# Voice-Control Kitchen Voice-activated appliances make IoT more intuitive for the homeowner. By [Gil Cohen](https://www.trendhunter.com/ghaddi), SVP Client Success | Published Jul 12, 2017 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/voicecontrol-kitchen ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.1/10 - Evidence articles: 8 ## What is the Voice-Control Kitchen trend? **Voice-Control Kitchen:** Consumers can now get their very own personal assistant in the kitchen to help them navigate complex recipes, concoct delicious dishes and keep tabs on diet and nutrition needs for their families through smart technology that responds to vocal commands. With voice-control, consumers don’t need to be very familiar with the technical aspects of their IoT home, they can simply speak aloud and the connected appliances respond accordingly. The increasing integration of technology into the home is seeing a shift towards more intuitive usage that requires little effort on behalf of the consumer. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 8 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 5, 2017 to Jan 7, 2019 - Published: Jul 12, 2017 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Voice-Control Kitchen trend ### Voice-Controlled Appliances The increasing integration of voice-assistive technology into kitchen appliances bring a more intuitive usage that requires little effort on behalf of the consumer. ### Expanded Smart Home Integration Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Samsung's Bixby assistants have opened up numerous integration possibilities with kitchen appliances and multiple industries. ### Connected Cooking Displays Tablet-like displays come with hands-free help, compatible with voice and visual meal planning and guided cooking functions, serving as a central hub for everything from finding meal inspiration to planning recipes for the week. ## What the Voice-Control Kitchen trend means for industry ### For Home Appliances Companies that make home appliances can leverage voice-activated technology to make kitchen chores more hands-free and adaptable to customers' daily lives. ### For Smart Home Technology Smart home device manufacturers can expand their range of products to be compatible with voice assistants already available to customers. ### For Food & Beverage Connected cooking displays and other voice-controlled cooking appliances open up opportunities for food and beverage companies to develop innovative recipes that utilize these new cooking technologies. ## Workshop question What challenges do you foresee for consumers with the proliferation of IoT and how can you help make that transition more seamless? ## Trend signals for Voice-Control Kitchen Trend score 4.1 out of 10, from popularity 57%, activity 57%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 57% - Activity: 57% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Voice-Control Kitchen trend 8 featured examples from Jan 5, 2017 to Jan 7, 2019. - [Voice-Controlled Cooking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/in-the-kitchen): In The Kitchen's 'Cook with Me' Feature Activates Voice Commands (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate new technologies to support voice-controlled cooking apps and devices. - [Connected Cooking Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchenaid-smart-display): The KitchenAid Smart Display at CES 2019 is a Next-Gen Home Hub (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Innovation opportunities exist in creating smart home appliances, like the KitchenAid Smart Display, that serve as central hubs for connected experiences. - [Voice Assistant Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-appliances): Whirlpool Smart Appliances will Now Feature Amazon Alexa Connectivity (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Manufacturers of white goods will need to adapt to the voice-controlled trend to remain competitive in the market. - [Smart Refrigerator Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-bixby): Smart Fridges will now feature Virtual Helper the 'Samsung Bixby' (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Integrating virtual assistants into appliances offers appliance manufacturers new disruptive innovation opportunities to create smart and connected products. - [Voice-Controlled Smart Multicookers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-multicooker): Gourmia is Launching an 11-in-One Cooker at CES 2019 (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The home appliance industry can tap into the market demand for voice-controlled smart multicookers, creating innovative products that offer enhanced convenience and functionality. - [Voice-Controlled Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xess): TCL's Xess Tablet Features Amazon Alexa Integration (Category: Tech) Implication: The integration of voice-controlled technology into consumer electronics such as tablets and smartphones is a growing industry trend with disruptive innovation opportunities. - [Assistive Smart Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voicecontrolled-fridge): LG's Voice-Controlled Fridges are Linked to Amazon Alexa (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and improve smart appliance technologies to meet the demands of modern consumers. - [Voice-Controlled Sous Vide Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chefsteps-joule-sous-vide): The ChefSteps Joule Sous Vide Simplifies Tasks with Amazon Alexa (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate voice control into the design and production of various kitchen appliances to cater to the growing demand for smart home technology. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Sneaker Theater](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sneaker-theater) (Fashion) - [Functional Indulgence](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/functional-indulgence1) (Lifestyle) - [Ritual Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ritual-systems) (Fashion) ## Trending in Art & Design - [Park-Model Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-model-tiny-homes) - [Recycled Neon Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encore-encore) - [Branded Luxury Residential Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/branded-luxury-residential-spaces) - [Handmade Craft Tradeshow Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ny-now-handmade-division) All articles: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)