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If you like the idea of checking in on how your roast is doing while sitting outside enjoying a pre-lunch aperitif, a smart oven could be for you.
Smart technology is increasingly part of daily lives, and the latest place it's making its presence felt is in the kitchen.
Traditional kitchen appliances - such as fridge freezers, washing machines and ovens - are increasingly embracing wi-fi connectivity. In fact, most of the big oven brands, such as Bosch, Neff, AEG and Miele, already have smart ovens in their ranges.
While there are some low-cost smart ovens (see the Hoover model below), prices can be as high as £1,500, but generally you can expect to pay around £700 to £800.
Which? has been testing smart ovens to see what they do, what they don't do and importantly, what you should know before you buy one.
If you just need a great new oven, smart or otherwise, go to our Best Buy oven reviews.
Once you've downloaded the companion app, your smart oven will usually allow you to:
For more information on voice-assisted control, head to our advice page onGoogle assistant, Alexa and Siri commands.
You won't be surprised to learn that unfortunately, a smart oven doesn't actually make dinner for you and may not be as versatile as you expect. For example, you won't be able to:
Still not convinced of the benefits? ReadSmart ovens: five ways smart tech will change the way you cook
Here are three smart ovens - at a range of prices - that we think are worth checking out.
This Neff oven features the swish Slide&Hide door that keen fans will have clocked in the Bake-Off tent. The door slides under the oven, allowing easier access to your food. A pair of telescopic runners gives additional help for shifting heavier items in and out.
Neff ovens, like Bosch and Siemens products, use Home Connect. This platform allows smart control of other appliances, such as fridge freezers and dishwashers, as well as ovens.
Before reaching for your wallet, don't forget to check out how well this oven cooks. Head to our full Neff B47CS34H0B/68 oven review to find out.
This Hoover oven could be tempting if you want to go smart without splashing out a fortune. It's the cheapest smart oven we've come across by a mile and has features you usually only see on pricier models.
It uses the Hoover Wizard App to communicate with the oven, which contains an HD camera, so you should get a decent view of how your dinner is progressing.
It also comes with a cooking probe - good for checking if meat or fish has warmed up to a safe temperature on the inside.
Find out if this oven really is a bargain by reading how it fared in our rigorous tests in the full Hoover HOZ7173IN WIFI oven review.
If you fancy treating yourself to a top-of-range oven, this Miele model has all the bells and whistles going.
Alongside its smart credentials, steam-cooking feature and touch controls, this oven also has a very effective pyrolytic self-cleaning programme.
It uses the Miele MobileControl app to allow you to make the adjustments you need.
Can it be worth the investment? Our detailed Miele H7164BP oven review gives the lowdown on whether this oven cooks as well as it looks.
If you're tempted to try a smart oven, head to our smart oven reviews.
All ovens at the Which? lab undergo our tough cooking tests. We measure how closely an oven sticks to the correct temperature and how evenly it spreads heat. We also rate ovens on how easy they are to use and clean, and the effectiveness of the grill.
On top of this, we check out the accompanying smart oven apps and report on how they stack up in terms of security, safety and functionality.
Like the sound of smart appliances? Here are a few other smart products we test:
Find out more about how to set up a smart home.