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GE made a 27-inch smart display for above your stove that streams Netflix and Spotify

GE made a 27-inch smart display for above your stove that streams Netflix and Spotify

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It replaces the exhaust vent

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GE wants to put a smart display at head level while you’re cooking. The Kitchen Hub is a 27-inch touchscreen that runs Android and also functionally replaces your exhaust vent at its mounting above your stove. The company first teased the device at last year’s CES but ultimately never shipped it. It has updated this year’s version with a sleeker interface and tons of features like video calls and streaming movies.

The Kitchen Hub supports Google Assistant, meaning you can ask Google to create grocery lists, look up recipes, or control other smart home devices like thermostats, lights, and cameras. The Hub can also run apps like Netflix and Spotify, so you can stream The Great British Baking Show or listen to music while you cook. There’s also a built-in overhead camera for taking photos of what you’re cooking and a forward-facing lens for video calls.

So much function in an exhaust vent

The Kitchen Hub is in a pretty dangerous position to get hit by grease splashes. GE says that while the screen isn’t rated water-resistant, it at least has a glass display to protect the touchscreen from direct contact. The vent itself is made with the same materials found in other GE vents, so it should handle steam and heat without taking damage, although we haven’t tested out those claims.

The Kitchen Hub costs $1,199 to $1,399, depending on whether you choose stainless steel or matte finish, and it should ship in May this year, barring any further delay. Check out the full gallery of images below. It’s one good-looking vent, although due to its placement above the stove, it could easily be mistaken for a microwave.

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