After testing 13 immersion circulators, and doing research on another two future releases, I've collected very single WiFi sous vide device and organized them here on this page for you.
I'll cover the basics of what makes each unit unique, plus the pros and cons of each. Three of the five I've purchased and done more extensive reviews on, which will be linked within the mini review on this page.
My top recommendation should be obvious, but I do give tips on why you might want to pick something different than would be my preference.
Some people say that connecting your kitchen appliances to WiFi is excessive and unnecessary. I disagree. When you have a 2 hour cook time, babysitting food is no fun.
Immersion circulators are meant to “set and forget”, but it's nice to have a reminder of things like current temperature, time left, or total time passed since you reached your target cook time.
WiFi sous vide immersion circulators are great for just checking in to see how things are going rather than worrying about your steak dinner while you're at the gym or needing to get off the couch to check your chicken breast.
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Gourmia GSV150
==> Current Pricing
The GSV150 is very clearly the most inexpensive product on this page, but a big margin. Though price fluctuates, it's priced similarly to very basic sous vide circulators.
Yes, the Wifi/bluetooth connection does work, and yes, you can cook your food remotely just as well as the premium devices you'll read about below.
However, the app is kind of a mess. It's confusing to use, and the cook times listed are hard to find, or don't make sense. There are some typos in the notifications, and no delicious pictures to look at.
Though I really like Gourmia products, the GSV150 (full review) just didn't live up the standards of other WiFi-enabled sous vide devices on this list.
The advantage of the GSV150 is that you get 1200 watts of power, but you can also get that with their first generation device, the GSV130.
If you want a WiFi sous vide cooking appliance, I would not recommend the GSV150 unless you are specifically looking for a cheap device. It's good, don't get me wrong. It's just clearly not as good as Anova or Joule.
If you just want a cheap immersion circulator and are not concerned about WiFi options, then the GSV130 is a good option, or even the NutriChef Prime.
Anova Culinary Precision
==> Current Pricing
Anova was one of the pioneers in home sous vide technology, and the Generation 2 is wifi-endabled. They've racked up a ton of good reviews on Amazon, so clearly have a great product.
Of course, I couldn't resist buying and trying it myself.
Looks-wise, it's pretty standard, with a matte black top and a stainless steel cover for the heating element and pump. It's definitely a lot higher quality material than many other cheaper versions of immersion circulators though!
The Anova app needs some work, but it's not terrible. It's not very intuitive, and definitely not as beautiful as the Joule app (read below).
For details on the app experience and more info about the product itself and my experience with it, check out the full review.
I was able to grab the Anova Precision Cooker at a discount, which made it worthwhile. However, normally, it's priced the same as a Joule, which in my mind, makes Joule the clear winner here.
One big advantage for some users of the Anova is that there's a manual setting for when you don't want to use your smartphone. If you don't have a smartphone, then you don't need a WiFi sous vide device though.
Well, I could see this being handy if you really don't feel like pulling your phone out of your pocket. If you really just want the option of manual interaction, then Anova is a good choice.
The bummer for this one is that it's only 900 watts, which means your water will heat slower than the 1100 Joule or 1200 watt GSV150.
ChefSteps Joule
==> Current Pricing
Definitely my all time favorite sous vide device, regardless of the WiFi-connectabitiliy, Juole gets everything right. It's light weight and tiny. It's only 11 inches tall, 2 inches wide, and 1.3 lbs. That's the smallest and lightest immersion circulator on the market (that you don't have to pre-order).
Yeah yeah, the thing is accurate and cooks sous vide. We already know how that works, and congrats on making an accurate device.
What really makes the Joule stand out is the amazing app it works with.
You can choose your recipe based on video clips of how “done” you want your meat. So if you want a medium rare steak, you get to watch a delicious video of someone cooking a medium rare steak, then press “go”, and it'll cook it for you (based on the thickness of the meat).
The same goes for most other standard dishes like chicken, pork, and eggs. There are also some good finds like leg of lamb, honey-glazed ham, and crème brûlée. In all there's about 30 video-based recipes like that, but you can search for more on the ChefSteps app or website.
