The Crock-Pot Smart Slow Cooker doesn’t reinvent the wheel – it simply makes a trusted wheel more convenient. The Wi-Fi and voice controls work well for most real-world scenarios, and the 6-quart size covers nearly any slow-cooker recipe. While it won’t replace a multi-cooker, it excels at its singular job: delivering tender, flavorful meals with minimal effort, now accessible from your phone or voice assistant. Bottom line: If you often find yourself racing home to turn off a slow cooker or wishing you could start dinner while stuck in traffic, this is a worthy upgrade over a traditional model.