![]() If I only have a single mug registered to my device, why make me click the mug to connect and control each time the app starts up. Prime example of form over function and the entire thing could use a redesign. It's just not using the space it has available all that well so everything feels like it has one too many steps involved for basic interaction. Nor can you control the sleep timer on the mug through the app for inactivity. There's nothing indicating you can swipe to see a screen of options. They want the app to look clean and minimal so instead of just having simple things like an on/off on the app home screen, you have to swipe in an unintuitive way to find that basic function located among temperature favorites instead of on the screen with your base temp and adjustment. The app is modern looking, and is just fine. I gifted my mom one of these for Christmas and she's been through two coasters with broken prongs. Although, it does mean more replacement coasters sold. I understand the need to have it be spring loaded to ensure contact, but must the contacts be so small and fragile? It just seems like there's so many better solutions to this problem than small aftermarket parts. Sideways pressure of just putting the mug on the coaster from too flat of an angle over and over can jam the springs or break the prongs. They are tiny little spring loaded prongs that are predisposed to break if you do not baby the coaster. The issue resides in the prongs themselves. I don't have much of a problem with it being contact based and it nestles nicely into the base. It's not inductive charging and I'm not sure it could be given the threat of liquids. ![]() The way the mug charges uses two prongs that connect with a ring on the bottom of the mug. Positively, the outside of the mug does not get hot so you don't need the stupid handle to hold it. While the bottom looks a bit scuffed up, the coating is just fine. I've not had any issues with the coating, but I am careful not to use metal utensils to stir things in it. The edges are too squared off, the shape isn't made for human hands being so thin, and because the mug is so bottom heavy it takes these minute design flaws and emphasizes them. The form factor is good enough, but the handle is poorly designed. So, instead I'm going to rant about all the dumb things about it that detract from using it. I could beam all day about how much I love this ridiculous mug. The thought of no longer having it genuinely makes you feel a tiny bit sad. It will sneak it's way into your favorite things if you are a regular coffee or tea drinker at all, and it's role becomes undeniable. This is one of those products that starts as a luxury splurge, but a year in you realize just how essential it's become to your routine. Read our review.I've used this mug for close to two years now. We mentioned it in yesterday’s deals roundup, though that was on a refurbished unit for $319 direct from Sonos. The first-gen Sonos Beam soundbar is $30 off at Best Buy, bringing it down to $370 in the white colorway. ![]()
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