The ones on the bosch US website do have different model numbers and a different look compared to Bosch UK/AU/DE, which is a little odd. But even then there are models similar to mine, which have Wifi but don't rely on it - https://www.bosch-home.com/us/en/mkt-product/dishwashers/fro...

Seems like the "top control" range, which I can't even see in other countries, might be what's presenting the problem to the author.

I don't GAF about appliances being dumb, but I agree it's not a great thing if you have to use smart controls. Provide both and we're all good IMHO.