The Hamilton Beach Smart Coffee Maker: A Coffee Maker for Everyone?

A Look at the FlexBrew's Features (and Who It's For)

So the main event here is that it's a two-way brewer, which is just awesome. On the single-serve side, you can pop in a K-Cup pod when you're in a hurry, OR you can use your own favorite ground coffee in the little basket that comes with it. On the other side, you've got your classic 12-cup glass carafe for when you have company or just know it's going to be a multi-cup kind of morning. Plus, it connects to Alexa, so you can literally just say "Alexa, brew my coffee" while you're still in bed.

• Brews a full pot or single cup.
• Use pods or your own coffee grounds.
• Voice control with Alexa for ease.

The flexibility of that single-serve side is a huge, huge plus. Being able to use a K-Cup when you're in a rush is great, but having the option to brew your favorite local coffee grounds is even better. It means you're not locked into one system, and you can save some money by using your own coffee, which is a really nice feature.

This machine is a true champion of convenience and giving you all the options. While a dedicated coffee aficionado might prefer a specialized pour-over setup for the absolute perfect flavor notes, the FlexBrew does a fantastic job of making a really tasty, convenient cup of coffee, no matter how you like it. For most of us, the coffee it makes is simply delicious.

The smart features are simple and they just work as advertised. You connect it to your Alexa app, and you can use your voice to start brewing or change the brew strength from another room. Because it is a two-in-one machine, it does take up a bit more counter space than a standalone single-serve brewer, so it's always a good idea to measure your spot first.

The Hamilton Beach FlexBrew is the perfect problem-solver for a busy household with a few different coffee drinkers. It’s incredibly versatile, super easy to use, and packed with a ton of value. If you're tired of having multiple coffee gadgets cluttering up your counter, this is the one machine that truly does it all.