Best Smart Ovens of 2024 [CNET]
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Whether you love cooking or you find the process to be tedious, a smart oven can enhance your experience. Nearly every appliance is a smart device these days. With all of our electronics going smart, the world seems to be getting closer to turning into an episode of The Jetsons. While smart lights, fans and doorbells are more common — smart ovens exist too and they can take your cooking to the next level.
The smart oven is an unexpected yet handy smart gadget. It’s a good example of smart appliances invading our kitchens, making it easier than ever to manage and cook meals. A smart oven can function as your very own sous chef, with features like recipe walkthroughs, a smart display and more, that make cooking a breeze. There are even Bluetooth thermometers to monitor cooking temps and appliances like Samsung’s Family Hub smart refrigerator.
Just when we thought smart kitchen stuff had peaked, smart countertop ovens appeared and they’re much more exciting than a conventional oven. They’re microwave-sized, but they can perform dozens of tasks, including cooking, baking, roasting, dehydrating and even proofing dough.
Some work with voice assistants; others recognize food with AI cameras or scan packages of frozen food or frozen pizza from your local grocery store. Here are the standout smart ovens we’ve tested.
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Smart Oven Comparison Chart
Amazon Smart Oven | June Oven (Currently out of Stock) | Tovala Smart Oven | |
Cost | $250 | $499 | $69 |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 21.8 inches x 13 inches x 21.4 inches | 19.6 inches x 12.75 inches X 19 inches | 18.5 inches x 11.75 inches x 12.32 inches |
Voice assistant compatibility | Alexa | Alexa | None |
Cooking modes | Microwave, convection bake, auto roast, keep warm, air fry | Convection bake, toast, air fry, dehydrat, slow cook, broil, keep warm | Steam, toast, broil, bake |
Included accessories | Tall and short grill racks, temperature probe, air fry pan | Thermometer, roasting rack, baking pan, wire shelf, crumb tray | Oven mitt, baking pan, wire oven rack, measuring cup |
This category is only a few years old, and we’ve seen plenty of growth. We tested a limited-release smart oven from Whirlpool’s WLabs. The
These ovens might be the best out there right now, but they certainly won’t be the last. More and more companies are expressing interest in this category, so we’ll continue to test out new models as they appear.
Originally published earlier and updated periodically as we review new products.