Best Coffee Machines with Smartphone Control

The device has a compact form factor with a body width of only 24 cm. The water tank of the coffee maker has a volume of 2.2 l (more than the average "in the ward"), and the capacity of the grain hopper is about 250 g. In addition, there is the ability to work with ground coffee. In terms of settings, the 756th model provides for "all by 3" adjustments - so many degrees of grinding are provided for coffee beans, the same number of gradations have settings for temperature, strength and the degree of pre-wetting of the coffee tablet in the "brewer" (Aroma Balance System).

The drink selection menu of the Nivona CafeRomatica 756 is implemented as a "carousel" on a color screen. The selection is made by rotating the right wheel, and the preparation procedure is started by pressing the button in the center of the wheel. To the left of the display is a wheel for setting the strength of the drink and the volume of the portion. From a smartphone with the pre-installed Nivona application, you can remotely start the preparation of drinks with personal settings.

Adepts of drinking a cup of hot latte or cappuccino will appreciate the separate adjustment of the volume of milk dispensed and the height of the foam "cap" (accurate to a milliliter). The downside is the lack of a program for "correct" cappuccino. Unfortunately, the coffee machine does not know the filling sequence "coffee, then milk". But this is not a problem, since the "canonical cappuccino" can be made in two steps - first pour espresso into the cup, then add milk foam.

The Krups brand coffee machine represents solutions at the junction of the entry-level and mid-price segments. It is equipped with conical stainless steel millstones, which are responsible for grinding the beans (3 grinding degree settings are available) and an automatic cappuccino maker with a drain pipe. The latter "knows how" to prepare two portions of a given milk-coffee drink at once, can be used with a milk jug, tetra pack or other packaging, or a regular glass.

Krups Evidence EA 892D provides self-cleaning of the milk circuit and other service modes. Their regulations should be strictly observed, because one of the features of all devices of the manufacturer is a non-removable brewing unit.

The coffee machine has 15 programs, including 3 types of tea. Four recipes are launched from the control panel in one click - espresso, lungo, macchiato and cappuccino. At the same time, canonical milk drinks cannot be prepared by default: first, the model serves milk, and then coffee. The Extra Shot button deserves special mention: when activated, the main drinks are prepared on the basis of double espresso.

The extended menu offers additional programs, including Americano, ristretto and separate foam delivery. Any drink can be customized by changing the strength, portion dimensions, temperature, amount of milk (through foaming duration). The last set parameters are saved in memory for the next preparation, but there is no full-fledged program here.

The model is equipped with a Bluetooth module, so it allows remote control from a smartphone at a short distance from the device. Separately, it is worth highlighting the pleasant design and moderate dimensions (24x37x38 cm), which did not prevent the installation of a fairly standard grain hopper (260 grams) and a large water tank (2.3 liters).

The downside is that you can't use ground coffee: the design doesn't include a special bypass shaft. In any case, for its price, the Krups Evidence EA 892D is an interesting coffee machine with smartphone control and other useful options.

The representative of the EQ.700 line of the Siemens brand is an advanced coffee machine with convenient controls. First of all, it has a 5-inch touch display, which provides a clear selection of recipes and the ability to save your programs (up to 5 pcs. - the Favourite option). The model also supports the proprietary Home Connect technology for remote access from a smartphone and the coffeeWorld function. The latter allows you to prepare popular drinks from different countries of the world, such as Viennese melange or Portuguese gallon.

In total, Siemens EQ.700 classic TP713R09 has 35 programs, and also allows for quite standard settings of volume, water temperature and strength. The aromaDouble Shot option deserves special mention - basic recipes are prepared with a double, not a single, portion of espresso.

The device is equipped with branded ceramic ceramDrive millstones, which combine reliability and low noise levels. The coffee grinder has 6 grinding degree settings and a fairly large hopper for 320 grams of beans.

Connoisseurs of coffee and milk drinks will find an automatic cappuccino maker with a drain pipe. It allows you to use any container with milk that is at hand, is capable of serving foam in two cups at once, and is also supplemented with an automatic cleaning system autoMilk Clean. In addition, users can adjust the amount of milk for cappuccino, latte, etc.

The coffee machine has a removable brewing unit and a 19-horsepower pump, a larger water tank (2.4 liters). The disadvantages include fairly large dimensions of 31x38x47 cm, but in any case, the Siemens EQ.700 classic TP713R09 is an excellent choice for coffee lovers.

The model belongs to the flagship guard of coffee "machines". The upper half of the "facade" of the coffee machine is occupied by a touch control panel with buttons, sliders and a large color screen. The most popular drinks are launched literally in one click (espresso, coffee crema, cappuccino, latte macchiato), the remaining 17 names - start from the menu in a couple of clicks. From a drink of an unusual recipe, Melitta Caffeo Barista TS Smart F86 / 0-100 prepares Scandinavian Americano Long Black and a killer in strength "dead eye" Dead Eye (three portions of ristretto are successively added to the coffee crema).

The coffee machine has 4 pre-installed user profiles. They allow you to set the amount of coffee, milk, hot water and foam to the nearest milliliter, specify the slot of the two-chamber bean container, and set the brewing temperature and strength parameters. Access to the detailed settings is available from the Melitta Connect mobile app when connecting a smartphone or tablet to the coffee machine via Bluetooth. By the way, in automatic coffee brewing modes, the model automatically uses beans from the left slot for espresso-based drinks, and from the right slot for coffee crema-based drinks.

The coffee "machine" is equipped with a height-adjustable dispenser with twin outlets for coffee and milk. In one go, Melitta Caffeo Barista TS Smart F86/0-100 pours two servings of coffee or coffee-milk drinks. The model will please you with a huge variety of recipes for automatic preparation of an invigorating drink, the intenseAroma function for increasing the overall saturation of coffee by increasing the duration of pre-wetting of the coffee tablet, and advanced functionality in general. With such a barista in the kitchen, you will definitely not get bored!

The model is assembled to the highest standard and has a stunning appearance. The center of attention on the front panel of its case is a large color screen, and on both sides of the display there are touch control buttons. The desired drinks are selected from the "carousel" on the display, about 10 programs for automatic coffee preparation are provided (not counting the functions of steam, hot water and heated milk). In total, over a hundred recipes can be stored in the memory of the coffee machine - this includes settings for six user profiles and one guest profile.

The model is equipped with a 1450 W thermal block, an efficient pump (15 bar), a 2 l main water tank and a double-walled thermal jug for milk. Milk and coffee drinks with the De'Longhi PrimaDonna Elite ECAM 650.55.MS are prepared not only in fully automatic mode, but also manually (for which a panarello attachment is included in the package). "Automatically" the coffee machine brews canonically correct cappuccino and Flat White by adding milk to the poured coffee.

The Coffee Link mobile application allows you to flexibly adjust the parameters of strength, amount of milk and coffee, and water temperature in the recipe for the drinks you prepare. You can also view tips on how to use and care for the device. However, only one mobile gadget can be connected to the coffee machine at a time. Another deterrent to ordering the model right now is the high cost of the coffee machine. However, it is fully justified by the flagship capabilities of the De'Longhi PrimaDonna Elite ECAM 650.55.MS.