# High-Tech Ham Cookers This DIY Meat Smoker Will Text You When Supper's Ready By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-09-04 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-meat-smoker References: [ubergizmo](http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2010/09/homebuilt_meat_smoker_will_text_you_when_its_meat_is_done.html) & [designnews](http://www.designnews.com/article/510217-Gadget_Freak_Case_170_Smoking_Permitted_but_Bring_a_Roast.php) Preparing meat at home can become a repetitive pattern of baking and frying, but a product such as this DIY Meat Smoker would certainly spice up dinner tonight. Supplemented with a [touchscreen controller](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/precision-cooking-tools), the chef can [monitor and modify the temperature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meater-pro-duo) of the meat using his fingertips. The device is also a remote control; it is equipped with a web server, and text message alarms will notify you when your salmon is smoked to perfection. Inventor Peter Rauch has provided a full set of instructions and a detailed list of parts online for anyone who aspires to build his own [DIY meat smoker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-charcoal-grill). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart Cooking Devices:** Smart cooking devices such as this DIY Meat Smoker with touchscreen controller offer convenience and customization for home chefs. - **Connected Kitchen Appliances:** Connected kitchen appliances like this DIY Meat Smoker with a web server and text message alarms provide real-time monitoring and notifications for cooking perfection. - **DIY Food Preparation:** DIY food preparation trends, like building your own DIY meat smoker with instructions and parts, empower individuals to take control of their culinary experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Home Appliances:** The home appliance industry can capitalize on the growing demand for smart cooking devices, like the DIY Meat Smoker, that enhance convenience and customization in the kitchen. - **Internet of Things (iot):** The IoT industry can explore opportunities by creating connected kitchen appliances, such as the DIY Meat Smoker, that offer real-time monitoring and notifications for home chefs. - **Food DIY:** The food DIY industry can thrive by providing resources and products, like DIY meat smoker instructions and parts, that enable individuals to customize and elevate their cooking experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Indoor Electric Smokers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ge-profile-smart-indoor-smoker.md) - [Filter-Equipped Indoor Smokers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-pellet-smoker.md) - [Connected Compact Outdoor Smokers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weber-smoque-pellet-smoker.md) - [Intelligent Pellet-Powered Cookers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asmoke-essential-pellet-grill.md) - [Interactive Meat Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midea-head-cook-cooking-probe.md) - [Smart Indoor Smoker Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ge-profile-indoor-smoker.md) - [Smartphone-Connected Outdoor Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-pellet-barbecue-grill.md) - [At-Home Cocktail Smokers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-cocktail-smoker.md) - [Tech-Forward Precision Cooking Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/precision-cooking-tools.md)