Home appliance manufactures are using CES the world’s largest consumer tech trade show to showcase the latest and greatest refrigerators.
It’s no surprise that each year the two of the largest exhibitors with the biggest footprint don’t disappoint with innovation. 2023 is no different, both Samsung and LG featured interactive iceboxes into the kitchen.
LG’s MoodUP, is a color-changing fridge that offers 23 color options which can be controlled remotely via the company’s ThinQ mobile app. Thanks to their LED-embedded panels and, the four-door French-door model has more than 190,000 possible color combinations. “Viva Magenta,” is an additional tone and the Pantone Color Institute’s Color of the Year. Owners have the option of turning off the LEDs and reverting to the default colors of “Lux Gray” and “Lux White” if they prefer.
Lyu Jae-cheol, president of LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company said, “We will continue to develop advanced lifestyle solutions offering differentiated customer experiences and unprecedented upgradability.”
Samsung showcased an enlarged the video display on past Family Hub refrigerators for its new Bespoke four-door Flex model with Family Hub+.
The latest screen is 32-inch, bezel-less FHD panel, nearly double the size of previous models. The new Family Hub software includes Google Photos integration, which can turn the fridge into a giant digital photo frame.
The US launch for the fridge is set in the next six months. Current Family Hub owners can expect to an over-the-air software update later this year.
Junhwa Lee, executive VP and head of the Customer Experience Team at Samsung Electronics was quoted, “These latest features and products go beyond simply helping users in the kitchen and allow them to truly express themselves through the power of customization for more enjoyable experiences.”
