# IoT-Integrated Multi-Cookers 'GKM9000' by Gourmia Enhances Cooking with Wi-Fi Connectivity By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-04-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmia References: [prnewswire](http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/gourmia-to-introduce-ultra-versatile-game-changing-iot-cooker-to-american-kitchens-300226101.html) & [gourmia](http://www.gourmia.com/products) The GKM9000 Multi-Cooker from Gourmia is equipped to do everything from chopping produce and kneading dough to cooking pasta, but the tasks that it is able to execute are just a few of the features that make this an impressive kitchen appliance. What really makes the GKM9000 stand out are its interactive 7" digital full-color screen, Wi-Fi connectivity, pre-programmed mobile app and IoT capabilities that turn this device into a smart chef. On the multi-cooker screen, users are able to build shopping lists, download recipes, view step-by-step cooking instructions and get audio alerts. When an ingredient is added to the multi-cooker, its built-in scale is able to verify that the correct amount has been added for the recipe. This powerful all-in-one device is an indication of how vital the Internet of Things will be to chefs and kitchens of the future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 69% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Iot-integrated Kitchen Appliances:** The integration of Wi-Fi connectivity, mobile apps, and IoT capabilities presents opportunities for kitchen appliances to become more intelligent and interactive, ultimately improving the cooking experience for consumers. - **Smart Home Cooking Devices:** The GKM9000 multi-cooker showcases the potential for all-in-one cooking devices to become smarter and more connected, reflecting a trend towards the development of cohesive and convenient smart home systems. - **AI-enhanced Recipe Systems:** An interactive interface, recipe downloads, and step-by-step cooking instructions combine to suggest promising opportunities for AI-enhanced recipe systems in the future. ### Who This Affects Most - **Smart Home Industry:** More than ever, smart kitchens are becoming a part of the larger trend towards the creation of the fully-integrated smart home. - **Kitchen Appliance Industry:** The development of more intuitive, connected, and multi-functional kitchen appliances is poised to transform the kitchen appliance industry. - **Food Tech Industry:** IoT-connected cooking devices like the GKM9000 multi-cooker represent advancements in the food tech industry, particularly as concerns about food safety and quality continue to drive innovation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Enabled Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermomix-tm7.md) - [All-in-One Meal Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chefrobot.md) - [AI-Powered Cooking Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-idea-kody-29.md) - [Connected Meal Preparation Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-food-processor.md) - [Modern All-In-One Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinone-kitchen-appliances.md) - [App-Paired Cooktop Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tramontina-guru.md) - [Intelligent AI-Based Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haier.md) - [Smart Kitchen Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycook-next.md) - [Efficient Multicooker Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/our-place-dream-cooker.md)