# Voice-Controlled Coffee Makers The Gourmia Coffee Maker Responds to the Skill Name 'Mia' By Ell Smith | Published 2018-01-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmia-smart-coffee-maker References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/gourmia-introduces-award-winning-smart-kitchen-tea-and-coffee-makers-300425722.html) The days of forcing oneself to get out of bed in the morning to brew a much-needed pot of coffee may be over, thanks to the [Gourmia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunction-espresso-machine) smart coffee maker -- an app-connected kitchen appliance that features integrated voice control. This app-connected coffee maker ensures that an individual is receiving a perfectly brewed pot of coffee, whenever they want. Individuals can outline their specific coffee requirements - type, strength and amount - in the app. Because the device is connected to voice systems like [Amazon's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atomi-smart-coffee-maker) Alexa or [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deepminds-sl2t) Home, users can request a new cup by simply speaking out loud. Similar to Alexa, this app is activated from hearing the skill name 'Mia,' meaning users can prompt the device to make a coffee, by making a simple request such as "Hey Mia, make me a coffee." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart Kitchen Appliances:** There is a trend towards app-connected kitchen appliances with integrated voice control, allowing users to make requests and receive customized results. - **Voice-activated Devices:** Voice-activated technology is becoming increasingly popular, allowing for hands-free convenience and a new level of personalization for users. - **Customized Coffee Machines:** There is a trend towards highly customizable coffee machines that allow users to specify the type, strength, and amount of coffee they want, and receive it on demand via voice commands. ### Where This Applies - **Smart Home Technology:** This trend in voice-activated coffee makers fits within the smart home technology industry, offering a new level of convenience and personalization to consumers. - **Kitchen Appliance Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of kitchen appliances must now consider integrating voice-activated technology and app connectivity to stay competitive and meet consumer demand for personalized, convenient appliances. - **Coffee Industry:** The coffee industry must consider the increasing popularity of highly customizable coffee machines that allow for personalized brewing via voice commands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Countertop Coffee Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atomi-smart-coffee-maker.md) - [Smartphone-Connected Coffee Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-coffee-machine.md) - [Accessible Connected Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hamilton-beach-works-with-alexa.md) - [App-Connected Pod Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kcaf-smart-coffee-machine.md) - [Smart Assistant Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bosch-and-amazon.md) - [Character Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-moky.md) - [Intuitive Cafe-Inspired Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-specialty-coffee-maker.md) - [Precision Power-Over Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiroia-hikaru-v60-smart-brewer.md) - [Automated Barista Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siemens-eq900-beanident-system.md)