What if you could connect YouTube to your cooktop? Or get mess-free cooktops? With tech evolving, you can now get android connected chimneys. Today tech has given rise to smart kitchen solutions designed specifically for Indian households. You get features like timer-controlled cooking in cooktops and Hobs, 3 dimensional suction in Chimney.
These aren’t just high-tech additions; they are built to withstand real-world challenges, from spice-laden cooking environments to multi-generational usage patterns, ensuring that technology enhances convenience without disrupting traditional cooking habits. In conversation with Free Press Journal, Eshwar K Vikas, CEO & Co-founder of Beyond Appliances, on how tech has given a makeover to our great Indian kitchen!
What trends can be found in the Indian smart kitchen technology market?
From refrigerators that track your groceries and notify you when items are running low to devices that automate cooking, technology has become an integral part of modern kitchens. They will adapt to our changing needs, preferences, and lifestyles, making everyday cooking more intuitive. Key trends shaping this transformation include hyper-personalization, IoT-enabled smart kitchens, and the use of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) to enhance kitchen experiences.
How has kitchen appliances evolved over the years?
In India, kitchens are often considered the heart of the home, with many women spending 3 to 4 hours a day in this space. Making kitchens more intuitive, engaging, and convenient is a challenge that smart appliance companies are embracing.
While the adoption of smart kitchen technologies has been slow in India, the shift towards convenience is undeniable and accelerating.This change in consumer behavior is part of a broader trend toward convenience and efficiency, driving demand for smart kitchen solutions.
Orion Android Powered Chimney | PR Handout
Brief your flagship products like the Orion Android Powered Chimney and the Dorado HOBTOP
The S-curve baffle filter consists of an upper baffle cover and a bottom baffle cover, together forming the baffle plate. Both covers are Teflon-coated. The Orion Android Powered chimney comes with a 7-inch touch screen to control chimney functions one can access a variety of apps like OTT and YouTube, and it transforms cooking into an interactive and enjoyable activity.
incorporates advanced safety features like Flame Failure Detection (FFD), which automatically cuts off the gas supply if the flame is accidentally extinguished. The digital timer feature enables precise cooking control, eliminating the need for constant monitoring.
Dorado HOBTOP | PR Handout
How does the integration of OTT platforms enhance the user experience in the kitchen?
The Orion-powered chimney running on Android, have OTT and YouTube streaming features. This allows users to watch video recipes, participate in live cooking classes, or even catch up on their favorite shows while preparing meals. By making cooking more interactive and engaging, this integration enhances the experience, which is perfect for those who love experimenting with new recipes. Whether it’s learning a dish from a chef on YouTube or following step-by-step guided cooking, this technology transforms the kitchen into a space for creativity and enjoyment beyond just meal preparation.
What are your future plans of product launches or market expansion?
The company plans to launch six new SKUs in the next two months across chimney, hob, and cooktop categories. One of the upcoming AI-powered chimneys will feature a Smart Whistle Counter Sensor, designed to detect and count pressure cooker whistles, addressing the common challenge of manual monitoring. In the hob and stove category, new models will include methane sensors to enhance safety by detecting gas leaks.
