Smart appliances enter more Chinese households

HEFEI - Quality and customized smart appliances are catching on among urban households in China, as cities embrace the emerging trend of having a so-called "intelligent home".

"Robot vacuum cleaners, smart dishwashers and TVs have been included on our shopping list," said Liu Jie, who is busy decorating his new apartment in East China's Anhui province.

"There is a range of available choices on the market. These smart things help me save time while delivering a more modern lifestyle," Liu said.