You can even talk to Alexa (Amazon's in-home device) to activate your Joule and cook. I haven't tried this yet, but do own an Amazon Tap so will let you know how it goes.
There are many other cool features like a magnetic bottom, but you can read those details in my full Joule review, which includes more pictures and info on the product.
The only potential downside to Joule is that you must interact with it using a smartphone. There's no way to program it without a phone.
Sansaire Delta
==> Currently Unavailable
Sansaire was a Kickstarter darling back in the day. 4000 people backed this project and raised over $800,000 to produce this product! This was a few years back, so you can buy it on Amazon. In fact, I bought and reviewed the original Sansaire.
It was pretty good, but now that there's a ton more options available on the market, it looks very bulky and cheap.
However, the Sansaire company is now making the Delta – a wifi enabled version that's smaller, more stylish, and can be controlled remotely.
They are on Kickstarter again though. What I don't get about this company, as well as Nomiku (read below), is that if their first project was successful and they sold a lot of products, how do they not have funds for the new version?
Maybe I just don't get how businesses work, and they need investments for each new product.
The Delta is not currently available, but you can back it. For $99, you can pre-order the Delta. That really is a cheap price, but at what cost?
Estimated delivery date is April 2017, but that's likely to be pushed back several months, if not a year or more. Kickstarter projects usually go like that.
If you definitely want a WiFi sous vide cooker, and want it now, do not get the Delta.
I did check out the Sansaire app, and it does look nice so far, so there is potential to have a good user experience in this area. However, it's still too early to tell. There are usually lots of bugs to deal with in beta or early access items.
My suggestion is to wait until it's actually selling and shipping normally unless you are in no hurry to get your device.
WiFi Nomiku
==> Current Pricing: $249.95
Nomiku is another “famous” sous vide device due to the amount of TV and online coverage its got. It had a very successful Kickstarter a few years ago, raising over $500,000 to product their first product. It's no longer available, and now they are working on a new version, called WiFi Nomiku.
Somehow, they raised another $750,000 via Kickstarter again. Oh yeah, and they got another $250k from SharkTank for 10% stake in their company.
Despite all this investment, there seems to be quite a few issues popping up with production of the product. The Kickstarter page is full of angry people, upset at delayed shipments (as of Nov 2016).
This reminds me of my one Kickstarter investment which took 3 years to ship, and was obsolete within a year of receiving it.
Costing $249, plus the risk of dealing with shipping delays, it's hard to recommend this product. Sure, I haven't tested it personally…and I may in the future. But I'll wait for a more reliable ordering system and the price may come down in the future.
I honestly can't see how they can sell their device at $50 premium to other very similar devices like ChefSteps Joule or Anova Precision.
The one feature that does look kind of cool is that you can share your recipes on an app called Tender. Is an app worth $50 extra though? Probably not. It's already rocking a 2-star review in the app store on iPhone, which is not a good sign. Just from looking at it a few minutes, lots of recipes don't have pictures (they are user submitted), which is distracting with 80% of what you're looking at is text and some repeated pictures of the old Nomiku.
Sous Vide Apps
The only sous vide app that comes with a WiFi cooker is The Joule. If you end up with a Gourmia or an Anova, or even if you choose the Joule and want more types of items to cook, then you gotta try the Sous Vide ºC app. No, it's not free, but yes, it's worth the $4. It's got an extensive list of types of meats, veggies, and fruits, plus size measurements, temperatures, and times you need to accurately cook your food.
It can actually connect to a variety of Wi-Fi enabled devices. So far, I've just tried it on my Anova Precision Cooker, just out of necessity, but will continue to test it with others.
Namely, I'm interested to see how it does with the Gourmia GSV150. If a $4 app can supercharge the most inexpensive WiFi sous vide cooker on this list, then that may change how people feel about buy it versus something more expensive like Delta, Nomiku, or Joule.
