Samsung showcased a range of AI-powered appliances at CES 2024 and CES 2025, including smart fridges, dishwashers, ovens, washing machines, and dryers. These appliances integrate features such as LCD touchscreens, cameras, auto-open doors, and other AI capabilities to enhance daily cooking, cleaning, and laundry tasks. While these features are not entirely new, it is evident that AI is becoming a standard feature in home appliances.
The Bespoke AI kitchen lineup from Samsung includes refrigerators, dishwashers, vacuums, and washer-dryer combos. The flagship model is the Bespoke AI 4-Door Refrigerator with AI Family Hub+ and AI Vision Inside, available for pre-order. The refrigerator features a 32-inch LCD touchscreen, AI Vision Inside camera for food identification, auto-open doors, and SmartThings integration. Another model, the Bespoke AI Hybrid 4-Door Flex, uses AI to optimize cooling efficiency and energy use, resulting in additional interior space compared to traditional models.
Samsung’s ovens come with AI-powered cooking features, allowing automatic recognition of 80 recipes and optimal cooking time and temperature settings. The presence of a camera inside the oven enables monitoring of dishes and the ability to stream cooking content to social media. The ovens also feature Push to Open functionality for hands-free access, Wi-Fi connectivity for remote control, and SmartThings integration. The Double-Wall Oven is priced at $4,649, while the Single-Wall Oven costs $3,759.
In the realm of cooking appliances, Samsung is offering a 30-inch and 36-inch Induction Cooktop with smart features focused on energy efficiency. Both models come with Power Burners, Power Boost functions, and Wi-Fi connectivity for smart control. The 30-inch model is priced at $1,499, and the 36-inch model costs $1,699, available for pre-order. The Bespoke Auto Open Door Dishwasher incorporates AI Wash technology to adjust washing and rinsing cycles based on the soil level, a high-resolution sensor for dish monitoring, and Smart Dry for improved drying performance.
For laundry tasks, Samsung offers the Bespoke AI Laundry Vented Combo, combining a washing machine and dryer with an integrated 7-inch AI Home touchscreen for controls and settings. The Opti Wash & Dry feature adjusts cycle settings automatically, with a vented electric dryer for faster drying. The laundry cycle lasts 77 minutes, with AI predicting cycle time based on soil levels. The Vented Combo also features Wi-Fi and SmartThings connectivity, along with voice control capabilities, priced at $3,099.
Samsung’s Bespoke AI Jet Ultra Cordless Stick Vacuum comes with AI-powered floor detection for automatic adjustment of suction power and brush speed based on floor types. The vacuum offers 400 air watts of suction power, the longest battery life among stick vacuums, and an All-in-One Clean Station for auto-emptying dustbins. With Wi-Fi and SmartThings connectivity, the vacuum alerts users to incoming messages during cleaning. The vacuum is priced at $1,099 and comes with warranties on the motor and battery.
Despite the advanced AI features in Samsung’s appliances, the question arises whether the additional cost is justified. Prices range from $1,000 to $4,000, depending on the appliance, with competitors offering similar high-quality products at lower prices. While the AI features offer convenience and efficiency, the premium pricing may not be justifiable for all consumers. Ultimately, the decision to invest in AI-powered appliances should consider the balance between features, cost, and practicality.
