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Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, today announced the launch of its 2026 lineup of 100% Bespoke AI WindFree Air Conditioners. The new range comprises 23 models across segments, including the addition of 4 Star air conditioners.

The new lineup, tailored for Indian homes and climate conditions, is a fusion of advanced AI technology, premium design, and smart connectivity. It delivers true comfort by balancing intelligent cooling, energy efficiency and humidity management along with preventive maintenance.

The Bespoke AI WindFree range reflects Samsung’s focus on innovation that enhances everyday living through smarter, efficient, and intuitive home-cooling experiences.

“With our new Bespoke AI WindFree air conditioner lineup, we have redefined home cooling by delivering true comfort that goes beyond cooling. Consumers get up to 30% energy savings through AI Energy Mode, smart connectivity via SmartThings, and preventive maintenance with SmartThings Home Care. Our new range reflects Samsung’s commitment to innovation that addresses the challenges of India’s climate,” said Ghufran Alam, Vice President, Digital Appliances, Samsung India.

AI-Driven Cooling Designed for True Comfort

The 2026 Bespoke AI WindFree air conditioners harness advanced AI-driven innovations that analyse room conditions, usage patterns, and user preferences to deliver consistent comfort with efficiency. Samsung’s WindFree Cooling technology eliminates cold drafts by gently dispersing air through thousands of micro air holes to create an evenly-cooled environment without temperature fluctuations.

Additionally, AI Fast and WindFree Cooling+ intelligently adapts cooling based on need. When rapid cooling is required, the system activates Fast Cooling to quickly lower the room temperature. Once the desired comfort level is achieved, it transitions to WindFree or Dry Comfort mode to maintain ideal conditions while avoiding overcooling.

Energy Savings with AI Energy Mode

Addressing one of the most important purchase considerations for Indian consumers, the new lineup features AI Energy Mode, which optimises cooling performance to deliver up to 30% energy savings. It adjusts compressor operation, temperature settings, and cooling intensity based on learned usage patterns to reduce power consumption without compromising comfort.

The introduction of 4-star models further expands Samsung’s energy-efficient portfolio, offering consumers greater choice while supporting more sustainable energy usage.

Smarter Living with SmartThings Integration

The new range integrates seamlessly with Samsung’s SmartThings ecosystem, enabling intuitive control, automation, and proactive care for enhanced convenience and efficiency. Users can manage their air conditioners remotely through the SmartThings app using features such as Quick Remote, which allows easy control of power, temperature, mode, and airflow directly from a smartphone. The Map View feature provides a visual representation of the home, making it simple to monitor and control cooling across spaces. With Welcome and Away Care, the air conditioners intelligently adjust cooling based on user presence to ensure comfort when at home while optimising energy usage when away.

The lineup is supported by Smart Forward, a service that delivers new features, security updates, and additional AI capabilities through software updates.

For appliance care and easier upkeep, the air conditioners support SmartThings Home Care, a comprehensive appliance management service within the SmartThings ecosystem. This enables the air conditioners to autonomously monitor their operational status, detect abnormalities, and send instant notifications. The service, supported by AI-based diagnosis, also offers insights into appliance usage patterns and alerts users when accessories need replacement, along with purchase links, making maintenance simpler and more proactive.

Proactive Service for Peace of Mind

By identifying potential issues before they escalate and proactively contacting users for troubleshooting, Samsung saves customer’s valuable time and provides peace of mind, ensuring a truly effortless ownership experience. Complementing this is the Proactive Summer Care programme, designed to deliver preventive maintenance support for enhanced cooling, improved energy efficiency, and extended appliance life. With proactive service, the focus is not just on fixing problems but on preventing them altogether.

The new line-up is also compatible with Bixby, Alexa, and Google Assistant for hands-free voice control and a truly connected and personalized home cooling experience.

Dry Comfort for Humid Indian Conditions

The 2026 Bespoke AI WindFree air conditioners – designed for India’s rainy and monsoon seasons – introduce Dry Comfort technology, which intelligently manages humidity without making the room excessively cold. Using humidity sensors and smart refrigerant flow control, Dry Comfort removes excess moisture while maintaining comfortable temperatures to deliver fresh comfort even in highly humid conditions.

This ensures improved indoor air quality, reduces stickiness, and enhances comfort during prolonged humid weather.

Price and Availability

Reinforcing Samsung’s commitment to durability and reliability, the range comes with a 5-year comprehensive warranty on key components and a 10-year warranty on the AI Inverter Compressor, offering long-term peace of mind.

The new range of Bespoke AI air conditioners start from INR 32490 onwards and are available across leading retail outlets and online platforms, including Flipkart, Amazon, and Samsung.com.

Led by Cheolgi Kim, Head of the DA Business, the session laid out how Samsung’s Bespoke AI appliances are seamlessly connected through SmartThings to evolve them from mere devices into “Home Companions.”

