The Vergecast How smart is the smart kitchen, really?
Mar 3, 2024
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, a smart home reviewer at The Verge, gives us an inside look at her high-tech kitchen adventure. She shares her diary from a week of relying on smart appliances, illustrating the triumphs and trials of cooking with technology. From navigating smart fridges to using the GE profile indoor smoker, she discusses device integration challenges and the gap between convenience and usability. Jen's experiences highlight the excitement and frustrations of trying to make cooking easier with smart tech, showcasing both successes and learning curves.
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Smart Fridge Fails
- Jen Pattison Tuohy's smart fridge struggled to identify food items correctly.
- It misidentified hummus as salmon, sour cream as a sandwich, and whipped cream as a sports drink.
Missing Integration
- Smart kitchen devices lack crucial integration features.
- A smart fridge should automatically add groceries from a connected shopping list to its inventory.
Voice Control Oven Trouble
- Jen attempted to make biscuits and gravy using her Thermomix and oven, encountering voice control issues with the oven preheating.
- The oven incorrectly set a default cooking time, resulting in undercooked food.