You Can Control This Kitchen Faucet Using Your Voice Alone

It's been more than 20 years since Disney released Smart House (you remember—the movie centered around a house tricked out with over-the-top technology and an AI assistant), and it's official: We're living in the future. Voice-controlled and phone-synced products have gone from Hollywood-invented novelty items to products that actually exist—and make cooking faster and simpler.

The key is customizability—with programable shortcuts and settings, you'll start wondering how you ever lived without these gadgets. Since robot assistants aren't widely available yet (Alexa's as close as we've gotten), consider the following smart kitchen appliances the key to making your life a whole lot easier.