These devices are equipped with Bixby voice recognition technology, screens, and cameras that allow them to see, hear and understand to proactively respond to users. This makes them capable of intelligently adapting to users’ daily lives. At the same time, intelligent adaptation extends beyond home appliances to TVs and mobile devices to build a broader AI ecosystem in which devices can fulfill the role of a true Home Companion.

“Samsung’s ultimate goal is to enable a better living through Bespoke AI,” said Cheolgi Kim. “Through our extensive ecosystem that connects devices across DX products — including mobile phones and TV — and our appliances’ unique form factors, we are providing differentiated experiences to our consumers and creating more value through those experiences.”

Regional Strategies Powering Global Growth

Also, during the session, JS Moon, Head of R&D at the DA Business, highlighted how Samsung is tailoring its 2026 appliance portfolio to meet regional market needs. In North America, innovative form factors like the Bespoke AI Laundry Combo continued to drive strong growth. In addition to the AI lineup, new kitchen packages featuring unified stainless-steel designs are expected to satisfy local preferences in 2026.

In Europe, energy efficiency remains a top priority. Samsung has introduced highly efficient appliances, including the Bespoke AI washer, which is up to 65% more energy efficient than energy efficiency class A minimum requirements in Europe,¹ advanced HVAC solutions and built-in kitchen products designed to meet stringent sustainability expectations.

Latin America continues to see strong momentum led by laundry and air conditioning solutions, while rising interest in smart home ecosystems and localized AI features like regional language support and expanded AI Energy Mode represent a major growth opportunity in Asia.

“At Samsung, we aim to deliver meaningful AI experiences that are deeply aligned with local lifestyles and needs,” said EVP Moon. “As such, we will keep enhancing these regional features and expand core AI features such as AI Energy Mode to a wider range of price points and product types beyond premium lineups.”

Expanding the Role of AI in Everyday Life

Looking ahead, Samsung reaffirmed its commitment to expanding beyond traditional appliances into areas such as HVAC, modular homes, insurance-based care extending the value of AI, and connectivity in new aspects of daily life. By combining open collaboration, regional customization and long-term software support, Samsung aims to reduce household burdens and deliver AI experiences that feel practical, trusted and deeply aligned with how people live.

Samsung Newsroom experienced how an AI-powered appliance ecosystem delivers smarter, more seamless everyday living.

Making Daily Life Easier: Appliances that See, Listen and Suggest

▲ View of the Home Companion zone

At the entrance to the exhibition, connected AI appliances offered a glimpse of how intelligent connectivity can support everyday life at home. The Bespoke AI Refrigerator Family Hub,a CES Innovation Awards 2026 honoree, displayed Now Brief — a personalized overview of schedules and activity information — on its screen. FoodNote recapped food intake patterns and recommended recipes to help users make more informed grocery decisions.

▲ Video demonstration of how to open and close the refrigerator door using voice commands

▲ Voice command demonstration

Bespoke AI Jet Bot Steam Ultra robot vacuum cleaners assessed their surroundings using built-in cameras before starting to clean, while users asked Bixby questions and received immediate, conversational responses. The experience highlighted how appliances that see, listen and suggest are transforming the way household tasks are managed.

AI-Enriched Kitchens: Intelligence at the Heart of Food

In the AI Kitchen zone, Samsung showcased a range of home appliances including the Bespoke AI Refrigerator Family Hub, Bespoke Double Wall Oven, Bespoke AI 3-Door AutoView French Door Refrigerator and the Bespoke AI Wine Cellar. The lineup delivered a differentiated food experience powered by enhanced AI Vision, with Google Gemini integrated into the Bespoke AI Refrigerator Family Hub — the first such integration in a home appliance.

Visitors saw how AI Vision in the Bespoke AI Refrigerator Family Hub recognizes a wider range of food items as ingredients are added to or removed from the refrigerator.

▲ AI Food Manager

Building on this capability, an improved AI Food Manager supports ingredient management and grocery planning, recommends recipes, and analyzes refrigerator usage to generate reports that help users use food more efficiently.

Visitors tested how the refrigerator’s built-in camera  out AI Vision functions by placing ingredients and removing them from the refrigerator, demonstrating how AI Vison works. They were also invited to open and close refrigerator doors using the hands-free voice command feature, Auto Door.

▲ Bespoke AI Refrigerator Family Hub

For wine storage, the SmartThings-based AI Wine Manager recognized wine bottle labels, updated storage locations in real time and tracked detailed information such as the wine’s name, category, grape variety and vintage.

▲ AI Wine Manager

Samsung’s advanced AI Hybrid Cooling technology drew visitors’ attention, as the world’s first system to detect appliance usage conditions while adjusting cooling methods in real time. Built on a dual-power structure combining an AI Inverter Compressor and a Peltier element, the system operates each power source separately or together as needed — reducing energy consumption while maximizing cooling efficiency.

