diff --git a/cura/Settings/AbstractMachine.py b/cura/Settings/AbstractMachine.py
index 837cfad4bd..7bf8454a49 100644
--- a/cura/Settings/AbstractMachine.py
+++ b/cura/Settings/AbstractMachine.py
@@ -1,16 +1,21 @@
 from typing import List
 
+from UM.Settings.ContainerStack import ContainerStack
 from cura.Settings.GlobalStack import GlobalStack
 
 
 class AbstractMachine(GlobalStack):
-    """ Behaves as a type of machine, represents multiple machines of the same type """
+    """ Represents a group of machines of the same type. This allows the user to select settings before selecting a printer. """
 
     def __init__(self, container_id: str):
         super().__init__(container_id)
         self.setMetaDataEntry("type", "abstract_machine")
 
-    def getMachinesOfType(self) -> List[GlobalStack]:
-        pass
-
+    def getMachines(self) -> List[ContainerStack]:
+        from cura.CuraApplication import CuraApplication
+        application = CuraApplication.getInstance()
+        registry = application.getContainerRegistry()
 
+        printer_type = self.definition.getId()
+        cloud_printer_type = 3
+        return [machine for machine in registry.findContainerStacks(type="machine") if machine.definition.id == printer_type and cloud_printer_type in machine.configuredConnectionTypes]