Samsung Electronics today announced major software updates¹ for select refrigerators and laundry appliances. Beginning in September, the update to Tizen OS 10.0 will bring key services and features to select existing appliances in line with those offered on models launched this year.

“Home appliances are products that consumers rely on for many years. We believe supporting them over time requires not only reliable hardware, but also software that continues to evolve,” said Jeong Seung Moon, Executive Vice President and Head of the R&D Team of the Digital Appliances (DA) Business at Samsung Electronics. “Through this latest regular software update, we aim to help our appliances remain useful and up to date throughout the ownership journey, enhancing the long-term value consumers receive from products they already own.”

Bespoke AI Refrigerator Family Hub’s Newest AI Features Expand Globally

Building on the software update first introduced to select Bespoke AI Refrigerator Family Hubs in the U.S. in May, Samsung is expanding its newest AI-powered refrigerator experiences to additional global markets.

Refrigerators with built-in cameras and AI Vision, including 21.5-inch and 32-inch Family Hub released between 2021 and 2025 — as well as select 9-inch Family Hub models released in 2025 — will receive the updated AI Vision built with Google Gemini.² The update expands the refrigerator’s ability to recognize and manage food items, helping users keep track of what is stored inside and make everyday food management easier.

With this update, the refrigerator can recognize a much wider range of fresh and packaged foods, including branded and region-specific items.

In addition, screen-based experiences like Now Brief³ and What’s for Today? provide users with personalized information and help simplify meal decisions on a daily basis.

Seamless Interaction With Bespoke AI Laundry Appliances

Samsung is also extending its latest software experiences to select laundry appliances released in 2024 and 2025, including Bespoke AI Laundry Combo, Washer, and Dryer models.

A key part of the update is Bixby,⁴ which enhances voice recognition and enables more natural interactions with laundry appliances. This allows users to communicate with their appliances more intuitively while carrying out everyday laundry tasks. For example, users can simply say, “When will my laundry be finished?” and Bixby will understand and reply with a phrase such as, “Your laundry is set to finish in two hours and 25 minutes.”⁵

The update will introduce a refreshed interface aligned with Samsung’s latest laundry experience, offering more intuitive controls and information delivery on applicable models equipped with 7-inch Smart Screens. This will be achieved by adding Easy Mode,⁶ which streamlines the screen layout and simplifies key information in an easy-to-access format.

Availability

The updates will begin rolling out in phases from September 2026. Actual timing, supported features, and availability may vary by product, model year, and market.⁷

1. The user will be alerted of updates through the appliance screen when available. ︎
2. Google Gemini is provided by Google LLC. Service availability, supported functions and accuracy may vary by country, language, device model and OS/One UI version. Users must be 18 or older. Some functions may require additional app settings. Features or results may vary by subscription. ︎
3. A Wi-Fi connection and Samsung, Google or Microsoft account may be required. User must use the same log-in account on each device. Availability of certain apps may vary by country, region, service provider, network environment or device and may change without notice. ︎
4. Bixby is Samsung’s brand of Internet of Things (IoT) voice assistant. Bixby service availability may vary depending on the country. Bixby only recognizes certain accents and dialects of English (India), English (UK), English (US), French (France), German (Germany), Italian (Italy), Korean (South Korea), Mandarin Chinese (China), Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish (Spain), and Spanish (Latin America). ︎
5. Bixby responses provided in the text are examples. Actual responses may vary. ︎
6. Easy Mode can be selected through the device’s Smart Screen under Settings > Display > Control Theme menu. ︎
7. Timelines, features, and availability are subject to change without notice. ︎

“Samsung looks beyond performance and functionality to consider how appliances fit naturally into people’s living spaces and deliver meaningful experiences in everyday use,” said Hyoung Min Park, Vice President and Head of the Customer Experience Team of the Digital Appliances (DA) Business at Samsung Electronics. “We will continue to combine AI with differentiated design and engineering to deliver greater convenience and efficiency that consumers can experience in their daily lives.”

Bespoke AI WindFree Pro Air Conditioner Wins in Best in Design

The Bespoke AI WindFree Pro Air Conditioner¹ was named a winner in the Best in Design category, thanks to a Grid Design that harmonizes with the vertical and horizontal lines as well as the repetitive grids and planes commonly found in modern interiors. Its streamlined form reduces visually prominent functional elements, allowing the air conditioner to integrate naturally into the surrounding space.

