Smart kitchen appliances turn your regular old kitchen into a functional workspace that enhances your workflow and helps you get things done faster and more efficiently. Smart meat thermometers tell you the internal temperature of foods in the oven or on the grill without needing to open the door or lid and let all the heat out. Smart microwaves read UPC labels and automatically set the timer and temperature, while smart kettles get your water heating to the right temperature while you’re still in bed.
Our smart kitchen appliance picks for this year
If you’re looking for some kitchen assistance, check out this list of the best smart kitchen appliances this year.
Govee smart electric kettle
Govee’s electric kettle looks oh-so-fine on any kitchen counter with its smooth matte black finish. It works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant devices, like the Amazon Echo Show 15 and Google Nest Hub 7, as well as SmartThings. Use the onboard controls on the warming plate to set your water temperature and turn the kettle on or, better yet, tell Alexa or Google to start the kettle. This smart kettle has five preset temps and a long gooseneck to make the perfect pour over or cup of tea.
Get the Govee smart electric kettle at Amazon
GE smart countertop microwave
This GE smart microwave is compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can use your voice to change settings and turn the microwave off and on with hubs like the Amazon Echo Pop and Google Nest Hub Max. You can also change settings, cancel timers, and create schedules with GE’s free app. Scan-to-cook technology in this smart kitchen appliance lets you scan UPC codes. The microwave then sets a timer and the right temperature for you. Talk about smart!
The GE smart microwave is at Amazon and Best Buy
CORSORI Air Fryer Pro II
The COSORI Air Fryer Pro II has Wi-Fi and works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice control. With three-way control and the ability to perform 12 cooking functions, this dishwasher-safe air fryer can handle everything from fried chicken to toast to steak to veggies, all while using 85 percent less oil than standard fryers.
The CORSORI Air Fryer II is at Amazon, Kohl’s, and Corsori
MEATER Plus wireless meat thermometer
MEATER Plus is a long-range wireless smart meat thermometer for ovens, grills, smokers, and rotisseries. With Bluetooth 5.0, this thermometer has a range of 1,000 feet, so you can put the steaks on the grill and check their temperature from the comfort of indoors. MEATER Plus and its companion apps work with iPhone and Android smartphones and even has an algorithm that estimates proper cooking and resting times for meat.
You’ll find MEATER Plus at Amazon and MEATER
CHEF iQ smart pressure cooker
The CHEF iQ smart pressure quarter holds six quarts, has a built-in scale, more than 1000 presets. The CHEF iQ app connects to your pressure cooker over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and pairs with your phone, where you’ll have access to 600+ award-winning recipes. There are three pressure release methods and an auto pressure release mode for safety.
The CHEF iQ is at Amazon, Crate and Barrel, and Walmart
Other smart kitchen appliances we recommend
- CHEF iQ Sense is a smart thermometer with an unlimited Bluetooth range
- This Hamilton Beach 12-cup coffee maker works with Alexa
- The ChefRobot smart food processor
- The LG smart refrigerator connects to an app and gives maintenance reminders
