte); Siemens Home Appliances UK website (siemens-home.bsh-group.com/uk/en); BSH Group company history (wiki.bsh-group.com). All sources accessed April 2026.