Find out how Samsung’s Bespoke Oven, AI Oven[1], Bespoke Induction Hob, Bespoke Hood and Bespoke Dishwasher[2], come together to help you cook smart, not hard.

[1] A Wi Fi connection and a Samsung account are required

[2] Available via the SmartThings App on Android and iOS devices. A Wi-Fi connection and a Samsung account are required. T&C’s apply.

“In combining our staple kitchen appliance innovations with new AI technologies, we’re able to simplify everyday experiences such as the process of making dinner. Currently, Australians spend up to 20 hours a week on household tasks including building shopping lists and researching recipes. Unsurprisingly, 9 in 10 Australians have told us they’re interested in kitchen technologies that assist with meal planning and prepping. Samsung Food helps Australians rediscover their passion for cooking by making meal planning and preparation easier, so they can spend less time on life admin and more time on the things they love.” said Jeremy Senior, Vice President, Consumer Electronics at Samsung Australia.

Photo image of Samsung Food

Personalise your plate with customised food experiences

Samsung Food is a holistic food platform available on various Samsung devices, including and beyond home appliances. Samsung Food+, the premium subscription service[3] of Samsung Food, elevates the experience by integrating a health profile and goals, providing personalised meal plans with recipe recommendations. And now, AI is being added to bring streamlined benefits to consumers around the globe.

Samsung is making food preparation more convenient by rolling out the Vision AI technology for Samsung Food+, which allows users to add items to their Food List by simply snapping a photo of their food items with a smartphone. This functionality means that users owning Bespoke refrigerators with a Family Hub screen[4] without AI Vision Inside — the internal camera that recognises food items that goes in and out of the fridge — can now also easily add items with photos to their Food List.

Other benefits of the Samsung Food+ subscription service include automatically adding purchased ingredients to the Food List when users check out at the store or online, and searching for recipes based on the contents of the Food List. Users can also get alerts to help them use the items before the manually set use-by-date, helping reduce food waste.

Samsung Food+ further provides the meal plans based on users’ Food List to support sustainable food practice goals by personalising each plan based on the ingredients in users’ Food Lists, prioritising those nearing use-by-date. And with the new “Search with Your Food List” feature, recipes using the ingredients listed in their Food Lists will show on top of the search results to help users with ideas on what can be made with what they have. Recipe recommendations are also provided based on the Food List. And whatever has been used from the Food List is recommended to add on the Shopping List. This intelligent approach helps inventory maintenance and reduces food waste while ensuring fresh, tasty meals.

Reference Image of Samsung Food’s Search with Items from User’s Food List

Reach Health and Wellness Goals with Personalised Meal Plans

Samsung Food now features enhanced tools designed to support users to better maintain their health and to reach wellness goals. The platform provides nutrition-focused meal plans that track and monitor caloric intake within daily meal schedules, whether for recipes or individual food items. It offers “Tailored for You” plans[5], delivering weekly recipe and snack recommendations based on users’ nutritional needs[6], chosen diets and previous recipe preferences. The system tracks macronutrient intake within daily meal plans and allows customisable calorie and macronutrient targets for individual health objectives. While Samsung Food users receive three days of recommendations per week, paid and subscribed Samsung Food+ users benefit from a full week of recommendations, with the intelligent platform also factoring in the manually set use-by-dates of ingredients.

Reference Image of Samsung Food’s “Tailored for You” Meal Plan Service

Now available in eight languages across 104 countries,[7] Samsung Food will ensure that all updates are accessible in each of the eight languages and region of availability.

[1] Samsung Food is a mobile application that is downloadable on any smartphone platform. Samsung account log-in is required.

[2] As of July 2024.

[3] $6.99 per month

[4] All models of Bespoke Family Hub refrigerators support Samsung Food service with Wi-Fi connection and Samsung account connection.

[5] This feature is provided based on the users’ personal details, profile information, information that the users voluntarily provide about their food, dietary and nutritional preferences, health data and more. Full list of collected information and usage can be found at Privacy Policy (UK) – Samsung Food

[6] Nutrition goals are set and recommended based on research and studies done by various organizations such as The World Health Organization (WHO), The 2020-2025 American Dietary Guidelines, The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Master of Science qualified Registered Nutritionist-Dietitian (RND).

[7] The Samsung Food app supports English (U.S.), English (U.K.), German, Spanish (Spain), Spanish (Mexico), French, Italian and Korean. Supporting languages may be added at a later date.

As Australians continue to embrace and benefits of AI in the home, a new Smart Cooking Research Report[1] issued from Samsung Electronics Australia has unveiled the cooking challenges facing modern households. The research coincides with the launch of Samsung Cooking, the first, smart-connected kitchen, which includes a robust line-up of intelligent, AI-powered kitchen appliances designed to make cooking smarter.

Despite the cost-of-living crunch, time-poor Australians are turning to takeaway lunches during the working week to satisfy their lunchtime cravings. Opting for convenience over cost and spending an average of $17 each time, Australians are parting with over $4,000 per year on takeaway lunches, alone.[2] 

The reliance on convenience comes as the Smart Cooking Report reveals Australians wish they had more tools to help them cook more easily and efficiently at home. Australians are embracing AI, with over 9 in 10 (93%) Australians express an interest in AI assistance for meal planning and preparation. [3]

The need for convenient lunches and more intelligent solutions within the kitchen reflects some of the challenges at play in Australian households. Met with time pressures, the most common frustration experienced and the reason many are choosing to avoid preparing meals ahead of time, is the time it takes to cook multiple dishes simultaneously (44%)[4].

