Ooni, a UK-based pizza oven manufacturer, has unveiled the Volt 2, an indoor pizza oven featuring “Pizza Intelligence,” an AI-powered adaptive heating system that uses sensors to automatically adjust temperature and minimize cooking inconsistencies. The countertop appliance represents the company’s push to bring smart automation to home pizza making, targeting enthusiasts seeking restaurant-quality results without the guesswork.
What you should know: The Volt 2 combines traditional pizza oven capabilities with automated temperature control for more consistent cooking results.
- The oven accommodates pizzas up to 13 inches in diameter while remaining compact enough for countertop use.
- Pizza Intelligence uses sensor data to adjust top and bottom heating elements, “minimizing temperature fluctuations and cold spots.”
- Maximum temperature reaches 450 Celsius (842°F), ideal for traditional Neapolitan pizza cooking.
Key features: Three preset cooking modes optimize temperature and timing for different pizza styles.
- Neapolitan pizza mode cooks traditional pies in approximately 90 seconds.
- New York and deep-pan pizza presets adjust “temperature and crisping intensity” to suit each style.
- Custom programmable presets allow users to create personalized cooking profiles for specialty pizzas.
Pricing and availability: The Volt 2 will launch October 1st with UK pricing confirmed at £499 (approximately $670).
- US pricing details remain pending from Ooni.
- The indoor design addresses previous concerns about smokiness that have limited indoor pizza oven usage.
The bigger picture: This launch reflects the growing trend of incorporating AI and smart automation into kitchen appliances, as manufacturers seek to differentiate products in the competitive home cooking market by promising professional-grade results with simplified operation.
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