▲ AI Hybrid Cooling

AI-Optimized Homecare: Intelligent Cleaning for Everyday Living

The Home Companion concept extends into garment care and cleaning too. From washing and drying to everyday cleaning, appliances assess conditions independently and operate accordingly, helping to reduce the daily burden of household chores.

The Bespoke AI Laundry Combo features an additional booster heat exchanger alongside the main heat exchanger, improving dehumidification by up to 15% and supporting a maximum drying capacity of 20 kilograms while helping prevent overheating.

▲ Bespoke AI Laundry

AI Wash+ detects load weight, fabric type and soil level to automatically adjust water and detergent levels, wash intensity, and drying temperature and time. AI VRT+ uses AI to analyze floor types and reduce washing machine vibration, helping create a quieter laundry environment.

▲ David Watkins

“I really find doing laundry bothersome. The Bespoke AI Combo seems like it would make the process much simpler, which would be extremely helpful,” said David Watkins, an industry analyst from France. “I think the biggest advantage of achieving zero housework is the time it saves.”

Garment care is further enhanced through seamless device connectivity. When a specialized cycle — such as a blouse cycle — is selected on the Bespoke AI Combo, the same setting is automatically synchronized with the Bespoke AI AirDresser for a smooth transition from washing to post-laundry care.

In addition, the wrinkle-focused care function uses powerful airflow and high-temperature steam to remove wrinkles in a short amount of time.

▲ Bespoke AI AirDresser and Bespoke AI Laundry Duo

The cleaning lineup impressed visitors with its enhanced performance. Samsung showcased its cordless stick vacuums, including the Bespoke AI Jet Ultra which offers the world’s strongest suction power as well as the recently released Jet Fit, its lightest model to date.

▲ Bespoke AI Jet Ultra, Bespoke AI Jet Lite and Jet Fit

The Bespoke AI Jet Bot Steam Ultra uses AI object and liquid recognition to intelligently identify furniture, cables and even colored or clear liquids — cleaning or avoiding them based on user settings. The EasyPass Wheel allows the robot vacuum to navigate door thresholds and mats up to 60 millimeters with ease, while side brushes and a mopping pad clean along corners and walls.

▲ Bespoke AI Jet Bot Steam Ultra

Powered by up to 10 watts of suction power and a Qualcomm Dragonwing AI chipset, the vacuum removes dust and debris from floors, washes mop pads at high temperatures and sanitizes them with 100 degrees Celsius steam — helping to reduce odors and maintain a cleaner, more hygienic home environment.

▲ Suction power demonstration

▲ Vanessa Katherina Morales Gurrero

“I have three dogs, and hair gets everywhere,” said Vanessa Katherina Morales Gurrero, a digital content creator from Panama. “The robot vacuum will be my best friend.”

Durability and Reliability: Built to Last

For home appliances to serve as long-term companions, performance must be matched by durability. Over the past 50 years, Samsung has improved the design of key components — producing more than half a billion compressors and motors — to boost efficiency and durability while extending product lifespan.

Software support is equally robust. With up to seven years of software updates, users benefit from new features as well as ongoing improvements in device connectivity, security and the user interface. Samsung introduced Home Appliances Remote Management (HRC) in 2017 to allow users to update and manage their appliances. Visitors were introduced to the new AI version that can actively monitor performance and usage, recommending preventative measures before they come up.

Designed around the vision of freedom from household chores, Samsung’s Home Companion zone showcased how AI-powered capabilities and camera-, screen- and voice-based form factors are expanding the role of home appliances in everyday life. Samsung looks ahead to a future shaped by appliances that truly see, listen and suggest.

Samsung Electronics today convened leaders across industries to discuss the importance of smart home interoperability in the first of its Tech Forum panels at CES 2026 at The Wynn in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the session, titled “When Everything Clicks: How Open Ecosystems Deliver Impactful AI,” experts discussed how cross-industry partnerships are transforming connected homes into intelligent environments that feel seamless, safe and genuinely supportive of people’s lives.

Openness as the Foundation of Home AI

The panelists agreed that the next era of home intelligence must be built on open collaboration, not closed ecosystems. As homes increasingly rely on devices and services from many brands and industries, openness enables AI systems to work together in ways that create real-world impact. Samsung shared its belief that open connectivity allows appliances, energy systems, safety services and partners across industries to deliver experiences that would be impossible in siloed environments.

“Home is the most personal place in our lives, so home AI must earn trust — quietly, respectfully and with value users can feel,” said Yoonho Choi, President & Chair of the Board of the Home Connectivity Alliance and Head of Strategic Alliances at Samsung Electronics. “That requires interoperability across brands, so the home works as one system instead of disconnected features. Through cooperation with HCA and across industries, we’re turning openness into outcomes: safer homes, simpler routines and measurable savings — built on consent and transparency.”

