# Automated Smoothie Makers The Smoothie Smart Blender Automatically Blends the Perfect Drink By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-04-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoothie-smart References: [hamiltonbeach](https://www.hamiltonbeach.com/all-blenders-smoothie-smart-blender-56206.html) The Smoothie Smart Blender from [Hamilton Beach](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hamilton-beach-works-with-alexa) is a high-tech blender that is designed to prepare the perfect smoothie every time. One of the problems with using a blender is figuring out exactly how long it takes to ensure that drinks and pureed mixtures come out perfectly smooth. This blenders is programmed to automatically run the perfect blending cycle each time. Unlike other appliances, the Smoothie Smart Blender has an Auto Smoothie feature that is designed to prepare the perfect drink every time. Users simply press the appropriate button and the appliance will begin running a 45-second blending cycle that uses precise pulses and speeds to blend perfectly smooth drinks. The silky smooth texture is the result of Hamilton Beach's patented Wave~ Action technology, which pulls the ingredients downward so that users never have to stop and stir their mixture. The automated blender is ideal for busy consumers who are looking for a hands-free way to prepare the perfect smoothie in a hurry. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 25% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Automated Blending Technology:** The Smoothie Smart Blender showcases the potential for automated blending technology to create consistent and reliable results. - **Hands-free Convenience:** The demand for hands-free blending solutions is increasing as busy consumers seek efficient ways to prepare smoothies and pureed mixtures. - **Precision and Perfect Texture:** Consumers are seeking blenders that can deliver precise pulses and speeds to create perfectly smooth and silky textures. ### Where This Applies - **Home Appliance:** The home appliance industry can explore opportunities to develop automated blenders that cater to the increasing demand for hands-free and precise blending solutions. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can benefit from automated blending technology that allows for consistent and reliable production of smoothies and other pureed mixtures. - **Kitchenware:** Manufacturers in the kitchenware industry can tap into the market for hands-free blenders that offer convenience and ease of use for consumers in a hurry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Service Retail Smoothie Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-blends-blender-plus.md) - [Heated Self-Cleaning Blenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatic-blender.md) - [Ingredient-Detecting Blenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-detect-duo-power-blender-pro.md) - [Reimagined Self-Cleaning Blenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ascent-x-series.md) - [Ingredient-Sensing Blenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutribullet-smartsense-1400-watts-blender.md) - [Countertop Supplement Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brezza-supermix.md) - [Functional Tumbler Blenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-blendboss.md) - [Self-Heating Soup Blenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-blender-soup-maker.md) - [Convenience-Focused Blending Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blending-system.md)