Samsung has launched a new AI-powered meal-planning feature for its bespoke AI Family Hub+ refrigerators. This tool automates kitchen tasks and aims to reduce food waste.
This feature, known as AI Vision Inside, uses an integrated camera to detect items entering and leaving the fridge. It monitors expiration dates and recommends recipes based on available ingredients.
Here Are Some Highlights of the New AI Features
- The enhanced ingredient detection as of March 2024: AI vision can recognize more than 33 types of food, such as fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Personalized meal planning. The system works with Samsung Food to create recipes that match your preferences and dietary requirements, such as vegan or dairy-free options.
- The refrigerator monitors inventory and generates shopping lists for depleted items. These lists can be managed using the 32-inch touchscreen on the SmartThings app.
- Food management: the system tracks how much you use and, when items expire, it sends reminders so you can use produce before it goes bad.
- Future integration: Samsung plans to connect Samsung Food with Samsung Health by late 2023 to 2024. This will let the fridge suggest recipes based on your health data, such as your BMI and calorie goals. These features are part of Samsung’s broader at-home AI strategy and are available on select 2024 and 2025 Bespoke/Family Hub refrigerator models.
The 2024 software updates for Samsung’s Family Hub are now available for owners. These updates make it easier to organize your favorite apps and add new video streaming options. The Samsung Bespoke four-door flex refrigerators with AI Family Hub + and AI Vision inside now also feature improved AI food recognition and the Tap View screen sharing feature.
AI Food Tracking on Bespoke 4 Door Flex With AI Family Hub and AI Vision Inside
With this update, the AI Vision Inside camera can now recognize over 30 types of food, including fresh fruits and vegetables. You can check what’s in your fridge from your phone or by swiping or tapping the Family Hub screen. AI Vision Insight tracks what food you add or remove and suggests recipes based on what you have. These improvements make meal planning and shopping easier, and you can find inspiration from thousands of recipes in the Samsung Food Community.
Additionally, Bespoke 4-door Flex models with Family Hub and AI inside include Tap mode. Just tap your Samsung Galaxy device on the Family Hub to display content instantly. You can display a shared recipe on your fridge’s live screen or keep watching your favorite show while you cook, even with seamless on-screen access to the apps you use most. The update offers a customizable app dock, letting you pin up to 6 apps to the bottom of your fridge’s display. You will no longer need to exit the screen you are viewing to search for the app you want, just tap the icon to open it in one quick step.
The 2024 update also includes a dedicated YouTube app on the Family Hub screen, making it easier to access your account and stream your favorite videos.
Your Most Powerful Home Appliance
Since its launch in 2016, Family Hub has changed what a refrigerator can do. With smart features, easy connectivity, and a modern design, it’s more than a fridge. You can control your smart home, enjoy entertainment in the kitchen, manage daily tasks and schedules, and plan meals easily.
The built-in SmartThings Hub lets you connect your Family Hub to other smart appliances and devices so you can manage everything from your fridge’s screen. You can use voice control with Bixby or Alexa, adjust your thermostat, get client notifications, and see or talk to visitors at your front door with the Ring doorbell. You can also use SmartThings Energy to track your energy use, set goals, and receive alerts when you are close to your monthly target.
Family Hub offers many entertainment apps. You can stream music and shows with Spotify and YouTube and watch live TV with Samsung TV+. The picture-in-picture feature lets you check social media updates while keeping content playing as you move between screens and multitask in the kitchen.
How to Update Your Family Hub?
The 2024 software updates for Family Hub Refuge Rater will be available this July when the update is ready in your area. You’ll get a notification on your fridge’s screen that the new features are available; they will be installed once you accept the terms and finish the update.
To learn more about Samsung’s innovative line of SmartThings Family Hub refrigerators, visit samsung.com.
Source: Samsung’s Most Intelligent Fridge is Getting Smarter with Family Hub™ for 2024 Update
