# Appified Kitchen Smartphone usage takes a domestic approach as users seek day-to-day efficiency. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Jun 19, 2014 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/appified-kitchen ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.1/10 - Evidence articles: 7 ## What is the Appified Kitchen trend? **Appified Kitchen:** As consumers grow more technologically dependent, mobile devices are expanding in use toward more domestic, at-home endeavors. Broadening technological convenience into more traditional realms, consumers are utilizing their smartphone devices as an alternative aid in cooking, reflecting a desire to maintain elements of tradition in a more digitally efficient manner. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 7 featured examples - Articles from: Jun 27, 2013 to Apr 2, 2015 - Published: Jun 19, 2014 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Appified Kitchen trend ### Digitally Enabled Cooking As consumers grow more technologically inclined, the use of mobile devices are expanding towards more domestic, at-home endeavors such as cooking. ### Connected Kitchen Appliances Emerging developments and innovations in technology that connect kitchen appliances to the internet and smartphones to provide greater convenience and control in cooking. ### Smart Devices that Enhance Amateur Cooking With smart devices like smart pots, coffee makers, and water kettles, even amateur cooks can prepare meals and drinks with precision and convenience. ## What the Appified Kitchen trend means for industry ### For Consumer Electronics From Wi-Fi cutting boards to smartphone-controlled water kettles, manufacturers are pushing boundaries to bring advanced technologies and innovative products into the household. ### For Food and Beverage Innovative culinary devices allow for ease and efficiency in food preparation and storage, while crowdsourced connected refrigerators make it possible for consumers to customize their kitchens and lifestyles. ### For Smart Home and IoT Connected kitchen appliances, like the ChillHub refrigerator and Poppy Pour-Over coffee machine, make homes smarter, more efficient, and more convenient through digital platforms that interact with physical cooking machines. ## Trend signals for Appified Kitchen Trend score 5.1 out of 10, from popularity 78%, activity 67%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 78% - Activity: 67% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Appified Kitchen trend 7 featured examples from Jun 27, 2013 to Apr 2, 2015. - [Eggceptional Culinary Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egg-minder): The Egg Minder Keeps Track of the Number of Shells and the Freshness (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing smart kitchen appliances that can monitor and track food items. - [Smart Artisan Coffeemakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pourover-coffee-machine): The Poppy Pour-Over Coffee Machine Automatically Orders Beans When Low (Category: Tech) Implication: The development of smart artisan coffee machines like the Poppy Pour-Over Coffee Machine creates opportunities for coffee appliance manufacturers to tap into the growing market of… - [App-Controlled Cookers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-cooking): Collaborative Cooking Makes Meals Without Chef's Presence (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity to integrate app-controlled features into a wide range of home appliances, making them more convenient and user-friendly. - [Surprisingly Smart Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electrolux-flexibowl): FlexiBowl Looks Simple and Silicone But it's Intelligent and Interactive (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The FlexiBowl showcases the potential for disruptive innovation in the kitchenware industry by incorporating intelligent features and material malleability. - [Wi-Fi Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chopsyc-by-siobhan-andrews): The Chop-Syc by Siobhan Andrews Allows Cooks to Search for Recipes (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The kitchen appliances industry can explore opportunities to incorporate smart and connected features into their products, such as Wi-Fi enabled cutting boards. - [Crowdsourced Connected Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chillhub): USB-Integrating Fridge ChillHub is on Display at CES 2015 (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: Manufacturers can explore the opportunity to create or expand their product lines with open-source and customizable home appliances. - [Smartphone-Controlled Water Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ikettle): The iKettle is the World's First Wi-Fi Enabled Kettle (Category: Unique) Implication: Potential for incorporating smartphone-controlled capabilities into a wider range of kitchen devices. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)