So Spinn technical support saw this video and sent me some useful suggestions. I'll share it here: "I happened to catch your 4 month review, and I just first wanted to say thank you for all the kind words! I shared it with the team and we're all so happy to see you're enjoying the machine! Also, I can even help with some of the sticking points a bit! We definitely need to make this known via better documentation or even a "quick tip" in the app, but (while brewing) you can long press the Spinn button to cancel the current serving. Additionally, in the same menu where you'll find the cleaning option you'll see one that says "hopper flush." This is used to clear the last few straggler beans when switching roasts. Personally I don't mind a blended cup or two, but if you want a clean switch you can run that hopper flush and it will grind the remaining beans directly into the residue bin."
What happens when you do a hopper flush? Do the remaining beans just fall out and get to be reused if needed? My wife drinks Decaf and I drink caffienated and it would be nice to easily swap the beans out without wasting any.
@@Bigsam411 I don't know. I'm currently traveling and will have to try it when I get home. I know we're hooked, because I have found myself considering a 2nd machine for decaf (I realize this is insane and so far reason has won out).
Definitely the best spinn review video by far. I was a first round Pro buyer. I am VERY glad I canceled the order, even though I could have sold it unopened for more than I paid. Since my initial pre order I have tried 8 different wifi connected coffee makers and I like almost all of them better than this. What Do you have yours hooked up to a water supply? if you mentioned it I must have skipped it.
@@MichaelMantion I have mine connected to a reverse osmosis filter system. The same one that feeds the ice/water in the fridge. I still like the machine, but admit that I have long term reliability concerns. Of the machines that you've tried, did any grind on demand? Do they produce the same variety of options as the Spinn? I regularly use coffee, lungo and iced coffee options on the Spinn and really like the flavor we get.
This is our second K-Classic. We had our first one for many years, so when we had to replace it, we wanted nothing else but this exact ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxBrV-RbF5Nk0Rlt9i15aao-YMzqzTG8Vf model. We use it for about three people everyday in the morning. The taste and quick brew is one of the reasons we like it so much. There are so many choices of brands of coffee that we would grab what was on sale and test the different brands from there. I would definitely recommend trying different brands of coffee to find the ones you like the most because there are brands that quite frankly taste horrible.
That comment alone made me order one LOL. And I got the pro model. Super excited about the direct water line and cant wait for the video since nobody has one.
Thanks for stating the minimum milk needed in the frother! All the frothers on the market I’ve seen are around 6 oz minimum so way more than I need for one cup so this is great info!
Mine showed up on my doorstep along with the frother and the carafe, and boy howdy was I surprised! It had been so long since I ordered it from Kickstarter that I completely forgot that I bought it. I'm glad you mentioned how much the pro was early on in the campaign, because I've been wondering how much I paid for it. Lol! Emails started showing up from spin, and I didn't even open them, I just assumed it was some sort of wheelchair company Spam. I am in a wheelchair full-time, so I get a lot of that crap. I haven't been back to Kickstarter in years, so I totally forgot that I even did this. That being said, I am so glad I did! This thing is freaking bangin'. My new favorite toy!
Great review! I love how realistic and positive you are about the various points. So many people expect product perfection nowadays and it just doesn't exist. Anything this complex with this many options is bound to include some level of compromise. I like how you mention possible cons but also how most of them aren't big concerns for you.
THANK YOU so much for your video. I have a Keurig AND a Rocket espresso machine. I’m hoping I’ll be able to sell both and cover most of the cost of the machine I’m about to buy. But I would not be buying this machine if it weren’t for your video. Your coverage of so many topics, with great video, great audio, and humorous commentary were great to watch and WAY more informative than their website!! I hope they find your video and link to it. Thanks again!
Thanks for the kind words. I definitely recommend the machine, but I do recommend you keep the original packaging in case you have any issues. I have, and Spinn support has been excellent.
Ive had mine only a few weeks and I completely agree. Ive only used the market place for my coffee and you're correct about the shipping cost making it a little expensive for a single bag. But, the coffee is so good that so far I haven't worried about a $20-$22 bag of coffee after shipping.
