Can I start my coffee maker from bed?

Yes! With a WiFi coffee maker like Keurig K-Supreme SMART you can use app or voice command. Alternatively, a regular coffee maker on a smart plug can be turned on automatically.

Is MEATER worth buying?

Absolutely! MEATER is the best wireless meat thermometer. It gives perfect results every time and sends notification when meat is ready. Essential for grill enthusiasts.

Do smart kitchen appliances work with Home Assistant?

Most integrate via cloud apps or voice assistants. Some have HACS integrations. Smart plugs with energy monitoring can be used to detect when appliances are done.

Is a smart fridge worth the money?

For most people: no. Samsung Family Hub costs $3,500+ and features are nice-to-have rather than need-to-have. Start with smaller appliances first.

Can I create sous vide automations?

Yes! Anova has HACS integration. You can start heating based on time, or when you leave work, so food is ready when you get home.

Smart Kitchen

Kitchen Automation Smart Home

Smart kitchen appliances make cooking easier, safer and more convenient. Start coffee before getting up, preheat the oven on your way home, or get notified when food is ready.

🎯 Types of Smart Kitchen Appliances

Overview

Type	Smart Features	HA Integration	Price
Coffee maker	Schedule, app control	Via API/Alexa	💰-💰💰
Multi-cooker	Recipes, remote control	Via app	💰💰
Smart oven	Preheating, camera	Via app	💰💰💰
Meat thermometer	Wireless, notifications	Via Bluetooth	💰
Refrigerator	Camera, inventory	Via SmartThings	💰💰💰💰

☕ Smart Coffee Makers

Price: ~$150

Keurig K-Supreme SMART is perfect for busy mornings:

✅ BrewID - recognizes K-Cup and optimizes brewing
✅ 5 strength settings
✅ 6 temperature settings
✅ WiFi + app control
✅ Alexa & Google Assistant
✅ Save 10 brew presets

Perfect scenario:

“Alexa, brew my morning coffee” - and coffee is ready when you come down to the kitchen.

Via Alexa/Google Integration

Keurig integrates via voice assistants:

# Via Alexa Media Player integration
# HACS → Integrations → Alexa Media Player

# Example: Morning automation
automation:
  - alias: "Coffee - Start on alarm"
    trigger:
      - platform: state
        entity_id: binary_sensor.alarm_clock
        to: "on"
    condition:
      - condition: time
        weekday:
          - mon
          - tue
          - wed
          - thu
          - fri
    action:
      - service: media_player.play_media
        entity_id: media_player.kitchen_echo
        data:
          media_content_type: custom
          media_content_id: "Alexa, brew coffee"

Buy: Amazon, Keurig.com

De’Longhi Dinamica Plus

Price: ~$800

Premium bean-to-cup with app:

✅ Grinds fresh beans
✅ 12 drinks one-touch
✅ Coffee Link app
✅ Save personal profiles
✅ LatteCrema system

🍳 Multi-Cookers

Instant Pot Pro Plus WiFi

Price: ~$170

10-in-1 multi-cooker with WiFi:

✅ Pressure cook, slow cook, rice, steam
✅ Yogurt, cake, sterilize
✅ WiFi + Instant Brands Connect app
✅ 800+ guided recipes
✅ Remote monitoring

Home Assistant Integration

# Via Instant Brands Connect integration
# (Limited official support - use via voice assistants)

# Alternative: Smart plug for on/off
switch:
  - platform: template
    switches:
      instant_pot:
        friendly_name: "Instant Pot"
        value_template: "{{ states('switch.smart_plug_instant_pot') }}"
        turn_on:
          service: switch.turn_on
          entity_id: switch.smart_plug_instant_pot
        turn_off:
          service: switch.turn_off
          entity_id: switch.smart_plug_instant_pot

# Notification when power drops (cooking done)
automation:
  - alias: "Instant Pot done"
    trigger:
      - platform: numeric_state
        entity_id: sensor.instant_pot_power
        below: 5
        for: "00:05:00"
    condition:
      - condition: numeric_state
        entity_id: sensor.instant_pot_power
        above: 0
    action:
      - service: notify.mobile_app
        data:
          title: "🍲 Cooking done"
          message: "Instant Pot has finished cooking"

