Samsung is really turning up the heat on smart home technology. We took a look at the new Bespoke AI appliances — and it's remarkable how much of the housework they're now meant to automate. From the kitchen to the laundry room, there are appliances designed to take chores off your hands. Let's look at what's new, starting with the Samsung Family Hub fridge.
Key takeaways
The Samsung Family Hub fridge uses AI to recognise and manage food, helping with meal planning and reducing food waste.
SmartThings is the central platform that connects all Samsung appliances and enables automations for a smoother routine.
The Bespoke AI AirDresser and the Bespoke AI Laundry Combo take laundry care off your hands by removing creases and combining washing and drying in one cycle.
The Bespoke AI Jet Bot Steam Ultra is a robot vacuum equipped with cameras and voice control that can also help keep an eye on your home.
Connecting your appliances through SmartThings can potentially lead to lower insurance premiums, which is a direct financial benefit.
The Samsung Family Hub Fridge: Smart Kitchen Innovation
AI-powered food management with AI Vision
Imagine your fridge knowing what you have before you do. The Samsung Family Hub makes that possible. Thanks to the advanced AI Vision technology, which now works with Google Gemini, the fridge automatically recognises a huge range of food items as soon as you put them in or take them out. That's a massive leap forward from earlier models, which could only recognise a limited number of items. Now thousands of products are recognised, which makes managing your inventory almost effortless. The system even learns your eating and shopping habits so it can help you even better.
Recipe suggestions and meal planning
With the improved AI Food Manager feature, meal planning becomes child's play. Based on the food it recognises, the Family Hub suggests suitable recipes. You can confirm your choice, and the fridge can even pass that information on to a compatible Samsung oven to start preparation automatically — including the right temperature and cooking time. That not only saves time but also helps you use food more efficiently and throw less away. There are even reports that show you how to get the most out of your fridge.
Integration with SmartThings for seamless routines
The Family Hub isn't just a smart fridge — it's a central part of your connected home thanks to SmartThings. This platform connects all your Samsung appliances and lets them work together smoothly. Imagine your fridge talking to your oven, or being able to control other SmartThings devices from the fridge itself. That's the future of living, where your appliances think ahead proactively and make everyday life easier. The integration makes sure everything runs like clockwork, so you can focus on more important things. Find out more about what's possible with
SmartThings for your home
.
SmartThings: The heart of the connected home
SmartThings is really the brain behind Samsung's smart home system. It's not just an app but an entire ecosystem that makes sure all your Samsung appliances can talk to one another. Imagine your fridge knowing what you need to buy, and your washing machine starting the moment you leave the house. That's the idea behind it.
Unified control for all appliances
This is probably the biggest advantage: you no longer need ten different apps to control your appliances. With SmartThings, you have everything in one place. Whether it's the fridge, the washing machine, or even your smart TVs, everything can be operated from a single interface. That genuinely makes everyday life easier, especially when you need to change something quickly.
Automating routines and processes
This is where it gets really exciting. You can set up automations that save you time. For example: when you leave the house, the lights switch off, the heating turns down and the alarm arms itself. Or in the morning: when your alarm clock goes off, the coffee machine switches on and the blinds go up. These are small things, but they can make a big difference.
Data sharing between appliances for greater efficiency
The appliances learn from one another. Your Family Hub fridge, for instance, can tell the oven which ingredients you have so it can suggest the right programme. Or the washing machine can tell the drying function how best to dry the load. This exchange of data makes sure everything runs more smoothly and means you have to think about less. It's like having an invisible helper coordinating everything. If you're wondering which appliances work well together, the overview of compatible devices might help.
Bespoke AI AirDresser: The next generation of laundry care
Sometimes clothes just need freshening up without going straight into the washing machine. That's exactly where the Bespoke AI AirDresser comes in. This appliance is essentially a wardrobe that takes care of your delicate garments. It uses a combination of air and steam to smooth out creases and remove odours. That's really handy when you're short on time in the morning or have only worn something once.
