Technology Wi-Fi kettle ... no

[robert99]

English man spends 11 hours trying to make cup of tea with Wi-Fi kettle
English man spends 11 hours trying to make cup of tea with Wi-Fi kettle (see Kitchen gadgets review: the iKettle – a world off its rocker )

Data specialist Mark Rittman spent an entire day attempting to set up his new appliance so that it would boil on command

(The joys of a "smart" home!)

 

[beancounter]

This seems along the lines of the "smart house" idea that's been around for a while.

As much as I would like stuff like that, the fact that it can be potentially hacked concerns me.

 

[Andy_T]

An internet-remote-controlled kettle does not seem to make so much sense to me as you will still need to manually pour the boiling water into your teapot.

But I guess it is one of these "We do it because it is possible" things ;-)

 

[beancounter]

An internet-remote-controlled kettle does not seem to make so much sense to me as you will still need to manually pour the boiling water into your teapot.

But I guess it is one of these "We do it because it is possible" things ;-)

I have an automatic coffee maker in which I pour the water in the night before. Until we get viable household robots, that's one step in the process that won't go away.

 

[Andy_T]

You also have to go there to physically drink the coffee.

And, if you do not freshly grind the beans, my experience is that you might not get the full taste.

But yes, I agree, waking to the smell of freshly brewed coffee might be quite nice.

 

[beancounter]

You also have to go there to physically drink the coffee.

So you want a robot that will taste and drink the coffee for you?

 

[Andy_T]

Hmm, all that technology might be dangerous....

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