CHICAGO— Small electrics supplier Gourmia will showcase an assortment of smart home appliances with select items equipped with cameras to allow the user to monitor the cooking process when not near the unit.
The new FryHigh auto rotisserie multi-fryer and Free Fry turbo cook center each are equipped with smart home capabilities and cameras that can be used with Gourmia’s app to view food during the cooking process. When using the app, users are also able to share pictures of their food on various social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram and Skype.
In addition, users are able to adjust the cooking program of both units at any time using the recipe’s recommendations from the mobile app. The app also allows for selection of one-touch recipes and remote operation of the appliance, including control of program, temperature and time.
Other new products to be featured at the International Home + Housewares Show here include the Tea Square craft tea maker and coffee brewer. According to the company, the unit automatically brews loose-leaf tea and coffee without the need for constant monitoring.
The mobile app allows for one touch remote operation, selection strength of the tea/coffee from three different levels and notification when the tea/coffee is ready. The unit also allows for voice control through Amazon’s Alexa.
Gourmia will also show an assortment of connected coffee makers that offer several features including a built-in grinder, glass carafe, LED display, programmable delay and PTC temperature.
The mobile app for both machines allows for remote operation, selection of three levels of coffee strength, selection of number of cups, setting multiple schedules and notification of completion of tea and coffee preparation.
Alexa integration allows the user to control multiple functions of the machines with their voice including selection of coffee preparation from ground coffee or beans, selection of strength of coffee and selection of number of cups.
Also featured will be the company’s immersion WiFi sous vide pod. The unit clips to most pots and containers up to 10 gallons, creating what company officials said is a classic sous vide system.
The mobile app allows the user to access a selection of professional recipes, choose temperature and time, receive notifications when desired cooking temperature is reached and notifications when the meal is ready.
Alexa integration allows for voice control of the unit to include selection of the meal being cooked and automatic programming of sous vide to optimal temperature and time.