Automatic crease removal with air and steam
The AirDresser is designed to treat your clothes gently. It blows warm air and steam through the fibres, which helps loosen creases. That means you have to worry less about ironing.
The technology even detects what type of fabric you've hung inside and adjusts the treatment accordingly.
That's real progress compared with conventional methods, which are often too harsh for delicate materials. It's like having a personal clothes valet at home who takes care of the details.
Gentle treatment for delicate garments
Care is especially needed with fine fabrics like silk or wool. The AirDresser offers dedicated programmes for these. These programmes use lower temperatures and gentler airflow to make sure your favourite pieces aren't damaged. That's a big advantage when you consider how quickly such garments can be ruined by the wrong care. It's an investment in the longevity of your wardrobe. If you're wondering how best to look after your clothes, this could be a good solution
Samsung Laundry Care
.
Saving time and adding convenience for busy households
For anyone with a packed schedule, the AirDresser is a genuine relief. Instead of spending time ironing or heading to the dry cleaner, you just hang the clothes up and let the appliance do the work. That saves not just time but also energy. Imagine being able to use that time for something else instead, maybe a hobby or simply relaxing. It's a little more convenience in an often hectic day.
The Bespoke AI AirDresser is more than just a gadget; it's a smart solution for modern laundry care that saves time and extends the life of your clothes.
Bespoke AI Laundry Combo: Less effort with laundry
Who doesn't know the feeling? The laundry basket is overflowing, and the thought of washing everything separately and then drying it too is simply exhausting. Samsung has taken this to heart and, with the Bespoke AI Laundry Combo, created a solution that genuinely simplifies laundry day.
This all-in-one machine takes a big chunk of the work off your hands.
Washing and drying functions in one appliance
The clever part about the Bespoke AI Laundry Combo is that it can do both: washing and drying. That means you no longer have to move the laundry from one machine to another. Just load it up, choose a programme, and the machine takes care of the rest. That not only saves time but is also really handy if you don't have much space. The technology behind it, such as the
EcoBubble
feature, makes sure the laundry gets thoroughly clean even at lower temperatures while protecting the fibres. That's good for your clothes and saves energy.
Quick wash cycles for more flexibility
Sometimes things just need to move fast. Whether it's for tomorrow's outfit or because unexpected guests turn up, the quick wash cycles on the Bespoke AI Laundry Combo are worth their weight in gold. With features like 'Super Speed', you can freshen up even larger loads in less time. That gives you more flexibility in daily life and takes the stress out of those moments when things need to happen quickly. That way you have more time for the things that really matter, instead of wrestling with laundry.
Optimised drying performance to avoid redoing loads
A common annoyance is laundry that's still damp or looks creased after drying. The Bespoke AI Laundry Combo tackles this with optimised drying performance. Thanks to intelligent sensors and improved heat exchanger technology, the laundry dries evenly, which often makes redoing loads or heavy ironing unnecessary. That saves time and energy while also being kinder to your clothes. So if you're looking for a way to get on top of the laundry pile without investing a lot of time and effort, this washer-dryer combo is worth considering. It suits modern households that value efficiency and convenience, and it's a great addition to your
SmartThings ecosystem
.
The Bespoke AI Laundry Combo is more than just a washing machine; it's a smart helper designed to cut down on one of the most time-consuming household chores. By combining washing and drying functions in a single appliance and using AI to optimise the cycles, the laundry process becomes considerably simpler and faster.
The Smart Household Helper: Bespoke AI Jet Bot Steam Ultra
Precise navigation and obstacle detection
The Bespoke AI Jet Bot Steam Ultra is more than just a simple robot vacuum. It uses advanced sensors, including an active stereo 3D sensor, to map its surroundings precisely. That means it can detect furniture, cables and even spills and react accordingly — either cleaning them up or skilfully steering around them, depending on how you've set it up. Thanks to the EasyPass wheels, it effortlessly handles door thresholds and rugs up to 60 millimetres high. Side brushes and a mopping pad make sure corners and edges are thoroughly cleaned too. With up to 10 watts of suction power and a Qualcomm Dragonwing™ AI chipset, it picks up dust and dirt, cleans the mopping pads at high temperatures and then disinfects them with steam at 100 degrees Celsius. That helps reduce odours and keeps your home more hygienic.
