Smart Multicooker 2026: The 5 Best Models Compared

The best smart multicooker in 2026 for most households is the Moulinex Cookeo Touch WiFi: a 6 L (6.3 qt) pot, 13 programs, a large touchscreen that guides you through every recipe and a Wi-Fi connection that pulls in new recipes from the app. If you mostly want a machine that also replaces your air fryer, or a simple, quiet electric pressure cooker, the Ninja Foodi MAX SmartLid and the Instant Pot Duo Plus WhisperQuiet are excellent choices, but they are not connected.

This comparison is based on manufacturer specifications, independent reviews and verified buyer feedback, and only includes models sold in Europe in 2026. Models and versions sold in Canada can differ from the European ones: check that the listing is for a 120 V North American model. You'll find the full selection on our multicookers page.

Connected or not: what to know before you compare

The term "smart multicooker" is often used loosely. A truly connected model joins your home network over Wi-Fi and works with an app: downloading new recipes, saving favourites, building a grocery list, checking progress from another room. In 2026, the truly connected models sold in Europe mostly come from the Moulinex/Tefal platform: the Cookeo Touch WiFi, the Cookeo Touch Pro WiFi and their Tefal-branded twin, the Cook4me Touch WiFi, sold in several European countries.

The Ninja Foodi and Instant Pot Duo Plus multicookers sold in Europe are "smart" in the sense that they have automatic programs, but they have no Wi-Fi and no control app. We include them because many buyers compare them with the Cookeo, and because they remain among the multicookers their owners rate most highly. For each model, we state clearly what it does and doesn't do.

How to choose

• Real connectivity: built-in Wi-Fi and an app, or just automatic programs? If you rely on downloadable recipes or remote monitoring, only the former will do.
• Capacity: 6 L (6.3 qt) suits most families of 4 to 6. The 7.5 L (7.9 qt) size is mainly for large households and batch cooking.
• Guidance: a touchscreen with step-by-step recipes helps beginners a lot. A button panel is enough if you already cook without recipes.
• Cooking modes: pressure cooking, steaming, browning, simmering and keep-warm are the basics. Air frying, yogurt or slow cooking are extras, depending on your habits.
• Pot and cleaning: a non-stick or stainless steel pot, dishwasher-safe parts and a sealing ring that's easy to remove.
• Footprint: a multicooker usually lives on the counter. Measure the space, including the clearance under your upper cabinets with the lid open.

The 5 multicookers to know in 2026

1. Moulinex Cookeo Touch WiFi: the best connected choice

The Cookeo Touch WiFi is the benchmark of the range. It offers a 6 L (6.3 qt) pot, 1,600 W of power, 13 automatic programs (pressure, steam, browning, simmering, reheat, keep-warm and more) and around 250 built-in recipes. Its tilting touchscreen guides you through each step, with quantities and timings. Wi-Fi lets you add new recipes from the Moulinex app and find them right on the appliance.

Strengths: the most polished guidance in this comparison, a recipe library that keeps growing, a short learning curve even for beginners, and parts (pot, inner lid, steam basket) that are dishwasher-safe, according to the manufacturer.

Limitations: no air frying, a non-stick pot that needs the right utensils, and a premium price tier. Some owners report that Wi-Fi pairing can take a few tries.

Who it's for: families who want varied meals by following guided recipes, without having to pick up their phone.

2. Moulinex Cookeo Touch Pro WiFi: the version with a built-in scale

The Cookeo Touch Pro WiFi keeps the basics of the Touch WiFi (6 L, 1,600 W, 13 programs, Wi-Fi and app) and adds a built-in precision scale: you weigh ingredients straight into the pot as the recipe on screen moves along.

Strengths: fewer dishes and fewer measuring mistakes, with the same step-by-step guidance as the Touch WiFi.

Limitations: pricier than the Touch WiFi for one extra feature, and slightly heavier.

Who it's for: people who follow recipes to the letter and don't have a kitchen scale, or who want to do everything in one pot.

