The Samsung 809L Bespoke AI Family Hub is being touted as the smartest fridge on the market, with features that go beyond simple cooling. Priced at $6,999, this appliance aims to be the centerpiece of a connected home.
The fridge boasts a massive 809-liter capacity and uses a metal cooling system to maintain temperature even when doors are opened frequently. This helps keep food fresher for longer. Temperature can be set via the fridge's touch screen or the Samsung Smart Things app.
A notable feature is the hidden beverage centre on the left door, which includes a chilled filtered water dispenser and an auto-fill water jug with a chamber for citrus. This design keeps the fridge's sleek look and reduces the need to open the full door for drinks.
The bottom right zone, called Cool Select+, can function as a second freezer or be adapted to five modes: Freeze, Soft Freeze, Meat/Fish, Beverage, and Fruit/Vegetables. This flexibility is useful for meal prep and entertaining, and can even serve as a 'kid fridge' for packed lunches.
The touch screen includes pre-loaded apps and customizable widgets for weather, calendar, and smart home control via the My Home widget. It integrates with Samsung Smart Things to manage lights, plugs, and vacuums. While the hub offers extensive automation possibilities, most users may only scratch the surface of its capabilities.