I recently purchased a Spinn and your video is what tipped me over that pause of skepticism and I couldn’t be happier with the machine! Thank you for your detailed review. I used to use K-cup machines for years and this is a HUGE upgrade in quality of the brew!! Quick question, from your experience does the small clear plastic shield over the grinder serve any other purpose other than a extra layer of safety to prevent unwanted items from entering the grinder? As you’ve mentioned, and I also as I’ve experienced, if you’re not paying close attention the beans don’t always slide down to the grinder and sometimes I have to take the top off and push them under that clear safety “tent”. Not a huge inconvenience but I was curious if that could be avoided with that shield removed and since the unit has a lid anyways, it can be safely operated as long as the lid is always on while brewing. Thanks again for the video!
I do know that removing thie plastic shield will void your warranty, so I can't recommend it. I know that by switching to less oily beans we have fewer issues with bean feed.
Great review! Just received the tracking info for my Spinn machine! Can't wait to try it out. I ordered beans from the Spinn marketplace but not sure if those will arrive before the machine.
Great video! After a year wait mine arrived. Ironically the frother and carafe arrived before the coffee maker. Waiting on my marketplace beans to arrive before setting it all up. So excited and love this video. Appreciate you posting this! Love the honesty and your dog chilling at the base of the sink. 😂
Dang, I loved mine for the few weeks I had it. Had to send it back once for it stopping just after brewing during the cleaning cycle, they got it back to me in literally a day and a half. Same problem continued happening. Decided to just get my money back. Their customer service is excellent, the coffee from it was fantastic, but I personally lost faith in it. They even offered a brand new replacement, but I just couldn’t do it. Glad yours is going great, but I’m jealous haha.
Great video! Holy - - - - , I love your comments! I would add that Spinn needs to add a 90-degree plug - easier to stow that enormous cord. Anyway, cheers!
Not really. There is a hopper flush function you can use when you switch beans, but practically speaking, you're restricted to one type of beans at a time. No question that's a down side compared with a Keurig. So far, I've been able to convince myself that having a second machine for decaf would be ridiculous.
@@SalemWoodworks -- A bean lid with canisters attachable for different coffees that dispense one cup would serve several coffees, but raise the height. Protection from Oxygen and loss of aromatics would extend the useable life of coffee,
Thanks for the video. My Spinn arrives this week. Which Costco beans are you using? My goal is to get as close to the Kirland ground coffee I use now (medium roast).
Right now using Starbucks French roast, although I don't recommend those with this machine as they are oily beans and don't feed well. We've also tried a Columbian blend that came in a 2.5 or 3 lb bag. Those were more of a medium blend, and they fed better. You'll love the machine!
Curious, have you had to actually clean the grinding apparatus yet? We had a coffee maker that had a grinding function that was a royal pain to clean. We loved that coffee maker, and it served us well for several years. My husband just sent me your video and informed me that he also bought one through the kickstarter program and it has just shipped!
This is a Vertuoline coffee machine made by Nespresso without the pod. While not having a pod is good.... unfortunately, this machine also comes with the flawed brew method that gives you whipped coffee. There is no crema here. You are forcing air to create a foam instead of true CO2, creating crema. This machine also has water not technically hot enough for espresso. This is novel, kinda like Vertuoline is, but has its flaws also. I sent mine back. I ended up getting a Delonghi machine. This machine is decent for just coffee but is not espresso .
@@joseS55 I cheat. I feed my Spinn Pro from a reverse osmosis water filter already, so I just leave the filter out. I'm not aware of other sources of the Spinn filter, but I bet they've designed around a standard filter of some kind.
It is not clear that the brewing is any different from one Market coffee to the next. They say that variable parameters will be visible and can be set. The next question, as yet unanswered, is Who decides the brew. Ideally it would be the roaster who is primarily responsible for, and cupping each roast for consistent taste.
Yes, I believe the intent is that the roaster determines the recipe. That said, I'm hardly an expert, as I'm too cheap to use the marketplace, primarily due to the shipping cost.
