With the rising interests in building a “smart home” and the popularity for related products, there soon will be very few aspects of the home that aren't controlled by some kind of “smart,” or even AI-powered, device. At CES 2017, LG has announced an upcoming smart refrigerator with Amazon Alexa built right in for all your food an entertainment needs while in the kitchen.
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Smart refrigerators aren't that new of a concept, albeit still rather niche, with Samsung already having a line of their Family Hub Refrigerators with touchscreens built into the doors. LG, not wanting to be left out, has just announced a brand new WebOS-powered InstaView Door-in-Door refrigerator powered by voice controlled Amazon Alexa.
So while you're in your kitchen you'll be able to use your voice to check on the current weather, play music, etc. as well as order food from Amazon Prime Pantry. The real stand-out feature, however, is when the user knocks on the door of the refrigerator the built-in screen will show you an image of what is currently inside your refrigerator. This is very handy to check on what you have and don't have without constantly opening the door and letting out the cold air and also saving a bit on energy costs.
Also included is the expected suite of services you would expect from a smart device including calendar events, reminders, and more specific to a refrigerator the ability to search for a variety of recipes to cook.
No word yet on pricing or availability, but this sounds like an intriguing product for sure. Is an AI-powered smart refrigerator something you feel you need to round out the perfect kitchen experience?
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