GE Profile - 7 Quart Bowl- Smart Stand Mixer with Auto Sense - Stone White

This mixer is a beast, it weighs 48 pounds. When I brought it in off the porch I thought I might have mistakenly received two by mistake. I got this for my wife as she loves to make breads, and it looks like a high quality mixer for sure. The auto sense is great for weighing out the contents of your mix. Everything included with this mixer is well made in my opinion except for the floppy thin plastic splatter cover. I do like how the bowl arms drop down for swapping out mixing attachments as well as for cleaning your mixing bowl. This has multiple speed setting for easily mixing your ingredients of any dough your mixing for bread or rolls, that will easily power through it all without struggling. The Auto-Sense will tell you the exact weight of the ingredients in the mixers bowl. If you have Alexa or Google assistant, you can connect this to your wifi and control things like the mixing speed while your hands are full baking a different dish. I'm not into cooking with smart devices, but for multitasking cooks I can see where this comes in handy. This permanently resides on my counter as it very heavy to transport from a cabinet and to the counter.

SUMMARY The built in-scale, autosense, and guided recipe features are sure to impress beginner and advanced bakers. The mixer is high quality hardware with a capable slow start motor and the ability to utilize KitchenAid accessories is the icing on the cake. DESIGN The GE profile mixer has an overall modern style that will fit into just about any kitchen. I got the matte black model but it also comes in silver and white, and all of the units have tasteful chrome accents. The entire unit is made of metal so it’s very sturdy and heavy, which is what I would expect from a premium mixer. There are very grippy feet on the bottom of the unit to ensure that it stays firmly in place when mixing. The mixing attachments have a handy quick release mechanism which you simply pull down on to insert or remove an attachment. Importantly, the unit does have an accessory port on the front which is compatible with KitchenAid attachments which is a huge win for anybody who might be heavily invested in the many versatile attachments available. CONTROLS The physical interface consists of the speed dial and control panel on top of the unit in addition to the virtual controls from within the SmartHQ phone app. On the control panel there are options to reverse the direction of the motor, activate and zero out the scale, and set a timer in 15 second increments. *TIP* Holding down the left or right arrows automatically increases the timer by 1 minute increments until you let go. After you’ve programmed the time, simply turn the dial to the desired speed and the mixer will start ramping up gracefully to that speed as well as starting the timer which begins counting down on the front screen. If you want to pause for any reason, you can press the middle button and the mixer motor and timer pause which is great because you maintain your place in the mixing cycle as well as the speed that you were operating at. After you have connected the mixer to Wi-Fi and have set it up in the app, you can set timers and speed from within the application. You can’t remotely start the mixer, but you can remotely stop or change the direction of the mixer if it’s already running. It’s worth noting that the mobile mode is only enabled when it’s selected on the mixer. When operating in manual mode the app doesn’t show the status of the mixer. I’m not quite sure why this is as it seems like with the protections in place that prevent remote control it would be okay to always allow mobile control and status checking regardless of whether the mixer is in the remote-control mode. When the timer ends the mixer will play a loud chime (the volume is controllable in the app) – a nice feature would be to send a notification to the user’s phone as well, especially if the mixer is being remotely controlled, perhaps this could be added in a software update. FEATURES The standout feature that a person of any skill level will be taking advantage of is the built-in scale. You save so much time and extra bowls being able to weigh the ingredients as you add them. Just be careful not to add too much of an ingredient! The scale is accurate to 5 grams so you won’t be measuring smaller ingredients, but this is good enough precision for things like flour, butter, sugar, etc. The guided recipes are great for a beginner or intermediate cook looking for some inspiration of what to make while also enjoying the benefit of being walked through the recipe ingredient by ingredient. To utilize this feature, you will need to download the app and connect it to your Wi-Fi, but it was super easy and quick. After an update I was ready to go. So far with the unit I’ve made some dough for Challah as well as some meringue kisses. The Challah mixed well, and the dough hook did a good job incorporating all the ingredients. The motor didn’t struggle making the dough or have any issues making a large batch for two large loafs. For meringue kisses I tried one of the recipes from the app with the autosense capability. It was super easy to follow along with the directions in the app. When you get to a step that involves weighing an ingredient you can automatically put the mixer into scale mode from your phone. As you add the ingredients you see the number go up and it will chime when you hit the desired amount. After adding all the ingredients, the meringue profile is sent to the mixer and you simply have to tap the middle button on the control panel to start mixing. The idea with autosense is because the motor is digital, the mixer can monitor the feedback/resistance from the motor which represents how thick the mixture is. In the case of the meringue, the egg whites get thicker and eventually the mixer stops automatically after it’s detected that the result is the perfect consistency. While the mixer said it could take up to 10 minutes, it actually did stop early and the egg whites were fluffy and the perfect stiffness. Overall I was impressed with the autosense capability and I’ll be utilizing it in future recipes as well.