As an honoree in the Best in Home Appliances category, the product also offers AI-powered technologies designed to provide personalized comfort. Three Motion Wings enable a variety of airflow patterns,² while AI Motion Wind uses a radar sensor to adapt airflow based on users’ preferences and movements.³ WindFree Wearable Good Sleep connects to a compatible wearable device⁴ and syncs with the user’s body signals to automatically adjust cooling based on the user’s sleep state.

Highlighted IFA Innovation Awards 2026 Honorees

Bespoke AI Refrigerator Family Hub

The Bespoke AI Refrigerator Family Hub⁵ was named an honoree in the Best in Design category. It offers a personalized experience for consumers with its 32-inch display, as well as food management and connected kitchen capabilities.⁶

AI Vision uses an internal camera⁷ to recognize food items as they are placed in or removed from the refrigerator.⁸ With this feature, users can track the use-by-dates of food items⁹ and receive recipe recommendations from the SmartThings Food app. Additionally, Auto Open Door enables hands-free access through voice commands or a simple touch,¹⁰ allowing users to open and close the refrigerator door when their hands are full.

Bespoke AI Refrigerator

The Bespoke AI Refrigerator was named an honoree in the Best in Home Appliances category.

The refrigerator can be installed with gaps of only 4 mm on each side and 20 mm at the top, allowing it to fit seamlessly into existing cabinetry.¹¹ Its zero clearance hinge enables the doors to open fully¹² even in tight spaces, providing convenient access to drawers and food items. Thinner doors¹³ and SpaceMax technology also provide more interior space¹⁴ without increasing the refrigerator’s external dimensions. Additionally, the product’s AI Hybrid Cooling technology combines a compressor and Peltier element¹⁵ to enhance cooling efficiency.

About the IFA Innovation Awards

The IFA Innovation Awards recognize innovative technologies and products across the industry. IFA 2026, the world’s largest event for home and consumer technology, takes place in Berlin, Germany, from September 4-8.

Official: Launched in 2025, the IFA Innovation Awards, presented in partnership with Gadgety Awards, recognize technical excellence across the global technology landscape. The program is open to companies of all sizes worldwide.

1. Model and feature availability may vary by region. ︎
2. Motion Wings consist of two outer blades (top and bottom) and one inner blade (middle). ︎
3. AI Motion Wind refers to AI Direct and AI Indirect wind modes, which operate in AI Auto Mode. ︎
4. Requires a Samsung Smart phone (One UI 4.0+), compatible Galaxy Watch (Watch 7+). SmartThings connected AC on home Wi-fi, and SmartThings 1.8.45+/Samsung Health apps (Mobile & Watch) 6.31.1+. Wearable devices must be worn during sleep: some features may be limited on non-Samsung devices. Sleep stage information is transmitted to the air conditioner every 5 minutes during the first 90 mins, and every 30 mins thereafter. ︎
5. Model and feature availability may vary by region. ︎
6. A Wi-Fi connection and a Samsung account are required. A Google or Microsoft account may be required. You must use the same log-in account on each of the devices. Availability of certain apps may vary by country, region, service provider, network environment, or device, and may change without notice. In the U.S., Samsung News and Samsung TV are available. The number of provided channels may differ by country. ︎
7. A red light turns on when the camera is operating. The user’s appearance may be captured, but areas other than the food item are automatically blurred. AI Vision refers to AI-based processing that helps recognize food items. ︎
8. A Wi-Fi connection and a Samsung account are required. If a food item is not recognizable, it may be listed as an unknown item. AI Vision cannot identify or list any food items in the freezer. Recognition uses AI models that may be updated periodically to help improve performance. ︎
9. Each food item’s expiry date should be manually entered by users via the SmartThings app. ︎
10. This function is set to OFF by default and can be turned ON or OFF through the product display. ︎
11. Minimum required installation space for a custom built-in setup: [Width] 916 mm or more (Ensure a minimum gap of 4 mm on the left/right sides), [Height] 1798 mm or more (Ensure a minimum gap of 20 mm at the top). ︎
12. The refrigerator door can be opened up to 108°, but it depends on the installation environment. ︎
13. Compared to conventional Samsung models without zero clearance fit feature (RF32CG5400**) ︎
14. Compared to conventional Samsung models without SpaceMax technology (RF27T5201**) ︎
15. The Peltier element is a semiconductor-based component that cools using just electricity, without refrigerant. It operates when either the temperature in the refrigerator rises above the normal range or AI predicts that the temperature will rise in 5 minutes due to a long period of food storage or cleaning, based on an analysis of the user’s refrigerator opening and closing pattern. ︎