Thank you for writing this article and reviewing these products! This is just what I’ve always needed and never knew such products even existed. I love to cook, but I’m also very busy and definitely don’t have time to sit there and watch things slow cook for 2 hours. I really like how there is a Bluetooth and wifi pairing option so I can be more efficient in my cooking and in life!
The hands-off, wifi-accessibilty is definitely a cool feature for a busy person. I know that Gourmia also just came out with a wifi air fryer, and there’s also some wifi options for coffee makers. Imagine controlling a cup of coffee from your bed in the morning or from the shower as you get ready for work.
Messing with the wifi sous vide was my first experience with really tech-savvy kitchen equipment, and it was pretty exciting to see how the future of our kitchens will evolve. I think more and more devices will adopt a wifi/bluetooth capability in the near future.
Hi Nathaniell,
What a very good and detailed review you wrote here. I actually wasn’t aware that you could now cook your dinner remotely, but should have realized they have an app for everything these days.
After I read your article, I went for a bit of a tour around your site and I must admit some of your recipes had my mouth watering. You showcased the recipes very well with the photos you used and the cooking instructions are precise and easy to follow.
I have bookmarked this site and will come back here often when I am looking for something different to cook.
Great job!
Kerry
Thanks for the compliments on the recipes Kerry! I’m working on developing some sous vide recipes right now, so that should be pretty fun. I like stuff that’s fast to prepare, even if it takes a long time in the background. To me, sous vide and slow cooking are similar styles of cooking because they have a short prep time and maybe some finishing time, but everything in the middle is pretty hands-off!
I’m a lazy cook, but do enjoy cooking, so I try to make the best meals possible without spending too much time in the kitchen.
This seems like an amazing product which I have never come across before. The only time I have seen sous-vide before, is when chefs use it on tv, but the food is often vacuum packed first. Does the food need to be vacuum packed for best results, or is the finished dish just as good when using these products.
Many people do buy a vacuumm sealer, but I rarely use mine. I just use regular ziploc style bags and the water displacement method. When you put your food in the bag, slowly put the bag into a container of water. The water will push out the air. When the bag is near the water line, seal it up.
It’s the frugal chef’s way of vacuum sealing!
It doesn’t make a perfect vacuum, but good enough so that the food doesn’t float and you can still lock in all that delicious flavor.
Wow I’ve never heard of tools like this before. It’s amazing how far we’ve come with cooking technology. I especially like the Anova Culinary Precision, it’s a shame it is only 900 watts but it’s definitely something I will find useful.
This is such a helpful site, thanks for sharing
The Anova is certainly one of the most popular models. It was one of the “breakthroughs” in immersion circulating. I think it’s even more popular than the Sansaire model which was quite popular because of Kickstarter!
I find that I always tend to use my Joule, but after discovering a great new app for Anova, I may start using the Anova more often.
Until I read your post just now, I never knew that there are devices that can cook/warm up food via Wifi and Bluetooth. That is incredible! These devices can probably save a lot of time, headaches, and money on burnt food lol. Sometimes when (and if) I cook, I forgot to watch my food. Sometimes I’m also not sure how long I should cook my food for. One of the devices you recommended can really come in handy. I think I’m also gonna let my mom know about this. Thanks!
I heard somewhere that the #1 mistake that new chefs make is cooking food too hot, for too long. Not properly cooking your food time-wise and heat-wise is what’s going to mostly affect the flavor and temperature. Honestly, a lot of food tastes great with just salt and pepper.
Once you get the cooking basics down, then you can do things like add flavors, sauces, etc to be the “icing on the cake”.
Anyway, sous vide really helps with getting you to cook food at the proper temperature for the proper amount of time. Best of all, it doesn’t need any babysitting!
Wow these devices are going to change cooking forever.
I have never considered purchasing one of these devices but now I am very interested in the possibilities they offer.
The ChefSteps Joule seems to be the best option. I enjoyed your review of all the products.
The size and ease of use of the ChefSteps Joule seems best though.
I really like the compact size of the Joule! It’s definitely the smallest out there, and looks super interesting in the kitchen. Better to have a sleek, all-white, apple-like product than a big black and silver machine!
