Belkin has unveiled in the US possibly the best gadget to come out of the "Internet of Things" yet - a Wi-Fi-enabled coffee maker.
The Mr Coffee 10-Cup Smart Optimal Brew Coffeemaker with WeMo is the latest device in the company's range of home automation products.
The US$150 device allows you to switch the coffee maker on to a schedule, "monitor your brew status" and modify the strength of the brew using the WeMo app for iOS and Android devices. The device can also be triggered remotely, so you can have a fresh pot waiting when you walk through the door of an evening, or simply fire up the machine without even getting out of bed.
The app will alert you when the filter needs changing or when you need to clean out the pot, and for those worried about a caffeine crisis when the Wi-Fi falls over, the machine can also be set to brew manually.
Belkin has a range of WeMo devices geared towards home automation, including remote-control light switches, plug sockets and motion sensors.
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