Has anyone experience how bad the proriatary software is on such machines? For Kenwood there is an app (Kenwood World App) which apparently guides you through the cooking-process. Does anyone have a idea for how long this app or other apps from similar machines will be maintained? Does anyone have experience of using such a device without an internet connection?
I am sure that there wont ever be a simple foss app which can connect to such a device, but how bad is it? I am worried that the new Kenwoods wont be as durable as the old one I had (had it handed down, was around 30yo), because the software will be discontinued.
Looking for people with experiences with such machines and their software-side.
Why do you need an app to guide you through cooking?
Why would you buy a kitchen appliance that requires an app in the first place? Optional, sure. Required? Fuck no.
Your concerns of software support are valid. Typically the companies lose interest within 5 years in my experience.
Also I have no idea what appliance this is in the picture. Is this a stand mixer? Combined with a scale? And an induction cooker? Just buy one of each and save a pile of money and hassle. Integrated devices never do anything well.
I guarantee this hardware will fail within 10 years. Your 30 hand me down probably has no digital circuits in it, it's all mechanical and easily repaired.
Very well put. I also avoid any appliance that needs internet or an app.
Kenwood is a great brand, but I'd never pay extra for it to become "smart".