Does a TM5 (or older model) customer have to upgrade? No. The upgrade is voluntary. Updated on October 20, 2026 Tagged: Cookidoo Was this article helpful? You must log in to vote Yes No Related Articles What if I don’t want to pay $89 AUD? Why can TM5 customers stay on the cheaper plan while TM6 and TM7 customers move to $89? Why isn’t Cookidoo® simply included for free? The Thermomix® already costs a lot. Why do I have to pay for Cookidoo® as well? Why do I have to pay more for features I may never use? Are you making Cookidoo® more expensive because of the new features?