I would like to see some examples of how the brewing parameters are changed from one market coffee to the next. You certainly pay a premium for the market beans and would hope that this does in fact happen. Spinn, if you’re reading this, please give us some examples
I would love to see a video of ideas for direct connection to a water line. Admittedly that’s my biggest gripe is constantly refilling the water. I bought the pro model so I can connect it, but the problem is that I can’t place it near my fridge so I think I’d have to tap into my sink line. Any tips or thoughts on how to do that without drilling holes in my counters or cabinets? Thanks for the video review. I haven’t got my frother so I’m looking forward to it.
Funny, I thought about doing a video for the water line, but mine was so simple it seemed silly. My coffee cabinet is right next to the fridge which is already fed with 1/4 inch line from my reverse osmosis filter. I just cut the line and inserted a T and a valve. I did have to drill one 5/16 hole in the side of the cabinet.
I procrastinated for three months before doing it and felt ridiculous when it turned out to be so simple. Love not having to refill the tank all time now (we have 4 big coffee drinkers around here).
@@mycuul There is intended to be a water filter in the machine's tank. However, an outside filter to the same or better specifications would likely be less expensive and serve several outlets, including the faucet.
@@SalemWoodworks Awesome! Thanks for confirming. After watching your videos especially, I'm pretty convinced this would be a great coffee maker for us.
@Jesse Dahl we love ours and now feel like we couldn't live without it. My one piece of advice is keep the box it comes in. Some, me included, have had to return their machine for replacement. Support from Spinn has been excellent.
@Jesse Dahl I did not. I got it early via kickstarter. Spinn is aware of my UA-cam reviews (but I am not sponsored in any way). I think that may have positively affected my quality of service ;-)
It seems like really good technology wrapped in a consumer level package that will probably start having quality and reliability issues after 1 year. I don't trust that something with so many components is being made with the quality it takes to keep it going for the 5+ years that justifies the price.
I'm not going to disagree with you. I do have concerns about reliability. That said, we like the coffee so much we might not be able to live without it at this point.
The water supply line was so easy it didn't seem like enough for a video. I put a T into the water supply line and connected it to the coffee maker. It took 5 minutes and just worked.
@@SalemWoodworks great, does it re-fill the spinn water tank? coz the water tank accessories on spinn website seem to be same for the pro and the original.
I love mine except that the beans regularly don’t make it to the grinder…I don’t know why they designed it with such a shallow grade and that clear cover above the grinder, which also blocks the beans from traveling down to the grinder…NO it doesn’t matter which beans I try…NO my other bean grinder EVER failed to feed even once
Yes. I almost never use beans from the marketplace. Just buy beams from Costco and the coffee is delicious. The only thing you'll want to avoid with this machine is very dark, oily beans. Those don't feed well.
I have had the Spinn Pro for over two months now. I love everything about it except the app. The first time I used the app my spinn connected and I was able to add the type of coffee I was using at the time. I wanted to make a few custom settings and when I tried to connect with the app it immediately says "OFFLINE". This continues every time I've tried to connect with the app and it is tremendously frustrating. Has anyone else had this problem and figured out how to fix this?
I once had trouble with the app saying the machine was offline. I had to tell the app to forget the machine and go through the setup process again. Not sure I had exactly the same problem you're seeing, but you could try that. Also try chatting with Spinn support through the app. I've found them helpful
That happened to me today, actually. I went to the top and tapped on the name of the machine, and in the drop-down menu I added a new machine, which just reconnected the same machine and deleted the old one out. I don't have the marketplace coffee beans in there so I don't know if it reset everything. I didn't have any favorites or anything set yet either. But, that's how I resolved it.
@@knightone57 Yes, you can even see the water come out from a separate spout from the coffee/espresso. I had one this morning and it has quite a different flavor than the straight coffee.
@@knightone57 and thank you, because in experimenting in response to your question, I decided I prefer the Americano to the coffee, and I'd been using the coffee option...
I returned the machine as the coffee did not taste good (I usually make pour overs). When I contacted support they were not helpful. It seems they only are helpful when someone writes a social media review. Lastly they raised tens of millions of dollars but they only sold 4 million units so they will probably go under. When that happens Support will definitely be nonexistent.
What I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around is the now 1k price tag. It seems they've doubled in price on it. Which almost sounds like a desperate company attempting to stay afloat .
