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Smart Home Coffee Roasters

The Ikawa Home Coffee Roaster Has Smartphone Connectivity

— May 4, 2015 — Tech
The Ikawa home coffee roaster is an innovative kitchen appliance boasting smartphone connectivity. Currently up for funding on Kickstarter, the Ikawa home coffee roaster is produced by the same brand who launched the world's first digital roaster, making it easy to turn on the machine at home from a remote location, as the technology has been incorporated into this latest model.

The visually pleasing and cleverly designed Ikawa is smart in many ways aside from its app-connectivity. The machine customizes the roast to the beans, as each type of coffee bean requires a uniquely custom roast in order to bring out its flavors.

At the time of posting, the Ikawa has already pulled in almost 80% of its funding goal of £80,000.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Home Appliances - The trend of smart home appliances, like the Ikawa home coffee roaster with smartphone connectivity, allows for convenient remote control and customization.
2. App-connected Kitchen Gadgets - The rise of app-connected kitchen gadgets, such as the Ikawa home coffee roaster, opens up opportunities for personalized and precise cooking experiences.
3. Customized Roasting Technology - The advancement of customized roasting technology, exemplified by the Ikawa home coffee roaster, revolutionizes the way beans are roasted to enhance flavor profiles.
Industry Implications
1. Smart Home Technology - The smart home technology industry can explore opportunities to integrate smartphone connectivity into various appliances, making them more versatile and convenient.
2. Kitchen Appliance Manufacturing - The kitchen appliance manufacturing industry can embrace the trend of app-connected gadgets, like the Ikawa home coffee roaster, to create innovative products that enhance the cooking experience.
3. Coffee Industry - The coffee industry can capitalize on customized roasting technology, such as the Ikawa home coffee roaster, to offer unique and personalized coffee flavors to consumers.
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