Powering the World’s Largest Connected Home Ecosystem

Samsung highlighted the scale and depth of its connected ecosystem, noting that more than 500 million users are already part of the SmartThings community. With over a decade of leadership in connected living, Samsung brings deep insight into how AI companionship in the home is evolving, from today’s smart devices to tomorrow’s system-wide intelligence.

This foundation allows Samsung to design AI experiences that coordinate across appliances and services, delivering value that feels natural rather than technical.

“It’s crucial to deliver tangible user benefits that make people’s lives better,” said Michael Wolf, founder and editor-in-chief of The Spoon. “Along these lines, there’s no area that will bring more benefit than a broadly connected kitchen — one that allows users to understand what’s in their refrigerator while connecting to the water and heating networks, allowing for a more holistic understanding that takes preventative action.”

Turning Collaboration Into Measurable Consumer Benefits

The panel also examined how open ecosystems enable measurable benefits for consumers through cross-industry partnerships. Samsung highlighted its collaboration with Hartford Steam Boiler (HSB) as a first-of-its-kind example of how smart home data — used responsibly and transparently — can deliver meaningful outcomes.

“We’re at a point where the connected home can bring seamless integration into user lifestyles, which begins to develop trust in smart home equipment that results in direct benefits to consumers,” said Jed Usich, Senior Vice President of Strategic Growth Solutions at HSB. “Through our partnership with Samsung, we’ve created a bridge to the insurance industry that takes simple datapoints and turns them into tangible savings for consumers.”

Designing AI That Feels Human, Not Intrusive

Throughout the discussion, the panelists emphasized that for home AI to succeed, it must feel emotionally intelligent and fit naturally into routines including cooking, relaxing, entertaining and caring for families. Design, storytelling and behavioral understanding all play a role in making connected devices feel like calm, reliable companions.

Together, the panelists agreed that the future of home AI depends on interoperability, responsible data use and collaboration across industries, ensuring intelligent homes deliver real value without compromising trust.

As AI becomes more ambient and system-wide, Samsung remains focused on building open ecosystems that make connected living simpler, safer and more meaningful, proving that when everything clicks, home AI can truly improve everyday life.

The First Look 2026 by Samsung Electronics unveiled a forward-looking vision for AI under the theme “Your Companion to AI Living.” Held in Samsung’s dedicated space at Wynn Las Vegas, the exhibition guided visitors through how AI can enhance everyday enjoyment and convenience while supporting health and safety.

Samsung Newsroom explored the exhibition, highlighting the company’s evolving AI companion experiences across entertainment, home and care.

AI Gallery Zone: An Artistic Welcome to AI Living

 

 

The AI Gallery zone welcomed visitors with iconic works from both Eastern and Western art, seamlessly integrated into the space. Featured pieces included Vincent van Gogh’s “Starry Night Over the Rhône,” along with selections from the Lee Kun-Hee Collection — donated to public institutions by the late Samsung chairman and available through Samsung Art Store — such as Jeong Seon’s “Clearing After Rain on Mount Inwang” and the Joseon Dynasty painting “Sun, Moon, and Five Peaks.”

Entertainment Companion Zone: Every Moment of Sight and Sound

The Entertainment Companion zone stood out as the exhibition’s largest area, featuring a variety of visual display and audio products. Excitement built as Samsung debuted the Micro RGB 130” TV, winner of the CES Innovation Awards 2026 Best of Innovation.

Centered on the Micro RGB TV, the Vision AI showcase highlighted hands-free interaction. Through voice commands, visitors could look up match predictions, search for recipes or play music — demonstrating how the TV functions as an Entertainment Companion.

Beyond innovation, this year’s lineup emphasized a refined design philosophy balancing simplicity and elegance. Highlights included the Music Studio 5 and Music Studio 7, Wi-Fi speakers developed in collaboration with French designer Erwan Bouroullec; the AI Beauty Mirror for personalized beauty care; the Sound Tower with lighting optimized for sports viewing; and the Transparent Micro LED, reimagining the nostalgic charm of vinyl records as a floating visual audio device.

The zone concluded with Spatial Signage — an interactive display that animates visitors in real time — combining the clarity of 2D imagery with the depth of 3D expression.

Home Companion Zone: Less Housework, More Everyday Freedom

The Home Companion zone presented the evolution of Samsung’s home appliances — moving beyond reducing household chores toward eliminating them and pointing to a future with less housework.

At the entrance, three flagship Samsung AI home appliances — the Bespoke AI Refrigerator Family Hub 32”, Bespoke AI Laundry Combo washer-dryer and Bespoke AI Jet Bot Combo robot vacuum — demonstrated how cameras, screens and voice interaction work together to support daily life as an integrated Home Companion.

