Make a cuppa from the comfort of your bed with the best smart kettles

This sleek-looking kettle from Swan is the first Alexa smart kettle. You can set it to work simply by using your voice, even from another room. Create personalised commands and routines unique to you such as turning the kettle on, changing the temperature of the water or asking Alexa to keep the water warm. It makes 8-10 cups and you can select the temperature between 60°C, 85°C, 90°C or 100°C.

Our review: “As a big brew lover, and someone that works from home, I was very excited to test this kettle out. It was very easy to set up following the booklet that has simple and straightforward instructions. But do make sure you take the time to read this. At the start, I wasn’t sure why Alexa kept being so disobedient and not turning on my kettle when asked to, but this is because I hadn’t set up my voice commands in the Alexa app. Once I had done this, Alexa would boil the kettle whenever I asked. Controlling the kettle from my phone was great, especially on those lazy Sundays when I just wanted a few extra minutes in bed. The ‘keep warm’ function is brilliant too, as I’m prone to flicking the kettle on and then getting distracted by another task.

"I was also amazed by the double-wall technology, which stops the exterior from getting hot — no more kettle burns for Bryony. The only thing I would say is this kettle isn’t the quietest at all, but if you’re looking for a smart kettle that’s sleek and stylish, and very easy to use, it’s definitely worth considering.”

As well as voice control, temperature variations between 40°C and 100°C and being able to control it from your phone, this kettle has some added bonuses.

It has a water gauge on each side of the kettle, making it usable for both left and right-handed users. The platform it sits on also has different temperature options, so if you ever do have a day when the Wi-Fi is down, you can still easily select the water temperature you’d like it to boil too. There’s also a built-in baby bottle programme for new parents, which boils the water to 100°C and then cools it to 70°C, where it will stay at this temperature for an hour. You’ve also got the removable limescale filter and dry-boil protection too.

A customer commented that they thought its best feature was that it can be remotely operated via an app or a smart speaker. Connecting it to Wi-Fi was relatively easy and it stays connected. You can set automatic timers via the app, an evolution of the Teasmade! However, the customer felt the app was lacking a water level indicator; you have to physically go to the kettle to see if it's filled.

Also, it has a longer keep warm functions than other kettles, maintaining water temperature for up to an hour.

This kettle from Sage could almost be mistaken for the Weekett kettle. It's ideal for tea and coffee connoisseurs as there are five different temperature options on the base — for black, green, white or Oolong teas and French press coffee — to create the ideal brewing conditions. It also has a 20-minute keep warm button, so there's no rush for making your perfect brew.

Our tester said that whilst this is not a 'smart' kettle in the app-controlled sense, it is a premium appliance that has one-touch controls to heat water to the ideal temperature for a range of teas and coffee. In addition, there is a keep warm function which makes it more energy efficient than having to reboil.

Aesthetically, our tester loved the brushed stainless steel and chunkiness of this Sage kettle without being too heavy. The button controls were easy to use and the hinged lid was a doddle to open and close.

Be aware that there's a glass window in the lid that retains some condensation between use, which is a minor con. But, otherwise this is a flawless premium kettle for tea or coffee connoisseurs.

The TEFAL Smart N Light Jug Kettle is a sleek black appliance with an exterior that stays cool to touch.
Customers say the ability to boil water to a range of temperatures is useful to them for preparing baby milk formula. Also, it boils fast and the the digital display clearly shows the water temperature. The keep warm function makes it an efficient appliance that saves on reboiling water.

However, reviews suggest that this is not an ideal kettle for elderly people as it has a problematic lid and is quite heavy.

This is another kettle that maximises the flavour of tea, coffee and cocoa by brewing your favourite drink at the optimum temperature. Customers enjoy using this kettle as it feels well-made yet lightweight. Also, they love the features, including setting the temperature, keep warm and rapid boiling.

Some customers were attracted to this product by the positive experience they've had with their Ninja air fryer. Most were delighted with their purchase and say they can feel the quality. However, one or two comments suggest that some had technical errors and had to consult Ninja's customer service.

Similar to the Sage Smart Kettle, this one from Bosch allows you to select your water temperature at either 70°C, 80°C, 90°C and 100°C, via the buttons on its base. It's pretty modern-looking, has dry-boil protection, a limescale filter, concealed heating and a keep warm button, which lasts 30 minutes. We also really like that there's extra storage in the base of the kettle for its cord, so you have the freedom to completely adjust its length.

Customers say they love the design of this kettle and it's up to the quality one would expect from Bosch. It has a clear water level indicator, easy open lid and the handle is comfortable to grip. The temperature controls are button-based and simple to use. The kettle is made of stainless steel that has double-wall insulation to keep water hotter for longer.

A customer liked that it beeps when it boils as this alerted them if they were somewhere other than the kitchen.

It may be the most basic kettle in our roundup, but this one from Russell Hobbs still has some great features. Although there's no app or voice control, you can select the temperature you'd like your water to boil at by using the buttons on the handle and checking via the small digital screen. Again, this makes it a great choice for serious brewers and new parents who need to prepare bottles.

The best feature has to be the quiet boil technology, as it's 75 per cent quieter than a regular kettle. It's got a large water capacity too and fast boil technology, so you'll be able to make plenty of cups in no time at all.

Customers enjoy being able to monitor the water temperature. Brewing coffee with water at 95°C avoids scorching the grounds. Also, customers say water pours very well from the spout. It's quiet and fast boiling too. However, some customers felt it was needlessly complex, but this depends on whether you enjoy brewing teas and coffees that require different temperatures.

Now, you may have seen (or even have yourself) those little teapots which have tea baskets inside for your tea leaves, but this kettle from Sage takes tea brewing to a whole new level. Simply add your tea leaves to the steel basket, select your temperature on the base, and then how long you would like it to brew for and, voilà, you have your favourite tea boiled to perfection and brewed just to your liking. The steel basket is also easy to remove and is safe to be popped in the dishwasher, just in case you want to use the kettle to boil water for other hot drinks.

A customer praised the kettle's design, feel and ease of use. It boils fast or heats to a desired temperature. Just bear in mind that this glass kettle will show limescale and it's a bit on the heavy side.