I did not want a wise mug, however now I can not t...

Okay, possibly that headline is a bit a lot, however the Ember Mug 2 is actually one among my favourite gadgets that I’ve used lately — and that is coming from somebody who could be very uninterested in the let’s-make-everything-smart craze that swept the tech business a couple of years in the past. Not each gadget must function Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity, nevertheless it seems like I recognize it when my espresso mug does.

I’ve a protracted historical past of brewing espresso or tea within the early morning, however forgetting my mug on the machine or leaving it in an odd place in my dwelling as a result of I get pulled into doing one thing else (one time I discovered my mug within the toilet). This occurs extra incessantly after I’m in a rush or have a couple of different early morning issues to maintain earlier than I sit down at my desk to begin my work day.

By the point I bear in mind I made espresso and search out my lacking mug, it is usually at the least half-hour or so later. This implies my as soon as piping-hot caffeinated beverage is now relatively chilly, forcing me to both pour it down the sink and make a brand new cup or warmth it up within the microwave.

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So far as sensible devices go, the Ember Mug 2 is surprisingly helpful

Who needs to drink chilly espresso? Nobody

That is the place the Ember Mug 2 is available in. The sensible espresso mug regulates your chosen liquid’s temperature to no matter works finest for you. Possibly you like your espresso at 131°F (55°C). You can also make that occur with a fast swipe in Ember’s cell app. Maybe you are extra of a 122°F (50°C) sort of tea drinker? That is potential too. Any constant temperature you need, as much as a most of 144°F (62°C) and a minimal of 122°F (50°C) is at your fingertips (this function can also be helpful if you happen to usually steep tea to a sure temperature).

I discovered that I are inclined to choose about 125°F (52°C), and every time my Keurig machine’s Tim Hortons Espresso (I am about as removed from a espresso connoisseur as you possibly can probably be) hits that temperature within the Ember Mug 2, I get a handy notification despatched to my iPhone 16 Pro. This notification usually doubles as a reminder that I made espresso and must go retrieve my possible misplaced mug. Setup is simple and solely requires you to obtain the Ember iPhone/Android app, maintain down a hidden button on the Ember Mug 2’s base till its gentle begins flashing (you possibly can change the colour of the sensible mug’s gentle notification, too), and join the sensible mug to your smartphone.

When it comes to battery life, chilly liquids clearly take longer to warmth up than espresso or tea coming instantly out of a machine. This implies the 14oz (414 ml) Ember Mug 2 I’ve has its roughly 80-minute battery lowered barely when heating up a chilly espresso that is been sitting round for a bit.

This brings me to a few the problems I’ve encountered with the Ember Mug 2 to this point. Typically, it simply does not appear to cost on its dock. I am undecided why, and I’ve checked the contacts on the dock and the rear of the mug as I’ve heard this can sometimes be the source of the problem. Rapidly taking it on and off the charger solves this concern, nonetheless. That stated, the charging concern occurs so not often that I do not take into account it a deal-breaker. In terms of charging, I usually simply place my Ember Mug 2 on its charger on the finish of the day after washing and drying it, guaranteeing it is good to go the following morning.

On that be aware, the Ember Mug 2 sadly is not dishwasher protected, which implies you may want to clean it by hand. You additionally clearly can also’t put the Ember Mug 2 within the microwave.

On a extra constructive be aware, you possibly can set the Ember Mug 2 on a timer in order that it maintains your chosen temperature for a particular interval. One in all my favourite options is the truth that if the mug stays idle for 2 hours, the warmth shuts off, even when there’s nonetheless liquid within the mug. The mug itself additionally feels high-quality and weighty (however not too hefty), which, given its $150 price ticket for the 14oz model, is smart. There are a number of colours, together with a vibrant purple, a chilled-out sandstone and several other flashy metallic hues that seem like one thing out of a sci-fi film.

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This sensible mug is not for everybody, nevertheless it works nice for me

Typically, it is concerning the little conveniences in life

The Ember Mug 2 may not be for everybody given its costly price ticket. It is the type of gadget you would possibly actually wish to obtain as a present, however most likely would not purchase your self. For me, although, it presents the kind of minor comfort I actually recognize given how usually I neglect my espresso mug round the home. I might return to not utilizing an Ember Mug 2 and simply a typical dumb espresso mug, however I positively do not wish to.

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