Hello there,
This is something new to me. Had I known this back in the days where I live alone during my years of overseas studies in London, I could have gone for Anova preferably just because it has the option to operate manually. I am not tech savvy, hence, I do not mind much on the usage of app. Talk about app, I do not think an additional spending of 50 dollar worth the lot? I guess that over-priced extra amount justifies the ratings of two stars.
The devices that you recommended here are great because I never knew you can cook using your phone and wifi. I’m actually really interested in purchasing some of these products because of the convenience it gives us users who have something else to do and be able to monitor it from a distance
The Anova Precision Cooker looks like the option for me right now since I need a reliable pressure cooker and the watts dont matter that much to me anyway. I don’t mind waiting a bit longer for my food 🙂 Thank you for reviewing all the products and gave different options for me to look at.
Okay so I had never heard of this technic of cooking but is sounds healthy, and I like healthy. Why on earth would anyone buy an app that sales for 50$ are they insane! What kind of bag do you need to use and where do you get the proper pot to install the circulator in? From what I saw it doesn’t seem to come with all those accessories. Let me know please I’m curious. Great review!
The app doesn’t cost $50 – it’s that the device is $50 more expensive, but the only notable difference between this device and other is their app.
Hi,
Thanks for the great article, let me first mention that your site is looking great. I do have a website about fitness and nutrition, but it doesn’t look so great as yours.
I think the Sansaire Delta is great for me, I was looking for this kind of device for a long time, your article really helped me in my choice.
Kind regards,
Levi
This is awesome! I didn’t know such products existed. I am going to take a look and probably will buy one of those for my mom’s birthday 🙂 I would like to taste the the food before buying one of those. Is there a place where you could taste or try these devices?
I have not heard of cooking remotely until now! This is very interesting. I need to research this further.
How exactly does it cook the food? Let me know if you have a post already on the way it works.
The reviews are done very well, I just need more info. I am interested. Thanks
Hello Nathaniell, this will be a short comment. Until your article came up here to be commented on, I have never heard of wifi sous vide devices! I learned something completely new today. I checked out some of the recipes on you site, and found it very interesting. Great article and website!
Haha. Thanks for the compliments on my original recipes! I’ve published a lot of slow cooker recipes recently 🙂 I like stuff that’s passive, which is why I’m so into the sous vide technique.
Hi, Nathaniel. I must say this is the first time I’ve heard of Wifi enabled cookers. That is just fascinating. I love to cook a good meal but sometimes there is never enough time. I think devices like these ones would free much of your time to mention the tasty meals.
It’s something I will be looking into. Cheers
I have to agree with many others commenting here that this is the first time I hear about remote cooking. and I feel quite tempted to try it out. But what are the cooking options – are these just boiled or stewed meels that can be made thus?
I had a look at few of your recipes but these seem to be for slow cookers. Is there any for sous vide devices?
For my next dinner I plan to have Braised Beef Shanks in Mushroom-Espresso Cream – can’t wait to taste it 🙂
Wow, did I ever learn a lot reading this article. Never ever heard of this type of cooking. How long has it been around.
I’m just a ‘fry the meat guy’. I can really see the benefits of cooking remotely, what a great technological breakthrough. If you had to buy only one (like me) which one would be #1?
Thanks for this, really well done.
You don’t need the wifi part to get an awesome sous vide steak though! And this will cut down on frying time, possibly making cleanup a lot easier. With butter or oil spattering all over the place, sometimes a pan-fried steak can be a real mess.
Thank you for sharing this awesome article with great reviews! I really appreciate all the great details you have provided here about these immersion circulators.
I love to cook but have a very busy schedule. I feel having one of these circulators will help me be able to cook while also getting other things done. Thank you again for sharing this article.
Man oh man oh man, yet another great product. I am getting into the whole cooking scene, the other day I saw something that I’d recommend to my mother, or more like buy it for her, but today I saw something that I want for me. This is such a helpful amazing tool, and to be honest with you for the price of about $140 that is one hic of a deal.
