On the surface, the Smart Mixer is really cool. It’s definitely made with high quality materials and offers some incredible features. The built in scale is great. I also love that fact that it can mix ingredients to your satisfaction with a sensor that knows when to stop mixing based on the consistency you want. It has a timer and it is compatible with Alexa.

The problem is the manual functionality. Firstly, there’s no way of raising the top part. This is the first mixer that I’ve used that doesn’t have that. 

The biggest issue, however, is the size and weight. I would be surprised if the mixer weighed less than 30lbs. This makes it virtually impossible to maneuver in a small kitchen for my elderly mom. 

I can see this being great for someone who bakes a lot. But for the average home consumer, it’s too complex and too heavy to justify having in the home. Of course, YMMV.