Jeremy Senior, Vice President, Consumer Electronics, at Samsung Australia, said:

“Over the past decade, Samsung has been investing in AI and the connectivity of our products, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to enhance Australians daily lives through our innovative and connected home solutions.

“The launch of our new built-in cooking range, marks a significant expansion in Samsung connected home experience with Australians now able to enjoy the benefits of connectivity across all major Home and Entertainment categories. It is no secret that many Australians’ today are time poor, and this is reflected in the findings and their focus on convenience in tackling the key tasks around the home. 

“Our built-in cooking range is the latest addition in Samsung’s AI connected-home ecosystem and, through the power of Samsung’s innovative technology and AI, we are excited to provide home chefs of all levels with innovative technology to combat pain points faced in the kitchen, and to ultimately bring meaningful innovation to Australian homes.”

Samsung’s cooking ambassador and Australian chef, Andy Allen, says that technology in the kitchen could have a ‘profound impact’ on the way we live and eat in the future, and adds that:

“As a chef, I’m always interested in solutions that make the cooking experience more efficient and enjoyable. Australians lead busy lifestyles, and cooking at home is one activity that people can struggle to prioritise. Samsung’s innovative technology is here to help home chefs get the most out of cooking at home, and I’m looking forward to helping Aussies explore new recipes and produce professional results in the kitchen.”

The Samsung Smart Cooking report also found that when they are not impacted by time pressures of everyday life, other barriers facing Australians looking to cook at home include a lack of inspiration when planning meals (43%) and forgetting ingredients at the grocery store (42%)[5].

To help combat these feelings and make their time in the kitchen more efficient, over half (53%) of Australians agree that they would benefit from an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered device in the home, and that it would be most useful in the kitchen. With the power to help Australians cook more efficiently, Samsung’s built-in cooking range works seamlessly with the Samsung Food app, which is a personalised AI-powered app that creates tailored meal plans from a range of over 160,000 recipes, empowering busy households to effortlessly streamline their daily routines.  

As Australians become increasingly aware of building sustainable habits in the home, the rising interest around how AI can enable these practices is evident in the findings. Almost half (46%) of Australians are interested in using AI to reduce their food waste output, aiming to reduce the 7.6m tonnes of food wasted each year[6].

Optimised by Samsung’s SmartThings[7],the built-in cooking range is set to make cooking, from meal preparation to hosting, more enjoyable, personalised and impactful for Australians.

Key technology included in the Samsung Built in Cooking Range includes:

• Wi-Fi Connected: Allowing Australians to remotely monitor and control their oven, from their compatible smartphone – whether it be to pre-heat on the way home, through to auto-cook settings from the comfort of their couch[8].
• AI Pro Cooking: With a built-in AI camera, end-to-end professional quality cooking will be made easy, fun and shareable. Without needing to open the oven door, cooking can be optimised through recipe selection, and post-cook highlight videos created to share with friends or across social media[9].
• View Inside: The internal camera[10] lets you monitor the entire cooking process from your smartphone[11] so you can check the status of your dish. You never need to wait by the oven or peek into the foggy glass wondering if your dish is ready. By not constantly opening the oven door, it also helps to prevent heat loss, so your dishes turn out better.
• Dual Cook Flex: Select oven models will include two compartments that can be set to two different temperatures to enable home cooks to cook a variety of recipes in the same oven at any one time. Dual Cook Flex also includes a flexible door meaning one zone can be checked without interrupting the other – providing both time and heating efficiencies (when only using the top half).
• Steam Cooking: There’s two types of steam cooking that can be tailored to your specific dish. Full Steam injects hot steam into an included glass steam tray to surround your dish and retain their natural flavour and prevent foods from drying out. Add Steam adds bursts of steam in the oven to lock in moisture, to help keep your food tender and soft inside, but still deliciously crisp outside.
• Samsung Food: A personalised, AI-powered food and recipe app, to support Australians plan their weekly meals. Samsung Food offers more than 160,000 recipes, acting as a personal assistant that helps Australians discover new dishes, create tailored meal plans and order ingredients online. The service also helps users control their cooking appliances and access to guided cooking experiences[12].

Samsung’s built-in cooking range is available now from Samsung.com/au and select retailers including Harvey Norman and The Good Guys.

[1] Samsung Cooking Report, conducted by Nature market research: Cooking & Meal Prep. Total sample 2024 – Australians aged 18-65 (n=1,020).

[2] Samsung Cooking Report, conducted by Nature market research: Cooking & Meal Prep. Total sample 2024 – Australians aged 18-65 (n=1,020).

[3] Samsung Cooking Report, conducted by Nature market research: Cooking & Meal Prep. Total sample 2024 – Australians aged 18-65 (n=1,020).

[4] Samsung Cooking Report, conducted by Nature market research: Cooking & Meal Prep. Total sample 2024 – Australians aged 18-65 (n=1,020).

[5] Samsung Cooking Report, conducted by Nature market research: Cooking & Meal Prep. Total sample 2024 – Australians aged 18-65 (n=1,020).

[6] The Australia Institute Report, published 18 September 2023. https://australiainstitute.org.au/report/food-waste-in-australia/

[7] All devices should be connected to Wi-Fi or other wireless network, and registered with a single Samsung account.

[8] A Wi-Fi connection and a Samsung account are required.

[9] Only available on 60cm 76L Built-in Pyrolytic Flex Door Oven with AI Camera.

[10] The camera is only operating when the light is on.

[11]  The SmartThings App is available on Android and iOS devices. A Wi-Fi connection and a Samsung account are required.

