
Samsung Unveils New Refrigerator Lineup Equipped With Screens and Enhanced AI Vision Inside Feature
Rashad Iskandrni
Company expands screens across 4-Door, 4-Door French Door,
and Side-by-Side refrigerators, expanding the ‘Screens Everywhere’ vision
Refrigerators with innovative AI Hybrid Cooling Technology
roll out globally
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Apr. 13, 2025 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the global
rollout of its latest lineup of smart refrigerators, reinforcing the “Screens
Everywhere” vision introduced at CES 2025. This expansion includes the
introduction of the 9-inch AI Home screen[1]
on the 4-Door, 4-Door French Door and Side by Side refrigerators, as well as an
enhanced Family Hub screen on select French Door and Side by Side models. An
enhanced AI Vision Inside[2]
feature is integrated on select 4-Door and 4-Door French Door models, refining
food identification and streamlining meal planning to ensure a more intuitive
kitchen experience for users.
“By offering a wide array of refrigerator options across type and also screen sizes, we are expanding choices to meet diverse household requirements,” says Jeong Seung Moon, EVP and Head of the R&D Team for Digital Appliances Business at Samsung Electronics. “Consumers can enjoy greater flexibility in choosing fridge designs while benefiting from the AI-powered smart home experience Samsung provides.”
A Smarter Way To Manage Food, Home, Family Communication and
Entertainment
Samsung’s
new refrigerators incorporate the intuitive 9” AI Home screen and 32” or 21.5”
Family Hub screens, which are designed to enhance four key areas of daily life:
Food, Home, Family Communication and Entertainment. The first category, food,
is especially powered by the upgraded AI Vision Inside, which adds four more
food items to the list of recognizable types for a total of 37. Furthermore,
adding on to fresh food items, AI Vision Inside can now also recognize
processed food items. Refrigerators with the enhanced AI Vision Inside will
recognize and recommend users to save processed food items that have been
placed inside multiple times, allowing up to 50 items to be saved with
designated names[3].
Based on the improved food list, the screen will provide tailored recipe
recommendations and meal planning[4], making home cooking more
seamless and personalized.
Beyond food,
the screens also enhance smart home connectivity. The latest advancements
provide deeper integration into the smart home ecosystem, making the
refrigerator a central hub capable of controlling connected appliances
throughout the entire home. With the integration of Map View, users can monitor
and control Samsung appliances and even third-party smart home devices[5] like lights and smart
plugs. There’s also SmartThings Energy[6], which helps users track
and optimize their energy consumption, facilitating greater efficiency in
everyday life. The intuitive display provides users with access to a great deal
of information about their home, with users also being able to issue voice
commands through Bixby[7].
The new Daily Board feature keeps everyone informed and connected. Placed at the heart of the home, the refrigerator screen delivers real-time updates throughout the day — whether it’s the morning weather and schedule before heading to work, or daily energy consumption reports in the evening. Users can also easily access their schedules through voice commands and receive tailored responses. By recognizing each family member’s voice and replying accordingly, Bixby will serve as both a helpful assistant for the entire household and for each person individually[8]. Additional family-focused features include a shared gallery for storing precious memories and a calendar to help with daily planning.
Samsung’s latest refrigerators also redefine entertainment in the kitchen,
allowing users to stay engaged while cooking or spending time with family. With
Spotify integration, users can listen to their favorite music or podcasts
directly from their fridge[9]. SmartView Mirroring
enables seamless screen sharing from smartphones or Samsung TVs, and the
dedicated gallery feature lets families display their favorite photos, adding a
personal touch to the kitchen.
The Next Generation of Refrigeration
The 4-Door Refrigerator is designed to meet the needs of
modern households with its innovative features.[10]
The 9” AI Home applied on select models allows the refrigerator to integrate
seamlessly with the smart home ecosystem. Models that incorporate Hybrid
Cooling technology[11]
keep produce fresh for even longer, while also allowing extra space[12]
by utilizing a peltier module that is compact in size for cooling. By utilizing
the conventional compressor and the Peltier module together, AI Hybrid Cooling
is capable of providing additional cooling whenever necessary, such as when the
internal temperature increases or when AI predicts a potential rise[13].
When users put in a large amount of groceries after shopping, or open the door
multiple times in the summer, the Peltier module will assist the compressor to
maintain a consistent internal temperature.
The 4-Door Refrigerator also comes in Kitchen Fit design,
allowing agile installation that requires only a tiny gap of just 4mm from the
sides and 20mm from the top. Also, the refrigerator’s doors have been enhanced
with SpaceMax™ insulation technology that uses less amount of high-efficiency
insulation, increasing the space in the doors by 56% compared to previous
models equaling 10L in capacity[14].
Users can also enjoy convenience with the wide opening door that opens more
than 90 degrees, and the food showcase to store frequently used items.
The 4-Door
French Door Refrigerator, launching in North America, is available in various
configurations, including a 32” Family Hub and a 9” AI Home. This flexibility
allows users to choose the best fit for their kitchen. The Auto Open Door[15] feature ensures
hassle-free accessibility with just a gentle tap, making it accessible to
everyone in all kinds of situations to effortlessly access the inside of the
fridge. It also has a Beverage Center that includes a water dispenser and a
1.4L Auto-Fill Water Pitcher that is dishwasher safe[16] and BPA free[17]. Apart from ensuring that
fresh, filtered water is always available, the pitcher also allows users to
infuse their water with fruits and herbs.
