> But contrary to some of the other comments, I feel the need point out that it's still a fully functional dishwasher even if you never connect it to Wifi.
Thanks. Some of the other comments are implying that they’re missing something important without WiFi but nobody seems to want to explain what’s missing.
Can you explain what features are missing without the WiFi connection?
> It says options with an asterisk—including Rinse, Machine Care (self-cleaning), HalfLoad, Eco, and Delay start, are "available through Home Connect app only and depending on your model."
Fully functional, if you don't mind a dishwasher with less functionality than 40 years ago when the buttons were still physical locking buttons with springs.
I think this manual page shows what's available with and without the app: https://www.manua.ls/bosch/shx65cm5n/manual?p=5
Available cycles from the buttons: Heavy, Auto, Normal, Speed 60, Favorite
Available options from the buttons: Auto Air, Sanitize
Additional cycles from the app: Rinse, Machine Care
Additional options from the app: Halfload, Eco, Delay
I believe that with the app you can set one of the additional cycles to be the "Favorite" button, but I haven't tried this.