There are many reasons for changing certain devices to their smart versions and one of them is the smart kettle Because if you are someone who regularly prepares all kinds of hot drinks, such as tea or coffee, having one can make your day to day much easier. But what do you need to know to choose the best option. We tell you.
Smart kettle, why it is useful
Boiling water is one of those daily actions that does not imply any kind of difficulty, right? All you have to do is place a small pot, saucepan or casserole with water on the fire and wait. If what you want is for it to reach the boiling point, it is clear that it is something simple. However, if what you are looking for is to achieve the ideal temperature to prepare your favorite hot drink, things are different.
To achieve greater control in such a habitual action within the day to day of many, kettles have evolved. And if finding electric models is the most common, you also have to know that there are smart features that allow greater control as well as other additional options that can be very convenient.
Because these models are not only capable of controlling the maximum temperature that is reached to avoid dangerous situations, but also of adjusting it to the value that we want with precision, maintaining it even if we forget that we have put water to heat and a series of extras that as a good lover of filter coffee or teas you will surely appreciate.
What you should know to choose a smart kettle
Choosing a smart kettle is not a complicated process at first, although that does not mean that you are going to get it right with any model available on the market. You have to take into account some aspects that can make a difference, both in user experience and price.
Therefore, it is important that you take into account some aspects keys when choosing your smart kettle.
The first of all is the design and by that we do not mean that it is more or less aesthetic but rather its exterior and interior structure. The most recommended electric kettles are those that usually have a double aluminum inner layer which provides greater thermal insulation and also greater safety when handling with hot water inside
Another point to consider is the design of its base. Here there are opinions of all kinds, but those that allow the kettle to be placed in any position, being able to even rotate 360 degrees are the most recommended. In any case, it is something that each one will value based on their own comfort.
Capacity is another important factor. Normally these kettles allow to heat between 1 and 1,5 liters of water, more than enough quantity to prepare several cups of tea or coffee.
Finally there is the matter of your Smart app and featuress, what really gives value to these types of solutions that can be so useful on a day-to-day basis within the connected home. Most models offer the following:
- maximum temperature control
- Ability to maintain the water at said temperature for a specific number of hours
From there, there are models that go one step further and also give the option of schedule start heating and even activation or not remotely through the use of voice assistants like Alexa.
Therefore, to choose a good smart kettle you have to take into account the quality of construction and that its handling with hot liquid does not pose a risk to your physical integrity. And then you have the option to set the temperature accurately and the ability to maintain it for a certain period of time. If you want more, being able to program the start or do it using your voice are extras that help automate your mornings or facilitate afternoons or any other time of the day.
Smart kettles you'll love
Being products with important advantages such as greater comfort and even speed when heating water or other liquids, greater control over the maximum temperature to be reached and additional options such as maintaining it or starting heating remotely and even via command voice, these are the most interesting and attractive smart kettles you can find.
Fellow Stagg ECG
No doubt the Fellow Stagg ECG it is one of the most attractive smart kettles on the market. It is available in several colors, the most popular being without a doubt white and black. The latter with its matte finish and gooseneck give it an elegance that will delight anyone looking for something distinctive for their kitchen when they want to prepare tea or coffee.
However, beyond the design, it is the use of the Stagg EKG+ app what more value can you bring to this particular smart kettle. With it you can turn it on and off remotely, set the temperature that the water will reach and maintain it for an hour, receive a notification when it does, and take advantage of some tips and tricks they provide to prepare hot drinks.
The only negative part is that it is one of the models with the highest price of all, but we believe that it is justified for several easily appreciable reasons.
Fellow Stagg ECGiKettle by Smarter
El Smarter iKettle Kettle It is another of the most attractive in terms of wireless connectivity options and integration with different services. So not only will you be able to set a wide variety of settings from your app, but also use the kettle using voice commands from Alexa or IFTTT recipes.
For the rest, at the design level it may not attract much attention, but it will fit well in any kitchen and the build quality is on par with a product that costs over 100 euros.
iKettle SmarterViomi Smart Kettle
This viomi smart kettle share the use of Xiaomi's Mi Home application with the previous proposal that we have seen from them. This means that from said app you can control aspects such as the temperature through Bluetooth 4.0 LE connectivity.
From the app you can also set the time you want the selected temperature to be maintained depending on what type of hot drink or food we want to prepare.
Viomi Smart KettleXiaomi Mi Smart Electric Kettle
Xiaomi could not miss the appointment, its catalog of smart devices for the home is so extensive that if you have a rice cooker, how could you not also have a connected kettle.
El My Smart Electric Kettle not only offers a very characteristic design of the brand, but also Bluetooth connectivity and the possibility of controlling the temperature up to 12 hours. In addition, its double internal steel lining provides safety by avoiding excessive heating when it is going to be handled to pour the heated liquid.
Regarding the control from the mobile, this kettle is supported by the Mi Home application that is available for both iOS and Android.
Xiaomi Mi Smart Electric KettleThe art of preparing hot drinks
As you can imagine there are more hot water kettles on the market that introduce features like temperature sensors to prevent excessive heating and possible accidents while in use, but the smart tag can only really be used with a few models.
The ones that we have selected for you are the most attractive in our opinion and products that will allow you to prepare hot drinks with greater precision. Because to prepare a good tea or a good coffee filter the water temperature must be exact for optimal extraction. Hence, if you can take advantage of technology to control it precisely and much more comfortably than with other traditional methods, then all the better.
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