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steev the technophile
United States
Приєднався 20 кві 2006
I am just your average technophile living in Silicon Valley that loves unboxing gadgets and providing fun, honest reviews and feedback. Please subscribe to my channel so you can be apart of the fun conversations & giveaways!
If you have a high quality item you would like for me to review please reach out.
If you have a high quality item you would like for me to review please reach out.
I Sailed in a TINY Cabin on the Norwegian Encore - Solo Cabin & Lounge Tour
Stateroom number 10533
This sailing was out of Seattle, July 21, 2024, visiting Alaska. I’ve only sailed in verandah rooms so this was a fun experience!
Cruise Safe Accessories:
Anker 3-in-1 Charger - amzn.to/3A174am
USB Fan (flat pack) - amzn.to/3y6hqoY
USB Fan - amzn.to/4fmzv2G
Heavy Duty Wall Magnets - amzn.to/3LLSF4C
European Travel Plug Adapter USB A & C - amzn.to/3LHWEiz
European Travel Plug Adapter Outlet w/ USB - amzn.to/3Sw61po
Motion Sensor Night Light - amzn.to/3A3QOFC
Motion Sickness Patches - amzn.to/4fhQUtv
Hanging Toiletry Bag - amzn.to/4d21GCz
This sailing was out of Seattle, July 21, 2024, visiting Alaska. I’ve only sailed in verandah rooms so this was a fun experience!
Cruise Safe Accessories:
Anker 3-in-1 Charger - amzn.to/3A174am
USB Fan (flat pack) - amzn.to/3y6hqoY
USB Fan - amzn.to/4fmzv2G
Heavy Duty Wall Magnets - amzn.to/3LLSF4C
European Travel Plug Adapter USB A & C - amzn.to/3LHWEiz
European Travel Plug Adapter Outlet w/ USB - amzn.to/3Sw61po
Motion Sensor Night Light - amzn.to/3A3QOFC
Motion Sickness Patches - amzn.to/4fhQUtv
Hanging Toiletry Bag - amzn.to/4d21GCz
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Subscribe as I will be updating my experience with the TK-02 as I explore the machine. The new TK-02 from Terra Kaffe has arrived. Lets unbox and set up this super automatic espresso and drip coffee maker. I am very excited about the milk frother too! terrakaffe.refr.cc/steevj
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i hate to be this guy but if youre ever interested in selling it please let me know im franticly trying to get one of these for my dad before his upcoming surgery
What lights are those? Just picked up an OtO and excited to try it out!
amzn.to/3WYzLxx
These are the Philips Hue Outdoor lights. They’re amazing. Enjoy your new OtO! Did you use my discount link?
Are you overshooting your furthest lawn edges? I found through use and OtO's website that outer corners can be missed and to either overshoot or create an additional line zone to hit missed areas. Does your OtO cover all your lawn on one zone?
@@JEK I don’t over shoot and it gets all the corners in one shot. I have gone back and fine tuned my original layout to get better coverage. Yes, one zone and it’s all covered. When it’s super hot I do run and edge zone to compensate for the extra heat from the nearby concrete.
I want to get an aibo! I want your honest opinion, do you still have fun with aibo? Has his entertainment lasted you this long? I was hoping it would feel similar to a real pet
I definitely loved my Aibo but ultimately sold him to a loving home. Sony support was horrible and I was tired of shipping him back and forth to LA for repairs. They even sent him back to me with a broken ear, even though he didn’t go to in for a broken ear. Sony finally sent me a brand new Aibo and transferred Bolt into the new one. That’s when I decided to sell him. I rescued a puppy last year and in no way does an Aibo feel like a real pet even though it is a fun robot to be around. Sony doesn’t do much for the U.S. market and there’s no extended warranty that covers everything. If you end up getting an Aibo, purchase it on a credit card like Amex which doubles the manufacturer’s warranty.
@@steevthetech ahh okay I see. Thank you so much for your reply! I’ve had dogs before so I knew that it could never compare or replace one of those but I was thinking maybe it could emulate the type of bond of another “less affectionate” sort of animal. Hahaha thank you again :) and thank you for the tip and everything!
Awesome tour!! Loved the space❤
Thank you!! 😊
I love these ship room show and tell!!! I also really like magnet things
Thank you! Hope it was helpful
I just got mine last week. Super easy to set up, but it has rained every day so I havnt had a chance to use them. Question - do you leave your spickets on all the time or do you turn them on night before?