Built-in camera for home monitoring
One genuinely handy feature is the built-in camera. It lets you keep an eye on your home remotely while the robot goes about its work. Imagine you're out and about and want to check that everything's fine, or whether your pets have got up to something. The Jet Bot Steam Ultra makes that possible. It's not just a cleaning appliance — it also offers an extra layer of security and control over your home.
Voice control with Bixby for easy operation
Operating the Bespoke AI Jet Bot Steam Ultra couldn't be simpler. You can control it comfortably with voice commands using Bixby. Ask questions or give instructions, and the robot responds instantly. That makes housework just that little bit easier and more convenient. If you're busy cooking, say, and the floor needs cleaning, you simply say so. That's the kind of convenience people want in everyday life.
The combination of smart navigation, monitoring features and simple voice control makes the Bespoke AI Jet Bot Steam Ultra a genuine helper around the house. It doesn't just take the work off your hands — it also offers extra insight into and control over your home, making it a valuable addition to any modern smart home. It's a good example of how robotics can change our everyday lives.
Smart savings through SmartThings and HSB
It's not as if smart appliances are only there to make life easier for us. Sometimes they can even save us actual money. Samsung has something rather interesting going on here, particularly through the partnership between SmartThings and Hartford Steam Boiler (HSB).
Reducing insurance risk with connected appliances
Imagine your household appliances being able to signal to your insurer that everything is in order. That's exactly what happens here. When your appliances are connected via SmartThings, they can share certain data that shows you're looking after your home and minimising risk. It's a bit like proving to your insurer that you're a particularly careful homeowner.
This proactive approach to home safety can lower the perceived risk for insurers.
Potential for lower insurance premiums
And the best part? When the risk for the insurer goes down, the premium you pay often goes down too. Samsung piloted this in the US with a pilot programme, and the results were promising. It's not yet available everywhere, but the idea is that homeowners who adopt these connected appliances could soon benefit from lower insurance costs. That's a genuine incentive if you're thinking about upgrading anyway.
Direct financial benefits from smart home technology
Now that's a statement: a smart home that pays for itself directly. Beyond the convenience and time savings that appliances like the Family Hub fridge or the AirDresser offer, there's a solid financial benefit here too. It's not just about finding recipes or getting creases out of clothes. It's about the technology we use every day also being kind to our wallets. That's an important step in making smart home technology appealing to more people. Who would have thought a fridge could help save on insurance premiums? It shows just how far connectivity in the home can go, and how useful it can be when used properly. You only have to think about how many apps you'd otherwise need for different appliances, but with SmartThings, it all runs through a single central control, which makes things even simpler. If you're thinking about making your home smarter, it could be worth taking a closer look at the benefits of
Samsung DeX
to make the most of your devices.
Who are Samsung Bespoke AI appliances suited to?
If you're thinking about buying a house, or simply want to bring your kitchen or laundry room up to date, Samsung's Bespoke AI appliances are worth considering. They're particularly interesting for people who genuinely want an integrated smart home setup where everything talks to everything else. Imagine your fridge knowing what you need to buy, and your washing machine starting up while you're out. That's pretty cool.
These appliances are also great for families who could do with a bit more order and a bit less stress in daily life. Who hasn't come home after a long day still needing to do the laundry, or wondered what to cook? The Bespoke AI appliances take some of that mental load off you.
They're also a good choice if you value long-term savings. Through the partnership with HSB, homeowners may even be able to lower their insurance premiums, which is a nice bonus. This isn't just about flashy tech — it's also about how it can make your life easier and potentially cheaper.
