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There's no better way to shorten your time in the kitchen than with smart kitchen appliances. With every invention, it feels like we get a glimpse of what it's like to be a Jetson! As a result, even the most basic things we use on a day-to-day basis have become pretty advanced and a quick Prime shipment away.
It was just a few years ago that voice assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant weren't common things to have in your home, and now apps and voice assistants can control everything from your lightbulbs to your refrigerator. Your mornings can be transformed by a clever machine that remembers just how you like your coffee. You can talk to your microwave or control your meat thermometer from your phone. Even your beloved Instant Pot is—or at least can be—smarter than you think, with Wi-Fi capability.
With so many clever kitchen tech gadgets out there, how do you know which ones to buy? Well, we rounded up a few of our cutting-edge favorites from brands such as Samsung, GE, and Ninja, that combine connectivity with luxury. A sneak peek at some of our faves: a toaster that reheats your bread and an indoor countertop smoker that Carisha Swanson, our Director of Editorial Special Projects, calls a game-changer for smoked meats. If you wish life was more like Disney's Smart House come true—just, you know, without all the scary malfunctions and glitches—here are some of the coolest smart kitchen appliances and devices you can purchase. Cooking's never been easier, or more connected.
This garden maintains your greens and herbs from indoors, adding a fresh touch to your meals, with no soil or sun required. The auto-watering and LED light systems are user-friendly, whether you have a green thumb or not, and there's space to grow six different plants at once.
Swanson tested out this indoor countertop smoker for prime rib and fell in love with the low-and-slow flavor. There's no backyard required to create that pit barbecue flavor, and cleanup is a breeze with its drip pan and removable trays.
Chefman 10L Multifunction Digital Air Fryer
At 10 liters, this is the ultimate air fryer for family-sized affairs and next-level convenience. With 17 different presets to cook everything from french fries to cake, it's a great supplement to an oven during holiday cooking. Make rotisserie chicken that's crispy on all sides without needing an expensive specialty machine. There's even a dehydrator setting, perfect to turn overflow from the farmers’ market into grab-and-go snacks.
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BLACK+DECKER bev co*cktail Maker Machine
BLACK+DECKER bev co*cktail Maker Machine
If you're used to being the bartender at your dinner parties, hand over the duties to this co*cktail maker machine that can craft a delicious drink in three steps! You can choose from over 40 drinks from the Bartesian variety of syrup-based capsules (these have to be purchased separately) with base spirits tequila, vodka, rum, or whiskey. What's even better? Feel free to turn on "party mode" for a LED show on your bar cart.
Samsung Bespoke 4-Door French Door Refrigerator
This is but one of Samsung's line of smart fridges equipped with Family Hub and Alexa compatibility. Family Hub is basically like having a tablet screen built into your fridge door that also works as a memo board, and you can all access it from your phones. Plus, the fridge has a built-in camera, so if you're ever out at the grocery store wondering if you have enough eggs at home, you can just take a peek inside from your phone.
If you've ever wished you could simply talk to your microwave, now's your chance. This GE microwave connects to Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, so you can control it with your voice. It also has scan-to-cook technology that helps cook your frozen food perfectly every time with just a scan of the barcode.
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Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker
Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker
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Here's a gadget you'll come to over and over whether you're looking for a milkshake, a dairy-free treat, or sorbet. You can create your own ice cream flavor and pause the machine to add your favorite toppings along the way. Its technology breaks down a frozen block of your desired base and turns it into a creamy treat with one touch of a button.
It seems like no kitchen is complete without an air fryer these days, so you might as well have one that makes your life as easy as possible. Reviewers love the lack of guesswork with all the presets and its large crisper drawer. This air fryer champions hands-free control, with both an app that monitors cooking time and voice control, so you can adjust the temperature through your Amazon Echo.
You can officially hit snooze on your alarm in the morning instead of rushing to make a cup of coffee. This mug is app-controlled to set the temperature of your coffee or drink of choice. It even enters a sleep mode after two hours of inactivity on an empty mug!
