When looking at appliances, a lot of customers do not think to combine appliances and technology. So many appliances are Wi-Fi connected, and you may not have even realized it. Samsung and LG are two brands that is adding a lot of technology into their appliances, especially their refrigerators. The kitchen is a place where the family all comes together at the end of the day. It is the place where you get to hear how everyone’s day was while enjoying a delicious meal. Being able to see everyone’s schedule, listen to music, and add to the grocery list all from the fridge is so convenient. You can now look at recipes from the screen on the door, listen to music while cooking, and talk to Amazon Alexa. When picking out a refrigerator, a lot of families are leaning towards a smart refrigerator.
The Samsung french door refrigerator (RF265BEAESG/AA) has external ice and water on the door and sells for $2998.99. It comes in either stainless or black stainless. This appliance has the family hub, which is like having a tablet on the door. The family hub helps you manage your home and life all through the touch screen on the door. This helps bring the family together because it has everything that you need, right in the kitchen. It has your calendars, a whiteboard, internet, music, and more. The family hub will let you look at recipes by swiping from the fridge. The whiteboard is great by showcasing your children’s drawings and for kids to play on while waiting for dinner.
This fridge has three built in cameras which lets you to see what is in your fridge from your smart phone. This allows you to look what is in your fridge, when you are already at the grocery store. This is helpful for when you are at the grocery store and cannot remember if you need milk or not, or any other food. Anytime the fridge is open and closed, it takes a new picture. Also, you can automatically assign expiration notification and nutritional information.
Another refrigerator that has a lot of technology is the LG four door (LNXS30996D). This refrigerator has an external ice and water dispenser and comes in black stainless. The top two doors are refrigeration, the bottom left is freezer, and the bottom right can be either fridge or freezer. It also has the InstaView. This allows you to open the door as a whole or you can open only part of the door. This gives you easier access to condiments, milk, or whatever you would like to keep there.
Some key features about this refrigerator is the ThinQ feature. ThinQ is a tablet the screen on the door turns into. A great feature of this fridge is that it has Amazon Alexa built in it. Now you are able to ask Alexa to play music, ask her questions, and order items for you. This refrigerator has a Bluetooth speaker so you do not have to plug anything in to listen to music0. The LCD touch-screen lets you see the contents of your fridge, upload pictures, leave notes, and so much more. This fridge is not yet available, but it is coming soon.
The main difference between the Samsung and LG refrigerator is the look. Samsung has the 3 door French door while the LG has the 4 door. Another difference is the LG has the door in door feature while Samsung does not. This allows you to reach smaller items, such as condiments, a lot easier. Finally, the LG has Amazon Alexa built in and the Samsung just offers apps. No matter what refrigerator you choose, you will be getting a great unit. It just comes down to aesthetic appeal and what key points you are looking for.