Smart kettles are fast becoming a must-have kitchen appliance essential for so many reasons, the main one being its energy-saving ability, and by energy-saving we're not talking about the kind that will save you on your bills, we'll get to that. We're talking about the energy you will save from not having to leave the sofa every time you fancy a hot brew.
That's right, some electric smart kettles can be voice controlled using Amazon Alexa and Google Home and can also be programmed to boil water whether you're home or away via connecting a smartphone app.
They also come with a host of features that will not only save you time, if used in the right way will also help keep your energy bills to a minimum too. One of the ways you can do this is by controlling the temperature, which can be done using your smartphone; this will allow you to opt for the most cost-effective temperature, and by ensuring the right amount of water is in the kettle as it boils, this will also help to reduce energy consumption.
Swan Alexa Smart Kettle - Buy it here
If a smart kettle is on your list of things to get hold of, you're in luck because Amazon has already launched some early Black Friday deals and will be treating shoppers to even more fantastic offers and discounts from this Friday, for one week.
The Mirror's Bethan Shufflebotham uses 'the most talked about kettle of 2023' - the Swan Alexa Smart Kettle which is available to buy on Amazon for £59 down from £99.99. You can also get your hands on it for even less via the Swan website for £59.99.
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Bethan said: "Whenever I fancy a cup of tea, I can call out ‘Alexa, turn on the kettle’ and it will start the boil without even having to get up. Further features that make this smart kettle superior are its two-hour keep warm function, dry boil protection, and the fact you can set up routines in the app so your kettle boils at certain times of the day, which can also make it more energy efficient."
So just imagine, you're laying in bed on a cold, frosty morning dreaming about your first, hot cup of coffee - and the only thing you need to do is ask Alexa or Google to boil the kettle! No more hanging around the chilly kitchen waiting for the kettle to boil.
Tefal Smart'n Light Kettle - Buy here
There's quite a few smart kettle options available to buy at Amazon including the Tefal Smart'n Light Kettle originally priced at £89.99 now reduced down to £54.99. With just a single touch of a button you can boil straight to 100°C although there are five temperature settings from 40°C all the way up to 100°C.
It also features a 30 minute keep warm function and safe-touch surface that keeps the exterior cool while the interior stays hotter for longer.
Not one that's currently in the sale but worth keeping an eye on just in case the price is reduced during Amazon's Black Friday Week event. The iKettle Smart Kettle uses the latest technology that allows you to boil the kettle from anywhere using the Smarter App. You can also select any temperature between 20°C - 100°C, while the water level sensor tells you exactly how much water is in your kettle via the app, so that you know how many cups you can make before having to refill again.
iKettle Smart Kettle - Buy here
Schedule the iKettle to start heating at any time with the wake up mode, and best of all, your kettle will welcome you home as soon as you walk in the door. As long as you've scheduled your time of arrival, your iKettle will ask if you would like to boil the kettle!
Here's what some Amazon customers had to say about their iKettle purchase.
One customer said: "I wanted a smart kettle that works well with Google Assistant. It does that and more with some smart configurations within its own app. Worth it if you use it on a daily basis like me."
A second customer added: I’m not lazy but live in a town house so great first thing in the morning."
Fury after delivery driver leaves 22lb Hello Fresh parcel on sleeping babyA less satisfied third customer went on to say: "OMG! Really badly thought out product. Gets rocket fuel hot on the outside, no simple time-on function, its ugly....need I go on."
The iKettle Smart Kettle is currently priced at £129 and available to buy on Amazon but remember the price could go down in the retailer's Black Friday Week Event, so keep checking.
Amazon's Best Smart Kettle Options
Breville Temperature Select Electric Kettle: Now £59.49, was £79.99
The Sage Smart Kettle, Brushed Stainless Steel: £99
Aigostar Electric Glass Kettle: Now £32.99, was £38.99
- Smart Kettle by WeeKett - voice control with Amazon Alexa, Google & Siri: Now £59.62, was £94.99
- Smarter iKettle 3rd Generation - WiFi Smart Kettle, Stainless Steel inWhite and Chrome: £129
- Haooair 1.5 Liter Kettle with Smart Temperature Control: Now £29.59, was £39.99
To shop all of Amazon's smart kettles, head here. You can also shop for more at Currys and John Lewis.