With every passing month, technology just keeps getting smarter. With even the most basic of kitchen tools becoming advanced, cooking has never been more convenient or connected.
Here are some of the most interesting smart appliances and devices that you should consider buying.
Automatic Pan Stirrer with Timer
Buy for $25.00 at uncommongoods.com
Bid goodbye to those days (and the arm ache) of having to constantly stir at the stove.
Smart WiFi Instant Pot
Buy for $149.99 at amazon.com
The Instant Pot is already a warmer, pressure cooker, rice cooker, slow cooker, steamer, and yogurt and cake maker rolled into one lovable device. But, now, you can connect it to your home WiFi and Alexa too.
2-Slice High-Speed Smart Toaster
Buy for $279.95 at williams-sonoma.com
The first-ever touch-screen toaster boasts smart cooking sensors (to perfectly toast bread, bagels, waffles, English muffins, and more) along with a 15-second reheat function.
Smart WiFi Air Fryer
Buy for $107.99 (10% off) at amazon.com
This air fryer has 11 cooking modes and pairs with Alexa. It also pairs with an app that helps you control its settings, and can cook more than 100 different recipes.
GE Smart Countertop Microwave Oven
Buy for $119.00 at amazon.com
This GE microwave pairs with Alexa, so you can simply talk to it and get things done. It also boasts scan-to-cook technology for perfect cooking every time.
Connected Kitchen Scale
Buy for $79.97 at amazon.com
The Drop scale connects to recipes through an app, making it easy to substitute ingredients and change portion sizes.
GeniCan Scanner
Buy for $149.99 at genican.com
The GeniCan attaches to your trash can to make sure you remember to replace items you throw out. Scan items or use the voice control feature to automatically add them to your shopping list.
Kitchen Hub Smart Range Hood
Buy for $698.00 at homedepot.com
This range hood from GE has a guided cooking app that’s built into its smart-touch screen. It also has dual cameras: one forward-facing camera that allows you to video chat and another above the cooktop that allows you to live-stream your progress.