The GE Profile Stand Mixer is certainly powerful, with a motor that runs very cool and can run very fast. The device has 11 speeds that provide to you all the versatility needed to mix everything from whip cream to bread dough. Yes, it does weigh nearly 50 pounds, however it is commercial rated and to utilize its higher speeds it must have enough weight to keep it firmly in place. I mixed some heavy items at the top speed and the unit was rock solid – great. The substantial weight is also necessary to keep it planted while mixing very viscous material. So this weight is necessary to handle the power and speed of the mixer and the design is therefore consistent with the heavy duty use this mixer can handle – nice job by the engineers. It is well advised to find a permanent spot on your countertop where this mixer can ‘live’. It would not be a good idea to try and tuck it into a cabinet since the weight might likely deter you from using this fine product. The manufacturer did put some smarts into this mixer including WiFi connectivity and the associated cell phone app. I did spend about 15 minutes to install GE’s SmartHQ app, setup the WiFi connection, and make the connection to the Alexa app. The mixer can update its firmware and add more guided recipes and other updates over a WiFi connection – really nice. Using Guided Recipes is easy and fun. A non-cook like me can get much better results with this very smart mixer. I do think this is a very innovative feature that I had never seen before in several other mixers I have had the opportunity to own. A tip of the cap to the design engineers for building this capability into an already awesome mixer. You will have to enable the correct skills in the Alexa app, but once done the device did understand some commands. Actually, the marketing information on the Alexa (and also Google Home) app relative to voice command is not accurate; you are not capable of total control as the literature states. It is pretty much useless to try and control the mixer with voice commands since you still have to be at the mixer to hit the ‘Start’ button which is safer. Quite honestly the Alexa and cell phone voice controls are not an efficient way to use this device. The good news is this mixer is very well designed to utilize a very clever interface that makes it simple to operate the device using the provided buttons and speed slide control. It is indeed very smart in that it does have a built in scale and also a timer that can be set to turn the mixer off when the timer ends. There is a nice display on the front to show you the speed, time and weight of ingredients. Another feature that is wonderful is the Auto Sense Technology. The torque is monitored to optimize mixing performance via the very quiet and strong digital brushless DC motor. Quality is superb. The design arms used to attach the beautiful 7 qt. stainless steel mixing bowl are easy to use and these arms provide a very solid way to attach the bowl. The method to attach the 3 mixing attachments was also well designed; it provides a simple yet effective and even intuitive process to insert and release the attachments – another tip of the cap to the GE engineers. You also get a clear plastic pouring shield that can be inserted while the device is mixing your ingredients. The shield is very easy to insert and remove. I very highly recommend this super strong, smartly designed and easy to use heavy-duty stand mixer.