[12] Requires a wireless network, a Samsung account and the Samsung SmartThings App. The Samsung SmartThings App supports Android OS 8.0 (Oreo) or later, which is optimized for Samsung smartphones. This App also supports iOS 13 or later for iPhone models. The SmartThings App is available in the App Store and Play Store. Available in certain languages, including English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today shared its vision for how artificial intelligence (AI) technology can help enable people to experience their devices more intuitively and conveniently than ever before. Presenting these ideas at a press conference at CES® 2024, Samsung teamed up with key partners to outline the technology behind this vision and how new products and services use AI capabilities to help make life easier.

Jong-Hee (JH) Han, Vice Chairman, CEO and Head of Samsung’s Device eXperience (DX) Division, opened the press conference by describing how AI will enable connected technologies to improve people’s daily lives while always remaining nonintrusive and “in the background.” The strategy that he and others outlined focused on the role of AI in enhancing connected experiences that are both simple and useful. Throughout the press conference, Samsung presented a number of products and services that help achieve these aims.

“With the emergence of artificial intelligence, smarter, better experiences will redefine how we live,” Han said. “Samsung’s broad portfolio of powerful devices, along with the pursuit of open collaboration, will help bring AI and hyper-connectivity to all.”

AI-Enabled Visual Display Products and Digital Appliances Bring New Experiences to the Home

During the CES press conference, Jonathan Gabrio, Head of Connected Experience Center at Samsung Electronics America, outlined the ways in which AI technology is transforming how Visual Display products and Digital Appliances are used. For example, Samsung Neo QLED 8K QN900D boasts a built-in AI Processor, NQ8 AI Gen 3, equipped with an 8 times greater AI neural network and a two times faster NPU than its predecessor. Thanks to the NQ8 AI Gen3 processor, Samsung Neo QLED 8K can automatically upscale content to provide users with up to 8K quality viewing experience and sharpens fast-moving images via AI Motion Enhancer Pro[1]. The Samsung Neo QLED 8K also features Active Voice Amplifier Pro, which analyses voice and background noise by AI to optimise your TV listening experience so you can enjoy various content as if you are in the front row of a stadium or movie theater. Samsung Neo QLED 8K also features Tizen OS Home, which offers the latest apps, services, personalized content, and service recommendations to heighten your entertainment experience[2].

As for viewers with different needs, Samsung also provides innovative accessibility features. A sign language feature in Samsung Neo QLED can be easily controlled with gestures for the hearing impaired, and an Audio Subtitle feature turns text subtitles into spoken words in real-time for those with low vision.

Furthermore, Samsung is introducing the new The Premiere 8K, a projector that features a 150-inch display, and wireless transmission. With The Premiere 8K, users will be able to enjoy a full-scale viewing experience like that of the cinema in the comfort of their own homes.

As for sound, Samsung also introduced Music Frame, a speaker with a customisable cover (sold separately) that can integrate seamlessly into users’ homes. Via Q-Symphony, the Music Frame syncs with compatible Samsung TVs and soundbars, bringing rich bass and surround sound of dual built-in woofers to the home with minimal effort.

Samsung has also made major upgrades to Ballie, the rolling AI robot first introduced at CES 2020. Ballie has now evolved into your AI companion capable of interacting with other smart devices to provide customised services such as taking care of bothersome tasks or projecting images and videos on walls so that users can view key information for their daily lives such as weather or other relevant content wherever they are[3].

To enhance kitchen and food experiences, Samsung is unveiling the Bespoke 4-Door Flex Refrigerator with AI Family Hub+[4] [5]. This refrigerator boasts a 32-inch screen that features the new AI Vision Inside[6], which uses an internal camera to recognise up to 33 different food items that are put into and taken out of the refrigerator and suggests recipes using those ingredients. Users can also set “use by dates” on the Bespoke 4-Door Flex Refrigerator with AI Family Hub screen for food items, which then allows the refrigerator to send a notification when the set date draws near[7]. By conveniently helping to save money by reducing food waste. The Anyplace Induction range takes AI connectivity a step further, as recipes saved on Samsung Food can be shared to the cooktop’s 7-inch display so that users can easily follow along while cooking[8].

Samsung’s AI technology extends to appliances beyond the kitchen, as well. The new Bespoke AI Laundry Combo — an All-in-One washer and dryer — features the AI Hub[9][10], which is a 7-inch LCD display that acts as an intuitive control center for managing laundry, allowing users to enjoy a simple washing and drying experience. It can personalise washing and drying by remembering users’ habits and using machine learning to suggest cycles. Meanwhile, Samsung’s upcoming vacuum and mop robot cleaner, the Bespoke Jet Bot Combo[11], utilises AI technology to provide aconvenient, effective cleaning experience. With AI Object Recognition upgraded from Samsung’s previous robot cleaner lineup, it will be able to distinguish more objects, as well as detect stains and spaces[12]. The Bespoke Jet Bot Combo can also recognise the type of floor it encounters — along with carpet length — and adjusts its settings accordingly.

Samsung Reveals Galaxy Book4 as Company’s Most AI-Ready Laptop Series Yet

Samsung has been elevating what a PC can do and has been collaborating with Microsoft to create new, seamless connected experiences. Now, these experiences are being advanced further with new connectivity features that make the Galaxy Book4 series smoother, smarter, and more adaptable, reinforcing Samsung and Microsoft’s commitment to providing the best PC experience possible[13].

