Instant Pot Settings (all about the Smart Program Buttons)

The Instant Pot smart programs control the temperature, time, pressure, and heat intensity of a cooking cycle. Each program is designed based on extensive testing. Across the different models and sizes, the Instant Pot buttons can vary.

Here is a deep dive into each of the Instant Pot Settings to both help you understand what each button does and which Instant Pot models have these features available.

And don't forget the combination of buttons on a model can change as they update the versions. Always double check the Instant Pot you're planning to buy to make sure it has the features you want.