I'll start with what I don't like first. Our kitchen counters are generally clutter-free with very new things left out. We just built a new kitchen and one of the coolest features of our kitchen is the mixer lift cabinet. When it's time to use, open the cabinet, pull the mixer up and our with little effort and it's right at the counter with little effort. Everything is plugged in and ready to go. I knew the GE Profile mixer was heavier so I adjusted the springs on the lift to support the additional weight, placed the mixer on the lift and when I went to put it away - it didn't fit!!! It was too wide AND too tall. No amount of repositioning was gonna fix it either. I looked at how I could possibly make it work and in the constraints of our cabinets it wasn't happening. But, here's why it's going to stay. The GE Profile mixer is big and heavy because it's powerful. This is truly a monster and didn't miss a beat no matter what we tried. We use our mixer for grinding meat and our old mixer would sometimes struggle and start to smell a little hot after long sessions. The GE kept going. Time to make some dough! Using the stainless bread hook to kneed the dough, I set the mixer on the lowest speed and just let it go. I found the controls easy to use and the mixer isn't any louder (or quieter). What sets the GE mixer apart from others is the built-in scale. Admittedly, I'm a measure by volume not by weight type of casual baker. Knowing that in baking, it's preferred to weigh ingredients this will take time to adjust, but at least I don't have to buy another kitchen gadget. The GE mixer also comes with an app that you pair with your phone and it will guide you through recipes - complete with weights, speed settings and timers. It also includes a searchable recipe database to help inspire your next creation. One thing I wasn't able to find is the GE uses the same attachments so if you already have a meat grinder or pasta maker they'll still work with the GE Profile mixer. With the holiday baking season coming up I'm excited to see how this performs. I'm really disappointed that I didn't consider the size, but it's definitely replacing our other mixer that's served us well for over 20 years. Also, my wife has given me a new role in the kitchen as the "mixer lift".

Growing up, I remember the holidays and having my mother whip up some mashed potatoes with the help of her trusty mixer. She would use the mixer often with many baking needs. However, the GE Smart Stand Mixer with Auto Sense is nothing like my mother’s old mixer. This is the mixer to end all mixers. When you pick up the box (if you can pick up the box), you can tell this is not a normal mixer. This thing is heavy. The box probably weighs nearly forty pounds. While it is quite sturdily made and durable enough to handle any kitchen job, it could be dangerous if you dropped it on yourself, your small child, or a pet. With all of that aside, this is built to last. The GE Smart Mixer is amazing. Setting it up is a little more time consuming than most mixers. One of the obvious this is connecting it to the Smart HQ app. It takes about 10 minutes to set it up, but it is well worth it. With the app, I can control this mixer (or other compatible appliances); however, I have become a much better chef than I would be without it. The app contains many recipes that I never would have thought of otherwise. And without this mixer, I doubt I would even be able to make any of these recipes. Mixing things in a bowl with brute force and a spoon or even a handheld mixer is no comparison to this device. This has become my go to baking assistant. The features available on this device make it a must for any serious kitchen. First off, the mixer can weigh your ingredients. This makes for perfect proportions in your recipes. The step-by-step guide makes sure that your mixes come out consistent and correct each time. The mixer also has a timer you can use to make sure you mix for the exact amount of time required. I think my favorite feature is the auto sense technology. This feature allows the mixer to sense how much the ingredients are mixed. It makes sure the viscosity is consistent throughout the batter. If you need it smooth and runny, the mixer will mix it down to the thickness you need. It is perfect. There is even a nice, clear display for feedback on what you are doing. Like I mentioned earlier, this mixer is built to last. All the parts are solid and well put together. The stainless-steel removable parts are dishwasher safe. The brushless motor is made to run at extended periods of time without overheating. This mixer is solid enough to use for everyday baking. While I wouldn’t start a cookie business baking hundreds of cookies a day, week after week, year after year, this will handle any baking needs in the home. As far as performance goes, this is the best and most capable mixer built for the home that I have ever used. However, I could see a couple of potential issues with it. As stated, this mixer is quite heavy. It is also roughly 18 inches tall. If you have counter overhang, you may need to check and see if you have space to place it on a counter for use. Also, if you plan to store the mixer when it is not in use, you may need to check and see if it will fit in your cabinets or other area. In the end, I can not say enough good things about this mixer. It has made me a much better cook than I could have imagined. If you want to get the most out of your cooking and baking, I highly recommend the GE Smart Stand Mixer with Auto Sense. It may be the best mixer for the home out today.

