The Smarter iKettle is a clear winner when it comes to Wi-Fi kettles. Not only does it look stylish, but it’s very functional too thanks to the companion app for Android and iPhone. A: Smart kettles pretty much do the same thing as old-school kettles do and that is boil water. However, they also allow you to choose a specific temperature to brew different types of tea. With some smart kettles, you can even boil water for your tea remotely via Bluetooth or an app which is something the older kettles couldn't even dream of. Q: Is a smart kettle worth it? You can set a schedule on the app. Just set any time in the future and as long as it is plugged in and has water, it will automatically start working. This is perfect when you want to find ready hot water when you wake up or in the evening when you come home. Flaws But Not Deal Breakers One thing that takes up a huge chunk of your time when you’re a new parent is making the endless stream of baby bottles up, at just the right temperature. One of the iKettle’s best smart kettle features is the handy Formula Mode, which can help you by remotely preparing the water at the perfect temperature for your baby’s bottle. Night feeds just got a little bit easier. Smart Device Features

Compatible with Alexa, Google, and Siri, including the Echo Show and Google Screen devices and Google Chromecast. Just ask your smart speaker to access your kettle. Works on any WiFi network at home, the office, or when travelling.According to Paul, 'People who love smart tech, already own a smart speaker or two, can appreciate the little conveniences smart homes bring, and can justify the cost' might find a smart kettle useful.

The device has been around for a while and is now in its third generation, compared to previous devices this one is an Alexa kettle which means you can control it with your voice. If you’re looking for a variable temperature controlled kettle and don’t really care about connectivity features, than your best bet is to go with the Breville Smart Kettle.

I set a routine to have the kettle heat water to 90 degrees, ready for my tea, whenever I issued a specific voice command,' said Paul. 'The command-specific temperature controls are a definite plus – although it helps if you have a regular routine as well of course.' Remote boiling Temperature control - Precise temperature control is one of the outstanding characteristics of the smart kettle. Unlike a standard electric kettle where you hit the button, the water comes to a boil and the kettle shuts off, with a smart kettle, you can program the exact temperature you want the water to be. Once it reaches that temperature you can then keep it there for varying lengths of time, depending on the kettle. This type of control is great for brewing the perfect cup of tea or making different types of coffee. Herbal teas, white teas and green teas all need different temperatures to bring out the flavors without scorching the leaves. Millie Fender is our residentsmall appliances editor, and tea addict. She drinks at least 5 cups of tea a day, and eats copious amount of pasta, so the Smarter iKettle 3rd Generation was thoroughly tested by Ideal Home before this review was written. If you need extra capacity, see whether you can find a 2l kettle. But you will have trouble finding a 2l smart kettle; most have a capacity of 1.7l. Cost