# Connected Kitchen Scales The 'Drop' Kitchen Scale Offers Access to Hundreds of Recipes By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-12-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-scale References: [7gadgets](http://www.7gadgets.com/2015/12/30/drop-kitchen-scale-for-apple-ipad-and-iphone/119916) & [amzn](http://amzn.com/B00TTY34KG) While a shift back into the kitchen by foodie consumers is taking place, a distinct lack of knowledge when it comes to cooking is preventing certain consumer segments from participating, which is where the 'Drop' Kitchen Scale comes in to help out. Connecting to [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korehealth-korescale) smartphones and offering chefs access to [hundreds of different recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recipe-hub1) that all make use of the functionality, the 'Drop' Kitchen Scale will enable users to [measure precisely how much ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-coffee-dosing-cup) they need to avoid guesswork. Created to help novice and advanced chefs create perfect dishes, the 'Drop' Kitchen Scale offers functions like easy ways to substitute certain ingredients as well as auto progress technology that will sense how you're moving along to shift the instructions accordingly, ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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's Driving This Trend - **Connected Kitchen Scales:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop smart kitchen appliances that integrate with smartphones to offer personalized recipe recommendations and ingredient measurements. - **Foodie Consumer Shift:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create educational platforms or services that teach cooking skills and provide access to personalized recipe libraries for novice cooks. - **Smart Recipe Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design kitchen scales with advanced features such as ingredient substitution suggestions and real-time instructions based on user progress. ### Who This Affects Most - **Smart Kitchen Appliances:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology into kitchen appliances to enhance meal planning, preparation, and cooking experiences. - **Online Recipe Platforms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop online platforms that offer curated recipe collections, personalized food recommendations, and step-by-step cooking instructions. - **Smart Home Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create smart home devices and systems that seamlessly connect kitchen appliances, smartphones, and other devices for a holistic cooking experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [App-Connected Food Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-nutrition-scale-1.md) - [Groundbreaking Nutrition Management Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-drop.md) - [Cooking Companion Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cook-well.md) - [Automated Countertop Cooking Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ottonom.md) - [All-in-One Meal Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chefrobot.md) - [Precision Coffee Brewing Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acaia-pearl-model-s.md) - [App-Paired Cooktop Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tramontina-guru.md) - [Precision Coffee Measurement Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brewista-smart-scale-ii.md) - [Multifunctional Kitchen Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/precision-scale-with-timer.md)