Samsung is set to debut the Flex four-door refrigerator with AI Family Hub+ at the upcoming CES. This smart fridge, building on its predecessor introduced in 2023, takes a giant step by integrating AI to develop recipes tailored to users’ stock and dietary preferences.
The refrigerator boasts an internal chamber equipped with advanced sensors capable of identifying individual foods. Through a specialized program, it suggests recipes based on the current stock inside. Beyond its culinary capabilities, users can stream their Galaxy smartphone screens to the Family Hub’s impressive 32-inch touchscreen display, providing a multimedia experience that includes watching videos on platforms like TikTok and YouTube.
The Verge reports that the updated model now connects to the Samsung Health profile via Family Hub, enabling the fridge to adapt recipes according to the owner’s dietary needs. Although Samsung acknowledges some limitations in its Vision AI feature, which can currently identify up to 33 foods, the company positions the smart fridge as a central component within its broader ecosystem of AI-enabled kitchen appliances.
Users can manually input expiration dates for items on the touchscreen, with the fridge sending notifications when items are near expiry. This innovation represents a significant stride toward more efficient kitchen management.
The unveiling at CES aligns with Samsung’s vision of an interconnected kitchen, where AI seamlessly integrates with appliances like AI ovens. Additionally, the Anyplace cooktop model is set to launch next year, featuring a pull-out cooktop with a seven-inch LCD screen for convenient access to recipes from Samsung Food while cooking. Samsung’s foray into smart kitchen technology heralds a future where appliances work in harmony, making everyday tasks more intuitive and enjoyable.
