Samsung Electronics today announced its new Over-the-Range Microwave in the U.S. and Canada beginning September 2026. The new model introduces DualVent technology, a ventilation system with air intakes at both the bottom and front of the microwave. Additional features include Auto Connectivity and a fingerprint resistant finish that helps maintain the microwave’s clean appearance.

“Consumers value products that bring together stunning design and practical features that elevate the cooking experience in modern kitchens,” said Hyoung Min Park, VP and Head of Customer Experience Team of the Digital Appliances (DA) Business at Samsung Electronics. “The new Samsung Over-the-Range Microwave with DualVent technology brings powerful ventilation and convenient cooking features into one practical form factor, which saves space and makes a style statement.”

Two Air Intakes To Help Capture Cooking Fumes¹

DualVent technology uses two air intakes placed at the bottom and front of the microwave to help capture fumes from across the cooktop below. The front intake provides additional coverage for the front burners consumers use most, while the bottom intake helps capture fumes from the rest of the cooktop.

By capturing fumes from all burners, DualVent technology achieves a fume capture rate of up to 82%, delivering ventilation performance comparable to standalone hoods from Samsung under the same test conditions. This allows consumers to enjoy powerful ventilation while preserving the space-saving benefits of the form factor.

Convenient Ventilation With Automatic Controls

Extra vents often need to be pushed or pulled to be used, but that is not the case with Samsung’s DualVent, which is activated with just a single tap on the LED-lit controls menu. When tapped, the newly designed front blades open seamlessly to support powerful dual-intake performance. Then, the blades close automatically when ventilation is turned off, with no manual flipping or pushing required.

The cooking experience is further simplified by Auto Connectivity, which wirelessly aligns the status of the microwave² with compatible Samsung cooktops or range ovens. With it, users can use the one-touch controls to control both the cooktop and the Over-the-Range Microwave, turning both appliances on and off simultaneously.

1. 82% capture rate from chamber tests conducted at ICE&KS Pre-Development Lab on Feb. 9, 2026 using CO2 tracer method per LBNL (2020), evaluating two intakes and one exhaust vs. standalone hoods under identical conditions. Actual results may vary depending on individual use and circumstances. DualVent requires installation per guidelines. Performance varies with installation, duct type, cooking method, and environment. ︎
2. Only available when used in combination with certain Samsung cooktops or range ovens that have Wi-Fi connectivity. Each appliance should be connected to a Wi-Fi network and registered in the Samsung SmartThings App. Ventilation fan will automatically operate for safety if the temperature at the bottom of the product is high. This function takes precedence over Auto Connectivity. ︎