Hong Kong-based startup Cozytime first caught our attention at CES 2026, where it debuted a grilling and roasting device dubbed Cozytime LUMO. Just months after being showcased at the annual technology trade show in Las Vegas, Cozytime launched the LUMO electric grill on Kickstarter, where it rocketed past its modest Kickstarter goal, pulling in more than $184,000 from 500+ backers in less than a week.
With over 40 days left in the campaign, we expect LUMO to surpass $500,000. But what makes LUMO such a fan favourite among grilling enthusiasts? The answer lies in the process it uses to cook. Unlike traditional grills that produce significant smoke, Cozytime LUMO boasts a countertop appliance design that uses far-infrared heat to cook food.
Sarang Sheth at Yanko Design, who saw the device on the CES floor, notes that the “device uses far-infrared light focused through four precision reflectors to create 360-degree heat coverage.” This apparently resolves the biggest problem of indoor grilling (setting off smoke alarms) while cooking up to four times faster than traditional methods.
The company claims the system reaches operating temperature in 0.2 seconds, cooks up to four times faster than conventional grills, and hits a maximum of 1800 watts while locking in juices. “Because the side-mounted infrared elements never touch dripping fat, smoke is virtually eliminated,” the company informs.
On the design front, the unit shifts between three configurations: Indoor Smoker Mode, Fast Grill Mode, and Flat Grill Mode. In Indoor Smoker Mode, an enclosed chamber circulates the aroma without releasing visible smoke into the kitchen. In Fast Grill Mode, a semi-open lid concentrates heat to sear meat fast, locking in juices for steakhouse-style weeknight dinners. Lastly, we have the Flat Grill Mode, which opens the grill 180 degrees to create a flat surface, ideal for indoor BBQs, big breakfasts, or mixed platters. If you are missing the smoky flavour in your food, the device features a sliding Flavour Module that lets users add wood pellets or chips for a smoked taste.
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Another highlight of the LUMO is its AI CookPilot system. The appliance comes equipped with two built-in cameras and sensors that scan a steak, salmon fillet, or even a pizza, instantly identifying type, thickness, surface area, temperature, and weight. “The cameras also help detect different types of food and support automated cooking adjustments based on our proprietary technology,” the company informs.
Shipments are slated for July 2026. Early-bird backers can secure the LUMO for about $300, roughly 40 percent off the planned $500 retail price. Whether the device lives up to the hype will be clear once units reach kitchens this summer, but the early Kickstarter momentum suggests many home cooks are eager to find out.
