# Smartphone-Connected Toasters The Griffin Connected Toaster Showed Off Smart Features at CES 2017 By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-01-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/griffin-connected-toaster References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/griffin-connected-toaster/) & [press.griffintechnology](https://press.griffintechnology.com/release/griffin-technology-unveils-griffin-home-a-collection-of-smart-apppowered-appliances-that-simplify-and-enhance-everyday-routines-at-ces-2017/) The Griffin Connected Toaster is a new kitchen appliance from the brand that aims to provide users with the perfect piece of breakfast bread each and every time it's used. Connecting to a user's smartphone, the Griffin Connected Toaster communicates with the connected device to let you know how long it'll be until the bread is toasted. Moreover, users can select the kind of bread they are toasting to have it toasted to the perfect level without having to worry that it will be overdone or underdone. The Griffin Connected Toaster can enable users to let it know when they have had the perfect toast so that the device can remember the settings and enable you to have the same experience each and every time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 93% | 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) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smart Kitchen Appliances:** Smart toasters are just one example of how kitchen appliances can be connected to the internet of things (IoT) to improve user experience and convenience. - **Connected Cooking:** Integrating cooking devices with smartphones and other devices can enable more precise cooking control and streamline the cooking process. - **Personalized Breakfast Experience:** Smart toasters can remember users’ preferred toast settings, making breakfast a more personalized and enjoyable experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Companies manufacturing smart kitchen appliances can capitalize on the growing demand for connected home technology. - **Food and Beverage:** Businesses in the food and beverage industry can leverage smart kitchen appliances to offer custom toast options and deliver a more satisfying customer experience. - **Home Automation:** The ability to connect home appliances to the IoT presents opportunities for companies in the home automation industry to create integrated, personalized smart home systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Touchscreen Interface Smart Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toasty-one.md) - [Modern WiFi-Equipped Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolution-cooking.md) - [Optic Sensor Smart Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breville-eye-q-auto.md) - [Visualized Intelligent Toaster Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuisinart-simplitouch-xl.md) - [Smart Customization Kitchen Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuisinart-smart-elite-2slice-toaster.md) - [Rocking Robotic Toaster Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-toaster.md) - [Ultra-Thin See-Through Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphene-transparent-toaster.md) - [Modern Smart Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instaglo-toaster.md) - [Minimalist One-Slice Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toast-appliance.md)