Crock-Pot 6 Quart Programmable Slow Cooker and Food Warmer Works with Alexa, Stainless Steel (2139005)

So first of all, five stars because it works well, exactly as described...But. The "but" is that this is not just "Alexa enabled", but "Alexa Mandatory" - at least to achieve even basic functionality other cookers have out of the box.The backstory is that I'm a life-long slow cooker user. And slow cooker eater when I was too young to be a user. I'm also firmly embedded in the Alexa-sphere, with Echo Dots and Fire TV cubes scattered all over my house, Alexa app on all our phones, and even Alexa in my truck. So when need arose to purchase a new slow cooker I thought some Alexa connectivity would be useful. And it is.However, rather than simply being Alexa augmented, even basic functionality is Alexa required. For example, here's what you can do WITHOUT Alexa: Turn it on. Set the heat for High, Low, Warm. That's it. (No timer or any other settings) And Here's what you see looking at the cooker, without using Alexa: Whether it's on or off. Whether it's connected to wifi. And if the heat setting is High, Low, Warm. (Not how much time is left, or any other information)So in the process of adding Alexa to the mix, they decided to remove normal functionality. I didn't expect that.Perhaps I could have paid more attention to the description or reviews, but I didn't. So I figured I'd post this review in warning to anyone else that may think this is a normal crockpot, just with Alexa added. It isn't. If for any reason you don't wish, or can't use Alexa with this cooker, you will be sorely hindered and inconvenienced.

We have had crockpots in our home for over 50 years. This one is the best ever. It's fantastic being able to connect it with Alexa as well. It is great for any meal from appetizers to main dishes to soups. The vent hole in the cover to take the food temperature is great too. You don't have to lift the lid and let out the heat to check on your food. We use it just about every week. There are now just 2 of us but I love being able to spend a few minutes prepping our meal and having the rest of my day not having to worry about it. Wouldn't want to be without it.

I received this as a gift for Christmas 2021 and was never able to get it to connect. No matter what I did it would not connect to Alexa and I was so frustrated. It's a decent crockpot in its own, but I specifically wanted it for the wifi. Finally read a review that mentioned a little reset button on the right side of the front panel, and voila! I know have a connected crockpot. I have posted a picture to make it easier to find if you're having trouble like I did. Looking forward to using my crockpot more often now.

This wouldn't work from the very beginning. It turns on but won't connect to anything therefore it won't do anything. Completely useless waste of money. My home is full of smart wifi controlled things so I am very knowledgeable about connecting and using smart things. I wish I could give 0 stars.

I wish the build quality felt a little better, but other than that it is pretty great.Setting it up so easy because Alexa does it all for you. You open the Alexa app, click to add device, choose slow cooker, choose crock pot brand, and then scan the little barcode on the back of the cooker. Alexa does the rest and connects it to your wifi within a few seconds.I washed and dried it, set it up, tossed my roast and veggies in and told Alexa to turn it on to high. She asked for how long and I said 6 hours... that was that.Couldnt be any easier.This crock pot has a nice large ceramic pot. Easy to clean. I do use non stick spray on it but the glossy finish makes it easy to clean up as is.Cooks like it should. Has cord storage in the back.Aluminum front does get hot, so be careful with that.Lid has small hole for steam to escape so you get less moisture building up and adding into your food.Nice large size and dishwasher safe.I love being able to adjust heat settings and turn it off/on no matter where I am. No more asking someone else to do it and they "forgot." It's a great basic, yet very efficient smart appliance.

Out with the old in withe new. I got this because my old Crock Pot was dying via the thermostat in it and purchased this and its awesome. It heats well, alexa setting is awesome, very easy to use, love how simplistic and sleek it is and seems to perfom very well.

Growing up, I never would've thought I'd be telling a "robot" to cook, and keep warm my food while I'm off making the best of life. Gone are the days of, "I gotta go home to check the roast!!!" Chef de partie Alexa will cook, and keep warm your food option for the day. Crockpot just needs to add a liquid meter so it doesn't burn or dry out your food and it would get 7 stars. Something about cameras and high extended heat probably don't mix well. Crockpot and Alexa cooked us a BBQ Chicken dinner for about 6 hours from frozen and did a miraculous job. We didn't need tech support as there is only 2 buttons to press, it's super simple to start up and no "CrockPot app" to download, just find it on the Alexa app under "discover new devices." You're "Off to the Dining Table!!!"

I have been in search of a new WiFi crockpot after my black and decker’s app stopped working. I work an always from home and it is nice to be able to login to the Alexa app and control it from a far. My food is always hot and ready once I return home.Simple to setup and use.Easy to cleanLooks nice on the countertop too