If you love cooking and technology, connected appliances and kitchen devices are ideal gadgets for your smart home. They can automate parts of the cooking process, keep you updated on the progress of your food, or simply make sure you're following a recipe correctly whether you're using your own ingredients or cooking from a meal kit.

Smart kitchen gadgets are as varied as any kind of kitchen appliance: You can find everything from multipurpose ovens to simple coffee makers. And then there are the devices that you might not even know you need, like immersion circulators. Whether you live in the kitchen or just brew coffee and toast bagels, there's a smart appliance that can make your culinary life easier. We've gathered our top picks here to help you get started and cover some other ways to embrace smart tech in your home.

Go Bigger: Smart Refrigerators and Beyond

If you have the money to spend, you can get smart versions of appliances even larger than those we shared above. Companies including LG and Samsung have been working on connected refrigerators and ovens for a few years now. Some let you check their status through your phone so you can make sure things are working properly and that you have enough ice. Others have touch screens and can function as a communication hub for your home. Still others feature cameras inside that let you see which foods you're low on while you're out shopping.

These larger smart appliances carry a significant premium, and you can expect to spend several thousand dollars for each. On the bright side, they tend to be just as capable and premium as the highest-end non-smart appliances from manufacturers. You can expect stainless steel finishes and other convenient touches you won't find on cheaper options.

For cooking in the great outdoors, head over to our picks for the best smart grilling and BBQ gadgets. If you want to improve your skills in the kitchen without having to step foot in the grocery store, check out our list of the best meal-kit delivery services. And for haute cuisine without all the commotion, read up on the best prepared meal delivery services.