Send some rain my way please haha. I personally never leave my spigots turned on.
I love my OtOs! Thank you for positing the update!
where do you have yours set up?
@@steevthetech 2 in front, and 2 in backyard. They don’t cover everything because of shapes of my property plus there are also narrow spaces, I hand water those areas. But OtOs have been a huge help for sure.
@@shion_lwn sounds like my set up. builder put grass everywhere on the property lol
Nice!
Thank you! Cheers!
I just got my Rumble Jar last night. Teeny-tiny font for the instructions meant I had to go to YT to get the actual instructions. Am I really supposed to put an entire cup of ground coffee in the filter, but only a few cups of water?? That seems like a LOT of ground coffee for just a cup or two of cold brew. Please advise! Ty 😁
How much coffee you use is up to you. For your first batch, they suggest filling it to slightly above the lower "notch" that you'll find printed on the outside of the metal filter. Taste-test a batch at that strength, and then adjust the next batch as necessary.
How do I get the fifty dollars off?
www.otolawn.com/pages/step-1?snowball=STEVE73211&STEVE73211
Use that link and code STEVE73211 :)
I bought a distiller and just refill the jugs now at home
Test your water, not all distillers create potable water
Toward the end of the video (17:08), when the unit was off, it looked like it was leaking a bit from the top. Does it leak at all?
Nope, doesn’t leak. May had residual water built up inside.
Any update after 2 years? Are you still using oto?
Yep! Use it every spring and summer. Just got them out of winter mode and they’re charging up in the sun. Still raining weekly here so don’t need them yet. :)
Where did you get that Matt ?
amzn.to/3W8RiDb
Seems to me it would be better for shrubs and flowers beds and leave regular sprinklers for the lawn
Not necessarily, I’ve been using OtO for two seasons and it has exceeded my expectations. Sprinklers waste too much water as it is and OtO saves me $ with reducing water and fertilizer cost since OtO fertilizers the lawn automatically.
To answer your question I say at the astounding yes. You have inspired me to do the same thanks for the post!
You’re welcome!
Just got mine in and mine also doesn’t have a magnet on the coffee bean lid. I don’t think it’s supposed to be there, maybe otherwise it would be too hard to lift the lid?
That Americano is too small and it looks like you couldn't fit a travel mug in there either.......
You just need to adjust the machine to your preferred portions
@@steevthetech even doing that it looks like you cant fit a large travel mug under there
@@ericmark47did you adjust your settings?
Have you had any issues with yours?
I retuned it back to TK.
Hey bud your volume is a single digit, mine is cc, what ratio and amount are you using for drip, also what expresso formula are you using
sorry I sent back the TK02
Maaaaaaaan. My espresso are soo bitter
Gotta dial in those espresso settings and try different beans.
This guy is an idiot, “I never got this” but you are a technophile? lol, nope.
How often do you need to water it?
It depends on many factors like the plants you have in the unit, light duration, room temp, etc. Just keep an eye on the visual water level at the base and adapt to your plants needs.
Hey Steev, Do you have a 'long term' review now that you have lived with the machine for a month? I'm curious if you feel that it is worth the price. I am awaiting shipment of mine, and am seeing a lot of mixed opinions online and very few in-depth reviews. Thanks!
No long term review. I retuned my TK-02 and my search for a super automatic continues.
What is the brand mug you are using? I can’t quite make it out
Mines coming soon...I need to chk for the magnets lol
@zizibe218 and how does it smell?
Are you happy with the machine? I like mine but coming from a drip machine this tastes great but not sure if I would have done better spending 1k on a different machine anyway I’m happy just need help dialing in espresso settings
I liked it but ultimately returned it.
@@steevthetechI haven’t unboxed my TK-02 since I’ve been watching your reviews. My return window is tomorrow 2/18/24. With that said, knowing you returned yours I think I’m doing the same now. I now have my eye in the breville barista touch impress…. Any thoughts on that machine and what was the deciding factor for you to return the TK-02?
@LucasGrail between the very loud clicks during operation, plastic off gassing smell, extremely large amounts of water being used DAILY, recipes that are backwards, cumbersome milk prep and tube clean up I figured it wasn’t worth it. I was throwing out filtered water daily because the drip tray was full. And that was the short list. It looks nice, a little long though, but it really needs some UI polishing and better communication from TK re: issues and updates. Their OTA updates should have happened at launch. Not three months later.
