Quick verdict
The Instant Pot Pro Plus adds Wi-Fi and the Instant Connect app — with 800+ recipes — to the 10-in-1 formula that made Instant Pot famous. Monitor and adjust cooks from your phone, release steam quietly, and replace a cabinet of appliances. It is the most connected pressure cooker you can buy.
Key features of the Instant Pot Pro Plus
Ten functions in one 6-quart pot: pressure cook, slow cook, rice, sauté, steam, sous vide, canning, yogurt, keep warm, and NutriBoost. The 1500W heater brings it to pressure quickly, and the sous vide mode holds precise low temperatures for edge-to-edge steaks.
Wi-Fi connectivity is the differentiator: the Instant Connect app offers 800+ guided recipes, lets you monitor progress remotely, and allows adjusting time and temperature mid-cook from the couch. For long slow-cooks and sous vide sessions, remote monitoring is genuinely reassuring.
WhisperQuiet steam release tames the jet-engine venting that made older pressure cookers startling — a bigger quality-of-life upgrade than it sounds. The NutriBoost mode uses a special lid motion for creamier soups.
Who the Instant Pot Pro Plus is for
Meal-preppers, busy parents, and batch cookers who want dinner handled with minimal attention. Beginners benefit enormously from the guided recipes — the app walks you through timing and settings instead of leaving you to guess.
Small kitchens gain the most: one device replacing a slow cooker, rice cooker, yogurt maker, and steamer frees serious cabinet space. Tech-comfortable cooks who already run a smart home will appreciate the connectivity.
What to watch out for
Wi-Fi setup adds a step the basic models skip, and app-dependent features are only as reliable as your network. The Pro Plus costs more than non-connected Instant Pots — if you will never open the app, the cheaper Pro is the smarter buy.
Pressure cooking still has a learning curve for timing and liquid ratios; the recipes help, but expect a few experimental meals. And 6 quarts, while standard, can feel small for very large families or big-batch canning.
Instant Pot Pro Plus pros and cons
- Pro: 10 functions replace a shelf of appliances.
- Pro: Wi-Fi + 800-recipe app with remote monitoring and adjustment.
- Pro: WhisperQuiet steam release and fast 1500W heating.
- Pro: Sous vide and canning modes add serious versatility.
- Con: Premium over non-smart Instant Pots — wasted if you skip the app.
- Con: App and Wi-Fi add setup complexity.
- Con: Pressure-cooking learning curve remains.
Instant Pot Pro Plus FAQs
What can I do from the app?
Browse 800+ recipes with guided step-by-step cooking, monitor cook progress remotely, and adjust time and temperature mid-cook. It is particularly handy for long slow cooks and sous vide sessions.
Is it safe for beginners?
Yes — modern Instant Pots have multiple redundant safety mechanisms (lid locks, pressure sensors, auto shutoff). Follow the liquid minimums, never force the lid, and use the guided recipes while learning.
Can it really replace my slow cooker?
Yes, with a caveat: the slow-cook mode works well, though slow-cooker purists note ceramic crocks distribute heat slightly differently. For most dishes, you will not miss the standalone unit.
What is NutriBoost?
A mode that gently pulses the ingredients during cooking (in compatible recipes like soups) to break them down for creamier texture without a blender.
Pro Plus vs. regular Pro — which should I buy?
Buy the Pro Plus if you want Wi-Fi, the recipe app, and remote control. Buy the regular Pro if you will cook manually and want to save money — the core cooking performance is the same.
Price and availability
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