Using intelligent, intuitive AI capabilities, Microsoft Copilot[14] connects the Galaxy Book4 series with a compatible Samsung Galaxy smartphone to make them work seamlessly together, so that it feels like just one device. Microsoft Copilot can find, read or summarise text messages from a user’s Galaxy smartphone and even automatically create and send messages on a user’s behalf directly from the PC. Without having to turn on the smartphone and open each individual app, the Galaxy Book4 series can access smartphone functions and information more quickly and intelligently.

The Galaxy Book4 series can now turn Samsung Galaxy smartphones’ powerful camera into a PC webcam[15], using it for video calls on virtual conferencing apps. Users can switch freely between front and rear cameras with just a click on their PC, and it also offers a variety of features from Galaxy smartphones – including Background Blur and Auto-framing – that help focus on the speaker’s image in any environment.

Through tight, ongoing collaboration between Samsung and Microsoft, more intelligent capabilities will continue to be made possible on the Galaxy Book4 series, with the above connectivity features being available starting from March.

Plus, the Galaxy Book4 series can be paired with other compatible Galaxy devices beyond smartphones. Tab S9 Ultra can be used as an additional PC monitor, and users can enjoy crystal-clear sound quality with low latency when the PC is connected with Galaxy Buds2 Pro. With all these capabilities and more, the Galaxy Book4 series is designed to deliver the best PC experience possible.

Better Connecting Users and Devices through Spatial Intelligence

Jaeyeon Jung, Executive Vice President and Head of SmartThings, highlighted the exciting new ways in which AI technology is impacting the relationship between users and their devices, including Samsung’s vision for SmartThings: The more Samsung devices a customer uses, the smarter those devices become and the better they can understand and support daily life.

Spatial AI is the key to enabling this vision, by helping devices understand the living space and routines of the user, thus enabling a personalised home management experience. SmartThings uses LiDAR[16] on connected devices like robot vacuums to create digital floor plans so users can easily check the status and location of all their devices.  And in March, SmartThings will roll out the upgraded 3D Map View for a more detailed experience on Samsung smartphones and TVs[17]. Furthermore, a simple QR code will allow users to add family and friends to their SmartThings ecosystem, so that every member of the household can create their own routines.

Using smart sensors and AI, SmartThings will be able to detect unusual circumstances, such as a fall, and send alerts to designated family and caregivers[18].  Also, thanks to the Galaxy SmartTag2, users can track their pets’ activities and digitally store contact information by attaching the tag to a collar or harness[19].

Another point EVP Jung discussed was how the Bixby voice assistant is allowing smart homes to become more dynamic with its enhanced AI capabilities. Bixby can now automatically route commands to the most appropriate devices based on an understanding of the user’s location and activities.  Key technologies like Multi Device Wakeup combined with a shared communication protocol, enable Bixby to listen to commands with all the devices in a room but then only perform the requested action on the most relevant device. So if a user is in the kitchen watching a recipe video on their Family Hub, and they can call out, “Hey, Bixby! Play music!”  At that point, music will play from the user’s smart speaker, but the recipe video will continue to play on the Family Hub, uninterrupted.

The TV, with the Samsung Daily+ service, will increasingly become a central hub for much of this smart home functionality, while also granting access to a variety of additional services. These include video calls through ConnecTime[20], video veterinary consultation services[21], and Workout Tracker[22] — through which workout data can be transferred to Samsung’s smart watches. Samsung also announced the new Daily Board service[23], which displays useful information about users’ homes, such as the weather or a live security camera feed from a home security system without the TV even being turned on.  As is the case with SmartThings features, users can also access this information via voice command.

Bringing the Home and Car Closer Together With Home-to-Car Capabilities

Samsung also announced developments in the automotive industry, starting with a partnership with Hyundai Motor Group.  Samsung and Hyundai have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), which was announced ahead of CES 2024. Under the agreement, users will have access to Home-to-Car and Car-to-Home services[24], courtesy of SmartThings connectivity. Haeyoung Kwon, Head of Infotainment Development Center and SDV[25] Execution Sub-Division at Hyundai Motor Group, delivered remarks regarding the partnership.

“Using Hyundai Motor Group’s software-defined vehicle, SmartThings will now work with Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles through the app,” Kwon said. “All of us at Hyundai Motor Group appreciate our partnership with Samsung, and we’re excited about the new features we’re bringing to your vehicles through smarter connectivity.”

Through SmartThings, users will be able to utilise voice commands to remotely perform functions in their car, such as heating it up in advance or opening and closing windows. SmartThings connectivity goes the other way, too, with users able to control home functions from their vehicle. Users will be able to automatically open and close garage doors based on the location of the car, as well as regulate home temperature. All of these actions can be carried out via voice commands.

Additionally, Samsung has further deepened the longstanding partnership with HARMAN to elevate the way users experience driving. Michelle Gattuso, Vice President of Product Management at HARMAN, discussed how the two companies are building new technologies to elevate the driving experience.

“Samsung’s leadership in consumer technology — together with HARMAN’s automotive expertise — has opened the door to game-changing experiences like HARMAN Ready Care, Ready Vision and Ready Display,” Gattuso said. “But now, the work we do with Samsung is getting even more integrated. Samsung and HARMAN are working in lockstep to bring even more impactful experiences to the entire in-cabin ecosystem.”

HARMAN’s Ready Care, which focuses on driver safety, implements deep learning neural networking techniques to monitor the driver’s movement and cognitive alertness, and can provide personalised reminders and alerts. Additionally, Ready Care can now identify whether passengers are adults or children, and adjust airbag deployment settings accordingly.