It has one major Achilles heel and that is swapping out different coffees on the fly, which is the only reason that we're still stuck with our Keurig. Not to mention I have a rather expensive espresso machine but I'm not a fan of Americano. Everyone in our house drinks different beans and no one can agree on just one bean. My wife only wants decaffeinated that's it. My daughter likes very dark roast, I absolutely do not. Then to add to that I have my son-in-law living with us. And if everyone has that, let's save the planet attitude to them ... Do you have any idea what the carbon footprint is for coffee? The nearest slavery like conditions harvesting the beans? It pales in comparison to whatever plastics that Keurig pops out. Bottom line, there needs to be a solution with this to where we can measure out our beans. Slap them in there. Push a button. And I'm not talking about having to whip out my cell phone in the morning which is a pain just to think about. I rather spend a few more bucks and have a tablet Ziploc tied to the coffee machine. I wonder what the carbon footprint's going to be on that Gizmo. Anyway, I'm just ranting... I guess I'm tired of hearing people whining about Keurig pods.
.. Also, I don't think that cleaning agents are exactly environmentally beneficial. I wonder how many Keurig pods worth of plastic are in those two bottles?
Yes, it's certainly not the right machine for you if your family insists on four different kinds of coffee on demand. Given one set of beans, it has a LOT more versatility than a Keurig machine in term of the coffee drinks it can make. The coffee flavor is much better than the Keurig... it's not even a close competition there (and I loved my Keurig). As for your environmental rationalization... I'll leave that for you to debate with your son-in-law. It's fair to say any consumer thinking about a $1000ish coffee machine isn't living a carbon-neutral life in any case.
@@SalemWoodworks .. What's really needed and I wasn't certain if it offered it was single dosing. I have a Ceado E37SD for our Decent DE1XL so I assûmed Moccamaster Select would do the trick .. I was wrong.
How do,you add the trace calcium, potassium, magnesium, sodium back in from your RO before it goes into the machine (minerals needed to extract the full coffee flavor profile potential)
For “real” people who can’t afford a $K for a coffee maker, this thing is absolutely ridiculous! $500 for a milk frother and a tiny glass carafe??? Good beans and pretty much any cheap coffee maker will make just as good of a cup.
So Spinn technical support saw this video and sent me some useful suggestions. I'll share it here:
"I happened to catch your 4 month review, and I just first wanted to say thank you for all the kind words! I shared it with the team and we're all so happy to see you're enjoying the machine!
Also, I can even help with some of the sticking points a bit! We definitely need to make this known via better documentation or even a "quick tip" in the app, but (while brewing) you can long press the Spinn button to cancel the current serving.
Additionally, in the same menu where you'll find the cleaning option you'll see one that says "hopper flush." This is used to clear the last few straggler beans when switching roasts. Personally I don't mind a blended cup or two, but if you want a clean switch you can run that hopper flush and it will grind the remaining beans directly into the residue bin."
What happens when you do a hopper flush? Do the remaining beans just fall out and get to be reused if needed? My wife drinks Decaf and I drink caffienated and it would be nice to easily swap the beans out without wasting any.
@@Bigsam411 I don't know. I'm currently traveling and will have to try it when I get home. I know we're hooked, because I have found myself considering a 2nd machine for decaf (I realize this is insane and so far reason has won out).
Definitely the best spinn review video by far. I was a first round Pro buyer. I am VERY glad I canceled the order, even though I could have sold it unopened for more than I paid. Since my initial pre order I have tried 8 different wifi connected coffee makers and I like almost all of them better than this. What Do you have yours hooked up to a water supply? if you mentioned it I must have skipped it.
@@MichaelMantion I have mine connected to a reverse osmosis filter system. The same one that feeds the ice/water in the fridge. I still like the machine, but admit that I have long term reliability concerns. Of the machines that you've tried, did any grind on demand? Do they produce the same variety of options as the Spinn? I regularly use coffee, lungo and iced coffee options on the Spinn and really like the flavor we get.
