Panasonic NN-SV79MS 1 4 cu ft Smart Inverter Works with Alexa Countertop Microwave Oven 1200Watt Power with Genius

Have found Panasonic microwaves to work well. This microwave is a high powered microwave. Fortunately, first choice on the user interface is to set the cooking power level. I find I heat food at half power most of the time. Food comes out evenly heated. Reducing the power level reduces the amount of energy delivered, instead of cycling the magnetron on/off as less expensive microwaves do. IMHO, this leads to better cooking. Liquids can be heated quickly using full power. Integration with Alexa was straightforward. Don't use Alexa to control the microwave all of the time, but it's a convenient feature. For an older or visually challenged person it's an excellent feature to have. User interface is intuitive. Never pulled the manual. Just started using it. User interface shows pre-programmed food specific choices. This is a welcome change from former model I owned. Door lock requires two button pushes after cooking. New child-safety feature. I understand the reasons, but it takes some getting used to. Read more

The microwave works great. it connected to Alexa upon set up. She worked immediately. Upon giving Alexa a cooking command. I was skeptical it would work well but it surprised me. I need the ability of Alexa to control the microwave. that is why I got it. It is an expensive microwave. I got a great price on Prime day. It is worth the money. for anyone blind or has low vision. since most microwaves are flat panels. that have to be marked. this microwave has no number pad like a traditional one. it has 6 push buttons and a turn dial. it is a really nice microwave. it is a taller microwave. then my last Panasonic. My last Panasonic was accessible too. Accessibility is an important factor. Manufactures should keep in mind. It is a wonderful microwave. Just got it. Hopefully it will last long time. My last Panasonic lasted 9 years. Read more

Works well but the menu power/time settings are more complicated than needed. Fits in small space. Read more

I am downgrading my recommendation to a one star. Do not, do not , do not buy this. Unless you love conversations with Alexa. Dealing with the child lock feature is a nightmare. Every time we have a power blink (and unfortunately we live in an area prone to this) not only the clock needs resetting but the automatic child lock. My wife hates the dark interior, its designed for people that wan to ignore spills, they are hard to see. Interior is also smaller than our old microwave, the dimensions provided are misleading. The autosensor is a joke as well, if you rely on it you either have food blow up or cold. I may put a sledgehammer one day on this and then I have to buy a new one, but not a Panasonic. Too many settings and controls. You need to have the book close by if power goes off or if you accidentally lock it, there is nothing intuitive about which buttons to press toe get it back working. Also interior is black, so hard to see any splashes (is it aimed at people that just dont care about cleaning it?). I regret buying this. Had a Dacor that worked for 15+ years and was clear cut to use, also bigger inside, but they got now too expensive to replace. Read more

We got this for my sister-in-law who is totally blind. Microwave ovens have long been her go-to appliance to prepare meals. She already has an Alexa compatible microwave, but it is small/underpowered as a primary cooking unit. The Panasonic NN-SV79MS is a full-sized/full-power unit that better meets her needs. As her "IT Guy" I set this up and connected with her Alexa. The process was very easy, took no more than a couple of minutes. This is an attractive, nicely designed and built microwave. We haven't used the physical controls much as the whole purpose was to use through Alexa. The Panasonic NN-SV79MS heats meals/food very evenly and is one of the quietest running microwaves we've ever used. The inverter/sensor cooking seems to be very accurate and my SIL usually can use simple commands such as "Alexa, reheat one meal" rather than have to worry about how long to cook something. She has only had this for a bit over a month, so can't comment on longevity, but this appears to be a very good microwave and especially for those who may be low vision/legally blind (or totally blind). Read more