Furthermore, Ready Vision brings an intuitive display directly to windshields — courtesy of augmented reality — in drivers’ line of sight, right when they need it. For example, drivers have access to a map that updates according to routes in real time, as well as recommendations for the fastest route or where to stop for coffee. Another HARMAN product, Ready Upgrade, allows automakers to frequently update their vehicle’s hardware and software. This keeps vehicles relevant, modern and efficient for longer.

Samsung Focuses on Security and Privacy Across Devices

In this future of AI-enabled, deeply interconnected devices, Samsung recognises that security is paramount. Shin Baik from the Mobile eXperience Security Team discussed the company’s security solutions as a foundation for the hyper-connected era.

One such solution is Samsung Knox Matrix, which will provide end-to-end encryption across many Samsung Galaxy smartphones and smart TVs[26]. The technology will allow devices to monitor each other to identify and isolate security threats. Knox Vault, which helps keep user data safe on some of Samsung’s most popular devices, has been expanded to cover more devices connected by SmartThings, such as Samsung Neo QLED 8K TVs. Additionally, Samsung’s partnerships with major tech companies allow users to experience security in a way that is tailored to their specific needs.

Samsung Makes Strides in Responsible Materials, Energy Management, and Accessibility

Meanwhile, Inhee Chung, Vice President of the Samsung Corporate Sustainability Center, highlighted Samsung’s plans for a more circular economy. Additionally, the company’s Certified ReNewed program — available in the U.S. and select European countries only — offers affordable refurbished phones.

As for the ways Samsung’s technology contributes to sustainability efforts, the company is utilizing AI to help users track the energy usage of their compatible devices through features like SmartThings AI Energy Mode, which can help to automatically optimise energy usage. These features are yet another example of how AI technology can not only make lives easier, but also allow consumers to live in a way that is more responsible.

Thanks to a new collaboration with Tesla, SmartThings Energy is becoming even more useful both inside and outside of the home. The collaboration has integrated SmartThings Energy with Tesla products, including electric vehicles (EVs), the Powerwall home battery, Solar Inverter and Wall Connector EV charging solution.  Another benefit is that SmartThings Energy users can take advantage of the Tesla app’s Powerwall “Storm Watch” function, which flags severe weather through SmartThings not only on the Tesla app, but also on users’ connected Samsung TVs and mobile phones. SmartThings can also help users prepare for power outages by activating AI Energy Mode to extend the usage time of backup energy stored in their Tesla Powerwalls.[27]

Samsung is adding new features to increase device accessibility, such as digital appliances responding to hands-free gestures. Additionally, mobile devices provide auto-generated captions during calls, and TVs and displays offer a new, AI-enabled text-to-speech feature that converts subtitles into spoken audio. To further aid those with low vision, Relumino Together is a new viewing mode on Samsung TVs that enables users of all abilities to watch TV together, with or without visual adjustments. Now, everyone can enjoy home entertainment together at the same time.

[1] Native 8K content is very limited. Picture quality of upscaled content will vary depending on the quality and resolution of source content.

[2] Some apps and services may require additional third party subscriptions.

[3] Ballie is presently under product testing and development and is not available for purchase in Australia.

[4] Product name is for North America only. Product is referred to as “Bespoke 4-Door French Door Refrigerator with Family Hub+” in other regions.

[5] Does not mean all services available on the Bespoke 4-Door Flex Refrigerator with AI Family Hub+ are AI or generate information or outcomes using AI. The services/features that use deep learning models are limited to 1) AI Vision Inside and 2) Bixby features.

[6] The Australian model will does not include a 32” inch screen. As of March 2024, AI Vision Inside can recognize 33 food items like fresh fruits and veggies. If the food is covered by hand and not recognizable, it may be listed as an unknown item. The camera cannot identify or list any food items in the fridge door bins or freezer. Detecting and identifying food items are based on our deep learning model trained using predefined set of data and may yield incomplete or incorrect information. New datasets may be introduced to our learning model from time to time to enhance its accuracy.

[7] A  Wi-Fi connection and Samsung account are required.

[8] The Anyplace Induction range will be available in other regions but will not be available for purchase in Australia.

[9] Does not mean all services available on the AI Hub are AI or generate information or outcomes using AI. The services/features that use deep learning models are limited to 1) AI Smart Dial 2) AI Opti Wash & Dry and 3) Bixby features. The learning models may be updated time to time and may yield incomplete or incorrect information.

[10] The availability of the SmartThings Energy in Australia is yet to be confirmed

[11] Currently in development and subject to change.

[12] The upgraded AI Object Recognition is expected to be available in the 2^nd half of 2024.

[13] The Galaxy Book4 series will be available in other regions but will not be available for purchase in Australia.

[14] Users must link their phone to Galaxy Book4 through ‘Link to Windows’ on mobile and the Microsoft Phone Link App on PC and follow the set-up promps. Galaxy smartphone must be OneUI 1.0 or above. Requires the same MS account to be used both on PC and Phone. Timing of feature and availability may vary by market and device.

[15] Users must link their phone to Galaxy Book4 through ‘Link to Windows’ on mobile and the Microsoft Phone Link App on PC and follow the set-up prompts. Galaxy smartphone must be OneUI 1.0 or above. Requires the same MS account, Wi-Fi network connection to be used both on PC and Phone. Availability may vary by device.

[16] Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) is an optical technology used for distance sensing.

[17] The release date for this feature has not yet been confirmed for the Australian market.

[18] SmartThings functionality currently in development and availability is yet to be confirmed in Australia. SmartThings will be able to inform the designated person(s) of a possible emergency if it detects indications of a fall through partners’ presence sensors with fall detection function or the Galaxy watch. Fall detection service expected to be available within this year.

