Smart Kettle - Anyone got one?

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#296401 14-Jun-2022 12:21

I saw a couple of older threads, but the model referenced is no longer available.

Anyone got either of these, and are they any good?

My use case is to set a routine to boil so I can have a coffee when I wake up with less faffing around.

Buy Smart Ape Smart Kettle 1.7L at Mighty Ape NZ

Kogan SmarterHome™ 1.7L Smart Kettle (Stainless Steel)

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#2926413 14-Jun-2022 12:33

Sounds like you need a "Teasmade"

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#2926420 14-Jun-2022 12:52

Till they make one that fills itself thru the base, and is smart enough to know if there is enough water to run, its pretty pointless IMO.

Still waiting for a plumbed in nespresso machine that can be automatically woken and pre-heated for my time saving needs.

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#2926424 14-Jun-2022 12:55

richms:

Till they make one that fills itself thru the base, and is smart enough to know if there is enough water to run, its pretty pointless IMO.

Still waiting for a plumbed in nespresso machine that can be automatically woken and pre-heated for my time saving needs.

And make my tea for me.

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#2926429 14-Jun-2022 13:02

Yeah - not perfect, but for the one scenario of a morning coffee happy to add to the bedtime routine add 300mls water to the jug.

There is this which I was also considering: Kogan 4L 2400W Instant Hot Water Dispenser

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#2926438 14-Jun-2022 13:26

And apparently teasmade still exist: White Teasmade

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#2926439 14-Jun-2022 13:27

I have a Kogan smart jug. It's great!

I don't use it for schedules (which you can) but do use it in conjunction with Alexa (Alexa, turn the jug on).

So yeah, I highly recommend.

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#2926443 14-Jun-2022 13:38

I got a jug from kmart for $25 and plugged it into a smart plug. Done. Just have to make sure you get one that you can have the jug switch ON without power. Easy.

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#2926444 14-Jun-2022 13:39

You could use a smart plug and your existing kettle:

https://www.mightyape.co.nz/product/smart-ape-wifi-plug-with-power-meter/34462910

I have a couple of the above and they work well, including integration with Google Home

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#2926447 14-Jun-2022 13:48

Current kettle goes on the gas stove so a purchase is required, and the mighty ape one is down to $65.

I do however have a couple of smart plugs around. Was a bit shady about putting 2000w sustained through them though......

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#2926448 14-Jun-2022 13:49

Glad to hear the kogan jug is good. Looks more feature rich, so am kinda leaning that way, but saving 45 by getting the cheaper one.... That's a few coffees right there.

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#2926449 14-Jun-2022 13:55

evilengineer:

Sounds like you need a "Teasmade"

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#2926452 14-Jun-2022 13:59

shk292:

You could use a smart plug and your existing kettle:

https://www.mightyape.co.nz/product/smart-ape-wifi-plug-with-power-meter/34462910

I have a couple of the above and they work well, including integration with Google Home

this but i went with a different smart plug, Arlec White Grid Connect Smart Plug In Socket With Energy Meter from bunnings as its a very small footprint.

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#2926457 14-Jun-2022 14:16

Given that you're still going to have to make the cup of tea/coffee by hand I don't really see how filling the kettle beforehand and waiting a couple of minutes for it to boil is much of a problem.

If you really want the coffee ready when you walk into the kitchen why not just get an old school drip-drip type filter coffee machine and attach that to the aforementioned $25 smart plug?

I'd probably keep forgetting to change the filter paper and coffee grounds before bedtime, so no good for me.

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#2926459 14-Jun-2022 14:23

I have recently changed hours, and now start at 5am (WFH). I'm essentially trying to get the time from alarm going off to being at my desk down to as small a time as possible to eke out every second of sleep. 5 minutes a day saved is 1/2 an hour a week.

I am even considering having the kettle in my home office so I don't have to go the whole way upstairs.

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#2926461 14-Jun-2022 14:28

CokemonZ:

I have recently changed hours, and now start at 5am (WFH). I'm essentially trying to get the time from alarm going off to being at my desk down to as small a time as possible to eke out every second of sleep. 5 minutes a day saved is 1/2 an hour a week.

I am even considering having the kettle in my home office so I don't have to go the whole way upstairs.

Probably should add a catheter as well, as going to the loo is TIME

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