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4.0 Editors' Choice

The Ecozy Smart Panel Nugget Ice Maker Mistalo is a smart kitchen device that delivers crunchy nugget ice and tells you when the bin is full or when it needs maintenance.

$339.99
at Amazon
By John R. Delaney
Ecozy Smart Nugget Ice Maker (2025) front

We don't care if your appliances are high- or low-tech. We want to hear what you think of your refrigerator, oven, dishwasher, clothes washer and dryer, microwave, and air fryer.

Home and Kitchen Appliances

The oldest form of cooking has moved well past the dark ages of kettle grills and charcoal briquettes. These are the best smart grilling gadgets you need to host the ultimate high-tech barbecue.

By Angela Moscaritolo
Kamado Joe Konnected Joe Digital Charcoal Grill and Smoker
3.5

The Wi-Fi-enabled Current Model G Single Zone Electric Griddle is ideal for cooking a wide range of foods outdoors, but its single zone may prove limiting for some home chefs.

$781.62
at Amazon
By John R. Delaney
Current Model G Single Zone Electric Griddle poolside

We install and test more than 100 smart devices in our homes each year to determine their ease of use, reliability, and performance to help you choose the best ones for your budget.

By John R. Delaney
Google Nest Hub
3.5

The Masterbuilt 1150 is a massive charcoal grill that uses a hopper and a smart fan to ensure precise cooking temperatures and delicious results.

$1,099.00
at The Home Depot
By John R. Delaney
Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1150 Digital Charcoal Grill and Smoker in situ

This space- and money-saving brewer delivers delicious hot and iced coffee with a single touch, making it easier to get your favorite beverages at home.

By Shubham Yewale
Keurig Coffee maker on green background
4.0 Editors' Choice

The ThermoPro TempSpike Pro is a smart wireless thermometer that supports multiple probes, offers presets for several types of meat, poultry, and fish, and comes with a handheld display to help you cook with precision.

$79.99
at Amazon
By John R. Delaney
ThermoPro TempSpike Pro

Cook like a top chef with connected gadgets that add high-tech convenience to your culinary repertoire. The best smart kitchen appliances we've tested can help you do everything from air fry to make coffee.

By Will Greenwald
Tovala Smart Oven

The best smart coffee makers offer convenience, customization, and app controls, so you can have the perfect cup ready whenever you need it.

By Will Greenwald
xBloom Studio
4.0 Editors' Choice

The Ecozy Smart Nugget Ice Maker is a connected countertop machine that makes chewable nugget ice and sends an alert to your phone when the bin is full or the water level is low.

$244.53
at Amazon
By John R. Delaney
Ecozy Smart Nugget Ice Maker
4.0

The Dreo ChefMaker Combi Fryer is a multipurpose smart oven that combines air frying, steaming, and precise temperature monitoring to cook juicy and tender food.

$359.00
at Amazon
By Will Greenwald
Dreo ChefMaker Combi Fryer
4.0

The Current Model G is an electric outdoor grill that offers precise cooking temperatures with two independent cooking zones and helpful app controls.

$899.00
at Current Backyard
By John R. Delaney
The Current Model G Dual Zone Grill
4.5 Editors' Choice

The Brisk It Origin 940 is a pricey Wi-Fi-enabled wood pellet grill that delivers delicious smoked food and offers lots of cool AI-generated recipes.

$899.00
at Amazon
By John R. Delaney
The Brisk It Origin-940 Smart Grill
4.0 Editors' Choice

The Wi-Fi-enabled Weber Genesis EPX-335 gas grill offers programmable smart recipes, LED lighting for grilling at night, and lots of storage space.

$1,249.00
at Weber Grills
By John R. Delaney
4.0 Editors' Choice

Though pricey, the tank-like Kamado Joe Konnected Joe Digital Charcoal Grill and Smoker connects to your phone and makes it simple to cook charcoal-fired foods to perfection.

$1,449.00
at Ace Hardware
By John R. Delaney
4.0

The Cosori Smart 5.8-Quart Air Fryer crisps up fresh and frozen foods in a flash, with little to no added oil, and works with an app and voice commands.

$72.99
at Amazon
By Angela Moscaritolo

Enhance their kitchen skills with these top picks and let them live out their Great British Bake Off and Top Chef fantasies. But set that kitchen timer and go get them because the holidays are almost here.

By Chandra Steele

The GE Profile Smart Mixer with Auto Sense is also voice controlled through Alexa and Google Home and is available exclusively at Crate & Barrel.

By Marco Marcelline
4.0 Editors' Choice

The well-built Spark Grill uses compressed charcoal, multiple fans, and connects to an app on your phone to cook your favorite foods at your desired temperature.

$1,099.00
at Spark Grills
By John R. Delaney