@@steevthetech I appreciate your quick reply and details provided. Very informative and once again your details verified my decision on returning it unboxed. I really think the design is cool but the reasons you listed just aren’t what I want to deal with everyday. Hopefully they see your experiences and make it better in the next version.
@@LucasGrail Many people who buy these machines don't know how a super automatic works... For one, these machines will never be able to produce a shot as good as the quality you get from a manual espresso machine with a 58mm portafilter.. #2. These machines rinse quite often and are very messy.. #3 Lots of moving internal parts #4 The steam and froth milk will never get above 120 degrees especially milk drinks with a lot of foam like a cappuccino. #5 Some super automatics are better than others.. You are paying for convenience and not quality. #6 These machines need a lot of maintenance.. Just ask any Starbucks employee and they will tell you that the super autos in Starbucks require lots of care and upkeep.. #7. The expensive $2700 to $3300 super autos do make far better drinks than the cheaper $700 to $1000 machines.. Just go with the Breville Barista Touch Impress.. The shots are more intense but not 100% better than a super auto costing the same.. The Touch has a lot of plastic on it as well and its a cross between an advance manual machine and a semi auto..
Can you give me your tips on settings for your espresso profile it’s a little confusing to me I want to set it and be done. How many grams grind size water oz etc thanks for the help.
Sorry, I’ve returned my TK-02.
@@steevthetechwhy did you return it ?
Why???
I was tired of cold drinks, emptying the drip tray daily, cannot find the water filter, and that frothing process and tubing became a pain to deal with.
@@steevthetech did it have performance issues besides that? I just bought one for my wife as a gift and hoping I didn't make a bad descion
Thanks for the review. How does the drip coffee taste? And how much grounds are produce? Do you have to empty the grounds after each cup or 2 or can you empty once every few days?
Everyday or it will smell bad
Steev question about the TK-02: it goes into sleep mode after a period of time. It also takes quite awhile for it to brew a cup of drip coffee. If I want to start a cup of drip from the app say while I'm getting ready for work in the morning, there obviously needs to be cup under the dispenser. When the machine wakes up from sleep mode, it seems to purge itself and will dispense about 2 oz of water into the cup. What is the point of that; it ruins the cup of coffee. So basically you can't start your coffee from the app. You have to wait for it to purge, then put another cup under the dispenser. Am I missing something here? Thanks.
You can set up a brew in the morning via the app and it will not do a pre-rinse. I would reach out to TK if that doesn't work as they just pushed a firmware update to the machines and a software update to the app.
how do you like the machine so far?
Yup its backwards. Ive been disappointed with mine if im being completely honest.
They’re aware of the issue. Hope they send out a software update.
Can you explain the backwards issue in more detail? Sorry learning as I go
I have been waiting seems like forever for mine. I see now there might be hope!
Steve I just got mine and the milk comes out lukewarm. Are you having the same?
You like your bird buddy?
Yes, I think it works really well and attracts a lot of birds. amzn.to/48wFgaf
Wow!
So you brewed a cappuccino Added to iced milk? Then how you get the froth? I’m learning Waiting for my machine!
Hey there 👋 I brewed a shot of espresso from the pre ground shoot and added it to a glass filled with oat milk. Cold foam is easy to make. Here’s a link to try it out. www.bhg.com/recipes/drinks/coffee/how-to-make-cold-foam/
@@steevthetech wow!! Thanks a bunch! Enjoy your brews!
@pslawing checking out my unboxing video I just uploaded. It had tons of info :)
Can you make a coffee/espresso remotely from your phone? Example: wake up, brew an espresso with a cup ready from your phone. By the time you get to the machine, it’s ready?
Thank yoy for providing the walkthrough. Do you mind letting us know when you preordered and when you received a shipping notification after you completed the final payment? I would like to get an idea of when my machine will ship post invoice date. Thanks!
I paid my final bill on 11/19/23 and it arrived 1/6/24. If you ordered a black machine, it might take a little bit longer, because the first pallet of machines they received were white.
Pre-ordered mine 12/22, paid invoice 12/23, receiving mine this Wednesday 1/24/24.
Thanks for the info. Did you buy the white or black machine? @@ryanknauff50
Steev, thanks for making this video for the community! This is the first real review that I have seen from a customer. I just got my invoice last week and paid it, now I'm just waiting. My Black TK-02 is going to be replacing an ancient Jura Impressa E8 that is currently on serious life support. :)
You’re welcome! I’m still digging deeper into the machines capabilities. :)
@@wooshkey I just got mine have it in our business office it works great for us
👍
How easy would you say the machine is 1-10?