The home appliances highlighted smarter food management through AI Vision and hands-free control through voice recognition, offering greater freedom in the kitchen.

A North America kitchen package, unveiled publicly for the first time at the exhibition, also drew attention from visitors.

The exhibition showed that a zero-housework home is within reach, highlighting stronger connectivity among washing machines, dryers and garment care systems, alongside advances in the AI capabilities of robot vacuums.

Care Companion Zone: A Safer, Healthier Everyday Life

In the Care Companion zone, visitors saw how the latest Galaxy form factors — including the new Galaxy Z TriFold — connect mobile and wearable devices with home appliances to serve as a central hub for AI-powered living.

The area demonstrated how Samsung Health is continuing to improve sleep environments by controlling air conditioners, air purifiers, lighting and sensors. A brain health training program for users concerned with cognitive health was also showcased. Other features of the health platform include analyzing health metrics through connected devices to help identify potential signs of chronic conditions, as well as exercise and sleep coaching and recipe recommendations based on ingredients in connected refrigerators.

Samsung further highlighted its Care Companion approach through a Pet Care system that helps identify potential health issues in companion animals and Home Care services, such as SmartThings Safe, that can request emergency assistance in critical situations.

“What impressed me was how everything is connected,” said Maxence Fleury, a digital content creator from Los Angeles. “The exhibition clearly showed how the ecosystem is expanding and the impact it is having.”

“Once again, Samsung didn’t disappoint,” said Lucy Hedges, host of The Travel Show on the BBC. “What I especially liked was how AI blends naturally into everyday life. These connected products ultimately make users’ lives easier and more comfortable.”

As a standalone exhibition, The First Look 2026 presented a more expansive and advanced range of AI products and experiences than ever before. Samsung’s vision of AI — as a trusted companion in everyday life — offers much to look forward to in the years ahead.

Samsung AI appliances are approaching another turning point, delivering differentiated experiences that more deeply understand users’ daily lives and significantly enhance the value of everyday living. The next phase will be unveiled at CES 2026, the world’s largest consumer electronics and IT exhibition. Stay tuned for what’s next.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced that it will unveil its latest kitchen appliances lineup at CES 2026, including the latest iterations of its Bespoke AI refrigerator, over-the-range (OTR) microwave, and slide-in range[1] at CES 2026. Alongside refreshed designs across the lineup, the company will highlight meaningful improvements to vision-based AI functionality enhanced with Google Gemini and Google Cloud, showing how these innovations simplify everyday tasks and elevate the overall kitchen experience.

“In pioneering the application of vision-based AI technology, Samsung has led innovation in the kitchen appliance market,” said Jeong Seung Moon, Executive Vice President and Head of R&D Team for Digital Appliances (DA) Business at Samsung Electronics. “Samsung will reach a new level of innovation through this collaboration with Google Cloud and will utilize these ongoing initiatives to continue to deliver better consumer experiences in the upcoming year.”

Introducing Samsung’s Latest AI Vision–Equipped Refrigerator

At CES, Samsung will present a new Bespoke AI Refrigerator Family Hub, equipped with the upgraded AI Vision. The feature’s key upgrade is its functions built with Google Gemini, which marks the first time that it is being integrated into a refrigerator.

Previously, it could recognize up to 37 types of fresh food and 50 types of pre-registered processed food on-device.[2] The latest version ready to be unveiled at CES is built to unlock its existing limitations to recognize more food items, offering a comprehensive and flexible experience.

It is planned to even recognize processed foods without separate registration, automatically registering their names to increase convenience. Additionally, Samsung aims to make it detect user-labeled items, foods stored in personal containers can be added to the food list.

With ingredients being identified more accurately, managing the food list becomes clearer and easier than before, broadening people’s food-related experiences. At CES, Samsung plans to showcase the enhanced capabilities and new use cases of AI Vision, demonstrating the future of a truly personalized AI kitchen.

Enhanced Wine Management With the New Samsung Bespoke AI Wine Cellar

Samsung will exhibit the new Bespoke AI Wine Cellar, designed to incorporate an AI Vision built with Google Gemini similar to that of the Bespoke AI Refrigerator.[1]

When users store or remove wine bottles from the wine cellar, a camera positioned at the top of the unit will recognize the labels and tracks bottles, updating the SmartThings AI Wine Manager[2] accordingly. The system will also be able to distinguish the specific shelf and compartment where each bottle is placed, allowing users to easily check locations without searching manually. Through the AI Wine Manager, users will be able to look up wine information more conveniently and receive suggestions on pairings based on the type of wine in their inventory, making wine curation more intuitive and personalized.

Unified Kitchen Aesthetic With an Upgraded Stainless Look 

Samsung is also introducing a lineup of French Door refrigerators, slide-in ranges and new OTR microwave models, offering consumers an updated aesthetic and a cohesive stainless-look option for creating a unified kitchen design.

