Anova Oven & Precision Cooker Control

Control Anova WiFi devices including Precision Ovens (APO) and Precision Cookers (APC) via WebSocket API.

Prerequisites

Personal Access Token from Anova app
- Download Anova Oven app (iOS/Android)
- Go to: More → Developer → Personal Access Tokens
- Create token (starts with anova-)
- Store in ~/.config/anova/token
Python dependencies bash pip3 install websockets
Device Setup
- Anova device connected to WiFi
- Paired with your Anova account

Installation


# Install Python dependency
pip3 install websockets

# Store your token
mkdir -p ~/.config/anova
echo "anova-YOUR_TOKEN_HERE" > ~/.config/anova/token
chmod 600 ~/.config/anova/token

Usage

List Devices

python3 scripts/anova.py list

Basic Cooking


# Simple cook at 350°F for 30 minutes
python3 scripts/anova.py cook --temp 350 --duration 30

# Cook at 175°C for 45 minutes
python3 scripts/anova.py cook --temp 175 --unit C --duration 45

Advanced Controls

Custom Elements:


# Rear element only (low-temp slow cook)
python3 scripts/anova.py cook --temp 225 --elements rear --duration 180

# Bottom + rear (standard roasting)
python3 scripts/anova.py cook --temp 375 --elements bottom,rear --duration 45

# All elements (maximum heat)
python3 scripts/anova.py cook --temp 450 --elements top,bottom,rear --duration 20

Custom Fan Speed:


# Low fan (gentle cooking)
python3 scripts/anova.py cook --temp 250 --fan-speed 25 --duration 120

# High fan (fast heat circulation)
python3 scripts/anova.py cook --temp 400 --fan-speed 100 --duration 30

Probe Cooking:


# Cook to internal temperature (not time-based)
python3 scripts/anova.py cook --temp 350 --probe-temp 165

# Low-temp probe cook
python3 scripts/anova.py cook --temp 225 --elements rear --fan-speed 25 --probe-temp 135

Combined Advanced Settings:


# Precision low-temp cook
python3 scripts/anova.py cook --temp 225 --elements rear --fan-speed 25 --duration 180

# High-heat sear
python3 scripts/anova.py cook --temp 500 --elements top,bottom,rear --fan-speed 100 --duration 5

Stop Cooking

python3 scripts/anova.py stop

Monitor (Real-time Stream)

python3 scripts/anova.py monitor --monitor-duration 60

Natural Language Examples

Agent prompts:

"Preheat the oven to 375°F for roasting"
"Start sous vide at 135°F for 2 hours"
"What's the current oven temperature?"
"Stop cooking"
"Steam vegetables at 212°F for 15 minutes"

Features

Anova Precision Oven (APO)

Sous vide cooking (wet bulb mode)
Roasting (dry bulb mode)
Steam cooking with humidity control
Temperature control (C/F)
Real-time status monitoring
Telemetry export

Anova Precision Cooker (APC)

Sous vide cooking
Temperature control
Timer management
Real-time status

API Reference

WebSocket Endpoint: Via Anova cloud service Authentication: Personal Access Token (Bearer token) Protocol: WebSocket with JSON messages

Configuration

Token file: ~/.config/anova/token Default device: First device found (or specify with --device-id)

Troubleshooting

"No token found":

echo "anova-YOUR_TOKEN" > ~/.config/anova/token

"No devices found":

Check device is online in Anova app
Verify WiFi connection
Generate new token

"Connection failed":

Check internet connection
Verify token is valid
Ensure device is paired with account

Safety Notes

Always verify temperature before starting long cooks
Use timers to prevent overcooking
Monitor remotely but check in-person for safety
Default timeout: 4 hours max

Anova Oven