Wow! I’m so impressed with your thorough reviews of all these tools. One of my favorite restaurants back home has half its menu sous vide style; sadly, I’ve never tried it at home, fearing that it would be too much trouble to create and babysit. Now, however, I’m inspired to give it a shot… I’ll probably try the Joule, especially since it has the better app. Thanks for the research!
I was just telling my wife how I wanted a sous vide machine after seeing a home version on TV recently.
I really like how you can use any bowl you already have and then just place the machine in it.
I grew up in my father’s BBQ restaurant but we have recently expanded our catering division which has really sparked an interest in cooking. This is definitely on my to do list, I will probably go with your top recommendation the Anova.
Thanks for this review!
Oh this is great! This is the first time I’ve ever heard of connecting my kitchen appliances to Wifi. I actually love technology and also cooking! I’m a fan of cooking for like every single meal that I eat. Sometimes it can get annoying, though, bouncing back and forth to check on the food all the time. Is it possible to get a device that will set periodic timers throughout the cooking of the meal?
Well, blow me down with a feather. I didn’t know this product even existed. I love cooking but wifi cooking, whatever next.
I want one and I want it now. Your in-depth review will be so helpful in assisting me in choosing the one that’s right for me. Great selection of recipes by the way. I will be a returning visitor to your wonderful site.
Wifi cooking, who would have thought. Great review.
Wow that is a great asset for the people with a multiple things to do at same time just like you said in this article it can be very useful when you have to take care a little ones and you just forget about important things specially what you have in the oven and by the time you remember you have burned your food. I agree with you that having such technology to remind you of things like cooking time is a perfect tool to have.
Greate wife cooking product to have.
Thank you for sharing
Gomez
I have been looking at getting a Sous Vide, but always balked at the price, until these immersion units became available.
I will keep your recommendation in mind when I purchase my first unit. I really like your view point.
I would love you to do some reviews of electric pressure cookers. I love my Instant pot.
OMG! I love this. I didn’t know some thing like this even existed. Is this new? I absolutely enjoy cooking. However, i am always worried that my food is burning when i am not constantly watching it. How exacltly does the wifi feature work? Do you just connect it to your wifi then download an app on your phone or something?
Thank you for writing. i enjoyed reading this blog. very informative.
Wow nathaniell, what a well-designed page. I love to cook, so i’ll definitely have to buy one of these. I think i will start out with the budget friendly sous vide but if I like it perhaps I’ll invest in a fancier version. Since I use the crockpot for about 75% of all serious recipes I really don’t have a need for the device most of the time. I also enjoy the battle that ensues when cooking 4 things at the same time and trying to make it work lol. anyways, great page, i’ll have to check out more of your crock pot recipes. also, i’m curious, which template is your foodfornet page currently utilizing?
Excellent reviews! I’ve never considered one of these devices in the past, but I plan on doing a lot of traveling in the future and being able to cook what I need to cook to maintain my diet is extremely important to me. I’ve bookmarked this site and will be referring to it in the future.
Cheers!
Wow! Now why wouldn’t I know that there was a product for testing the done-ness of your food with app technology? Now that I know, I’m very interested in the Joule now. I’m dabbling with the idea of getting Amazon Echo and start making my home a little more smart, so this would be great to pull it together for me. Thanks for a great article review!!
I have an Amazon Tap that I want to use with my Joule, but I just haven’t found the time to mess around with it yet. It should be interesting. Imagine just having a pot of water ready with your joule, and shouting across the room for your water to start heating. You don’t even have to get up from the couch!
I had no idea the technology that was available for cooking! This is amazing. Thank you for the reviews. Having the ability to monitor food as is cooks while taking care of other things is valuable with a hectic life style. I never realized this was available. Your reviews of the various products was expressly helpful. Thank you for the information.
very interesting I never new there was a devise out there that could help in the kitchen especial in today’s world were the mother and father are both working. I am a hands on kind of person but my sister isn’t a cook and like all these kind of devises anything that take her out of the kitchen. She loves coming over to munch on all my left overs. The digital world is so fascinating