Bosch 800 Series Personal AI Barista with Alexa Plus Debuts at CES 2026
Bosch unveils the Personal AI Barista for the 800 Series at CES 2026. Powered by Alexa Plus, it offers natural conversation for drink customization and smart home integration.
Could your morning coffee routine become a real conversation? At CES 2026, Bosch announced its new Personal AI Barista, powered by Alexa Plus, aiming to transform how users interact with their high-end kitchen appliances.
The Bosch 800 Series Personal AI Barista Experience
According to reports from The Verge, the upgrade is coming to the Bosch 800 Series fully automatic espresso machines. This integration allows users to engage in fluid, natural dialogue with their machines via an Echo smart speaker. Instead of rigid commands, you can now say, "Make me a latte, but make it extra hot and a bit stronger today," just as you would to a local barista.
The company stated that the Alexa Plus skills enable the machine to learn personal routines and preferences over time. This marks a significant shift from the limited voice controls previously seen in the small handful of Alexa-compatible coffee makers currently on the market.
Expanding AI to Connected Kitchen Appliances
Beyond coffee, Bosch teased new AI-powered cooking features for its wider range of connected appliances. While specific details remain under wraps, the trend suggests a move toward smarter meal prep and automated cooking optimizations based on user behavior.
However, early testing has indicated that the experience isn't without hurdles. Some reports suggest that setting up Alexa Plus to work seamlessly with the 800 Series can be tricky, highlighting the ongoing friction in the smart home ecosystem as it transitions to more complex AI integrations.
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