Mr. Coffee Smart Machine Review: Does It Brew Better?

If you’ve ever woken up craving coffee only to wait for a machine to heat up—or worse, forgotten to set up your brew the night before—you’re not alone. Many coffee drinkers now look to smart coffee machines to streamline their morning routine. But do these internet-connected brewers actually improve the coffee experience, or are they just gadgets with extra steps?

The Mr. Coffee smart drip machine, priced at $150 (about ¥918), supports Wi-Fi through the Belkin WeMo app. It lets you schedule brews and get notifications—but its actual coffee quality and smart features have limits. Here’s what you need to know before buying.

Design: Compact and Modular

The Mr. Coffee smart coffee machine looks like a typical drip brewer, but with a sleek silver metal finish that fits modern kitchens. Its compact dimensions—36.3 x 22.3 x 18.0 cm—make it suitable for tight spaces. The water tank sits on top with clear volume markings, and the filter basket slides out from the side for easy cleaning. A bright red plastic indicator reminds you when it’s time to replace the round water filter.

Performance & Taste: Basic Drip, Limited Extraction

As a 10-cup drip coffee maker, the Mr. Coffee can’t match commercial espresso machines, but it aims to deliver decent drip coffee. Its replaceable filter basket (costing around $12/¥74, recommended to swap monthly) helps maintain flavor. However, the machine takes about 4 minutes to heat water to roughly 94°C and completes brewing in 30 seconds. Its extraction yield is around 14%, falling below the ideal 23% target. That means weaker flavor, especially for those who prefer bold coffee.

Smart Features: Timers and Notifications, But Limited Ecosystem

Through the WeMo app (iOS/Android), you can schedule brews in advance, set the machine to start while you’re still asleep, and receive alerts—for example, when water is low or the filter needs changing. However, the Mr. Coffee does not integrate with other Belkin smart home devices, so you can’t, say, trigger a smart light to turn on when brewing starts. It also lacks support for broader smart home platforms like IFTTT, which limits its automation potential.

Should You Buy It?

The Mr. Coffee smart coffee machine offers basic scheduling and notifications through its app, which can help streamline your morning routine. However, its coffee extraction is weaker than specialty standards, and its smart features don’t extend beyond the WeMo ecosystem. If your priority is convenience and you already use WeMo devices, it might be useful. But if you want better-tasting coffee or deeper smart home integration, you may want to look elsewhere.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Mr. Coffee smart coffee machine?

The Mr. Coffee smart coffee machine is a 10-cup drip brewer that connects to your home Wi-Fi network via the Belkin WeMo app, allowing you to schedule brews and receive notifications through a smartphone.

How much does the Mr. Coffee smart machine cost?

The Mr. Coffee smart coffee machine is priced at $150, which is approximately ¥918.

What is the water heating temperature and brew time?

The machine takes about 4 minutes to heat water to around 94°C and completes the brew cycle in roughly 30 seconds.

What is the coffee extraction yield of the Mr. Coffee machine?

The extraction yield is approximately 14%, which is below the specialty coffee standard of 23%.

Does the Mr. Coffee machine work with other smart home devices?

No, although it connects to the WeMo app, it does not integrate with other Belkin smart devices or support IFTTT for broader smart home automation.

How often should you replace the filter in the Mr. Coffee machine?

The replaceable filter basket costs about $12 (¥74) and should be changed approximately once a month for optimal flavor.

Recommended FrontStreet Beans for Drip Coffee

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