The new Bespoke AI 3-Door French Door refrigerator features a zero clearance fit, which can be installed with side gaps of approximately 4mm.[3] Additionally, its door depth has been reduced by 50mm compared to the conventional 3-Door model,[4] enabling full access to drawers and food items with the doors wide open.[5] The AutoView — a transparent door — allows users to easily check items stored in the fridge.

The upgraded slide-in range features a completely refreshed design with a stainless-look finish across the control panel, knobs and door. It adopts a new bar handle style, along with a Precision Knob that provides enhanced safety.

Samsung will unveil two different types of OTR microwaves: the Air-Fry OTR and the DualVent OTR. The most significant change comes from the revised hood structure of the DualVent model. Typically, the depth of a cooktop on the range extends farther than that of an OTR, making it difficult for the hood to capture smoke from the front burners. Samsung’s new dual vent system addresses this by adding a front ventilation wing in addition to the bottom ventilation, significantly improving the capture rate compared to the previous model.

Visitors at Samsung’s booth at CES 2026 will be the first to see these new innovations. Learn more about Samsung’s CES activities here.

[1] This article contains products and features currently in development. The plans, timelines, and specifications described are forward-looking and subject to change without notice. Their future availability is not guaranteed.

[2] As of April 2025, AI Vision can recognize 37 food items like fresh fruits and vegetables. If the food is not recognizable, it may be listed as an unknown item. AI Vision cannot identify or list any food items in the fridge door bins or freezer. It recognizes food items based on deep learning models, which may be updated periodically to improve accuracy. AI Vision also recognizes packaged food items that have been saved by the user, and up to 50 items can be saved with designated names. Packaged items are limited to those that keep a certain packaged form.

[3] The recognition functionality is only available for shelves with withdrawal capability. For wine input and output, the label must be exposed to the top camera for proper recognition. Additionally, the multi-pantry drawer provides food storage functionality, and information about the food items stored in these drawers is provided as a separate image.

[4] Available on Android and iOS devices. A Wi-Fi connection and a Samsung account are required. Both devices must be signed in with the same Samsung account.

[5] 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).

[6] Compared to our conventional model without zero clearance fit feature (RF32CG5400**)

[7] The refrigerator door can be open up to 108°, but it depends on the installation environment.

Samsung Electronics today announced its upcoming showcase at CES 2026, which will be held Jan. 6-9 in Las Vegas, Nevada. At CES, the company will highlight a series of improvements in home living that merge AI-powered customized care and powerful hardware-supported performance. This year, the company is enhancing its Bespoke AI living appliance lineup with smarter fabric care, intuitive temperature control and more convenient cleaning experiences — all designed to adapt to users’ lifestyles through seamless synergy between its devices. Featured innovations include the upgraded Bespoke AI AirDresser, Bespoke AI Laundry Combo, Bespoke AI WindFree Pro Air Conditioner and the flagship Bespoke AI Jet Bot Steam Ultra robot vacuum.

“This year, to enhance the living experience, we are unveiling our upgraded Air Dresser, Laundry Combo and WindFree Air Conditioner, developed by integrating valuable customer feedback and leveraging the R&D expertise we have accumulated over the years,” said Jeong Seung Moon, EVP and Head of the R&D Team for the Digital Appliances (DA) Business at Samsung Electronics. “Through our continuous innovation, we are elevating how users interact with their appliances on a day-to-day basis.”

Faster Full Cycles, Enhanced Drying and Smarter Care With the Bespoke AI Laundry Combo

Following its 2024 debut, the 2026 Bespoke AI Laundry Combo is launching with upgrades that shorten wash-to-dry cycles and enhance drying performance. The Super Speed cycle leverages a high-pressure Speed Spray that improves detergent penetration and rinsing to enable fast and efficient washing, while the newly incorporated Booster Heat Exchanger delivers improved drying performance. The upgraded combo also features Auto Open Door+, which not only automatically opens the door, but also activates internal air circulation after wash-only cycles to keep remaining laundry from developing a musty odor.

Additionally, the upgraded AI Wash & Dry+¹ uses multiple sensors to optimize performance for each load. It detects the weight to determine the right amount of water and detergent, identifies five fabric² types — including Outdoor and Denim — and monitors soil levels in real time. The newly applied Wide Lint Filter features a one-touch design for easier cleaning and a dual-layer design and large capture area to provide thorough collection of lint and particles. This year, in addition to the original 7” LCD screen model, a more affordable variant with a 2.8” LCD screen and jog dial is also being introduced to cater to diverse customer needs.