I must be honest you have a cute dog
This is our second K-Classic. We had our first one for many years, so when we had to replace it, we wanted nothing else but this exact ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxBrV-RbF5Nk0Rlt9i15aao-YMzqzTG8Vf model. We use it for about three people everyday in the morning. The taste and quick brew is one of the reasons we like it so much. There are so many choices of brands of coffee that we would grab what was on sale and test the different brands from there. I would definitely recommend trying different brands of coffee to find the ones you like the most because there are brands that quite frankly taste horrible.
"Holy F%$k that's good" 🤣 the most honest reaction
That comment alone made me order one LOL. And I got the pro model. Super excited about the direct water line and cant wait for the video since nobody has one.
@@starballenger5618 yup, same. Ordering now
I don't usually subscribe to people, but you just seem like a nice guy. Take my subscription
Great video. Thanks for posting. Have the machine, now I'm gonna have to get the accessories.
Thanks for stating the minimum milk needed in the frother! All the frothers on the market I’ve seen are around 6 oz minimum so way more than I need for one cup so this is great info!
Mine showed up on my doorstep along with the frother and the carafe, and boy howdy was I surprised! It had been so long since I ordered it from Kickstarter that I completely forgot that I bought it. I'm glad you mentioned how much the pro was early on in the campaign, because I've been wondering how much I paid for it. Lol! Emails started showing up from spin, and I didn't even open them, I just assumed it was some sort of wheelchair company Spam. I am in a wheelchair full-time, so I get a lot of that crap. I haven't been back to Kickstarter in years, so I totally forgot that I even did this. That being said, I am so glad I did! This thing is freaking bangin'. My new favorite toy!
A happy surprise :-)
Great review! I love how realistic and positive you are about the various points. So many people expect product perfection nowadays and it just doesn't exist. Anything this complex with this many options is bound to include some level of compromise. I like how you mention possible cons but also how most of them aren't big concerns for you.
THANK YOU so much for your video. I have a Keurig AND a Rocket espresso machine. I’m hoping I’ll be able to sell both and cover most of the cost of the machine I’m about to buy. But I would not be buying this machine if it weren’t for your video. Your coverage of so many topics, with great video, great audio, and humorous commentary were great to watch and WAY more informative than their website!! I hope they find your video and link to it. Thanks again!
Thanks for the kind words. I definitely recommend the machine, but I do recommend you keep the original packaging in case you have any issues. I have, and Spinn support has been excellent.
Really loved this review and love my Spinn! Holy F** is right! I, too, bought on Kickstarter but would pay full price in a heartbeat.
Best review ever. You convinced me. Ordering one . Thanks for the step by step video.
My Saeco vienna super automatic is about 20yrs old and still going strong but this is tempting me 🤔. Great review 👍
Ive had mine only a few weeks and I completely agree. Ive only used the market place for my coffee and you're correct about the shipping cost making it a little expensive for a single bag. But, the coffee is so good that so far I haven't worried about a $20-$22 bag of coffee after shipping.
I recently purchased a Spinn and your video is what tipped me over that pause of skepticism and I couldn’t be happier with the machine! Thank you for your detailed review. I used to use K-cup machines for years and this is a HUGE upgrade in quality of the brew!!
Quick question, from your experience does the small clear plastic shield over the grinder serve any other purpose other than a extra layer of safety to prevent unwanted items from entering the grinder?
As you’ve mentioned, and I also as I’ve experienced, if you’re not paying close attention the beans don’t always slide down to the grinder and sometimes I have to take the top off and push them under that clear safety “tent”. Not a huge inconvenience but I was curious if that could be avoided with that shield removed and since the unit has a lid anyways, it can be safely operated as long as the lid is always on while brewing.
Thanks again for the video!
I do know that removing thie plastic shield will void your warranty, so I can't recommend it. I know that by switching to less oily beans we have fewer issues with bean feed.
Great review! Just received the tracking info for my Spinn machine! Can't wait to try it out. I ordered beans from the Spinn marketplace but not sure if those will arrive before the machine.
Was looking for some info on the frothed. Saw some Viking Coffee on your table, it is by far my favorite!
Great video! After a year wait mine arrived. Ironically the frother and carafe arrived before the coffee maker. Waiting on my marketplace beans to arrive before setting it all up. So excited and love this video. Appreciate you posting this! Love the honesty and your dog chilling at the base of the sink. 😂
Enjoy. We still love ours.
