# WiFi-Connected Coffee Brewers This Coffee Brewing Machine is Entirely Controlled via a Smartphone By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-10-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brewing-machine References: [7gadgets](http://www.7gadgets.com/2016/10/25/the-smartphone-controlled-coffee-maker/129277) & [hammacher](http://www.hammacher.com/Product/Default.aspx?sku=88931&promo=Category-NewArrivals&catid=60&PID=3227429&source=cj&utm_source=Affiliate&utm_medium=CPA&utm_campaign=CJ) More and more items within the home are being infused with connectivity features like this coffee brewing machine that incorporates WiFi into the design. While nearly all coffee makers on the market are outfitted with a series of buttons and knobs for controlling the machine, this unit is entirely [controlled via your smartphone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-smart-coffee-maker). The accompanying app allows users to create [custom brew profiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ratio-eight-series-2-coffee-machine) to create rich brews without having to rely on however the machine is programmed to operate. The coffee brewing machine is outfitted with a built-in monitor that measures altitude to identify where in the world the unit is located. This helps the system to adjust the way that it brews to produce optimal coffee every time the system is used. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Connected Appliances:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more household appliances that can be controlled remotely through smartphones for increased convenience and customization. - **Smart Home Integration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate WiFi connectivity into various home devices to allow for seamless control and automation through smartphones. - **Personalized Brewing Profiles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create coffee brewing machines that can store and execute personalized brew profiles to cater to individual preferences. ### Where This Applies - **Appliances:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate WiFi connectivity into a wide range of household appliances to make them more user-friendly and efficient. - **Smart Home Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop technologies that enable seamless integration and automation of various home devices through WiFi connectivity and smartphone control. - **Coffee Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce coffee brewing machines equipped with advanced features like altitude sensors to enhance coffee brewing precision and quality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [App-Connected Pod Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kcaf-smart-coffee-machine.md) - [Connected Countertop Coffee Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atomi-smart-coffee-maker.md) - [Connected Espresso Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/semi-automatic-espresso-machine.md) - [Portable Digitized Coffee Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brewster-coffee-machine.md) - [Intuitive Cafe-Inspired Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-specialty-coffee-maker.md) - [Smart Coffee Brewing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-connected-coffee-machine.md) - [Precision Power-Over Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiroia-hikaru-v60-smart-brewer.md) - [Contactless Control Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meraki-espresso-machine.md) - [Automated Barista Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siemens-eq900-beanident-system.md)