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Samsung Launches IoT Refrigerator

Samsung Electronics has launched a IoT-enabled refrigerator in South Korea. Dubbed the 'Family Hub', the product was first showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show in January. The Family Hub is equipped with a 21.5-inch Full HD touch screen that allows users to follow-up on various conditions of the refrigerator, Yonhap news agency reports. The 850-liter Family Hub refrigerator is available in South Korea for KRW 6.49 million (approximately USD 5,627). Using the three cameras installed inside, users can check the food stored in the refrigerators through a smartphone application. Users can also order ingredients for recipes through the Family Hub. The touch screen displays photos shared from smartphones, and users can also communicate with other family members through notes and voice recordings. It also links to TVs to deliver content on air.

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