Firstly I'm not new to induction cooking. If you are, you will absolutely love this hob and the "my menu" feature, until you get used to how different and speedy induction cooking is. Induction hobs are significantly safer for families as the zones on the hob only activate when an induction friendly pan is in place. It heats up quickly and cools down quickly too, but has an indicator to let you know if it is still hot. I like the aesthetics of this hob and the fact that it doesn't have the traditional cooking rings to denote the cooking zones. However, I really miss my sliding temperature control that my last hob had. Who'd have thought you could get so used to something like that? When I boil water I use the pulse setting and then struggled to instantly change it once boiled as you have to select the zone before it will allow you to change the temperature. My old hob was definitely better for being able to instantly change when needed. The other slightly concerning issue is the gap between the underside of the hob and the top of the worktop. Previously we have had minor gaps where crumbs could get under, but this gap is more significant than previous models, to the point where we have had to seal it to prevent ingress of food and liquid. With the corners being quite squared off I have concerns these may easily crack if a heavy pan is slightly misplaced.

A lot of wiring later and it's in! Feature that isn't made clear is if you don't have the 'extra wires' or a curcuit / ring main that cannot provide all the power you can reduce the power in (obviously reduces the power available but who has 4 pots on the boil all the time... ) I am so very impressed with the direct heat it delivers, I know my previous gas hob was poor but I can't believe how quick it transfers heat is and the rush of heat isn't around the hob without warming the surrounding area. Highly recommended but it's worth reading the manual first and being aware that 7.2kw draw can be adjusted down to reduce your cabling needs...

The hob was fine until it stopped working, found the buttons a bit annoying as they often are on induction hobs. The hob broke within the 1 year guarantee and I’ve been without a working hob for more than 2 months. The Hotpoint service has been absolutely terrible. 7 engineer appointments and 3 of them no engineer showed up to, without communicating the need to cancel so you’re waiting in all day. Only reason I’m finally getting a replacement is cause the last engineer told them to stop messing us around. This was after me myself having talked to them several times communicating very clearly that I wanted a replacement as it wasn’t getting fixed. Because of the customer service from Hotpoint next time I’d definitely go with another brand.

Responsive, clean lines and excellent service from AO. No knobs or buttons to clean around, easy to fit and looks amazing.

Loving this hob. Never had induction before and had to buy new frying pans. New wiring was already planned so no issue there. Still getting used to it after gas but all is good. New inductions pans did make all the difference to cooking even though the old did seem to work. But that is not a reflection of the hob. Smart functions are useful, Rapid boil, melt, warm and slow cook. I thought each ring would have these but actually each ring has a specific single function. Not an issue really.

This Hotpoint Induction Hob is a great appliance that offers efficient and convenient cooking. However, it's worth noting that the hob does require deeper countertops. If your countertops are not deep enough, the hob may not fit properly or could pose a safety hazard. So, be sure to measure your countertops before purchasing this appliance. It heats up quickly and provides excellent control over the cooking temperature, making it easy to cook a variety of dishes to perfection. The touch controls are intuitive and easy to use, and the hob is easy to clean, with a smooth surface that wipes clean in seconds. Overall I am pleased with my purchase and would recommend it

Fantastic product. Several features I thought would be gimmicky, but I have found are now really helpful and it makes using a job very much easier. The boil / melt / simmer functions actually work brilliantly. Time-saving and money saving.

Lovely hob, looks fab. Easy to keep clean. Has boost capacity on all four rings.