Bespoke AI AirDresser Now Offers Stronger Wrinkle Care and Smarter Drying

Three years after its predecessor, Samsung’s upgraded Bespoke AI AirDresser is returning with enhanced performance and greater convenience. It features the new Auto Wrinkle Care function, which leverages an enhanced Dual AirWash and Dual JetSteam system to help smooth out wrinkles quickly and effortlessly in busy mornings. The Dual JetSteam also effectively maintains the freshness of clothing by infusing high temperature heat deep into the fabric — reducing 99.9% of certain viruses³ and bacteria⁴ and 99% of unpleasant odors.⁵ Furthermore, the model features an intelligent drying course that adjusts drying time to suit small, medium, or large loads. This ensures optimal drying, preventing over or under-drying and protects fabric quality.

A standout feature is its synergy with the Bespoke AI Laundry Combo. The Auto Cycle Link⁶ recommends an appropriate drying course on the Air Dresser once a wash cycle ends. When certain cycles designed for special care — such as the Blouse Cycle — are selected on the Combo, the same option is automatically queued on the AirDresser, creating a continuous garment care flow. The refreshed design also includes a sleek One Body Door and 2.8″ LCD screen for improved usability.

Bespoke AI WindFree Pro Air Conditioner Delivers Various Tailored Wind Modes With Multi Blades

This year’s new WindFree Air Conditioner incorporates AI technology⁷ and Motion Wind to address the key attribute that influences customer purchasing decisions, which are wind modes.⁸ The number of blades has increased from one to three, enabling airflow to be directed in multiple directions according to user preferences. The Triple Motion Wings create seven tailored wind modes — including Max Wind, which delivers instant cooling 15% faster;⁹ Surround Wind, which spreads airflow evenly; Long Reach Wind, which sends cool air twice as far;¹⁰ and Down Wind, which quickly drives warm air downward for faster delivery of cool air. With radar-based AI Direct and Indirect Wind modes, the system senses user presence and automatically directs or diverts airflow to enhance comfort.

The model also includes AI Fast & Comfort Cooling, which analyzes temperature, humidity and room size to automatically activate optimized cooling. Based on usage patterns,¹¹ it offers Fast Cooling, WindFree comfort and cold-free Dry Comfort. In addition, AI Energy Mode monitors both usage behavior and external conditions to minimize compressor fluctuations, helping reduce energy consumption by up to 30%.¹²

Bespoke AI Jet Bot Steam Ultra Brings Object and Liquid Recognition for Smarter Navigation

The newly launching Bespoke AI Jet Bot Steam Ultra comes with advanced recognition technologies designed to reduce human intervention and simplify cleaning like never before. Powered by a Qualcomm Dragonwing processor, it offers deep learning-based AI Object Recognition¹³ to better detect humans,¹⁴ cats and dogs,¹⁵ as well as hard-to-see obstacles like cables or rugs. This model also supports AI Liquid Recognition, allowing it to detect liquid spills¹⁶ and determine whether to clean or avoid them based on the user’s set preference. Additionally, upgraded Easy Pass Wheel technology raises the body and lowers the wheels to climb thresholds of up to 2.4 inches.¹⁷

Samsung at CES

For firsthand experiences of Samsung’s latest innovations in AI-connected living, attendees of CES 2026 can visit Samsung’s showroom located inside Wynn Las Vegas.

¹AI Wash & Dry+’s detection and sensing capabilities are based on our deep learning models trained using a predefined set of data and may yield inaccurate or incorrect results. New datasets may be introduced to our learning models from time to time to enhance its accuracy. ︎

²Based on AI-based algorithm and internal testing using the AI Wash & Dry+ cycle on an IEC 3kg load. A turbidity sensor operates for all weights, while fabric sensing operates for 3kg and under. It is capable of recognizing Outdoor, Denim, Normal, Towel and Delicates.Actual results may vary depending on individual use. ︎

³Based on testing by the preclinical laboratory of the College of Pharmacy, Korea University. Test method: attach a cotton fabric (8×8cm) contaminated with a virus to 5 shirts and run the Sterilization course. Result: reduces 99.9% of certain viruses, including Influenza A, Adenovirus, Infectious canine hepatitis virus (ICHV), Coronavirus, Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV), Herpes, Infectious bovine rhinotracheitis virus (IBRV), Enterovirus, Rhinovirus, Rotavirus, Influenza B, Hepatitis A and Norovirus. Results may vary depending on the actual usage environment. ︎

⁴Based on testing by Intertek. Test method: attach a cotton fabric (10×10cm) contaminated with bacteria to 5 shirts and run the Sterilization course. Result: reduces 99.9% of certain bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, MSRA, Pneumococcus, Diphtheria, Legionella and urinary tract infection. Results may vary depending on the actual usage environment. ︎

⁵Based on internal testing. Results provided to and interpreted by Intertek. When Normal and Bulky Care mode is operated, odor concentration is reduced by over 99% (the average deodorization rate of 17 gases). Results may vary depending on the actual usage environment. ︎

