Yogurt maker
Instant Pot Pro Plus
Best Yogurt maker – High-End – 200 $ to 400 $
The Instant Pot Pro Plus is our high-end pick for cooks who want yogurt making alongside pressure cooking and a broad range of kitchen functions. Amazon buyers praise its effectiveness, versatility and ease of use. It suits people willing to learn a more capable appliance and use its connected features.
Our high-end yogurt-maker pick
We chose the Instant Pot Pro Plus because it is the only product we found in this high-end yogurt-maker range that belonged to the family, and its price stayed within the range over the last three months. It is also a more versatile choice than a dedicated yogurt maker: the listing includes pressure cooking, slow cooking, rice cooking, steaming, sautéing, yogurt making, warming, canning and sous vide. Amazon buyers describe it as effective, versatile and easy to use, and several say it handles everyday cooking very well. The trade-off is important: some Amazon buyers report unreliable Wi-Fi, intermittent operation or failure after roughly one to two years, so this is a better fit for someone who values its many cooking modes than for someone seeking a simple appliance with fewer points of failure.
Who it’s for For home cooks who want yogurt making in the same appliance as pressure cooking and other cooking modes, and who are comfortable with a learning curve and app setup.
What sets it apart
- Amazon buyers praise its effectiveness for everyday cooking.
- Its many cooking modes make it more versatile than a dedicated yogurt maker.
- Several Amazon buyers find it easy to use once they learn the controls.
- The app can let users monitor cooking remotely when the Wi-Fi connection works.
What to know
- Some Amazon buyers report that the Wi-Fi connection drops or is difficult to set up.
- Some Amazon buyers report intermittent operation or failure after about one to two years.
Why this model made the high-end range
We looked at products offered on Amazon in this range and kept the Instant Pot Pro Plus as the only one that matched the yogurt-maker family. Its price remained in the range over the last three months. The choice is therefore less about finding several similar yogurt makers and more about selecting the product that combines yogurt making with a wider cooking role in this range. Amazon buyers particularly value that breadth: they describe the appliance as effective and appreciate its variety of functions. If you only want to make yogurt, a dedicated model may be simpler. If you also want pressure cooking and other modes in one countertop appliance, this model offers more scope.
What Amazon buyers like in daily use
What buyers report
Amazon buyer comments point to a capable multi-purpose cooker, with the strongest praise focused on effectiveness and versatility.
- Amazon buyers describe the appliance as effective and say it performs well for everyday cooking. (comes up often) Amazon buyer reviews for Instant Pot Pro Plus
- Amazon buyers appreciate the range of cooking functions and the ability to handle many recipes with ease. (comes up often) Amazon buyer reviews for Instant Pot Pro Plus
- Several Amazon buyers say the Wi-Fi app works well for monitoring the pot remotely, although setup can require patience. (comes up often) Amazon buyer reviews for Instant Pot Pro Plus
- Some Amazon buyers say the appliance stops building pressure, works intermittently or stops working after about one to two years. (reported in isolation) Amazon buyer reviews for Instant Pot Pro Plus
The connected features need patience
Amazon buyer experiences of the Wi-Fi feature are mixed. One buyer wrote, “It is a bit finicky to connect. Overall, not sure if it is worth the extra money.” Another wrote, “Works very well. However there is a definite learning curve especially when the WIFI crashes and has to be reset.” Some other buyers say the app connects reliably and makes remote monitoring useful. These comments do not cancel out the appliance’s versatility, but they matter if app control is a main reason for choosing the Pro Plus.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Instant Pot Pro Plus a dedicated yogurt maker?
No. It includes a yogurt function, but it is a multi-purpose countertop cooker. The listing also includes pressure cooking, slow cooking, rice cooking, steaming, sautéing, warming, canning and sous vide.
Who should choose the Instant Pot Pro Plus?
It is best suited to home cooks who want yogurt making together with several other cooking modes in one appliance. It makes less sense if you want only a simple, dedicated yogurt maker.
Is the Wi-Fi connection reliable?
Amazon buyer experiences are mixed. Some report that it works well and enables remote monitoring. Others report connection problems, repeated dropouts or resets.