xBloom Studio Smart Coffee Machine

Place the xBloom Studio on a stable, flat surface with at least 40mm (1.5 inches) of clearance behind the machine. Wipe the exterior with a damp cloth before first use. The removable drip tray is dishwasher safe.

Attach the universal power cord and plug into a standard 120V outlet. Download the xBloom App (iOS/Android) before first use — the app is required for Copilot and Freesolo modes and provides access to brew parameter customization, recipe saving, and the xBloom community recipe library.

Install the Omni Dripper 2: seat it into the dripper dock on top of the machine. Place a paper filter inside the dripper — use the included 10 paper filters (compatible with Kalita 155-size filters from other brands as well). The drip tray under the dripper doubles as the brewing scale; it detects your cup weight automatically.

The xBloom Studio has three operating modes: Autopilot (uses xPods — pre-packaged whole bean coffee with a built-in electronic recipe card), Copilot (uses your own beans with recipes saved in the xBloom App), and Freesolo (full manual control of all parameters in real time via the App).

Autopilot Mode — xPods

xPods contain roasted-to-order whole beans and an embedded electronic recipe card with the roaster's exact brew specifications. To brew: tap the xPod's recipe card near the machine to scan it, pour the whole beans into the grinder dose chamber using the Magnetic Dosing Cup as a funnel, place the empty xPod into the xPod Dock as your dripper, and press start. The machine identifies the recipe, grinds the beans to spec, and executes the pour automatically — no settings needed.

Copilot Mode — Your Own Beans

In Copilot mode, select a saved recipe in the xBloom App or create your own. Set grind size, dose, brew ratio, water temperature (adjustable), bloom time and volume, pour speed, and pour pattern (straight, spiral, or circular). Pour your whole beans into the dose chamber using the Magnetic Dosing Cup. Install the Omni Dripper 2 with a paper filter. Press start on the machine or in the app. The machine grinds to your set grind size and executes the recipe automatically.

Freesolo Mode — Full Manual Control

Freesolo gives you real-time control — adjust temperature, pour volume, pour speed, and pour pattern live from the app while the machine is brewing. Use this mode for dialing in a new bean or recreating a specific manual pour over technique. The real-time brew graph in the app shows flow rate and cumulative volume as you brew.

Grind Size Adjustment

Adjust grind size in the app (Copilot mode) or use the Quick Grind Size Chart included in the box as a starting reference. The built-in single-dose conical burr grinder is calibrated for pour over — start at the medium setting for medium-roast coffee and adjust based on brew time and taste.

Standalone Grinder and Scale

The grinder can be used independently for other brew methods (French press, AeroPress, etc.) — grind directly into the Magnetic Dosing Cup. The drip tray scale can also be used independently for weighing doses. Both functions are accessible from Freesolo mode in the app.

Pour Patterns

The kinematic spout moves to execute circular, spiral, or straight pour patterns. Circular and spiral patterns ensure even saturation of the entire coffee bed, which is the most important factor for even extraction in pour over. Straight-down pouring concentrates extraction in the center. Circular is the best starting pattern for most recipes.

After Each Use

Remove and discard the paper filter and spent grounds. Remove the Omni Dripper 2 and rinse under warm water — hand wash only. Empty and rinse the drip tray (dishwasher safe). Wipe the spout and brewing area with the included cleaning brush or a damp cloth.

Weekly — Grinder

Use the included cleaning brush to sweep loose grounds from the grinding chamber and dose chute. The grinder is a single-dose design — there is minimal stale grounds retention between uses.

Dripper

Hand wash the Omni Dripper 2 after each use. The removable filter insert can be cleaned separately. Do not put the dripper in the dishwasher.

Descaling

The machine will prompt descaling when scale accumulates in the water pathway. Use an appropriate descaler such as Urnex Dezcal. Run rinse cycles after descaling.

Machine Not Connecting to App

Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your phone. Keep the phone within 1 meter of the machine during pairing. Force-close and reopen the xBloom App. If the machine is not appearing in the app, power cycle the machine (unplug for 30 seconds).

Grinder Clogging or Inconsistent Grind

Ensure the bean load cap is fully closed before grinding begins. Clean the grinding chamber with the brush. If grounds are excessively oily (dark roasts), clean the burrs more frequently — oily grounds build up faster in conical burrs.

Dripper Overflowing

Grind is too fine — the flow rate through the Hyperflow Bottom is restricted. Adjust to a coarser grind.

xPod Not Scanning

Hold the xPod recipe card close to the machine's scan area — within 1–2 cm. Ensure the scan area is clean and dry. If the xPod is not recognized, use Copilot mode with a manual recipe instead.