How the Internet of Things can completely redefine your kitchen
IoT technology has proven itself to be a useful application in many fields, including education, entertainment, and even automobiles. Now, it’s becoming a cornerstone of the modern kitchen as well. Families can conveniently control cooking tools and kitchen appliances all from their smartphone, tablet, or other mobile devices.
Kitchen elements also communicate with each other for optimal efficiency. The Internet of Things is proving to be a driving force in revolutionising the way we store, cook and prepare meals in the kitchen.
Automatic grocery orders
When there’s no time to worry about the shopping, IoT tech helps busy families to keep on top of ordering the groceries. Smart fridges such as Samsung’s Family Hub Fridge can give homeowners a look inside their fridge no matter where they are so that they can pick up important ingredients while they’re out running errands.
Smart fridges can even order food for you so that it’s delivered straight to your doorstep by local courier services.
The GeniCan is another innovative smart device that uses the barcodes of items to scan what you throw away, helping you to keep track of what you need on your next shopping trip. The Hiku fridge magnet and the Amazon Dash wand also scan barcodes to help you create online grocery shopping lists.
Easier meal preparation
Smart ovens give the chef control over every aspect of cooking while helping to ensure that meals come out perfect every time. The June Intelligent Oven allows you to watch your food with a built-in HD camera and keep an eye on it with a digital thermometer and scale.
Smart ovens can tell you when your food is done to perfection and even remember personal preferences. The June Oven runs alongside an iOS app that allows users to check in on their dinner and control their oven from their iPhone, even while on the go.
Other kitchen devices such as ice machines, coffee makers, slow cookers and pressure cookers can also connect to the IoT. Smart devices are designed to take all of the guesswork out of cooking and allow you to control your entire kitchen at the push of a button.
Healthier eating habits
IoT technology in the kitchen can help to encourage healthier eating habits in both adults and children. The Hapifork helps you to monitor and track your eating habits, using real-time data to help you lose weight. When you eat too fast, the fork gently vibrates to remind you to eat more slowly. Users can easily track their progress using a phone app and online dashboard.
Coffee enthusiasts can cut back on beverage calories and caffeine intake with smart technology found in products such as Vessyl. Internal sensors track what ingredients you’re drinking, and how often you’re ingesting them. Pryme Vessyl helps you to ensure that you drink enough water to stay hydrated throughout the day.
The author of this blog is Jocelyn Brown, a professional freelancer writer.
About the author:
Jocelyn Brown is a professional freelancer writer and mother. She loves the freedom that comes with freelancing and the versatility it allows her in covering many different topics and themes. When not at work she enjoys running, hikes in the country and making the most of family time.
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