The Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker 2.0 doesn’t actually operate on batteries. Instead, you need to plug it into an outlet, so there's no need to worry about charging or battery life.
This model comes with WiFi connectivity, which means you can control and monitor your cooking through the Anova app from anywhere, whether you're in another room or out and about. According to the manufacturer, it only supports 2.4GHz WiFi networks, so make sure your network is compatible or you might need to adjust your settings.
From our research, setting up the WiFi has been a bit tricky for some. A few people mentioned that you need to be near your router during setup, and certain characters in your WiFi password might cause issues. Most folks don't have trouble, but it's good to be ready for a little troubleshooting if needed.
Once you're set up, the app is pretty great. You can start/stop cooking, set temperatures, and get progress alerts—all from your phone. While most folks think it works smoothly, some have mentioned needing to reset the app now and then to keep a solid connection.
So, while there's no battery involved, the WiFi feature adds a lot of modern flexibility, as long as you're aware of the setup particulars. It can definitely make your meal prep more streamlined once everything's up and running.