Samsung Fridges - Smart Features That Make Life Easier

Samsung refrigerators are equipped with many smart features to make your life easier. They are also Energy Star certified and have 10 years of warranty.

Family Hub is an Android-powered touchscreen that's built inside the refrigerator door. It lets you manage your calendar, make grocery lists, and stream your music.

FlexZone

While LG may be ahead in terms of cutting-edge refrigerator features, Samsung offers a few features that set its refrigerators apart from the rest. For instance, some Samsung models have a Food Showcase design and a FlexZone section which can be used as either a freezer or a fridge. The section is customizable. Smart Divider that helps organize things and keep them at the proper temperature.

This model is ideal for those who are looking to create a sleek and modern style for their home. It comes with an elegant stainless steel finish with a handleless design that looks great in any style of kitchen. It also has plenty of storage space with two crisper bins that are humidity-controlled and three adjustable shelves that can be moved to different positions depending on the need. This refrigerator is also ENERGY STAR-certified, so you can rest assured that it will lower your energy costs.

Samsung's FlexZone feature lets you convert your bottom section into a refrigerator or freezer depending on the needs you have. This is a great way to maximize the storage space you have and cut down on electricity costs. FlexZone can be used to store fresh produce and frozen food simultaneously. This feature is only available on certain Samsung French door fridges & Freezers.

The Samsung FlexZone refrigerator has a flexible layout that can accommodate a wide variety of foods and drinks. The compartments are separated by doors that can be independently controlled temperatures, and the shelves can be adjusted to fit tall or large items. It is equipped with a handy ice maker that produces both crushed ice and cubes. It comes with a full-width drawer for the pantry that can be used to store deli meats or platters for parties.

This refrigerator from Samsung has a huge capacity and is a great option for those with limited space. It has a sleek, modern design and a door-in-door feature that lets you take your favorite foods with ease. The refrigerator has an inverter that can be controlled digitally and is made from durable materials that can last for many years. It also features a pivot that is recessed, which reduces air gaps, which helps to keep your refrigerator operating smoothly.

Door-in-Door

The Door-in-Door refrigerators come with a compartment inside the fridge freezer for sale that can be opened by one pull of the handle. This makes it easier to grab drinks, snacks, or condiments without having to open the main refrigerator. This can reduce loss of cold air, and keep your food fresher for longer. Some refrigerators come with this technology as an alternative. Others, like the LG Side by Side Refrigerator LRMVC2306S incorporate it into the design so that opening the doors opens both the door compartment as well as the main fridge compartment.

While many fridge bells and whistles may feel like gimmicks that have staying power satisfy a real need of consumers. Samsung refrigerators feature a Door-indoor feature that is a fantastic example. It allows you to easily access items such as butter, ketchup and milk that are often utilized without opening the entire refrigerator which can result in an interruption in cold air.

Certain Samsung French-door models have interactive refrigerator doors, like the Family Hub. They let you plan your calendar, stream apps and create to-do lists right from the refrigerator's touchscreen. Some even have cameras inside the fridge, so you can track the food and drinks you consume from anywhere.

Family Hub

A 21-inch Tizen-powered display installed inside the refrigerator functions as a digital bulletin board, smart speaker (powered by Bixby), fridge manager, and tablet powered by apps. The fridge also has three tiny cameras that capture images every time the door closes. This allows you to look inside. (This feature isn't available in all stores yet.) The Family Hub is preloaded with various apps to help you stay well-organized, connected and in contact with your family. These apps vary from delivery services for groceries to recipe applications to a whiteboard where you can leave messages to each other or your children.

The Family Hub offers a variety of apps to keep everyone entertained. You can stream music through the built-in speakers of your fridge which is great for kitchen parties that are spontaneous. You can also use the touchscreen to stream shows from your smartphone or other Samsung devices, including TVs with built-in support for Samsung's SmartThings platform.

The Family Hub is not without its shortcomings. One of the most prominent is the absence of an app store for third party programs. If you do not want to use the default screens or apps and you don't have the option to download anything else. This is a problem when you're looking to use a different application for reminders or shopping lists, or when you have a specific loyalty program that you prefer to use in conjunction with your food-related apps.

Another drawback is that you aren't able to make use of voice control to interact with the fridge. Back when Samsung first announced the Family Hub refrigerator, Alexa integration was the most talked about bullet point in the features list. It was basically making the fridge an massive Amazon Echo for your kitchen. The integration never took place and is an important absence.

Despite its limitations, the Family Hub is still an effective and impressive device. It's a great way to stay in touch with your family, keep track of your cooking and food items and manage your home's smart devices, assuming you're a Samsung customer and you're willing to utilize the app-only options the Family Hub offers.

SmartThings

SmartThings may not get the same attention as Amazon Alexa or Google Home however, it is a powerful platform for smart homes. Its hub comes with Z-Wave radios and Zigbee radios. This means you can connect a broad range of compatible devices, including Lutron, Sonos Ecobee, Lifx Ring, Belkin Arlo and Philips Hue. SmartThings has Scenes that allow you to control a set of compatible devices simultaneously. You can create a scene called "movie-night" that dims your lights and turns on the Blu-ray player.

The SmartThings app allows you to monitor and control the various connected appliances, including the refrigerator. The app will notify you if the refrigerator is using too much energy, for example. It will then alter the appliance's settings to help you achieve your energy savings goals. SmartThings can also help you to create custom schedules as well as automatizations, like turning off your oven or dishwasher before you go to bed.

Since Samsung bought SmartThings in 2014, the app has been already installed on all Samsung smartphones and tablets. It's one of the most robust devices for home automation, but it's not without issues. Many users have reported significant server issues. This is a major issue for those who depend heavily on their smart home technology. The good thing is that outages typically last only a few hours, and the company's engineers are working to fix the issue.

If you're looking for a smart fridge that will connect to other appliances in your home, the SmartThings-compatible Family Hub is an excellent choice. It is compatible with other Samsung devices, as well as an array of third-party smart devices. It's compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Mercedes Benz's voice assistant which gives you the option to choose the platform you prefer.

The Family Hub refrigerator is also equipped with other smart home features, such as touchscreen, whiteboard digital, and an integrated camera. You can take notes, schedule reminders and share grocery lists and shopping lists with the whiteboard.