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Price-wise, the Bosch is also the better choice. It doesn’t come with smartphone compatibility though, so if you want the smartest of the smart and don’t care for manual controls, go for the Smarter iKettle 3rd Generation. Should you buy the Smarter iKettle 3rd Generation?
Finally, we have the Xiaomi Mi Kettle. This is very different from the iKettle in terms of how it works as it puts a huge emphasis on it’s keep-warm function. The kettle will boil your water to a set temperature and maintain that temperature for a set period of time. Once you’re at the control screen, it’s simple enough. Using a rotary dial you can set the temperature, and the circumference of the circle fills up to display the kettle’s current temperature. A start/stop button at the bottom can turn on the kettle. Beside that is the ‘Water’ button, which lets you view the kettle’s current water volume. You can toggle between a basic mode, which gives you a low, medium or high readout, or a cups measurement. The device has been around for a while and is now in its third generation, compared to previous devices this one is an Alexa kettle which means you can control it with your voice. The design of this jug kettle hasn’t changed much from the previous generation Smarter iKettle 2.0. It’s still brushed stainless steel sat atop a chunky base.Aside from also being able to tell Alexa to turn off the kettle if you decide you don’t want it boiling, that’s it for your voice commands. I really wish the kettle could offer a readout of its capacity; otherwise, you need to keep jumping into the app – or, heaven forbid, get up and manually look inside the kettle to ensure there’s enough water for your next cuppa. Should you buy it? So, on firing up the app you first need to select the location and then the appliance, before you’re at the screen necessary to begin using the kettle. It’s a minor frustration – one that could so easily be improved. It’s also available in a few different colours to match the rest of your kitchen including light grey, dark grey, stainless steel, and white. The only way to figure this out is to consult the app, which isn’t convenient if you’re hoping to have Alexa or Google Assistant as your primary control method. You’ll also need to get used to re-filling the kettle between uses. Note that it’s good to get into a routine of adding just enough water for your next boil if you don’t want to waste energy, even if there’s a temptation to keep it topped up all the way.
Another nice feature in the app is the energy consumption tab which provides statistics about how much power your kettle uses and how much it has cost you. Design – Of course, you’ll want your smart kettle to blend in with your kitchen so the design is important. Look out for kettles with stainless steel or chrome finishes for a premium look. Having a water meter on the front can also improve the functionality of the kettle for those using it without an app. But a week on from setting up the iKettle 3.0, it works fine. Saying “Alexa, turn on the kettle” has the kettle boiling without any issues – I named the device ‘Kettle’ as it seemed most logical. It’s meant I’ve done away with the Wake Up mode, as I can just ask Alexa to turn on the kettle when I wake – or not, if the occasion dictates. You can also say “Alexa, set the kettle to X degrees” – which, again, is easier than jumping into the app.The Appkettle doesn’t have any voice assistant support such as Alexa or Google Home which is a major downside for me. However, you can still create schedules if you want boiling water waiting for you when you wake up or get home from work. Speaking of the app, it uses the AppKettle app which is available for iPhone and Android. You can easily boil the kettle from the app and it provides a countdown timer that gives you a rough idea of when it will reach the desired temperature.
The kettle is quiet, too. I never found it distracting and my phone connection never failed me, so it delivered on the convenience I’d expect from a smart kettle. However, while the Bosch Sky kettle is less smart, it is far nicer to use thanks to the tactile base and visual appeal. It’s also cheaper, so unless you want something you can control remotely, I would suggest opting for the Sky kettle over the iKettle. About this review, and the reviewerIf you’d like to be able to start preparing your morning cuppa from the comfort of your bed, the Smarter iKettle 3.0 is a feature-rich appliance with only a few annoyances. Design and setup In the end, I started setting it to a few degrees below the temperature I actually wanted. As with the previous generation, the Smarter iKettle 3.0 is able to at least retain its heat very well. The Appkettle looks more like a traditional kettle and will blend in well in your kitchen. Unlike the Smarter iKettle, this one has a water meter on the side which allows you to see the water level without opening it or using the app. At 1.7L it’s roughly the same size as the Smarter iKettle.
Voice Control – The most important consideration for me is whether the device can be activated with your voice. Smart homes are becoming increasingly reliant on voice commands so Alexa or Google Assistant support is a must-have. Unfortunately, the kettle cannot be turned on or off from the app, this is a big disadvantage for me and is why I would always opt for the Smarter iKettle instead. The ability to change the temperature at which point the kettle turns off is also useful. For example, if you use it for green tea or for preparing baby milk, you can change the temperature accordingly rather than guessing when it’s ready. The iKettle 3.0 uses something called BlinkUP to transfer your wireless network details to the kettle’s base. On its underside is a sensor that can detect the flashes of your smartphone to determine the correct settings – a bit like fancy morse code. Simply tap your network settings into the app, after which it will ask you to hold your screen against the sensor on the base.
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If you love technology and tea equally, then a smart kettle is a great way to smarten up your kitchen. As well as boiling the kettle with your voice, you can add the kettle to routines so that it’s ready to use when you get up in the morning. Other returning features include its ability to keep water warm, help prepare baby formula and customise the water temperature for speciality teas, all controlled through the companion iOS and Android apps. In the app, you can choose the temperature of the water, this is ideal if you prefer hot chocolates or green tea which don’t require the water to reach boiling point. My first attempt didn’t work, but the second managed to get the iKettle 3.0 onto my wireless network and appearing in the app. Performance
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