FAQ
What is GaggiMate?
GaggiMate is a smart upgrade kit designed to enhance the performance of compatible espresso machines. It adds precision temperature control, advanced pressure profiling, and smart automation features, allowing users to brew barista-quality coffee at home.
Who is GaggiMate for?
GaggiMate is perfect for coffee enthusiasts, engineers, and tinkerers who want greater control over their espresso machines. Whether you’re a beginner looking for consistency or an experienced barista aiming for advanced customization, GaggiMate offers the tools to take your espresso to the next level.
What’s the difference between GaggiMate Standard and GaggiMate Pro?
GaggiMate Standard adds essential features that improve usability, control, and smart home integration.
GaggiMate Pro provides real-time pressure and flow control, fully customizable extraction profiles, and commercial-grade performance upgrades. It also includes everything from GaggiMate Standard.
Is GaggiMate compatible with my espresso machine?
GaggiMate is designed to work with a lot of different coffee machines. The main machines are the Gaggia Classic and Rancilio Silvia but there's many more that are supported. Check our Github issues to see if your machine is already there or add a compatibility request.
How difficult is the installation process?
Our kits are designed for easy installation, with step-by-step instructions and video tutorials available. Most users can complete the installation in under an hour using basic tools.
The installation does not require crimping or soldering as we include the necessary wiring into the kits.
Which Bluetooth scales are supported for Brew by Weight?
We currently support the following scales:
- Acaia Lunar
- Acaia Pearl
- Bookoo Themis
- Difluid Microbalance
- Difluid TI
- Eclair
- Timemore DUO
- Eureka Precisa (Bluetooth version)