Samsung is enhancing the capabilities of its Bespoke AI smart refrigerators with Family Hub, integrating multi-voice recognition through its digital assistant Bixby. The new feature allows the devices to recognize different members of a household and display personalized information on the refrigerator’s screen, depending on who is giving the command.
Although voice recognition is not new to the smart home ecosystem, Samsung is attempting to stand out by implementing the feature directly into its home devices, thus filling the gap left by the absence of successful smart speakers under its brand.
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With the update, users can view their calendar, photo gallery or even set an alarm on their – all via voice commands to the refrigerator. Especially for people with visual impairments, the Voice ID feature automatically adjusts the refrigerator’s display settings (such as color inversion or grayscale) to match the corresponding options on the mobile phone.
At the same time, Samsung is introducing a new way to activate Bixby: in addition to the icon or voice commands, users can now double-tap the refrigerator screen when it is offto activate the assistant.
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The new Voice ID and double-tap feature will begin rolling out with updates to 2025 Samsung Bespoke AI refrigerators (with Family Hub), and will expand to devices with smaller AI Home displays .
Samsung 's move to integrate multi-voice recognition via Bixby into its smart refrigerators is a smart and targeted step towards personalization in the smart home , leveraging an interaction point that is everyday and accessible to everyone in the household.
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This is a practical and intelligent use of voice technologythat serves real needs in everyday life. If Samsung continues to build on these personalized experiences, it can establish home appliances as a key tool for “smart” living.
Source: www.theverge.com
