With smart TVs and smartphones, smart kitchen appliances are simply the next area of your life where smart needs to be. If your kitchen is already in need of an overhaul, then converting your old kitchen into a smart one would make a lot of sense to get the best out of your cooking space.
If you are wondering exactly what a smart kitchen is, you will be happy to learn that it is basically a kitchen with smart kitchen appliances or smart gadgets that are all hooked up to your smartphone, whether through Bluetooth or your Wi-Fi.
I can hear you asking, but why do I need to have a smart kitchen? Well, did you know that smart kitchen technology in your house can actually improve your quality of life? But as there is so much to choose from, it can seem overwhelming. So, which ones are the best? Read on, my friend to find out more.
Crock-Pot Programmable Slow Cooker with Alexa
You know how you’ve always been a tad nervous to leave a slow cooker on all day when you aren’t home to keep an eye on it? Well, what I love about the Crock-Pot Programmable Slow Cooker with Alexa is that you can push those fears aside. With this smart kitchen appliance, you can monitor what you are cooking, adjust the heat or the timing—all with the use of your voice or mobile device.
This is the perfect appliance for those who want to spend more time in the kitchen, but don’t actually have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen. It connects to your Wi-Fi and works like any slow cooker around, you add all the ingredients in the morning and everything will be cooked and ready by the time you get home; plus, you’ll have peace of mind being able to control it from far away. And as another upside, it uses the popular Alexa app.
Toshiba Smart Countertop Microwave with Alexa
Perfect for operating hands-free, this Toshiba Smart Countertop Microwave has the Amazon Alexa assistant integrated. So, you can be issuing voice commands for cooking the main dish in the microwave while mixing up your favorite dessert concoction. The stainless steel body is durable and can be easily cleaned, while LED cavity lights inside make it easy to see how the dish is progressing.
Revolution InstaGLO R270 Touchscreen Toaster
Boring analog toasters are a thing of the past with the Revolution R270 Touchscreen Toaster. The patented InstaGLO technology heats up very fast then sears the bread, making it crunchy on the outside yet soft and tasty in the inside. With the touchscreen, select from 16 different bread modes. This includes items such as cinnamon swirl toast, sourdough bread, frozen pancakes, panini press and more.
When not in use, the toaster goes into sleep mode with the touchscreen showing either a digital or analog clock.
iRobot Roomba J7+ (7550) Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum
Yes, cooking can be messy! We have this iRobot Roomba J7+ (7550) Robot Vacuum in our house, and we delight in sending the ‘bot out to clean on demand. Since we have a Google Nest Hub Max in the kitchen, we simply say, “Hey Google, clean kitchen” and the robovac immediately springs to life, makes quick work of kitchen debris in neat passes, then self-empties into the Clean Base dock and charging station.
Your kitchen (and entire home) will never be the same after getting this Roomba.
Ready to Take the Plunge?
Having a smart kitchen is the way of the future; it allows for us to be more efficient with our time, which in turn, allows us to spend more quality time with loved ones doing what we love. Although there are many smart kitchen gadgets from which to choose, the ones aforementioned will make your life easier overnight.