CHEF iQ Smart Pressure Cooker

Price: ~$200

Most intelligent multi-cooker:

✅ Built-in scale (weigh in the pot!)
✅ Guided recipes step-by-step
✅ Auto-calculate time/temp
✅ WiFi + full app control
✅ 1000+ recipes

🔥 Smart Ovens

Breville Joule Oven Air Fryer Pro

Price: ~$550

13 functions in one unit:

✅ Air fryer, oven, grill, toast
✅ Dehydrator, slow cook, proof
✅ Element IQ - precise heat control
✅ Breville+ app with 1000+ recipes
✅ Voice control

Tovala Smart Oven

Price: ~$500

Scan & cook technology:

✅ Scan barcode → auto-cook
✅ Steam + bake + air fry combo
✅ Perfect for meal kits
✅ App with meal planning

🌡️ Smart Meat Thermometers

MEATER Plus

Overview
Home Assistant

Price: ~$100

100% wireless meat thermometer:

✅ No wires at all
✅ Dual sensors (meat + ambient temp)
✅ Bluetooth + repeater (165ft range)
✅ Guided cooking in app
✅ Push notifications
✅ Handles up to 527°F

Spec	Value
Range	165ft (with repeater)
Battery	24 hours
Max temp	527°F internal

MEATER Integration

Via MEATER HACS integration:

# HACS → Integrations → MEATER
# Requires MEATER Cloud account

# Entities:
# - sensor.meater_probe_internal_temp
# - sensor.meater_probe_ambient_temp
# - sensor.meater_probe_target_temp
# - sensor.meater_cook_status

# Example: Notification when meat is ready
automation:
  - alias: "Meat is ready"
    trigger:
      - platform: state
        entity_id: sensor.meater_cook_status
        to: "Ready to rest"
    action:
      - service: notify.mobile_app
        data:
          title: "🥩 Meat is ready!"
          message: >
            Temperature: {{ states('sensor.meater_probe_internal_temp') }}°F
            Remove from heat and let it rest.
      - service: tts.google_say
        entity_id: media_player.kitchen_speaker
        data:
          message: "The meat is ready. Remove it from heat now."

Buy: Amazon, MEATER.com

ThermoWorks Signals

Price: ~$200

4 probes for serious grilling:

✅ 4 simultaneous probes
✅ WiFi + Bluetooth
✅ Alarms per probe
✅ Graphical temperature history

🥩 Sous Vide

Anova Precision Cooker

Price: ~$150

Perfect cooking every time:

✅ ±0.1°C precision
✅ WiFi + Bluetooth
✅ Anova app with recipes
✅ Alexa & Google Assistant
✅ 1000+ watts

Home Assistant

# Via Anova integration (community)
# HACS → Integrations → Anova

# Entities:
# - climate.anova_cooker
# - sensor.anova_current_temp
# - sensor.anova_target_temp

# Example: Start sous vide on way home
automation:
  - alias: "Start sous vide when leaving work"
    trigger:
      - platform: zone
        entity_id: person.brian
        zone: zone.work
        event: leave
    condition:
      - condition: state
        entity_id: input_boolean.sous_vide_scheduled
        state: "on"
    action:
      - service: climate.set_temperature
        entity_id: climate.anova_cooker
        data:
          temperature: 135  # Perfect steak (°F)
      - service: notify.mobile_app
        data:
          title: "🥩 Sous vide started"
          message: "Anova heating to 135°F"

🧊 Smart Refrigerators

Samsung Family Hub

Price: ~$3,500+

Kitchen’s digital hub:

✅ 21.5” touchscreen on door
✅ Internal cameras (see what you have)
✅ SmartThings integration
✅ Bixby voice assistant
✅ Recipes, calendar, notes
✅ Stream music/video