[19] Contact information and message shown on Lost Mode must be registered beforehand on the SmartThings application, along with user registration by email.  The SmartTag2 finder’s device must support NFC reading and be connected to the internet.

[20] The availability of ConnecTime in Australia is yet to be confirmed.

[21] Samsung Daily+ offers access to 3rd party veterinary consultation services such as Dr. Tail.

[22] Workout Tracker is compatible with Galaxy Watch 4 up, Youtube and TV program content. It will be compatible with various third party devices later in 2024.

[23] The availability of Daily Board service in Australia is yet to be confirmed. Official name of the service was updated at launch in March, 2024.

[24] Home-to-Car and Car-to-Home services are currently in development and their availability is yet to be confirmed in Australia.

[25] Software Defined Vehicle

[26] Availability of Samsung Knox Matrix feature in Australia is yet to be confirmed.

[27] Service is limited to countries where Tesla Powerwall is sold and SmartThings Energy is available. Availability in Australia is yet to be confirmed.

Samsung Electronics Australia has today announced the local roll-out of its highly anticipated, state-of-the-art built-in cooking range, which will be available from October. To mark the launch, Andy Allen, Australian chef and restauranteur, has partnered with Samsung as its exclusive Cooking ambassador.

The robust line-up, featuring ovens, cooktops, rangehoods and dishwashers, takes inspiration from a growing interest in appliances that take the guesswork out of cooking and meal preparation, with roughly 66 per cent of Australians cooking more at home and eating out less to save money.[1] Much of the range will form part of the growing BESPOKE portfolio, further facilitating Australians’ the option of stylish and unique looks.

Powered by Samsung’s SmartThings connectivity to support the changing dynamic of Australian homes, the new built-in cooking range gives Australians an opportunity to level up their cooking experience through innovative features that simplify meal prep using advanced technology and AI.

“We’re thrilled to bring further innovation to the kitchen, and for many, the heart of the home with Samsung’s new Cooking range. As Australians increasingly seek time-efficiencies, our aim is to continually evolve to meet consumers’ changing needs, by having multiple touchpoints within the home. With the launch of Samsung Cooking, we’re proud to facilitate a one brand connected home experience in Australia, and with that, play a role in redefining culinary exploration as Australians embrace the digital chef era,” said Jeremy Senior, Vice President, Consumer Electronics at Samsung Australia.

“At Samsung, we’re excited to partner with Andy Allen, who has diverse experience in cooking and hospitality, together we can showcase the numerous ways Samsung technology can transform the end-to-end cooking experience. From remote monitoring and cooking through to recipe recommendation and meal planning, Australian households are set to experience culinary innovation with AI technology.”

Key Samsung Cooking range features will include:

• Wi-Fi Connected: Allowing Australians to remotely monitor and control their oven, cooktop and range hood from their smartphone – whether it be to pre-heat on the way home, through to auto-cook settings from the comfort of their couch.
• AI Pro Cooking: With a built-in AI camera, end-to-end professional quality cooking will be made easy, fun and shareable. Without needing to open the oven door, cooking can be optimised through recipe selection, and post-cook highlight videos created to share with friends or across social media.
• Dual Cook Flex: Some oven models will include two compartments that can be set to two different temperatures, as well as when multi-cooking a flexible door means one zone can be checked without interrupting the other – providing both time and energy efficiencies (when only using the top half).
• Samsung Food: Also available from today, Samsung will launch Samsung Food, a personalised, AI-powered food and recipe app, to support Australians plan their weekly meals. Samsung Food will offer more than 160,000 recipes, acting as a personal assistant that helps Australians discover new dishes, create tailored meal plans and order ingredients online. The service will also help users control their cooking appliances and access to guided cooking experiences[2].                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Samsung Food also comes with a Personalised Recipe function, enabling the apps Food AI to update a saved recipe to cater to specific dietary requirements. Users can convert a recipe into a vegan or vegetarian version, or convert a recipe to fit their preferred nutritional needs, or even include ingredients that that they may already have in the pantry. Australians will even be able to create fusion recipes, such as Korean versions of Italian dishes, and adjust cook time or the skill level of specific recipes.

Andy Allen, chef, cooking judge and newly appointed Samsung Cooking ambassador said he is looking forward to exploring fresh culinary experiences with the advent of Samsung Cooking.

“I’m absolutely thrilled to be partnering with Samsung as it celebrates a milestone that marks entering this new culinary frontier – as a chef and a lover of cooking, it’s really exciting for me personally to become a part of this” said Andy Allen, Samsung’s Cooking Ambassador.

“The kitchen is pretty special to me; it launched my career and is also the hub of my home. My passion for cooking knows no bounds, whether it’s creating new dishes for the Three Blue Ducks,  or cooking meals at home – I’m very excited to see Samsung Cooking come to life and offer Australians the opportunity to try something new in the kitchen using Samsung’s thoughtful technology.”

The Samsung built-in cooking range will be available from 29 October 2023 across Samsung.com/au and select retail partner stores including Harvey Norman and The Good Guys.

[1] Nature market research: Are you doing any of the following in the interest of saving money?​ Total Sample 2023 (n=1,005)

[2] All devices should be connected to Wi-Fi or other wireless network, and registered with a single Samsung Account.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today showcased its latest innovations for the connected home. During its IFA 2023 press conference, the company highlighted its vision for SmartThings is to enable consumers to prioritise the topics they care about – from helping to save energy, increasing security and access to great entertainment to making their everyday lives more efficient. The ever-growing SmartThings ecosystem allows its 285 million users to adapt and personalise their homes to suit their needs, seamlessly connecting and controlling multiple compatible appliances and devices via one app[1].

