Instant Connect ™

Instant Connect ™

Official App of Instant Pot

11K ratings
419 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 13, 2019
  • June 23, 2026

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Discover over 2,000 recipes tailored for Instant Pot appliances, from simple one-pot meals to complex dishes. Get guided cooking, ingredient lists, and save favorites. Control smart appliances wirelessly for a seamless cooking experience.

2,000+ curated recipes
Appliance-specific suggestions
Step-by-step guided cooking
Automatic ingredient lists
Personal cookbook
Wireless smart appliance control
Real-time appliance monitoring
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What's New in Instant Connect ™

3.86.0

June 23, 2026

The latest version contains bug fixes and performance improvements.

User reviews

Ruined by AI

Formerly a useful app, but they added an AI tool and appear to have seeded their data with generated recipes. Just using the regular search gave me a recipe “from the instant pot team” that when followed exactly gave me chicken that was still raw in the middle. I’m not new to cooking with an instant pot, but I like to pull up recipes to make sure I’ve got the times and settings correct. Something felt off about what the app spat out, but I figured I’d try it. Nope, garbage recipe. This was a huge disappointment and I will be deleting the app. It’s not worth my time to play russian roulette over whether or not it’ll give me a recipe that cooks things all the way through.
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Not what I was promised

I'm new to the instant pot world so I thought getting the pot that had an app with a bunch of connected recipes that were already programmed to work with my device would be a good start. 2000+ would mean plenty of variety and an excellent opportunity to explore and experiment. However, not only are there less than 100 recipes (a far cry from 2000+), but there are a decent number of duplicates and you have to pay attention to the times and other details because not only are many of them not by the instant pot team, but details like timing aren't even recorded correctly on everything. In one rice recipe for instance, the time listed at the onset is 16 minutes but one of the steps says to cook it for 30. Who knows what else is wrong. The ingredients are also limited. chances are that you type in an ingredient or a word in a common recipe into the recipe search as you are supposed to do and it will come up empty. I will be looking online and my local library for more recipes. The app is not worth the extra money
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Fantastic stuff!

Absolutely brilliant app, has some fantastic recipes as well!

The happiest cooking app ever!

I browse and save recipe at ease and save time cooking with instant using mobile phone control

Creating Recipes Challenging

There needs to be a more user-friendly way to create recipes. For example, how to delete a created recipe? Ingredients section is shown but how to list them in that section?

User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App crashes on launch

Bug

Login issues and account problems

Bug

Recipes not properly syncing with Instant Pot devices

Bug

Landscape mode not working as expected

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Add metric measurement options

Feature

Improve recipe search and filtering

Feature

Allow users to add their own recipes

Feature

Implement recipe review and rating system

Feature

Provide better organization for saved recipes

Feature

FAQ

What does the Instant Connect app do?

The Instant Connect app serves as a culinary companion for Instant Pot appliance owners. It offers a vast library of over 2,000 recipes specifically designed for various Instant Pot models, including air fryers, slow cookers, and Duo Crisps. The app also provides guided cooking instructions, ingredient lists, and for smart appliance owners, wireless control and real-time monitoring.

What are the key features of the Instant Connect app?

Key features include an extensive and growing recipe database, tailored recipe suggestions based on your specific appliance, up-to-date home feeds with seasonal and holiday content, step-by-step guided cooking, automatic ingredient lists, and a personal cookbook to save favorite recipes. For smart appliances, it offers wireless control, smart recipe sending, and real-time monitoring.

Is the Instant Connect app free to use?

The app itself is free to download and use. However, it does have in-app purchases, which may include premium recipe collections or additional features. The description also mentions that the app has ads.

What appliances are compatible with the Instant Connect app?

The app is designed for owners of Instant Pot appliances. This includes a wide range of their products such as the Instant Pot, Instant Air Fryers and Toaster Ovens, Duo Crisps, and Slow Cookers. For smart, connected appliance owners, the app offers advanced wireless control features.

How does the app help with cooking everyday meals?

The app simplifies cooking everyday staples like eggs, rice, and chicken by providing tailored recipes and guided instructions. You can select your appliance, and the app will suggest relevant recipes to get you started. The automatic ingredient lists and personal cookbook features also streamline meal preparation and planning.