Home Assistant via SmartThings

# SmartThings integration
# Settings → Devices → SmartThings

# Entities:
# - sensor.fridge_temperature
# - sensor.freezer_temperature
# - binary_sensor.fridge_door

automation:
  - alias: "Fridge door open too long"
    trigger:
      - platform: state
        entity_id: binary_sensor.fridge_door
        to: "on"
        for: "00:02:00"
    action:
      - service: notify.mobile_app
        data:
          title: "❄️ Refrigerator"
          message: "Door has been open for over 2 minutes"

🏠 Smart Automations

Morning Routine

automation:
  - alias: "Kitchen morning routine"
    trigger:
      - platform: time
        at: input_datetime.morning_alarm
    condition:
      - condition: time
        weekday:
          - mon
          - tue
          - wed
          - thu
          - fri
    action:
      # Turn on kitchen lights
      - service: light.turn_on
        entity_id: light.kitchen
        data:
          brightness_pct: 70
          color_temp: 350
      # Start coffee maker (via smart plug)
      - service: switch.turn_on
        entity_id: switch.coffee_maker
      # Play news
      - delay: "00:00:30"
      - service: media_player.play_media
        entity_id: media_player.kitchen_speaker
        data:
          media_content_type: news
          media_content_id: "flash briefing"

Preheat Oven on Arrival

automation:
  - alias: "Preheat oven on way home"
    trigger:
      - platform: zone
        entity_id: person.brian
        zone: zone.home
        event: enter
    condition:
      - condition: state
        entity_id: input_boolean.dinner_planned
        state: "on"
      - condition: time
        after: "16:00:00"
        before: "19:00:00"
    action:
      - service: notify.mobile_app
        data:
          title: "🔥 Preheat oven?"
          message: "You're almost home. Should the oven preheat?"
          data:
            actions:
              - action: PREHEAT_OVEN
                title: "Yes, 400°F"
              - action: SKIP_PREHEAT
                title: "No thanks"

Cooking Done Notification

automation:
  - alias: "Stove off - cooking done"
    trigger:
      - platform: numeric_state
        entity_id: sensor.stove_power
        below: 10
        for: "00:02:00"
    condition:
      - condition: template
        value_template: >
          {{ states('sensor.stove_power_today') | float > 0.3 }}
    action:
      - service: notify.mobile_app
        data:
          title: "👨‍🍳 Stove turned off"
          message: "Cooking appears to be finished"

🛒 Buying Strategy

Starter (~$150)

1x MEATER Plus ($100)
1x Smart plug for coffee maker ($20)
Total: ~$120

Enthusiast (~$550)

1x Keurig K-Supreme SMART ($150)
1x Instant Pot Pro Plus WiFi ($170)
1x MEATER Plus ($100)
1x Anova Precision Cooker ($150)
Total: ~$570

Premium Kitchen (~$1,500+)

1x Breville Joule Oven ($550)
1x De’Longhi Dinamica Plus ($800)
1x MEATER Block (4 probes) ($270)
Total: ~$1,620

🛒 Where to Buy?

Kitchen Equipment

Amazon - All kitchen equipment
Best Buy - Local purchase
Williams Sonoma - Premium

Specialty Stores

MEATER.com - Meat thermometers
Anova - Sous vide

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Ofte stillede spørgsmål

Can I start my coffee maker from bed?: Yes! With a WiFi coffee maker like Keurig K-Supreme SMART you can use app or voice command. Alternatively, a regular coffee maker on a smart plug can be turned on automatically.
Is MEATER worth buying?: Absolutely! MEATER is the best wireless meat thermometer. It gives perfect results every time and sends notification when meat is ready. Essential for grill enthusiasts.
Do smart kitchen appliances work with Home Assistant?: Most integrate via cloud apps or voice assistants. Some have HACS integrations. Smart plugs with energy monitoring can be used to detect when appliances are done.
Is a smart fridge worth the money?: For most people: no. Samsung Family Hub costs $3,500+ and features are nice-to-have rather than need-to-have. Start with smaller appliances first.
Can I create sous vide automations?: Yes! Anova has HACS integration. You can start heating based on time, or when you leave work, so food is ready when you get home.

📚 Next Steps

Smart Energy

Monitor kitchen power usage.

See guide →

Smart Lighting

Perfect light for cooking.