My w/d is connected to smart things, but once the power goes off, or even if the cycle ends, or pauses, the remote control disconnects. Is there a solution to this? Or should I give up on the grand idea of controlling my laundry remotely?
Give up, it is a safety feature world wide !
Sounds like a feature, not a bug 
Not sure of the value of still being connected to it when someone would have to physically be near it to take the clothes out, put more dirty washing in and add detergent etc.