Dang, I loved mine for the few weeks I had it. Had to send it back once for it stopping just after brewing during the cleaning cycle, they got it back to me in literally a day and a half. Same problem continued happening. Decided to just get my money back. Their customer service is excellent, the coffee from it was fantastic, but I personally lost faith in it. They even offered a brand new replacement, but I just couldn’t do it. Glad yours is going great, but I’m jealous haha.
I've had a couple of returns myself. Great customer service. I admit that I have reliability concerns.
Great video! Holy - - - - , I love your comments! I would add that Spinn needs to add a 90-degree plug - easier to stow that enormous cord. Anyway, cheers!
Yes, that would be an improvement.
“Holy f***, that’s good” should be the video tagline
Love the shirt
I actually rather enjoyed watching this video, lol... thanks for all the honest, thorough "tutorial"
Blessings ❤
“Holy fuck, that’s good”
THAT is the kind of reaction that sells units. Looks like I’m ordering a Spinn.
Enjoy!
@@SalemWoodworks fingers crossed. Ordered about an hour ago
Not sure if someone commented. But there is a cancel! I discovered it by accident. If you're making something, hold the power button to cancel.
Yes, thanks. Spinn support team saw the video and let me know the same thing.
I just ordered one, to sit next to my Nespresso Vertuo. I’m hoping you’ve had a Nespresso machine, and would recommend the Spinn more.
I have not had a Nespresso.
I have a Nespresso. Spinn is light years better. Coffee options and taste are much, much better and no wasteful pods.
Great review. Is there a way to put only enough beans for a single serve? My wife does strict decaf and I don't.
Not really. There is a hopper flush function you can use when you switch beans, but practically speaking, you're restricted to one type of beans at a time. No question that's a down side compared with a Keurig. So far, I've been able to convince myself that having a second machine for decaf would be ridiculous.
@@SalemWoodworks -- A bean lid with canisters attachable for different coffees that dispense one cup would serve several coffees, but raise the height. Protection from Oxygen and loss of aromatics would extend the useable life of coffee,
Thanks for the video. My Spinn arrives this week. Which Costco beans are you using? My goal is to get as close to the Kirland ground coffee I use now (medium roast).
Right now using Starbucks French roast, although I don't recommend those with this machine as they are oily beans and don't feed well. We've also tried a Columbian blend that came in a 2.5 or 3 lb bag. Those were more of a medium blend, and they fed better. You'll love the machine!
Curious, have you had to actually clean the grinding apparatus yet? We had a coffee maker that had a grinding function that was a royal pain to clean. We loved that coffee maker, and it served us well for several years. My husband just sent me your video and informed me that he also bought one through the kickstarter program and it has just shipped!
I've not had to clean the grinder itself. I run the regular cleaning cycles.
Just ordered my Spinn! Very excited!! BTW…Love that shirt
Lol. I retired as a cloud product manager last Sept.
This is a Vertuoline coffee machine made by Nespresso without the pod. While not having a pod is good.... unfortunately, this machine also comes with the flawed brew method that gives you whipped coffee. There is no crema here. You are forcing air to create a foam instead of true CO2, creating crema. This machine also has water not technically hot enough for espresso.
This is novel, kinda like Vertuoline is, but has its flaws also. I sent mine back. I ended up getting a Delonghi machine. This machine is decent for just coffee but is not espresso .
Do you think we can use other products to clean and descale the machine. I’m tired of paying so much for their products just to clean the machine.
I purchse Urnex cleaner and descaler from Amazon.
@@SalemWoodworks thank you so much. What about water filter?
@@joseS55 I cheat. I feed my Spinn Pro from a reverse osmosis water filter already, so I just leave the filter out. I'm not aware of other sources of the Spinn filter, but I bet they've designed around a standard filter of some kind.
It is not clear that the brewing is any different from one Market coffee to the next. They say that variable parameters will be visible and can be set. The next question, as yet unanswered, is Who decides the brew. Ideally it would be the roaster who is primarily responsible for, and cupping each roast for consistent taste.
