Submission + - Smart ovens are a dumb idea (theverge.com) 1
AmiMoJo writes: At least three smart June Ovens have turned on in the middle of the night and heated up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. The ovens’ owners aren’t sure why this happened, and June is claiming that the users are at fault.
The June Oven debuted in 2015 as a $1,495 countertop oven that uses a camera and computer vision to identify food that’s been placed inside. It also pairs with an app that allows people to choose their temperature and cooking settings, as well as live stream their food as it cooks thanks to the built-in camera. Since its launch, competitors have sprung up, including Tovala and Brava.
June blamed people accidentally clicking "pre heat" while browsing recipes in their own app, and in one case an Alexa malfunction.
The June Oven debuted in 2015 as a $1,495 countertop oven that uses a camera and computer vision to identify food that’s been placed inside. It also pairs with an app that allows people to choose their temperature and cooking settings, as well as live stream their food as it cooks thanks to the built-in camera. Since its launch, competitors have sprung up, including Tovala and Brava.
June blamed people accidentally clicking "pre heat" while browsing recipes in their own app, and in one case an Alexa malfunction.
Poor UX (Score:2)