Smart home has officially entered the "AI Vision Assistant" era. Samsung Electronics announced that it will launch in the United States ahead of the next month's CES International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, a new Bespoke AI refrigerator equipped with Google's Gemini large model—this is also the world's first consumer-grade device to deeply integrate Gemini technology into home appliances. With an internal high-precision camera and AI visual understanding capabilities, this refrigerator can not only automatically identify dozens of ingredients, but also recommend recipes, generate shopping lists, and even manage wine collections, redefining the smart kitchen experience.
The range of ingredient recognition has been greatly expanded, from "seeing" to "understanding usage"
Compared to previous models that could only recognize basic fruits and vegetables, the new Bespoke AI refrigerator uses Gemini's multimodal understanding capabilities to accurately identify packaged foods, leftover containers, seasonings, and even expiration labels, significantly improving the number of recognized items and accuracy. After identification, the system can intelligently recommend recipes based on user dietary preferences, inventory status, and nutritional needs. For example, when detecting eggs, tomatoes, and leftover rice, the AI will suggest a combination of "tomato scrambled eggs + fried rice" and remind, "milk is about to expire, it is recommended to consume today."
The wine cabinet becomes an AI connoisseur, scanning labels to automatically generate lists
Gemini's visual capabilities also extend to Samsung's Bespoke wine refrigerators. Users simply need to place wine bottles inside, and the built-in camera will automatically scan the labels, identifying brand, vintage, and region, and generating structured wine lists. Future versions may support taste analysis and pairing suggestions, such as "this Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon pairs well with steak," bringing professional sommelier services into the home environment.
Google + Samsung: Deep integration of AI and hardware
A representative from Samsung Electronics' Digital Appliance Division said: "The collaboration with Google Gemini allows us to provide a unique and intelligent culinary experience—beyond just connectivity, it's truly understanding users' lives." This partnership marks that large models are moving from smartphones and computers to high-value appliance terminals, achieving a balance between privacy security and intelligent services through end-cloud collaboration.
AIbase believes that Samsung's move is not only a product upgrade, but also a transformation in the smart home paradigm: from "remote control" to "proactive service." When the refrigerator can think like a family nutritionist, appliances are no longer passive tools, but life partners with perception, understanding, and decision-making capabilities. This AI revolution starting from the kitchen may ignite global attention at CES 2025.
