In the market for a smart coffee maker? Here are 5 things to consider!
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Most “smart” brewers are only capable of one kind of brew method. It’s important to decide what type of coffee you think you’ll regularly make before investing.
Most “smart” coffee brewers do not include a built-in grinder. You'll either need your own grinder or have pre-ground beans on hand, or look for a brewer with this feature. (For example, the Smarter iCoffee Remote Brewer has a built-in burr grinder.)
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While most "smart" brewers have an app, some — but not all — are also voice-activated. If this is feature important to you, double-check compatibility with a voice-activation technology like Alexa. (The Hamilton Beach Alexa Smart Coffee Maker is one great option).