Do People Trust Smart Devices in their home?
The Smart Home is a critical milestone in the path of digital innovation for Smart Cities. The success of the IoT Ecosystem is highly dependant on advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), Smart Building solutions and other Disruptive Technologies. However a recent survey by the Pew Research Center showed that consumers are still not completely convinced about the technology and the companies developing these technologies. Only 50% of Americans believe technology companies have a positive impact. Surprisingly this number has tumbled 21% in the last four years.
Whether it be IoT connected, voice enabled or AI enhanced appliances the Smart Kitchen is driving innovation in Smart Homes and Cities. According to a new market report published by Adroit Market Research, the Global Smart Kitchen appliances market is expected to reach a value of US$ $32.48 billion by 2025. If you are looking to start down the Smart Kitchen path, here are four devices you should consider:
AI enabled and IoT enhanced Appliances
Vitamix A2500 Ascent Series Smart Blender
Features
- Available in 4 (Black, Red, White, Slate) colors
- Three program settings
- Built-in wireless connectivity
- Built-in digital timer
Great for Soup, Frozen Desserts and Smoothies the Vitamix A2500 Ascent is a high performance smart blender. What makes this blender smart is that the blender, containers and cups communicate through wireless technology. Each container is programmed to run on the base for optimum performance according to it’s size and functionality. The Ascent series are the first Vitamix Blenders that have Wireless Bluetooth® Connectivity to your smartphone or tablet using the Vitamix App. In addition to the technology enhancements according to a Consumer Reports reliability study on blenders, the likelihood of this blender experiencing mechanical problems within the first four years of ownership is about 6%.
Features
- Alexa app and Alexa Voice Enabled
- Hands Free Control
- Child Lock
- Easy setup
Easy to setup, the Amazon Basics is a 0.7-cubic foot Wi-Fi connected and voice enabled microwave. Small enough to fit under your counter (17 inches long by 14 inches deep and 10 inches tall), this appliance is perfect for apartments and dorms. It also has some other cool features including automatic popcorn replenishment (for Amazon Dash customers).
Features
- Sous Vide Cooking
- Receive notifications directly on your mobile devices;
- Connectivity: WI-FI 2.4 ghz
- Alexa Voice Enabled
- 1000+ pre-programmed scripted recipes at your fingertips
- Five Cooking Status Icons: WiFi ON/Off, Heating – pre-heat is in progress, Pressure Cook – program has been selected, Keep Warm ON/OFF, and Sound ON/OFF
Available on iOS or Android, this Smart Pot can be controlled using the Pot App. The Smart Pot also comes with 13 pre programmed recipes that are perfect for amateur cooks such as myself. Simply add your ingredients, select the program and watch this device cook.
Features
- 100+ professionally developed automatic cook-programs
- Automatic AI Food Recognition
- Sensors: Camera, Internal Cavity Temperature, Core Thermometer
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4/5 Ghz
- Mobile App: Amazon Alexa skill, June mobile app
Connected via WiFi and can be controlled via your Apple or iOS mobile device, the June Oven is seven appliances in one and will replace your convection oven, air fryer, dehydrator, slow cooker, broiler, toaster, and warming drawer. You can be confident that your food will be cooked to your personal taste as June’s internal camera in combination with artificial intelligence will automatically recognize 50+ food categories.
