Are Internet-Connected Coffee Makers Any Good?

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Internet has suddenly become a part and parcel of our daily lifestyle. A few centuries ago, one would not have thought of talking to another person on the other side of the universe in the comforts of their own home. One would not even think of downloading songs. And one could not have thought of operating a coffee maker through this technology. All that is now possible. The latter is made possible by internet-connected coffee makers.

While it seems superfluous to connect your brewer to the internet, there are some people with a great love for technology and this newest addition to technology seems like something worth salivating over. But is it really?

There have been reports lately of people experiencing loopholes in their internet-connected coffee makers. One of the main things one has to consider when connecting to the net is security. If you have your very own local connection at home where all your appliances can be programmed through the use of your computer, one should think about setting up an impregnable security system.

According to some users of this coffee machine, someone could hack in your network and not only impair the functions of your brewer but also do considerable damage to your personal computer. Someone could get in the system and manipulate temperature settings of your appliances which can lead to disastrous results such as your house being burned down. But if it is any consolation, the chances of this happening are slim. However, since this is virtually a new technology, one cannot put a period to this issue and give strong assurances that it will never happen.

But why settle for this in the first place if it costs a lot and there is a risk for hacking? Actually, it does have numerous advantages. For one thing, your appliances are all centralized. This makes operation a lot more efficient and convenient, don't you think?

Also, one of the internet-connected machines today such as the Jura F90 can actually be tweaked when it comes to its strength settings through the internet. It might not be such a wise idea to invest in this technology though as of this point because of its unexplained vulnerabilities. However, if you want a more convenient way of brewing, you can always go for programmable coffee machines. Their features are competent enough to get your brew without having to wait for ages to sip it. In mere minutes, your coffee is done. Also, it would not be such a pain if it breaks down or fails on you.