Here's a quick overview of who benefits most:
Homeowners
who want to modernise their kitchen or laundry room.
Families
who want to simplify their daily routine.
Tech-savvy users
who want a connected setup that goes beyond individual appliances.
Bargain hunters
who want to benefit from potential insurance discounts and energy savings.
So if you're looking for appliances that think ahead and lend a hand around the house, take a closer look at the
Samsung Bespoke AI appliances
They're a step towards a genuinely intelligent home.
The future of living: appliances that see, hear and suggest
Imagine your home becoming a genuine partner that helps you day to day. That's exactly what Samsung envisions: a future in which household appliances don't just do things but actively think and plan alongside you. It's about appliances that can see, hear and make suggestions, freeing you from tedious tasks.
Interactive partners around the house
These new appliances are more than just tools. They're designed to interact with you. The Bespoke AI Family Hub fridge, for example, doesn't just show you what's inside — it also gives you recipe suggestions based on what you have in stock. The Bespoke AI Jet Bot Steam Ultra robot vacuum scans its surroundings with its camera before it starts cleaning. You can even talk to Bixby and get answers straight away, almost like having a conversation.
That's the beginning of a new era in which your home genuinely thinks ahead.
Reducing everyday burdens
What does that mean for you day to day? Less stress and more time for the things that matter. Take the laundry: the Bespoke AI AirDresser takes care of creases and odours, so you have to iron less. Or the kitchen: the Family Hub helps you with meal planning and shopping lists. Even the washing machine, like the
Samsung 9kg washing machine
is smart enough to optimise water and energy use. The goal is clear: make housework as simple as possible.
A home free of housework
The vision is a home where housework practically takes care of itself. Appliances that learn, adapt and act proactively. That ranges from automatic cleaning to intelligent food management. Even monitoring your health can become part of it, for example with wearables like the
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
which collects data to track your cycle. It's a step towards more convenience and less daily grind.
AI-powered kitchen intelligence with the Family Hub
The Samsung Family Hub fridge is more than just somewhere to store food; it's evolving into a genuine kitchen assistant. Thanks to the built-in AI Vision, based on Google's Gemini, the fridge automatically recognises which food items you put in or take out. That's pretty handy, as it makes keeping track of your inventory almost child's play. No more tedious typing out what's inside!
Recognising food with AI Vision
Imagine unpacking your shopping and the fridge already knows what's there. AI Vision makes exactly that possible. It scans the products and adds them to a digital list. The system can now recognise thousands of different items, which is a significant improvement over earlier models. That doesn't just help you keep track of things — it also helps reduce food waste, because you know exactly what you have.
Improved AI Food Manager for planning and reports
With the range of food it recognises, the AI Food Manager can really shine. It suggests recipes based on what's currently in the fridge. That's great for those moments when you don't know what to cook again. It also analyses your eating habits and shopping lists to generate reports for you. That way you can plan better and perhaps even save money by shopping more deliberately. It's like having a personal assistant who takes care of your diet. Once you've chosen a recipe, the Family Hub can even pass that information on to a compatible Samsung oven to set up preparation automatically — temperature and cooking time included. That's a great example of how the appliances in the
Samsung ecosystem
work together.
Integration with ovens for automatic preparation
The connection between the Family Hub and other kitchen appliances is a genuine game changer. Once you've chosen a recipe the fridge has suggested, it can send the details straight to your Samsung oven. That means the oven automatically takes on the right settings for temperature and cooking time. So you no longer have to fiddle around with the oven manually. That saves time and reduces mistakes, especially when things need to move quickly. This kind of connectivity makes kitchen work noticeably simpler and more pleasant. It's a step towards a genuinely intelligent home, where the appliances communicate with one another to make life easier for you. Who would have thought a fridge could be so much more than just something that keeps things cold? It becomes the centre of your kitchen, helping you eat better and cook more efficiently. For anyone interested in the newest technology, a look at a
AI tablet
might also be worthwhile, to round off the smart home experience.