Yes, I believe the intent is that the roaster determines the recipe. That said, I'm hardly an expert, as I'm too cheap to use the marketplace, primarily due to the shipping cost.
I would like to see some examples of how the brewing parameters are changed from one market coffee to the next. You certainly pay a premium for the market beans and would hope that this does in fact happen. Spinn, if you’re reading this, please give us some examples
I would love to see a video of ideas for direct connection to a water line. Admittedly that’s my biggest gripe is constantly refilling the water. I bought the pro model so I can connect it, but the problem is that I can’t place it near my fridge so I think I’d have to tap into my sink line. Any tips or thoughts on how to do that without drilling holes in my counters or cabinets? Thanks for the video review. I haven’t got my frother so I’m looking forward to it.
Funny, I thought about doing a video for the water line, but mine was so simple it seemed silly. My coffee cabinet is right next to the fridge which is already fed with 1/4 inch line from my reverse osmosis filter. I just cut the line and inserted a T and a valve. I did have to drill one 5/16 hole in the side of the cabinet.
I procrastinated for three months before doing it and felt ridiculous when it turned out to be so simple. Love not having to refill the tank all time now (we have 4 big coffee drinkers around here).
Is there a filter to use with the plumbing option?
@@mycuul There is intended to be a water filter in the machine's tank. However, an outside filter to the same or better specifications would likely be less expensive and serve several outlets, including the faucet.
Great review! Did you ever plumb it? If so, how did it go?
I did. Very easy to do. I just added a T and a valve off the 1/4" plastic line that was feeding my fridge ice maker.
@@SalemWoodworks Awesome! Thanks for confirming. After watching your videos especially, I'm pretty convinced this would be a great coffee maker for us.
@Jesse Dahl we love ours and now feel like we couldn't live without it. My one piece of advice is keep the box it comes in. Some, me included, have had to return their machine for replacement. Support from Spinn has been excellent.
@@SalemWoodworks Did you purchase the additional insurance?
@Jesse Dahl I did not. I got it early via kickstarter. Spinn is aware of my UA-cam reviews (but I am not sponsored in any way). I think that may have positively affected my quality of service ;-)
It seems like really good technology wrapped in a consumer level package that will probably start having quality and reliability issues after 1 year. I don't trust that something with so many components is being made with the quality it takes to keep it going for the 5+ years that justifies the price.
I'm not going to disagree with you. I do have concerns about reliability. That said, we like the coffee so much we might not be able to live without it at this point.
when are you making the next video on the Water supply line?
The water supply line was so easy it didn't seem like enough for a video. I put a T into the water supply line and connected it to the coffee maker. It took 5 minutes and just worked.
@@SalemWoodworks great, does it re-fill the spinn water tank? coz the water tank accessories on spinn website seem to be same for the pro and the original.
@@zeusmos. yes, after each brew it runs a bit of water in to fill the water tank.
I love mine except that the beans regularly don’t make it to the grinder…I don’t know why they designed it with such a shallow grade and that clear cover above the grinder, which also blocks the beans from traveling down to the grinder…NO it doesn’t matter which beans I try…NO my other bean grinder EVER failed to feed even once
Can you use bean other than the spin beans?
Yes. I almost never use beans from the marketplace. Just buy beams from Costco and the coffee is delicious. The only thing you'll want to avoid with this machine is very dark, oily beans. Those don't feed well.
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Yes, thanks. I got the same info from Spinn tech support when they saw the video.
I have had the Spinn Pro for over two months now. I love everything about it except the app. The first time I used the app my spinn connected and I was able to add the type of coffee I was using at the time. I wanted to make a few custom settings and when I tried to connect with the app it immediately says "OFFLINE". This continues every time I've tried to connect with the app and it is tremendously frustrating. Has anyone else had this problem and figured out how to fix this?
I once had trouble with the app saying the machine was offline. I had to tell the app to forget the machine and go through the setup process again. Not sure I had exactly the same problem you're seeing, but you could try that. Also try chatting with Spinn support through the app. I've found them helpful
That happened to me today, actually. I went to the top and tapped on the name of the machine, and in the drop-down menu I added a new machine, which just reconnected the same machine and deleted the old one out. I don't have the marketplace coffee beans in there so I don't know if it reset everything. I didn't have any favorites or anything set yet either. But, that's how I resolved it.
