Available Commands
The A2/A3 Anova Precision® Cooker supports a comprehensive set of commands for control and monitoring. Below is the complete command reference.
Core Commands
| Command | Description | Example Response |
|---|---|---|
status | Get current cooker status | Returns device state |
start | Start cooking | Confirmation message |
stop | Stop cooking | Confirmation message |
get id card | Retrieve cooker identifier | Used to determine model type |
Temperature Controls
| Command | Description | Format |
|---|---|---|
read temp | Get current temperature | Returns temperature in current unit |
read set temp | Get target temperature | Returns target temperature |
set temp <value> | Set target temperature | Set in current unit system |
read unit | Get temperature unit | Returns "c" or "f" |
set unit <value> | Set temperature unit | Use lowercase "c" or "f" |
Timer Controls
| Command | Description | Format |
|---|---|---|
read timer | Get current timer value | Returns remaining time |
set timer <value> | Set timer in minutes | Accepts integer values |
start time | Start the timer | Confirmation message |
stop time | Stop the timer | Confirmation message |
Wi-Fi Model Commands (900W Only)
These commands are exclusively available on the Wi-Fi-enabled 900W model:
| Command | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
clear alarm | Clear any active alarms | Wi-Fi model only |
version | Get firmware version | Wi-Fi model only |
Command Sequences
Some operations require a sequence of commands. Here's a common example:
Starting a Cook
1. set temp <desired_temp>
2. stop time
3. set timer <minutes>
4. start
5. start time (if timer > 0)
Response Format
Commands typically return responses in these formats:
- Success: Positive acknowledgment or requested data
- Error: Error message indicating what went wrong
- Status: Current state information for status queries
Temperature Units
Always check the current temperature unit with read unit before setting or interpreting temperature values. Units are specified in lowercase (e.g., "c" for Celsius, "f" for Fahrenheit).
Wi-Fi Model Features
Always verify the model type using the get id card command before using Wi-Fi-model-specific commands. If the response begins with "anova f56-", it's a Wi-Fi-enabled model.