The
Side-by-Side Refrigerator also offers multiple screen options, including the
21.5” Family Hub and 9” AI Home[18]. The model, featuring an
Auto Open Door that opens up widely makes it simpler to reach stored items[19], is designed for users who
prioritize easy access and organization. Select European models are equipped
with Hybrid Cooling technology — as seen in the 4-Door refrigerator — to
maintain freshness by preventing temperature fluctuations.
All three
types of refrigerators come with the AI Energy Mode feature, allowing users to
reduce energy consumption by up to an additional 10%[20]. Users can choose to
activate the mode always, or when electricity bills are expected to exceed the
preset target.
With these
latest innovative solutions, Samsung continues to push the boundaries of the
connected kitchen, transforming the refrigerator into an intelligent hub that
enhances food management, smart home integration and entertainment. By
seamlessly blending AI-enabled convenience with energy efficiency, Samsung is
redefining how users interact with their appliances and bringing the future of
the smart home to life.
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[1] A Wi-Fi connection and
a Samsung account are required to access the AI Home, our network-based
service, including apps, and other smart features available through your
refrigerator. You may need to use a separate device e.g. your laptop/desktop or
mobile device, to create/log into a Samsung Account. If you choose not to
log-in, you will not be able to enjoy any features available on the AI Home,
such as the services available on the SmartThings App and the phone call features.
Recipe recommendations and Bixby accessible through the AI Home utilize AI
(based on deep learning models, which may be updated periodically to improve
accuracy). To access your AI recipe recommendations, click on the 'Food'
service within the SmartThings App in the AI Home menu.
[2] Available on select
T-Type and French Door refrigerator models. As of April 2025, AI Vision Inside
can recognize 37 food items like fresh fruits and veggies. If the food is not
recognizable, it may be listed as an unknown item. AI Vision Inside cannot
identify or list any food items in the fridge door bins or freezer. It
recognizes food items based on deep learning models, which may be updated
periodically to improve accuracy.
[3] Processed foods are
limited to those that keep a certain packaged form. AI Home recommends to save
the item after it has been input more than 4 times during 30 days.
[4] Requires login to the
Samsung account. The recommendations and meal plans may not fit personal
preferences in some cases.
[5] A Wi-Fi connection and
a Samsung account are required. Third-party devices must by SmartThings
compatible.
[6] Available on Android
and iOS devices. All devices should be connected to Wi-Fi or other wireless
network, and registered with a single Samsung Account. The energy usage and
estimated cost shown in SmartThings Energy may differ from your actual usage
and cost. Availability may vary by country, region, service provider, network
environment, or device, and may change without notice.
[7] Bixby is Samsung's
brand of Internet of Things (IoT) voice assistant. Its service availability may
vary depending on the country, language, and dialect.
[8] Available starting from
2025 May through over-the-network update. Customized answering is available on
select usage cases such as accessing Calendar, Gallery, Find my Phone.
[9] Available in all
countries excluding China, Qatar, Yemen, Russia, Sudan
[10] Available in North
America, Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia and the Middle East in 2025.
Available screen sizes may vary.
[11] Available on select
models of the 4-Door refrigerator in 2025.
[12] Based on internal
testing, compared to existing Samsung RF9000D model (RF65DG9H*-Global,
RF23DB99*-NA/LATAM)
[13] The Peltier element is
a semiconductor-based component that cools using just electricity, without
refrigerant. It operates when either the temperature in the refrigerator rises
above the normal range or AI predicts that the temperature will rise in 5 minutes
due to a long period of food storage or cleaning, based on an analysis of the
user’s refrigerator opening and closing pattern.
[14] Based on internal
testing, compared to Samsung RF60DB9KF*** model launched in Korea. The capacity
may vary by models, region, and feature specifications.
[15] An automatic closing
function is not available. The actual angle that the doors open may vary due to
the installation circumstances and usage conditions, like storing heavy items
in the door bins. The user may need to adjust how the refrigerator is installed
if the doors don’t open properly. The touch sensors can be turned on/off from
the display or SmartThings app and the default setting is 'Off'. The Auto Open
Door function may be activated inadvertently by contact with any body part or
by a child or pet.
[16] Tested for 125 cycles
in accordance with the “Mechanical dishwashing resistance of utensils” test
method (BS EN 12875-1:2005) and certified as dishwasher safe by SGS.
[17] Bisphenol A (BPA) is
found in polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins, which are often used in food
and beverage containers, and has been linked with possible adverse health
effects.
[18] Available in Europe,
Southeast Asia, China, the Middle East, Africa and the Commonwealth of
Independent States (CIS).
[19] You can select the door
opening level using the SmartThings App (SmartThings is available on Android
and iOS devices. A Wi-Fi connection and a Samsung account are required). The
‘Wide-open’ option automatically opens the door by an angle of 80 degrees or more,
but the door does not close automatically. The ‘Semi-open’ option reduces the
force required to open the door, and automatically closes the door after a
certain period of time if the door is left open. The actual angle that the
doors open may vary due to the installation circumstances and usage conditions,
like storing heavy items in the door bins.
[20] The test results are
based on a comparison of the factory setting temperature when using AI Energy
mode and without using AI Energy mode. Results may vary depending on the usage
conditions and patterns. AI Energy Mode can be activated in SmartThings Energy,
which is available on Android and iOS devices. SmartThings Energy requires
Wi-Fi connection and a Samsung account.