Does it make a true Americano or just a long coffee?
It can do both.
@@SalemWoodworks A true Americano is espresso with hot water added,this does that?
@@knightone57 Yes, you can even see the water come out from a separate spout from the coffee/espresso. I had one this morning and it has quite a different flavor than the straight coffee.
@@SalemWoodworks Thank You as that is my preferred drink besides a flat white.
@@knightone57 and thank you, because in experimenting in response to your question, I decided I prefer the Americano to the coffee, and I'd been using the coffee option...
So how many ounces is that carafe i drink a 20oz travel mug myself lol
12.5 oz. My son drinks a big mug too. He just resorts to a double shot.
I returned the machine as the coffee did not taste good (I usually make pour overs). When I contacted support they were not helpful. It seems they only are helpful when someone writes a social media review. Lastly they raised tens of millions of dollars but they only sold 4 million units so they will probably go under. When that happens Support will definitely be nonexistent.
What I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around is the now 1k price tag. It seems they've doubled in price on it. Which almost sounds like a desperate company attempting to stay afloat .
I didn't think I needed to spend over 1k for a coffee maker until now.
It's a one way trip. I am developing anxiety over the idea that someday, it might break down. We're just getting into cold brew season.
It has one major Achilles heel and that is swapping out different coffees on the fly, which is the only reason that we're still stuck with our Keurig. Not to mention I have a rather expensive espresso machine but I'm not a fan of Americano. Everyone in our house drinks different beans and no one can agree on just one bean. My wife only wants decaffeinated that's it. My daughter likes very dark roast, I absolutely do not. Then to add to that I have my son-in-law living with us. And if everyone has that, let's save the planet attitude to them ... Do you have any idea what the carbon footprint is for coffee? The nearest slavery like conditions harvesting the beans? It pales in comparison to whatever plastics that Keurig pops out.
Bottom line, there needs to be a solution with this to where we can measure out our beans. Slap them in there. Push a button. And I'm not talking about having to whip out my cell phone in the morning which is a pain just to think about. I rather spend a few more bucks and have a tablet Ziploc tied to the coffee machine. I wonder what the carbon footprint's going to be on that Gizmo. Anyway, I'm just ranting... I guess I'm tired of hearing people whining about Keurig pods.
.. Also, I don't think that cleaning agents are exactly environmentally beneficial. I wonder how many Keurig pods worth of plastic are in those two bottles?
Yes, it's certainly not the right machine for you if your family insists on four different kinds of coffee on demand. Given one set of beans, it has a LOT more versatility than a Keurig machine in term of the coffee drinks it can make. The coffee flavor is much better than the Keurig... it's not even a close competition there (and I loved my Keurig). As for your environmental rationalization... I'll leave that for you to debate with your son-in-law. It's fair to say any consumer thinking about a $1000ish coffee machine isn't living a carbon-neutral life in any case.
@@SalemWoodworks .. What's really needed and I wasn't certain if it offered it was single dosing. I have a Ceado E37SD for our Decent DE1XL so I assûmed Moccamaster Select would do the trick .. I was wrong.
Plumb it... Its so much better
Since done. Agreed.
$124 per year for the filters.
I have the Pro model connected to a water line fed from a reverse osmosis filter. I skip the Spinn filters.
How do,you add the trace calcium, potassium, magnesium, sodium back in from your RO before it goes into the machine (minerals needed to extract the full coffee flavor profile potential)
@Jay Francis I live with imperfection.
For “real” people who can’t afford a $K for a coffee maker, this thing is absolutely ridiculous! $500 for a milk frother and a tiny glass carafe??? Good beans and pretty much any cheap coffee maker will make just as good of a cup.
It's a luxury I enjoy.
I threw mine in the trash.
A little short on information there...
just expensive junk
So far we've found it to be expensive junk that makes really good coffee. I admit that I have some long term reliability concerns.
my neighbor is trying to sell his for $200.. so if anyone looking for one should easy to find a deal now. Its not for me.