Hisense Unveils Smart Refrigerator, Washing Machine and Air Conditioner at 2026 ASEAN Partner Conference

Hisense has introduced three new home appliance products at its 2026 ASEAN Partner Conference in Kuala Lumpur, targeting refrigeration, laundry and air conditioning with a focus on the region’s climate and daily needs.

The RQ600 PureView refrigerator leads with a 3-in-1 ice-making system capable of producing cubed ice, crushed ice and chilled water, accessible without opening the door. Hisense claims ice production is 50% faster than conventional models. The unit also moves beyond partial antibacterial protection to a full-domain antibacterial system, an acknowledgement of the humidity levels Southeast Asian kitchens deal with year-round. On the ‘smart’ side of things, the RQ600 PureView features a transparent door panel and a 6.86-inch TFT touchscreen that handles food management, freshness monitoring and expiration reminders.

The X-zone Master is an all-in-one laundry care unit with a multi-zone washing system that keeps different clothing categories, underwear, baby clothes, outerwear and shoes, separated to prevent cross-contamination. Drying is handled by an Integrated Heat Pump Drying System that combines heat pump drying, condensation dehumidification and rapid heating into a single unit, with independent drying zones running simultaneously. Hisense’s Healthy Water Activation Technology converts water clusters into smaller molecules that penetrate deeper into fabric fibres during washing, claiming a 22% improvement in cleaning performance and a 95% scale inhibition rate. A Dual-steam Hygiene Cloud function delivers 360-degree steam sterilisation without damaging fabrics.

Rounding out the trio is the U8 Smart Air Conditioner. The unit is built around Hisense’s Smart Eye Pro thermal sensing technology, which detects both the position and surface temperature of people in the room and automatically adjusts airflow direction, temperature and fan speed accordingly, directing air toward users while avoiding direct drafts. Indoor air quality is handled by HI-NANO purification technology, which releases high-density ions to reduce bacteria and airborne particles. The U8 also supports offline voice control in five languages including Malay and English, responding to the “Hi VIDDA” wake phrase for hands-free control of power, temperature, mode and airflow.

Pricing and Malaysian availability for all three products have yet to be announced.