The 7 best devices to turn your kitchen into a smart kitchen

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In 2016, it seems that everyday we are getting a bit closer to living life like the Jetsons. There was a time not so long ago when the science of a robotic vacuum was a wonder to all, whereas today it seems like a useful, yet novel idea when compared to some of our newest devices. We have devices that we can talk to that will respond in kind. We have phones in our pockets that can translate hundreds of languages in real time. The future is coming at us faster and faster everyday.

While we don't yet have robot maids to take care of any and all household needs we may have, there are steps you can take today to bring your kitchen into the future. New devices are constantly coming out as innovators continue to see the kitchen as a ripe place for household technological development. 

If you’re looking make your kitchen a bit smarter, below we’ve collected some items that will give your space a futuristic feel, while helping to simplify and improve your cooking experience.

A smart scale

The Drop is one of the most exciting and interactive kitchen innovations I found while researching for this post. Accompanied by its own app, the smart scale takes you step-by-step through hundreds of different recipes, covering everything from burgers to blueberry tarts.

With it, you can save yourself the trouble of measuring cups, as the app will tell you precisely when you’ve added enough flour, sugar, and spice to whatever concoction you’re creating. It makes cooking easy and accessible, and saves you tons of cleanup time, too.

Drop Kitchen Non-Slip Silicone Connected Kitchen Scale, $98.26, available at Amazon.

A tablet stand

If you’re working with the Drop scale, you’ll definitely want a tablet stand to go with it so you can see the app while you prepare your meal. But even without the Drop, there is great reason to have a place for your tablet to sit in your kitchen. Whether you’re keeping tabs on a recipe or watching Netflix as you work, it is much easier to do so when your iPad is standing upright.

Stump Stand (Black), $24.95, available at Amazon.

A sous vide precision cooker

We’ve previously written about sous vide cooking; many believe it is the future of home cuisine. Sous vide precision cookers work by raising water temperature to an exact point and placing vacuum sealed bags of steak, vegetables, or whatever else you wish to dine on in the water for an extended period of time. The resulting meal is superior to its pan fried or grilled counterparts, because sous vide allows for food to retain all of the flavors and nutrients normally lost in the cooking process.

Anova Culinary PCB-120US-K1 Bluetooth Precision Cooker, $149.12, available at Amazon.