3. Tefal Cook4me Touch WiFi: the equivalent outside France

The Cook4me Touch WiFi is Tefal's version of the Cookeo concept, sold in the UK, Germany and the Benelux countries, among others. It has a 6 L (6.3 qt) pot, 1,600 W, 13 cooking modes (low, high and express pressure, steam, browning, simmering, reheat, keep-warm), a tilting touchscreen and an app with recipes, favourites and grocery lists.

Strengths: the same advantages as the Cookeo Touch WiFi, with wider availability outside France.

Limitations: the exact model number and recipe library vary by country; in France, the Cookeo is the easier one to find.

Who it's for: buyers in Europe outside France (the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands or Germany, for example) looking for a truly connected multicooker.

4. Ninja Foodi MAX SmartLid: the most versatile, but not connected

The Ninja Foodi MAX 15-in-1 SmartLid combines a pressure cooker and an air fryer under one lid: a slider switches from pressure cooking to hot-air cooking, with a combined steam and hot-air mode. It lists 15 functions, including pressure cook, air fry, broil, bake, dehydrate, yogurt and slow cook, with a 7.5 L (7.9 qt) pot and 1,760 W.

Strengths: it replaces several appliances, delivers crisp results a Cookeo can't match, and its large pot suits big families.

Limitations: no Wi-Fi and no app, no guided recipes on screen, a heavy and bulky unit, and a longer learning curve, according to buyer feedback.

Who it's for: large families who want one appliance that can both stew and crisp, and who don't need connectivity. To compare with a dedicated air fryer, see our Cookeo vs Thermomix vs air fryer comparison.

5. Instant Pot Duo Plus WhisperQuiet: simple and quiet, not connected

The Instant Pot Duo Plus WhisperQuiet is a 9-in-1, 5.7 L (6.0 qt) multicooker: pressure cook, slow cook, rice, steam, sauté, yogurt, sous vide, bake and keep-warm. Its signature features are a quieter steam release triggered by a button and a stainless steel inner pot that's fine with metal utensils.

Strengths: the best-known brand, a durable stainless steel pot, a huge online recipe community and a more affordable price tier than the connected models.

Limitations: no Wi-Fi and no app, no touchscreen or guided recipes, and a slightly smaller capacity.

Who it's for: couples and small families who want a reliable electric pressure cooker and don't need guidance.

Comparison table

Mistakes to avoid

• Assuming a model is connected because it's "smart": look for Wi-Fi and an app on the manufacturer's spec sheet.
• Forgetting about your network: many connected kitchen appliances only join 2.4 GHz networks. If your router combines 2.4 and 5 GHz under one name, pairing may fail; read the manual before you set it up.
• Buying too small: the pot mustn't be filled above the max line when pressure cooking, so usable capacity is lower than the stated capacity.
• Neglecting the sealing ring and valve: a dirty or damaged ring keeps the cooker from building pressure. Clean it after each use and replace it when it hardens.
• Buying an air fryer combo you don't need: if you already own an air fryer, a connected Cookeo will do more for you day to day than a Ninja.

Use and safety

All of these appliances are electric pressure cookers: they have a pressure lid lock, a safety valve and temperature control. Follow a few simple rules: never force the lid open until the pressure has dropped, keep your face and hands away from the steam jet during release, never block the valve and don't go over the fill lines, especially with foods that foam (dried beans, lentils, rice, pasta).

Wi-Fi is there to browse recipes and follow progress; it's no substitute for staying nearby, especially during pressure release. Set the appliance on a stable surface, away from the edge of the counter and from upper cabinets that would catch the steam.

Verdict: which multicooker should you choose?

• Best connected choice: Moulinex Cookeo Touch WiFi, for its step-by-step guidance and downloadable recipes.
• Most versatile (not connected): Ninja Foodi MAX SmartLid, if you want a pressure cooker and an air fryer in one.
• Best value (not connected): Instant Pot Duo Plus WhisperQuiet: simple, quiet and durable.
• With a built-in scale: Cookeo Touch Pro WiFi. In Europe outside France: Tefal Cook4me Touch WiFi.

To go further, read our all-in-one cooking machine comparison if you're weighing up a Thermomix, and our 2026 smart kitchen guide.