Just got mine today also. I had the TK-01 and the coffee produced with this machine seems (so far), much better. the strength has improved quite a bit (was always a little weak on the TK-01 for me). Its a bit of a learning curve with all the options for settings on the profiles and such, but that's a good thing, even though it will take time to get it dialed in. What did your guests think about the drip coffee the next day? Did you figure out what the dial was for on the top of the filter?
The dial is a milk knob. If you toggle it up, you get hotter milk and if you toggle it down you get frothier milk.
@@steevthetech no, on the top of the water filter, inside the water tank.
How is the temperature of your drinks? When i make a shot of espresso it comes out at about 128 degrees fahrenheit. When i do hot water, the water temp is 150. All my latte and cappuccino are luke warm. The milk steams hot but the espresso is always not hot. It's quite disappointing. I contacted support
@@spillybear damn that sucks. What kind of drinks are you making?
My drinks are coming out hot! Measure the temp mid stream while it is pouring into the cup.
@@spillybearany response from TK?
@@spillybearhow’s the machine treating you?
@@steevthetech it's great. How's yours treating you?
Nice unboxing. Just received ours yesterday. Had the same issue with the water tank. Needed to shake it the first time to get the water level ball to raise up. Still on the fence about the machine. Thought it would allow a 16g shot based on what I read earlier on, but only can do 14g. Also, when I asked earlier on how large of milk drinks you can make was told you can make them as large as you want, but the max setting is 10oz. The strange thing is when set to 10oz of milk, it doesn't use all the milk from the container that is measured to 10oz. So either the container numbers are wrong, or it doesn't actually do full 10oz when chosen. The milk does froth nicely though. Another thing I noticed was you can not change the grind size when choosing drip. For reference, I do also have a Breville semi-auto espresso machine with a separate grinder and also a Philips fully auto machine. My hope was to get a fully auto that was better than the Philips, producing better shots and larger milk drinks. The real drip coffee option was definitely something that also pulled me towards this machine.
I noticed a lot of those things too. I’m hoping a software update will change some of the settings. My milk dispenser works fine at the levels I’ve programmed.
@@steevthetechCan you test setting milk to 10oz for a latte and then filling the container to 10oz and seeing if it uses it all. I filled mine to 10oz and after the drink was made the container still had a little over 5oz left in it.
@@FunWithTheBugs I’m wondering if it’s milk plus espresso measuring
How’s the taste
@@Cockeyed0ptimist14:28
Great thorough information!!! Thank you. My husband only drinks drip. The largest drip setting is 8oz? If you want larger you just brew twice? Thanks Enjoy your coffee today!
Thank you! :) I appreciate the comment. Yes, you can hit the brew twice button. You can set it to 6oz for the drip and hit it twice for 12oz. :)
Thank you! Have you had the water tank issue happen again? Looking forward to guest opinions on drip too :)
@@bryceheltzel3923 no, just that one time and I’ve refilled it twice already with no issues. It’s a tight seal and I believe I didn’t push it in all the way in the first time.
awesome!!!! Can't wait@@steevthetech
Came here with the same question re drip coffee. Thought it was strange the largest setting was 8 oz. I have been brewing twice at 6 oz like you said and it’s great. Really happy with the machine so far after 3 days .
What's the maintenance like with this machine? I think I heard you can't clean the brew unit on this one? The TK-01 would get mold if you didn't rinse out the brew unit weekly, what's your experience been so far?
I haven’t had it for 24 hours yet but it’s been operating flawlessly. Here’s TK’s info on the brew unit which is totally different than the TK-01 support.terrakaffe.com/en_us/do-i-need-to-remove-or-clean-my-tk-02-s-brew-unit-SJO79TPB6
@@steevthetech right on, thank you for the link. Congrats on the unit, looking forward to further reviews.
Nice. Waiting on mine to come in. Finished my payment on November 19th as well. It is the black version. Im curious about the drip coffee. It looks like there is crema on the drip. Does it taste comparable to other normal drip coffee? Also, can you change the measuring from ml to oz?
Thank you so much for the informative video. Cant wait to get mine If you can share the name of your heated cup!
@@steevthetech man that is exciting to hear. That's the first thing I'll do to! Can't wait! Thanks for the quick reply.
@@jermceeof course! I will be uploading the full set up video tonight
would a fern work with this?