I would like to give this a good review but the Bluetooth was not working. This was a gift for my daughter and she really like all the Features this mixer had to offer but when she try to hook up the Bluetooth it would not hook up. She called GE and they try to help her but told her just to return it to Best Buy , which she did and they order hef a new one. Hopefully with this new one everything will work andvwe can give a good review. By the way it is heavy so don't expect to be moving it to different areas much.

The GE Profile 7-Quart Bowl Smart Stand Mixer is amazing. Out of the box, it is fairly heavy for being an on-the-counter kitchen appliance (Appx 48 Lbs). However, once it is out of the box and it is set up on the countertop it is fairly easy to use. It came with multiple attachments, it came with impeccable quick-start instructions. One of the great things about this mixer is its ability to be controlled by the smartphone. The mixer is very sturdy, the only downside (This is my first big mixer) is that the bowl only drops down so far from the head, so you do have to fit the attachment into the bowl once it's in there. The head does not articulate upwards like on smaller, cheaper mixers. Overall this mixer is very durable, sturdy, and looks super sleek. It's fun and easy to use with great functionality, it comes with a mixer head, a whisk, and the dough attachment as well, making this a very versatile mixer for all or at least most of your baking needs. I would highly recommend this to anyone that has a desire for baking and is not afraid of technology.

The GE Profile is a very capable mixer even without the Smart features, but factoring those in, it is easily the best mixer I've ever used. It is a 7 Quart Stand Mixer that comes with the mixing bowl, whisk, beater, and dough hook attachments as well as a pouring shield. It features a 540 watt brushless motor which promises lower temperature usage for extended lifespan. The standout features, however, are the "Smart" features, which come in a couple different forms. First of all, it has a built-in scale, which allows for weighing ingredients right in the bowl. Second, is Auto-sensing technology which can detect changes in texture to apply the right mixing speed and automatically stop when appropriate. And last is smart-phone connectivity, which allows you to connect to the GE Profile app, which opens up all kinds of integrations. Just to get this out of the way, as a stand-alone mixer, the GE Profile is amazing. It has more than enough power to tackle all your mixing needs. It is easy to use and is just about what you would expect from a stand mixer. It feels very well-built and I expect it to last a long time. What really makes this Mixer stand apart from the crowd is the smart features. First of all, the built-in scale is something I never knew I always needed. Adding ingredients right into the bowl and having the weight show up on the screen is just so useful. When you're done adding one ingredient, you just zero out the scale and start adding the next. It cut down on my measuring and cleanup time since I didn't need to measure out ingredients into separate little bowls or dishes. The next smart feature I was a little skeptical of, and didn't really see the use. It is the smartphone integration. I thought it would be too much hassle and not really add anything above just using recipes out of a book or something. But I was very surprised with how fun and engaging it made everything. I tested it out with a simple chocolate chip cookie recipe, which I quickly searched on the app. The app will literally walk you through step by step, and it was really easy to ffollow along. When it came time to add the ingredients, it automatically set the scale and would tell you how much you've added. When it was time to mix, it would automatically start mixing at the correct speed for the correct amount of time. It was all really impressive. And while chocolate chip cookies are very basic and you probably don't need a guided walkthrough for something like that, I am very excited to try some more complicated recipes or just new recipes I've never tried before. Consider me very impressed with something I thought wasn't going to be very useful. Overall, I am just very impressed with this mixer. Just as a mixer itself, it is very impressive and well-made and powerful. But add in those smart features and this is easily the best mixer I have ever used, and definitely the most fun. It has reinvigorated my interest in cooking/baking and I am looking forward to using it for years to come.

Awesome mixer.its heavy and tall. But it has been great at every task ive tried with it. Its awkward getting the attachments on and off