Samsung Bespoke AI Family Hub+
VERDICT
Samsung has successfully turned the fridge into the iPhone of appliances. The "Vision AI" technology is finally useful, accurately tracking your groceries to reduce waste. The massive touchscreen is responsive and bright, acting as a TV, a note board, and a smart home controller. It’s expensive, but it completely changes how you interact with your kitchen.
The Big Picture
Forget sticky notes and magnets. The Family Hub+ features a 32-inch bezel-less screen that syncs with your phone. You can upload photos instantly, mirror your Samsung TV to watch the game while grabbing a snack, and control your lights/thermostat via the built-in SmartThings Hub. It’s the central brain of a modern home.
👁️ AI Vision Inside
The Tech: Internal cameras that think.
How it works: When you put a pepper inside, the camera identifies it as "Bell Pepper" and adds it to your inventory list. When you take it out, it removes it. It alerts you if food is expiring soon, helping you save money on wasted groceries.
🥤 Beverage Center™
Hidden convenience.
Design: Instead of an ugly dispenser on the front, Samsung hid a filtered water dispenser and an AutoFill Pitcher inside a quick-access door. You can infuse the water with fruits in the pitcher, and it refills itself automatically in seconds.
✅ The Pros
- Customization: You can swap the front door panels for different colors (Glass, Steel, etc.).
- Dual Ice: Makes both cubed ice and "Ice Bites" (nugget ice) simultaneously.
- Screen: Huge, responsive, and supports apps like YouTube, TikTok, and Spotify.
- Food AI: Recipe suggestions based on actual inventory are genuinely helpful.
❌ The Cons
- Price: Very expensive investment ($3,500+).
- AI Errors: Sometimes mistakes an apple for a tomato (you have to manually correct it).
- Depth: It’s a large fridge; make sure to measure your cabinet space carefully.
🤔 Should you buy it?
YES if you have a busy family kitchen and want to centralize notes, calendars, and meal planning.
NO if you just want cold food and don't care about smart features (get a standard LG Instaview instead).
See the showdown: Samsung Bespoke vs. LG MoodUP Comparison