Can I use Joule without a smartphone or tablet?

Controlling Joule requires an iOS or Android device—there are no manual controls. This means there is no display screen to break, and you can take advantage instead of the powerful screen you already have in your pocket—along with frequent software updates that bring you new recipes and techniques to improve your experience. Wherever you are, you can check in on your food, receive helpful notifications at key points during cooking—such as when your water is preheated and when your food is done—and access tips and recipes.

In addition, once you’ve done the initial setup on your smartphone or tablet, you can also control Joule with your voice using Amazon Alexa.