⁶Auto Cycle Link is only available when both the AirDresser and washer have Wi-Fi connected and are registered on the SmartThings App. A Wi-Fi connection is required at all times, which may increase energy consumption. Not available on certain models and in certain regions. ︎

⁷To use AI Auto Cooling a Wi-Fi connection and Samsung account SmartThings are required. ︎

⁸Based on an internal Samsung survey of consumers across Brazil, India, Korea, Italy, Thailand and Turkey. ︎

⁹Based on internal testing on the AR70H12CAAWNEU compared with the Samsung conventional AQ12EASER model.
– Installation area of 68㎥ at 35℃, standard outdoor cooling condition.
– Time taken for indoor temperature to drop from 33℃ to 25℃ in Max mode.
– Values may vary depending on the actual testing conditions and environment. ︎

¹⁰Based on internal testing on the AR70H12CAAWNEU compared with the old AR12TXCAAWKEU model
– Installation area of 326㎥ (positioned at 2m height) at 35℃, standard outdoor cooling condition.
– Distance of airflow reach measured during cooling operation, at maximum airflow and the highest blades position setting. ︎

¹¹The SmartThings server stores user data, preferences and usage patterns to suggest the most useful options. ︎

¹²The testing was conducted in Samsung’s 132m² residential environment laboratory at a temperature of 35°C/24°C (dry bulb/wet bulb, KS C 9306: air conditioner). Results provided to and interpreted by Intertek, comparing the power consumption between AI Energy Mode being on and off in AR07D9181HZN model’s AI comfort mode. Actual savings may vary by usage patterns and environment and the set temperature may increase by up to 2 degrees. Requires the use of the SmartThings App and a Samsung account. ︎

¹³Based on our deep learning model trained using a 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. ︎

¹⁴Only recognizes a human presence based on generic visual indicators and cannot identify individual people. Recognition capabilities may be limited when a person’s entire body cannot be seen. A Wi-Fi connection and Samsung account are required. ︎

¹⁵Only recognizes a pet presence based on generic visual indicators, and cannot identify individual pets. Recognition capabilities may be limited by the posture or position of a cat. The ability to recognize your pet may vary depending on the type of animal and the living environment. A Wi-Fi connection and Samsung account are required. ︎

¹⁶A liquid spill is defined as a colored or transparent liquid, such as water or juice, having a size of 2.8 in x 2.8 in (0.5 oz. or 15ml in volume) or larger. Identification may be affected by the size of the stain or the environmental conditions of the floor, such as the floor pattern. Identification may be affected by the size of the liquid or the environmental conditions of the floor, such as the floor pattern, color of the floor, direct or reflected light, or shape of the liquid. Excessive amounts of liquid on the floor may cause secondary contamination. ︎

¹⁷Based on internal testing, Jet Bot Steam’s highest crossing height for a vertical, single tier threshold is 1.8 inches. It can also cross thresholds up to 2.4 inches high, including 1.8 inches threshold with an additional 0.6 inches height. The gap between thresholds should be greater than 3.5 inches. Results may vary depending on actual usage conditions. The Climb Zone must be set beforehand via SmartThings to use this feature. A Wi-Fi connection and a Samsung account are required. ︎

Featuring the voices of the planners and developers behind the products, the videos offer insight into the intent and development work driving the core AI functions of Bespoke AI refrigerators and washing machines. Starting December 16, the videos will be available sequentially on YouTube and social media channels in over 50 countries.

▲ [Bespoke AI Refrigerator] Crafting better ways to life

The first video explores the planning and development of the Bespoke AI refrigerator, now a data-driven food management system.

The segment demonstrates how AI Vision Inside recognizes food items, tracks their expiration dates and recommends recipes accordingly. When users have their hands full while cooking, Bixby lets them open the refrigerator door with voice commands.

The clip also highlights features such as AI Hybrid Cooling — which pairs an AI digital inverter compressor with a Peltier cooling unit — reflecting the developers’ intent to embed AI into everyday life.

▲ [Bespoke AI Laundry Combo] Crafting better ways to life

The second video showcases the Bespoke AI Laundry Combo, an all-in-one solution that connects washing and drying into a single seamless process.

The film introduces AI Wash & Dry and the Flex Auto Dispense System — features that analyze fabric type, weight and soil level to set wash cycles and detergent amounts. Bixby lets users schedule wash cycles with simple voice commands, and AI Vibration Reduction Technology Plus (AI VRT+) minimizes vibration based on the installation environment — demonstrating how AI reduces user effort and inconvenience.

“We created these videos to show the commitment and effort of Bespoke AI planners and developers working to maximize user convenience,” said Jessie Song, Vice President and Head of Marketing Group, Digital Appliances (DA) Business at Samsung Electronics. “We will continue striving to deliver new value through differentiated AI features and become a trusted brand in AI appliances.”