Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker Mini Lite 800W
- 800 W heater
- Bluetooth app control, manual use also supported
- Immersion style, attaches to your own water filled pot
- 2 lb unit weight
- Vacuum, silicone or zip lock bags all supported
Updated 26 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
An easy entry into sous vide for home cooks who already own a deep pot. Bluetooth limits remote monitoring to nearby rooms, and some app content needs a subscription.
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ASIN: B0DX8DQRMMCategory: Sous Vide Machines
Overview
Not a countertop cooker with its own tank, the Anova Precision Cooker Mini Lite is a sous vide stick that attaches to a water filled pot you already own. You set time and temperature by hand or from the app over Bluetooth, seal the food in a bag and lower it into the bath.
Phone control and a large recipe library make sous vide approachable for a first timer. Power is modest, so big pots take longer to heat, and the description ties Wi-Fi features to an app subscription.
Who it's for
Couples and small households cooking steak, fish or eggs a few portions at a time get the most from it. Meal preppers filling big containers, or cooks who want to start dinner from work, should look at a Wi-Fi model.
Pros and cons
- Bluetooth app control and monitoring
- Works with zip lock bags
- Uses any water filled pot
- Large recipe library in the app
- Water volume and temperature range not listed
- Needs your own pot and bags
- Bluetooth range limits monitoring from afar
- Some app content requires a subscription
Performance notes
Sous vide holds water at a set temperature, so food reaches the target doneness and does not overshoot it while it rests in the bath. The heater rating governs how fast a pot comes up to temperature, so starting with hot tap water and covering the pot shortens the wait.
Specifications
| Brand | anova |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 2 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Wattage | 800 watts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Compatible bags | Vacuum sealed, silicone, zip lock |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | App, Manual |
| Attachment | Attaches to a water filled pot |
Frequently asked questions
What comes in the box with the Anova Precision Cooker Mini Lite?
The listing does not list included components. Plan to supply your own pot and bags; the cooker attaches to a water filled pot and works with vacuum sealed, silicone or zip lock bags.
Does the Anova Mini Lite need Wi-Fi?
No. It connects to a phone over Bluetooth through the free Anova app, and the description says it can also be used manually. The description pairs Wi-Fi with the app's subscription tier, so confirm Mini Lite support before relying on it.
Is the Anova Mini Lite a slow cooker?
No. It heats a pot of water to a set temperature, and the food cooks sealed in bags in that water.
Are there recipes for the Anova Mini Lite?
The description cites over 1,000 recipes from chefs in the Anova app, with more guided content in the subscription tier.