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Uncommon Goods Automatic Pan Stirrer
Uncommon Goods Automatic Pan Stirrer
If your recipe calls for constant stirring, this gadget will save your arm and let you step away from the stove. Stop babysitting your roux and free up a hand to prep the other parts of the recipe. Choose between a rechargeable or battery-powered model and get 3.5 to 9 hours of stirring power. You're better off using this with a low-heat liquid, though.
Revolution Cooking 2-Slice High Speed Smart Toaster
Revolution Cooking 2-Slice High Speed Smart Toaster
Yes, smart toasters really do exist! This particular toaster from Revolution boasts being the first-ever touch-screen toaster. Plus, it features smart cooking sensors that perfectly toast bread, bagels, waffles, toaster pastries, and English muffins to your liking. It also has a 15-second reheat function for when your toast gets cold.
This automatic composter reduces food waste and mess to break down food to a tenth of its original volume in just a few hours. The carbon filter lid reduces odors, and with its compact size, you can fit it anywhere in your kitchen. The wastebasket is dishwasher-safe and it even has a quiet cycle.
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Umbra Otto Automatic Touchless Soap Dispenser
Umbra Otto Automatic Touchless Soap Dispenser
No need to touch the soap bottle ever again: Just put your hand under the sensor and this handy gadget dispenses the soap for you. It may not require an internet connection, but it will prevent bacteria from spreading all over your kitchen.
Coway Aquamea 200C Countertop Water Purifier
Coway Aquamea 200C Countertop Water Purifier
Nothing beats crisp, fresh water. This smart water purifier is designed for quick and easy installation next to any tap. It delivers four, eight, or 16 ounces of cold ambient filtered water with a touch. Plus, it processes through dual carbon filters that remove toxic contaminants like lead and chlorine.
MEATER Plus: Long Range Wireless Smart Meat Thermometer
MEATER Plus: Long Range Wireless Smart Meat Thermometer
This high-tech sensing tool is great for any pitmaster's arsenal. This upgrade to the meat thermometer is so helpful for slow-cooked meats, and the long-range bluetooth feature will allow them to check on their precious barbecue from anywhere in the house. It'll send alerts to your phone as it monitors internal and ambient temperatures.
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The smart scale with an LED screen is the best tool for precise measurements. It'll read in grams, milliliters, ounces, and pounds, and save measurements so you know you have the perfect balance. A smartphone app makes measuring ingredients in the kitchen so much easier, whether it's the perfect amount of cat food, a balanced pour-over coffee, or a fresh loaf of bread.
Control your brew all from your phone! Simply preset your morning beverages for your family and press a button when you're ready for your drink. This fully automatic coffee maker and espresso machine remembers your go-to order, providing you with familiarity only a barista could understand. Iced coffee devotees, have no fear: there's an Over Ice setting designed to brew full-bodied iced coffees to satisfy your Starbucks habit.
Hamilton Beach Smart 12-Cup Coffee Maker
Hamilton Beach Smart 12-Cup Coffee Maker
Because mornings are so much better when you can say "Alexa, brew me some coffee," before you even roll out of bed. No need to download any special apps to control this smart coffee maker, either. Just use the Alexa app or talk to your Echo device (or, you know, use it like an old school coffee maker.) The smart design doesn't end there, though: the water reservoir fills from the front, so no need to move the coffee maker every time you want to refill it.
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Zwilling Efinigy Power Blender
This blender has tons of settings to get your smoothie just right, but think outside the protein powder. It has settings for ice cream, co*cktails, and just crushing ice. Plus, it comes with an app that provides you with recipes and instructional videos. Reviewers love its quiet operation, powerful blades, and sleek design.
Instant Pot Pro Plus Smart 10-in-1 Pressure Cooker
It's everyone's favorite small kitchen appliance, totally upgraded. Not only can it do everything a standard Instant Pot can do (remember: it's already a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, yogurt maker, cake maker, warmer, and more!), but this WiFi-enabled version also connects to an app with step-by-step recipes. You can even steam release from the app, so you don't have to stand around waiting to flip the switch.
