Tea and coffee drinkers have been bowled over by a 'game changer' Alexa smart kettle, which they say has completely revolutionised the way they make hot drinks. The rapid boil kettle can be scheduled to boil water at any time, and will keep it warm - a function which could help to significantly reduce energy bills in the cold winter months.
The Smart Kettle by WeeKett normally costs £99.99, but for a limited time it's been reduced down to less than £60, at a more budget-friendly price of £59.62. That makes it cheaper than models from rivals Ninja, where the Stainless Steel Rapid Boil Perfect Temperature Kettle remains at £99.99, and Swan's £59.99 Swan Alexa 1.5 Litre Smart Kettle, which we reviewed earlier this week.
The kettle can be connected to multiple home devices, including Google and Siri via Shortcuts, as well as Amazon Alexa. That means you can order it to boil without even having to leave your bed or sofa - or on the way home from the supermarket so there's boiling water ready for a piping hot cup of tea or coffee as soon as you get in.
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The rapid boil kettle can be scheduled to boil anytime, wherever you are. It also has a keep warm function, which will help to minimise on electricity bills, as you won't need to keep reboiling your water.
For parents, there's a baby bottle programme, which can be shared with family members for anyone who may be looking after the little one. There's also a water gauge on both sides - a rare but handy find for left-handed people.
For practicality, the kettle comes with boil Dry Protection. There's also a 40 to 100°C temperature range meaning water can be heated up to the perfect temperature depending on what you're drinking - whether it be baby milk, tea, coffee, a chai latte or hot chocolate.
One person who tried the kettle raved: "It is wonderful to have hot water soon as I get to the kitchen instead of waiting for what seems forever on a cold morning for the kettle to boil. Also so much nicer to save moments delaying me watching TV to get a brew without waiting in the evening.
"I would prefer the blue Wifi light could go off, apologies if I've missed how it could. but it doRead more about review stating Love it. Doesn't seem to use masses of power so for the convenience of the app thats bearable. Definitely recommending the WeeKett to everyone."
A second said: "Great kettle quick to boil and operated either by hand, phone or Alexa. I would recommend this kettle to any one."
A third penned: "I am very impressed with our new kettle. It’s very handy to have the access in your app and also having a newborn using that setting to boil and keep water at 70 degrees is brilliant. Great purchase!"
"This kettle is incredible! Connected with phones and Alexa it’s the perfect way to start the day. I can even set it to turn on at 7am before the school run to make my morning coffee without waiting for it to boil," wrote another.
Somebody else added: "Being able to link the kettle to my app and to Alexa is amazing. I'm having knee surgery soon, and I know that this is going to be a saviour. Such a great product, and love the name too!"
A new parent said: "We absolutely love our weekett kettle it’s so handy to have with a baby being able to control it from my phone and being able to use it for making a bottle is great. I love that you can control the temperature perfect for making drinks at the most perfect temperature and for flasks and it can keep it that temperature for up to an hour!"
