Smart Kitchen Appliances – Your Secret Ingredient?
Smart kitchen appliances, the key to falling in love with cooking? Perhaps…
Cooking is a mythical blend of science & art. Part intuition, part knowledge. Some of us are born with a natural intuition for flavours, others cook only out of necessity.
Regardless of where you sit on this spectrum, there’s a smart kitchen appliance for you.
Want restaurant-quality steak? There’s a smart kitchen appliance for that.
Want to boil the kettle from bed? There’s a smart kitchen appliance for that.
You get the idea…
What are Smart Kitchen Appliances?
New smart appliances are hitting the Australian market every day. But what makes a kitchen appliance, a smart kitchen appliance?
A smart kitchen appliance is a kitchen device that’s been given a digital upgrade — usually with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth — enabling remote control or clever automation.
For example, a smart kettle lets you boil water from your phone or via voice control. No more waiting in the kitchen while it boils.
Here are some of the most popular categories available in Australia:
1. Smart Kitchen Gadgets
Smart kitchen gadgets are a great starting point. They’re typically small in size and price — but not lacking in smarts.
Smart Thermometers
No more dry chicken or undercooked roasts. A smart thermometer helps you nail internal temperatures — essential for safety and flavour.
A smart thermometer monitors your food while it cooks & alerts you when it’s hit the perfect temp.
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Smart Scales
Precision in the kitchen starts with accuracy. That’s especially true for baking.
Smart scales often pair with a companion app that guides your measurements as you go, suggesting what comes next based on your additions.
2. Smart Beverage Appliances (Caffeine!)
We've long relied on timers for coffee makers — but now you can go further. Think boiling the kettle with a voice command or adjusting brew strength from an app.
Even affordable options are available, like this smart kettle from Kogan.
3. Smart Cooking Appliances
This is where things start to level up.
Smart cooking appliances aren’t just fancy gadgets — they cook your food. Think smart ovens, microwaves, and even sous vide devices.
Smart Ovens & Microwaves
Not common in Australia yet, but examples like Amazon's smart oven are setting the standard.
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Sous Vide Devices
Sous vide cooking is ultra-precise. Vacuum-sealed food is submerged in a water bath set to the exact temperature needed.
We’ve used the Anova at home for years — perfect for busy households and steak lovers alike.
4. Smart Fridges
This category isn’t for the faint-hearted (check the price tag first). But I believe smart fridges will eventually be the hub of the smart home.
For now, the tech is promising — but not perfect. Read more about it here.
Bonus: Other Smart Home Devices Perfect for the Kitchen
While not made just for the kitchen, these devices add huge value:
Smart Speakers (with Screens)
Smart speakers make amazing kitchen assistants, especially ones with screens. Set timers, convert measurements, display recipes — all hands-free.
Other Ideas:
- Smart lighting — for the right ambience.
- Smart audio — for that kitchen dance party.
- Smart vacuums — because who wants to clean the floor after a long cook?
Smart Kitchen Appliances — Convinced?
What do you reckon — do smart kitchen appliances have the potential to make you fall in love with cooking?
