V1
A box on the wall
Where it all started. A plain black box above the stove, and one big question: could it follow along while we cook?
Evolution of Tara
Seven versions.
One kitchen companion.
Tara took seven tries to get right. Here’s how she grew from a plain box on the wall to the companion on your counter.
V2
A camera you can aim
The camera got its own mount, so we could tilt it toward the pan.
V3
Room to breathe
Kitchens get hot. We added vents to keep the parts inside cool.
V4
Her first screen
We added a screen, so you could follow each step without picking up your phone.
V5
Tara says hello
A round screen and a speaker. The first version where Tara introduced herself.
V6
All in one
Screen, speaker and cameras in one round body, instead of a stack of parts.
V7
Onto the counter
The screen came off the wall and onto your counter, where it’s easy to see and reach. The camera stayed up top.
Today
Two parts. One kitchen.
The camera watches your stove from under the hood. The screen sits on your counter, where Tara talks you through every step.
What we learned along the way
See the stove from above
Every version kept the camera over the pan. That’s where Tara gets the clearest view of your cooking.
Keep the screen close
The screen moved to the counter, so you can glance at it without leaving the stove.
Talk first, show second
Tara tells you what to do out loud, so your eyes can stay on the food.
