# Smartphone-Controlled Water Kettles The iKettle is the World's First Wi-Fi Enabled Kettle By Akihiko Tse | Published 2013-10-13 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ikettle References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/361282/A-Smart-Kettle-That-Wakes-You-Up-Boils-Water-And-Keeps-It-Warm-For-You/) & [firebox](http://www.firebox.com/product/6068/iKettle) Next to watching paint dry, waiting for water boil is just as dull and tedious, which is where the iKettle comes in. The iKettle is the world's first Wi-Fi enabled [smart kettle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luna-electric-kettle), costing $160.79, that lets you start heating the kettle at the touch of a button and alerts you when the water is boiled. The kettle comes with a wireless-equipped base unit, and once the smartphone and kettle are on the same Wi-Fi network, the settings allow you to turn the kettle on, but also [set the water temperature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temperature-control-smart-mug). Holding up to 1.8 liters of water, the kettle is made from stainless steel and has a soft-touch handle. There is a [keep-warm feature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allcom-smart-tumbler) -- as well as an auto shut-off boil-dry protection enabled -- and it even asks whether you want to start the kettle when you wake up. The iKettle is due to be available during the last week of November. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Smart Home Appliances:** Opportunity for further integration of smartphone-controlled features in household appliances. - **Internet of Things:** Expanding network connectivity options to everyday objects, creating new avenues for automation and control. - **Convenience Technology:** Developing products that streamline everyday tasks and enhance user experience with smart features. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchen Appliances:** Potential for incorporating smartphone-controlled capabilities into a wider range of kitchen devices. - **Technology:** Opportunity to expand wireless connectivity and smart features to a variety of consumer electronics. - **Household Goods:** Integrating smartphone automation functionalities in everyday household items for added convenience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Kitchen Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-smart-electric-gooseneck-kettle.md) - [Adjustable Temperature Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/o-kettle.md) - [Modern Electric Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gooseneck-kettles.md) - [Tumbler-Inspired Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-travel-kettle.md) - [Professional-Grade Gooseneck Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fellow-stagg-ekg-pro.md) - [Temperature-Regulating Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauldryn-coffee-pro.md) - [Electric Parent-Friendly Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zwilling.md) - [Aesthetic Electric Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corvo-electric-kettle.md) - [Customizable Connected Tea Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-tea-pot.md)