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Anova Culinary

Anova Culinary Precision Cooker RED Sous Vide

  • 1000 watts, 120 volts
  • 32 liters listed capacity
  • WiFi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz, iOS and Android apps
  • App control with step by step recipes
  • 1.6 pounds, plastic and stainless steel
  • 2 year manufacturer warranty

Updated 26 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.

Our verdict

An app guided sous vide cooker with WiFi and step by step recipes, aimed at cooks who want to follow along on a phone. The listing gives no dimensions or clamp details, so check your pot before ordering.

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ASIN: B09DK7F32XCategory: Sous Vide Machines

Overview

Rather than a standalone water oven, the Anova Precision Cooker RED is a sous vide cooker controlled through the Anova Culinary app over WiFi. You choose a recipe in the app, follow its steps and start the cook with a tap, then leave the kitchen while it runs.

Anova leans on its app here, so recipes, timing and control all run from a phone on a home WiFi network. That reliance is also the weak point: the listing names no onboard controls, no dimensions and no clamp, and the WiFi radio is limited to the band listed in the specs.

Who it's for

Cooks who like following recipes on a phone and checking a cook from another room get WiFi control and guided steps. Households without a compatible WiFi network, or people who avoid apps, should choose a cooker with listed onboard controls.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • WiFi connection to iOS and Android apps
  • Step by step recipes in the app
  • Large listed water capacity
  • Two year manufacturer warranty
Cons
  • Dimensions and clamp type not listed
  • WiFi listed for the 2.4 GHz band
  • No water container in the box

Performance notes

Doneness comes from holding the water bath at the temperature set in the app, and the heater's wattage governs how quickly a full container comes up to that point. App recipes set time and temperature, so results track how closely you follow them. A stable WiFi link matters for remote control.

Specifications

BrandAnova Culinary
Dimensions & fit
Item weight1.6 pounds
Capacity & performance
Capacity8.5 gallons
Wattage1000 watts
Lower Temperature Rating32 °F
Upper Temperature Rating197 °F
Power & efficiency
Voltage120 volts
Construction & materials
MaterialPlastic, Stainless Steel
ColorBlack
Compatibility & installation
ConnectivityWiFi 802.11 B/g/n 2.4 GHz
Included components
Included componentsCooker, manual
Warranty & support
Warranty2 years
Warranty Description2 year manufacturer
Other details
Control TypeApp
App platformsiOS and Android
Item Type NameSous Vide Cooker

Frequently asked questions

What comes in the box with the Anova Precision Cooker RED?

The cooker and a manual. No water container, vacuum bags or clamp accessory is listed, so you supply the pot and bags.

Which WiFi networks does the Anova Precision Cooker RED support?

The listing specifies WiFi 802.11 b/g/n on 2.4 GHz. Make sure your router broadcasts on that band.

Can I use the Anova Precision Cooker RED without the app?

The listing gives App as the control method and does not describe onboard buttons, so plan on using the Anova Culinary app on iOS or Android.

Is the Anova Precision Cooker RED a slow cooker?

No. It is a sous vide cooker for a water bath you provide; only the cooker and a manual are included.