Lavazza's A Modo Mio Voicy is The first coffee maker that integrates Alexa. In other words, it is not a coffee maker compatible with but one with which you could even control the rest of the connected devices you have at home or take advantage of all the functions offered by Amazon's voice assistant on a day-to-day basis. Although what is really interesting here is being able to say "Alexa, make me a coffee" and have her do it.
The first coffee maker with Alexa integrated
Lavazza, one of the best-known coffee brands in the world, has been working closely with Amazon to launch what we can call The first coffee maker in the world that integrates Alexa. This is how the voicy, the first in the Lavazza A Modo Mio catalog of capsule coffee machines. That has nothing to do with the Melitta's Barista TS SMart.
This makes the design similar to that of other proposals in its catalogue, with the difference being that part where the controls are and which are reminiscent of a third generation Amazon Echo. Not only because of the circular shape, nor the classic buttons that are used to adjust the volume, mute the microphone or activate the assistant manually, but also because of that characteristic blue LED circle.
Regarding the preparation of the coffee itself, if you are one of those who in the morning is not a person until you drink the first cup, all you have to do is ask it with a simple "Alexa, make me a coffee" and in a matter of seconds you will have it, as long as you have left a capsule ready. Although the interesting thing here is that with voice commands you can ask for the type of coffee you want.
That is, instead of interacting with the physical controls of the coffee maker to achieve a longer coffee and at a higher or lower temperature, which is how you like it, you would only have to tell it to prepare your coffee. And any other member of the family the same, could use "Alexa, make Maria's coffee" so that the coffee maker knows what amounts and temperatures to use.
This is in terms of preparation, but the integration is also interesting because the machine connects to the application that Allows you to track consumption. Both daily cups and capsules, thus being able to avoid running out of them by placing new orders when there are few left. A plus of comfort from a single device that can also control the lights in the house, access Alexa routines and everything that any Amazon Echo would offer.
Lavazza Voicy with Alexa, price and availability
The new coffee maker Lavazza A Modo Mio Voicy will be available both on the Lavazza website and through Amazon. At the moment, although it will be sold in Europe, it only appears available on amazon uk store at a price of 249 pounds (about 290 euros approximately). The good thing is that you can order it, because they offer the option of shipping to Spain, but keep in mind possible surcharges now that they are outside the European Union due to Brexit.
That's the price you'll have to pay for a coffee maker with an Amazon Echo built in so to speak. A proposal for very coffee lovers, lovers of capsule coffee and for whom having Alexa integrated would bring them advantages. For the rest of the users, the same does not compensate so much, especially if you are more of a specialty coffee, you like to grind it yourself every morning, etc. But since there are options for all tastes, the most technological ones will surely find reasons to bet on this Voicy.