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Traditional Ovens vs. Smart Ovens
What Are the Pros and Cons of Smart Appliances?
It’s amazing how many devices have smart capabilities these days. Considering 85% of Americans own smartphones, it makes sense that more appliances, tools, and systems have WiFi connectivity. Instead of learning a whole new program, you can easily download an app and navigate various features and capabilities on a phone you already feel comfortable using.
Smart functionality has already entered the kitchen. Homeowners can connect dishwashers, refrigerators, and even their ovens to their smartphones and digital home assistants. Running the dishwasher is as easy as saying “Hey, Alexa” and giving a command.
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Smart Range OptionsIf you are looking for a new oven, you might notice that more options than ever boast WiFi options. But what does a smart oven do – and are these appliances worth it? Learn more about the features of a smart oven and how they can make the cooking process easier.
Traditional Ovens vs. Smart Ovens
One of the best ways to learn about the functionalities of smart ovens is to compare them to traditional options. With a traditional oven, you need to manually control all of the settings. You will turn on your wall oven, set an ideal temperature, and then turn on a timer once you are ready to cook your food. While the oven will beep or buzz when the timer is done, you need to stay within earshot to hear it. The oven also won’t turn off until you manually touch the control panel.
A smart oven significantly increases your cooking flexibility. At its most basic level, you can turn on the oven with your smartphone – wherever you are. You can preheat the oven on your way home from work or turn on the oven without missing a moment of your favorite shows. You can also set a timer on your smartphone and receive alerts when the food is done. From there, you can adjust the temperature, set a new time, or turn the oven off entirely.
Some of the best smart oven options have advanced features for managing the cooking process. You can sync your oven to specific recipes and prepare meals based on those instructions. Some ovens even have sensors to prevent burning that will adjust the timer and temperature as needed. You might even be able to see inside your oven from your phone to check on your food remotely.
Smart ovens are also built into ranges. Similarly, you can use your phone to control your burners and turn them off after specific periods.
Top Smart Ovens for Your Home
If you love the idea of managing your oven from your phone or other connected device, check out a few of the top smart oven and range models on the market. Here are a variety of ovens and ranges from different brands so you can see how diverse your selection options really are.
KitchenAid® 30" Stainless Steel Smart Electric Built-In Single Oven
KitchenAid Electric Smart Built In Single Oven
You don’t need a large space to install a smart oven in your home. You can replace your old wall oven with an updated model that has more functions even though it's the same size as the one you had before. This is the case with this KitchenAid oven. It comes with the reliability and expertise of KitchenAid products along with smart features you will love.
You can see how much people enjoy using this oven by reading online reviews. One person says, “We use the app for preheating all the time… anything that makes cooking quick and easy is a win!”
GE Profile™ 30" Smart Built-In Convection Single Stainless Steel Wall Oven
GE Profile Built In Smart Wall Oven
This GE Profile oven has all of the features you want from a high-tech appliance. It has an advanced convection system, no pre-heat air fry options, and (of course) built-in Wi-Fi. However, there is a non-tech bonus feature that will amaze you: it is also a swinging-door oven, which means it opens to the side rather than by pulling the door down.
An impressive 98% of buyers would recommend this oven. One person writes, “Love the Wi-Fi feature! You can preheat your oven before you get home from the store. Love how it opens like a microwave instead of a regular oven door!”
Café™ 30" Platinum Glass Slide in Induction Range
Café Platinum Slide In Smart Induction Range
If you want the most advanced cooking technology in your home, check out this Café induction range. Not only does it have smart capabilities, but an induction range is one of the most efficient and fastest ways to cook your food. This is one of the best Café range models on the market as customers love the five different heating elements – including two that sync together as one.
This is also a highly-rated induction range. One reviewer says, “So far so good! We love the induction system (super fast to boil) and the oven temps are spot on based on our recipe cooking times.”
Samsung 30" Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel Front Control Slide-In Gas Range
If you are interested in a dual-fuel model, consider this Samsung gas range with an electric oven. While you can certainly control the range with your smartphone, the front knobs are also easy to use and illuminated by LED lighting. The fingerprint-resistant finish also means you won't see greasy spots where you handled the knobs.
More than 95% of buyers would recommend this range. One person says, “I try to buy Samsung products whenever I can. When I remodeled my kitchen, I choose this range for all is features. I love that I can connect it with Smarthings. I get a pop-up on my TV and phone when my food is ready.”
LG Studio 30" Stainless Steel Slide In Natural Gas Range
LG Studio Slide In Natural Gas Smart Range
Along with Samsung, LG is a powerhouse technology company that also creates reliable kitchen appliances. This LG Studio range is a great example of the quality you can enjoy when shopping from this brand. There are five total heating elements, including a specific element made for a griddle – which comes with the range. You can also knock twice on the oven door to light up the inside and check on your food. This smart oven is managed with the ThinQ® app.
Monogram® Statement Collection 36" Stainless Steel Pro-Style Gas Range
Monogram Statement Collection Pro Style Gas Electric Range
Rounding out the list of top smart oven options is this Monogram Pro gas range. You can feel like you are cooking in a commercial kitchen every time you turn it on. There are an impressive six burners that come in different power levels, including two 23,000-BTU multi-ring heating elements. You can manage this appliance through the SmartHQ™ app.
Customers who invest in this range rave about the purchase. One person says, “This is our second kitchen remodel and we specifically chose the Monogram range again because we loved it so much at our last home.”
FAQ
What does a smart range do?
A smart range allows you to control various burners from your smartphone. You can turn on burners, set timers, and sync up the heating elements for an easier cooking experience. You can also control the oven element of the range through your smartphone.
Is a smart stove worth it?
You can decide whether a smart stove is worth the cost. If you will use the smart features regularly, then you might enjoy the benefits that come with this added expense. These stoves can also increase your property values because you will have more advanced kitchen appliances in your home.
What Are the Pros and Cons of Smart Appliances?
There are several benefits of buying smart appliances. You can manage them through your smartphone or home smart assistant. You can also get support virtually when one appliance isn’t working. However, one of the main drawbacks is the price. You might have to pay a little more for smart functionality because a smart oven is not considered a base model.
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