The next phase of consumer AI will not be defined by how often people think about it, but by how naturally it fits into their lives. Samsung’s approach is to make AI easy to adopt: technology that understands preferences, responds to context and removes small points of friction without requiring people to learn new behaviours.

This idea was central to Samsung Connect at IFA 2026, where Samsung showed how its ‘Companion to AI Living’ vision is taking shape across the connected ecosystem. The aim is simple: AI should work for people, quietly personalising experiences and making familiar tasks easier.

TV becomes a personalised companion

The TV is one of the clearest examples. Samsung TVs already use AI to improve lower-resolution content and enhance sound so dialogue is easier to hear. Vision AI Companion ¹ takes this further by learning what viewers like and proactively offering personalised recommendations at the right moment.

It also brings together AI services including Bixby, Gemini, Perplexity and Copilot, allowing viewers to use natural conversation to discover content or find contextual information. The technology becomes part of the viewing experience rather than another system to manage – AI working in the background, ready when it is useful.

A connected home that reduces everyday effort

The same principle extends into the home. Through SmartThings, connected devices can share useful updates across screens, smartphones and wearables – such as letting someone know when the washing is finished, wherever their attention happens to be.

In the kitchen, the latest Bespoke AI Refrigerator Family Hub uses AI Vision to recognise more food items and suggest recipes tailored to individual tastes. Samsung’s AI-powered appliances are designed to support existing routines, helping households manage food, energy and everyday tasks with less effort.

Mobile AI that keeps people in the moment

On mobile devices, Samsung is applying the same thinking to creativity and communication. Features such as My FanCam on the Galaxy S26 FE can track a subject, crop footage and create social clips automatically, reducing the time and technical steps needed to turn a moment into content.

Across each category, the role of AI is consistent. It should simplify the experience, not add complexity. By building intelligence into devices people already use and connecting those experiences through its ecosystem, Samsung is making AI feel less like a new technology to adopt and more like a natural companion to everyday life.

1. Vision AI Companion is available worldwide in English and limited to seven European languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Polish* (*by the end of Oct 2026). Other global languages include: Korean, Vietnamese and Thai. ︎

“Customers around the world increasingly expect home appliances to harmonise with their living environments,” said Hyoung Min Park, Vice President and Head of the Customer Experience Team of the Digital Appliances (DA) Business at Samsung Electronics. “By bringing our flat design to a wider range of laundry appliances, Samsung aims to deliver a consistent design experience that combines refined aesthetics with thoughtful usability.”

Refined Flat Design Improves Interior Fit and Usability

Samsung’s expansion of its signature flat design to the new washing machine lineup marks the latest evolution of the company’s design approach across its home appliance portfolio.

Compared to Samsung’s previous designs that featured more protruding front elements, the updated design offers a flat front surface with a more uniform appearance. This creates a cleaner, more sophisticated look that blends naturally into modern interiors and living environments.

Beyond aesthetics, the design also enhances everyday usability. The larger door with a wider opening angle enables easier access when loading and unloading laundry, making the task more convenient. More broadly, the new lineup and the showcase during IFA reflect Samsung’s continued efforts to expand refined design experiences to more consumers and living spaces.

Features Designed for Everyday Laundry Needs

In addition to the redesigned exterior, the new lineup incorporates key laundry technologies previously available on select premium models, bringing advanced washing experiences to more consumers. To address growing consumer demand for faster wash cycles and more efficient laundry routines, the lineup features Bubble Shot, which sprays water throughout the drum. This helps reduce wash time while maintaining effective cleaning performance, ² providing a more convenient laundry experience for users.

The lineup also comes with Ecobubble technology, which allows detergent to dissolve more quickly and distribute more evenly across fabrics, helping users save energy while washing clothes effectively, even at low temperatures.³

By combining a refined exterior with advanced laundry technologies, Samsung’s new washing machine lineup delivers a more intuitive laundry experience across diverse households. The company will continue to expand user-focused design approaches and technologies across its home appliance portfolio.

Exhibition Information

Samsung is showcasing its latest innovations at Samsung Connect, which is being held at Humboldt Carré in Berlin from Sept. 2-6. The new washing machine lineup is on display, allowing visitors to see the products’ refreshed design ahead of their official launch.

1. The products shown at IFA 2026 are development-stage display models. Specifications are subject to change, and commercial availability has not been determined. ︎
2. Based on internal testing using the Cotton cycle on a WW7400D model with Bubble Shot compared to a conventional Samsung washing machine without Bubble Shot. Results may vary depending on the type of laundry and the usage environment. ︎
3. Based on internal testing in accordance with IEC 60456 using AI Energy Mode combined with Ecobubble compared to default settings. Results may vary depending on conditions of use. ︎