Samsung’s presence at IFA 2023 comes as the company shares new consumer research, conducted across Europe to understand evolving needs for technology in the home[2].

“Samsung is passionate about connecting our users to the people, places and pastimes that matter most to them,” said Benjamin Braun, Chief Marketing Officer, Samsung Europe. “We will continue to take advantage of the possibilities offered by the latest innovations in technology to make sure the SmartThings ecosystem grows and develops in a way that allows people to make even more of the connections that matter.”

Enhancing the at-home experience

The SmartThings app allows users to control their homes from anywhere, helping them to enjoy seamless entertainment as well as keeping them safe. Across Europe, our homes continue to be more important than ever as they play multiple roles each day – from offices to places for relaxation and entertainment. Seven in ten consumers (71%) agree that technology has a positive impact on their everyday living, including how they interact with their friends and family, how they conduct their chores and how they enjoy their hobbies¹.

Now, those with a passion for food can fully connect themselves to the joy of cooking and eating with Samsung Food, the new all-in-one app for recipe searching, saving and sharing, meal planning, cooking and grocery shopping. Announced at the press conference, Samsung Food is available in 104 countries and eight languages, and puts the world’s food knowledge at users’ fingertips, empowering them to make the food, health and cooking decisions that are right for them. It can also connect to users’ kitchens, instantly sending the right time and temperature to their compatible Samsung oven. With more than 160,000 recipes, there will always be something new to cook.

By the end of the year, using Food AI, Samsung Food will provide personalised recipes reflecting users’ dietary requirements, such as converting recipes into a vegan version in just a few taps. In a further enhancement due later this year, it will link with Samsung Health so tailored meal plans can be adapted to suit preferences and dietary requirements, as well as support users in reaching their health goals[3]. In 2024, using Vision AI technology, Samsung Food will use photos taken of meals to check nutritional information, recognise ingredients and recommend the best recipes to use them in[4].

As the number one TV brand for 17 years in a row[5], Samsung has an unrivalled commitment to entertainment. It has completed its super screen line up with the launch of the 4K Q80C and  98” Neo QLED 8K, which will be available in Australia via special order only.  Samsung plans to bring its full range of Micro LED screens to Australia by the end of the year, offering incredible contrast and jaw-dropping detail that places viewers in the middle of the action whether gaming or watching films.

To celebrate Disney’s 100^th anniversary, Samsung has announced new Disney themed artwork that will be available on The Frame TV via the Art Store[6]. Over 100 pieces of iconic art from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel, Lucasfilm and National Geographic, as well as classic images of Mickey, Minnie, Woody, Cinderella and many others, will be available. Users can also display their family photos for a magical home environment.

Also announced at the press conference was the global launch of The Freestyle 2^nd Gen. This versatile, portable projector delivers a big screen experience wherever the user chooses – even on the ceiling. The Smart Edge Blending feature offers landscape and portrait screen experiences, meaning two Freestyle 2^nd Gen projectors can be paired to give a 160” panoramic and 120” vertical viewing experience[7]. What is more, with complete access to the Samsung Gaming Hub[8], users of the Freestyle 2^nd Gen can enjoy the biggest games from Samsung’s streaming partners.

In partnership with Xbox and Bethesda Softworks, this now includes Starfield[9], the stunning, next-generation role-playing game set amongst the stars. Playable through the Samsung Gaming Hub with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership, without the need for a console[10].

Taking small steps for our planet

Samsung is committed to developing products and services that can help people save money and take steps towards a better planet. These topics are high on the agenda for consumers too, over three quarters (77%) say they seek out tech products that save energy – not only to save money, but for the benefit of the environment too⁴. Two-thirds (67%) also consider it important that their next appliance can connect to an app that allows them to monitor and reduce their energy consumption⁴.

With energy prices increasing across Europe[11], 72% of those asked are concerned about the cost of running appliances in their home[12]. To help combat this, SmartThings Energy can help users optimise the energy used across their appliances to suit their needs and lower usage.

Keeping your home secure

Samsung understands the reassurance that smart technology can provide across the generations. Security was an emerging theme from the research conducted. Watching their home while they aren’t there (54%), feeling safer when home alone (39%) and keeping their family safe when they are out of the house (39%) are seen as the key safety benefits of smart technology[13].

The SmartThings ecosystem includes a range of partners who are committed to helping people keep their homes and loved ones safe. This now includes Yale, a leading brand in home security. The Yale Linus® Smart Lock and the new Smart Opener for Gate & Garage enable doors and gates to be locked remotely via the app to ensure peace of mind for all family members.

Unlocking the future through smart technology

Samsung is invested in a future built around the possibilities that technology can unlock. One area it aims to make a difference is in making the technology for smart homes more easily available. The research shows a quarter of Europeans consider the inclusion of smart technology to be a key factor in the desirability of their next home and over three quarters of respondents said fully functional smart homes are appealing (77%)¹².

Understanding this, Samsung is working to make these possibilities a reality and it believes in the power of collaboration when it comes to driving this vision forward. By partnering with ABB Smart Buildings and SMA, one of the world’s leading providers of photovoltaic and storage system technology, it hopes to connect people more closely to their homes by embedding the possibilities of smart technology into houses before they are bought. By integrating ABB and SMA products into SmartThings Energy, homes can become safer, smarter and efficient. For example, the ability to run appliances at the optimum time, tracking energy use to adjust consumption based on energy prices and usage patterns, and optimising energy use based on solar production.