Smart wine storage with the AI Wine Manager
Automatic recognition of wine labels
Imagine coming home and your fridge knowing exactly which wines you have in your collection. With Samsung's AI Wine Manager, that's now possible. This system simply scans the label on your wine bottle.
It automatically identifies the name, the grape variety and the year.
That's genuinely handy if you have a larger collection or simply want to keep track. No more tedious typing things in — it saves time and hassle.
Real-time tracking of storage locations and details
The AI Wine Manager is more than just a label scanner. It also stores exactly where you've kept each wine. Whether in the wine cellar, a dedicated wine fridge or simply on a shelf — the system keeps track. You can check at any time which wine is stored where, without having to search yourself. That's especially handy when you have guests and want to find a particular bottle quickly. The information is always up to date, thanks to the connection with
SmartThings
.
Optimal storage conditions for every wine
Every wine has its own needs when it comes to storage. Some like it cool and dark, others need a particular level of humidity. The AI Wine Manager helps you create and monitor these conditions. It gives you recommendations on how best to store your wine so it keeps its full aroma. That way you can be sure your prized bottles age perfectly and that you can enjoy them to the full whenever you like. That's a real win for any wine lover who values quality.
Conclusion: Samsung's smart appliances — more than just a gimmick?
So, what do we take away from all this? Samsung packs a genuine amount of technology into its new appliances, from the fridge that knows what's inside to the wardrobe that freshens up your clothes. It's certainly impressive how these things are meant to work together to make housework simpler. Whether all of that is really necessary, or whether you're giving up a bit too much privacy for it, is something everyone has to decide for themselves. But one thing is clear: the home of the future is becoming ever more connected, and, in a good way hopefully, a little more relaxed too. For people who enjoy experimenting with the newest technology and love their convenience, these appliances are certainly worth considering. For everyone else, the good old washing machine without an app will probably still do the job.
Frequently asked questions
What makes the Samsung Family Hub fridge so special?
The Family Hub isn't just a fridge — it's a clever helper in your kitchen. With its built-in camera that recognises food, it helps you keep track of what you have, suggests suitable recipes, and can even communicate with other appliances like the oven to make cooking easier.
How does SmartThings help me in everyday life?
SmartThings is like the command centre for your whole home. You can use it to control all your Samsung appliances, for example switching lights on and off or adjusting the heating. You can also automate routines so your home thinks ahead — for example, having the lights switch on when you get home.
Can the AirDresser really remove creases?
Yes, the Bespoke AI AirDresser uses air and steam to freshen up clothes and smooth out creases, without you having to iron. That's really handy for delicate fabrics or when things need to happen quickly.
Is the Bespoke AI Laundry Combo really a washer and dryer in one?
Exactly! The Bespoke AI Laundry Combo combines both in a single appliance. You load the laundry in, and it gets washed and dried. That saves space and makes doing the laundry much simpler.
What can the Jet Bot Steam Ultra robot vacuum do that's special?
This robot vacuum isn't just clever — it also has a steam function. It navigates independently around your home, detects obstacles, and even has a camera so you can check in while you're out and about. With voice commands via Bixby, it's also very easy to operate.
Can I really save money through SmartThings?
Yes, that's possible! If your connected Samsung appliances meet certain safety standards, insurers may offer you lower premiums. That's a great way for your smart home to be kind to your wallet too.
Who are Samsung Bespoke AI appliances best suited to?
These appliances are ideal for people who want to modernise their home, families who want to simplify their daily routine, and anyone looking for central control over their smart devices. They're especially practical for homeowners who value comfort and efficiency.
What does the future of living look like with these appliances?
Imagine a home where the appliances think ahead, help you and take work off your hands. The future is a home that understands you, makes suggestions, and helps you get housework done almost by itself, so you have more time for the things that matter.
