[Electronics-Talk] New Smart Microwave Can Be Operated By Alexa Voice Commands

[David Andrews]

Thanks for this one Gerald. I was starting to 
worry, my Wal-Mart bought Hamilton Beach is 
getting a little cranky, and I wasn't sure what I 
would do. This looks like an affordable option that will work for some people.

Dave

At 03:28 PM 8/28/2018, you wrote:

>I just came across the following article on the 
>Gadgeteer web site that may be of interest to 
>those of you who have been waiting for a 
>microwave oven that can be operated by voice commands:
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>Pop some corn with the sound of your voice with this GE microwave
>‎Today, ‎August ‎28, ‎2018, ‏‎8 hours ago | Janet Cloninger
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>NEWS ­ GE’s 0.9 Cu. Ft. Capacity Smart 
>Countertop  Microwave Oven with Scan-To-Cook 
>Technology (JES1097SMSS) adds Alexa voice 
>control to your microwave.  The microwave 
>connects to your home WiFi, so you can control 
>it with voice commands through your Alexa device.
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>The 0.9 ft³ oven has 900W of cooking power.  It 
>has a variety of pre-set controls for defrosting 
>food, reheating a dinner plate, popping corn, 
>baking potatoes, and more.  Or you can use Alexa 
>voice commands to set time and power levels, add 
>cooking time, stop the microwave, and other 
>commands.  And using the GE app, you can scan 
>the bar code on a food package, and the GE Smart 
>Countertop Microwave automatically adjusts power 
>levels, cook times, and more, according to package instructions.
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>The interior has an LED light and a glass 
>turntable.  The exterior measures 19” wide x 11 
>½” tall x 14 ½”  deep, and the interior 
>measures 13.7” wide x 8.7” tall x  x 12.4” 
>deep.  It has a gray body and a stainless steel door.
>The MSRP is $139.00.  Check the GE website to 
>learn more about the 0.9 Cu. Ft. Capacity Smart 
>Countertop Microwave Oven with Scan-To-Cook 
>Technology and to find local retailers.  Amazon 
>also sells this microwave for $125.99.
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>Gerald