[1] SmartThings app requires Samsung Account, internet connection and SmartThings enabled devices. Please visit www.samsung.com/au/apps/smartthings/ for a list of current compatible devices.

[2] Conducted in conjunction with Opinium amongst 2,500 adults from the UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy. Polled between the 28th of July and the 1st of August 2023.

[3]The availability of this feature in Australia is yet to be released.

[4] The availability of this feature in Australia is yet to be released.

[5]Source – Omdia, Jan-2023. Based on overall TV market share by manufacturer on an annual unit & revenue basis.

[6] Supplied with 20 artworks. Additional artworks (including Disney themed collection) available for purchase or via subscription. Internet connection required.

[7] Requires 2 x units of The Freestyle (2023). Both projectors and your mobile phone must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Requires SmartThings. Feature currently supports image content only on Galaxy and iOS devices. Video content is unsupported on iOS devices and requires future software updates on Galaxy devices (to be released in 2023) to support both image and video content.

[8] Internet connection, additional gaming service subscriptions and third party apps may be required. Content services are subject to change without notice. Requires Samsung Account.

[9] Starfield has been given a restricted (R18+) rating by the Australian Classification Board.

[10] Internet connection, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription and compatible controller required. Fees apply.

[11] GreenMatch. https://www.greenmatch.co.uk/blog/energy-prices-europe

[12] Conducted in conjunction with Opinium amongst 2,500 adults from the UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy. Polled between the 28th of July and the 1st of August 2023.

[13] Conducted in conjunction with Opinium amongst 2,500 adults from the UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy. Polled between the 28th of July and the 1st of August 2023.

Samsung Electronics Australia has today announced the launch of Samsung Food, a personalized, AI-powered food and recipe platform.

Samsung Food will offer more than 160,000 recipes across eight language, acting as a personal assistant that helps Australians discover new dishes, create tailored meal plans and order ingredients online. The service will also help users control their Samsung cooking appliances and access to guided cooking experiences[1].

Building on the foundation of Samsung’s wide range of cooking appliances and food services, Samsung Food uses AI technology to go beyond existing capabilities and helps support Australians to plan their weekly meals bytruly adapting to their needs and lifestyles. To accomplish this, Samsung Food draws from the extensive database of Whisk, a smart food platform acquired by Samsung Next in 2019 that leverages advanced technology called Food AI, which suggests meals based on user preferences and food seasonality.

Food Your Way: Recipe Exploration and Personalisation, AI-enhanced Meal Planning, Kitchen Connectivity and Social Sharing

Samsung Food’s wide range of features support users every step of the way during the meal planning and cooking process, spanning four key areas: recipe discovery and personalisation, tailored meal planning, connected cooking and social sharing functions.

Samsung Food also comes with a Personalize Recipe function, enabling the app’s Food AI to directly change a saved recipe to better reflect users’ dietary requirements. For example, users can convert a recipe into a vegan or vegetarian version or make other changes to create a recipe that is more nutritionally balanced or incorporates in-stock ingredients. Users will even be able to create fusion recipes, such as Korean versions of Italian dishes, and adjust cook time or skill level of recipes.

To create individualised daily meal plans for users, the app makes AI-created recommendations based on user data[2], dietary preferences and favourite cuisine types and lets users add them to their meal planner. Nutritional breakdowns of ingredients are available at any time.

With connected cooking, seamless Samsung Food connectivity lets users set timers, preheat ovens[3] and send recipes’ cook settings straight to appliances[4] through step-by-step guided cooking modes, all from their portable devices. Starting with the Bespoke Oven, Samsung plans to connect numerous appliances – including Bespoke induction ranges and Bespoke microwaves – to Samsung Food by the end of the year to expand convenience for users in the kitchen.

It’s easy for users to get social with Samsung Food by sharing their favourite dishes with the community, creating and publishing their own recipes and following their favorite food content creators.

From Samsung Health Incorporation to Vision AI: Upcoming Features for Samsung Food

Beyond Samsung Food capabilities available at launch, Samsung will continue adding new features and services to the app for an even more seamless and comprehensive personal food experience.

By the end of the year, Samsung plans to offer Samsung Health integration with Samsung Food so that users will be able to receive suggestions for diet management. The seamless syncing of information such as BMI, body composition and calorie consumption with Samsung Food will help users to hit health goals and maintain a balanced diet.

Planned for implementation in 2024, Vision AI technology will enable Samsung Food to recognize food items and meals photographed through the camera and provide details about them, including nutrition information. By analyzing food items, the app can recommend the best recipes to use them with, save these recipes to the user’s collection and add the required ingredients to a shopping list, all in a few taps.

As a part of Samsung’s ever-growing family of services, Samsung Food represents the next step in the comprehensive yet highly bespoke experience Samsung customers can enjoy in their own home. Samsung Food strives to further extend the ease that is possible with a smart, connected kitchen of Samsung home appliances, and will continue to be updated with new features following its official launch.

To download Samsung Food on any smartphone platform, please visit https://get.samsungfood.com/download.

[1] All devices should be connected to Wi-Fi or other wireless network, and registered with a single Samsung Account.

[2] Your personal details, including your age, height, weight, gender and activity level, can be entered into Samsung Food.

[3] This function is only available for the Bespoke Oven connected to SmartThings. The function may not work in some ovens.

[4] Connected cooking feature on Samsung Food is only available with Samsung kitchen appliances connected to SmartThings.