Every appliance Samsung announced at CES 2026

At CES, the annual tech mega-show in Las Vegas, grabbing attention is difficult and expensive. So it’s notable that when Samsung chooses to put its home appliances in such a large spotlight—as it did at multiple press events this week—it makes clear its intention to cement its position as an appliance leader. And one message was evident: AI integration is coming to every product in every category.

Samsung’s vision for AI in all your appliances, explained

Appliances that incorporate AI have gone from novelty to norm in just a couple of years, led primarily by tech-first brands like Samsung and LG. As the brands would paint the picture, seamless and all-knowing communication between your appliances, TV, wearables, and other devices is the final barrier to a life of comfort and ease. In truth, the consumer benefits often feel nebulous, or, if you're feeling less charitable, like data harvesting exercises.

Having a conversation with your fridge about what to cook for dinner, and then the fridge talking with the oven, while the oven gossips with the vacuum—it all reads as more whimsical than practical. Even a decade after the introduction of Samsung’s Family Hub refrigerator, people's relationship with their kitchens and food prep rituals hasn't changed much.

But two benefits of AI integration into home appliances stand out: improved efficiency and better troubleshooting. When a fridge knows more about the food it’s storing, it can make adjustments to improve ambient conditions, and thus reduce food waste. When a washing machine can sense fabric types, it can adjust water and temperature usage to reduce energy costs. Those are savings that go right back to your wallet.

Even moreso, AI-powered detection of an appliance’s health and performance helps you get out in front of maintenance tasks and schedule faster, more successful service calls. Every year your appliance keeps running is a year you don’t have to shell out for a replacement. That's $1,000+ saved right there.

All this comes at some cost to your personal privacy, of course. While Samsung and others are quick to point out their encryption and security measures, the exposure of your data to advertisers and others is coming from the brands themselves. After all, it was Samsung Smart Hub refrigerators that started running unasked-for display ads right into people's kitchens last year after a software update.

In the end, it’s likely that consumers will trade some amount of privacy for convenience, and that a degree of AI will become standard in all appliances. We can only hope that brands will incorporate accessible opt-out policies for those who want more control over their data, while still wanting high-tech appliances.

Bespoke AI Refrigerator Family Hub

Samsung’s Bespoke line of design-forward appliances began with refrigerators and has since rolled out to a number of other categories. The latest model at CES is actually a carry-over from 2025, but sporting a new software update that makes significant strides in an AI technology called AI Vision. It's a camera that automatically recognizes food as you place it in the fridge. The previous iteration was limited to 37 types of fresh food and 50 customer-programmable items, making it a novel but limited technology. This year, Samsung plans to greatly expand the capabilities, leveraging AI to recognize and catalog products automatically. The number of items it can recognize now is in the thousands.

Once the items are catalogued, the fridge can (among other activities) recommend menus based on what you have. If you confirm a selection, the fridge can pass that info onto a paired Samsung oven to automatically set temperature and cook times.

AI Vision still has a long way to go. For instance, it may recognize a block of deli-wrapped cheese as "cheese," but it can't distinguish between cheddar and parmesan. Nuances like that are critical to home chefs. But the AI capabilities are growing exponentially at this point, so it's only a matter of time.

Bespoke AI Laundry Combo

The Bespoke AI Laundry Combo is an update to their all-in-one combo laundry unit. The older 2024 model is rated our best vented all-in-one, thanks to its fast performance and smart features. We’re excited to see that the 2026 model will feature even faster cycle times and more capacity. Details are still emerging, but expect a full review later in the year.

Bespoke AI AirDresser

Three years after its debut, the Bespoke AI AirDresser is back with improvements. This steam closet, similar to units from LG and GE, can remove wrinkles and odors from clothes you may not want to put in the wash, either because they’re too delicate or because they only need a light refresh. The new AirDresser uses high temperatures to kill 99.9% of certain viruses (including the flu and coronaviruses) and bacteria (including staph) and 99% of bad odors. Plus, the AirDresser communicates with the Bespoke AI Laundry Combo to coordinate fabric care.

Bespoke WindFree Air Conditioner

The Bespoke Windfree is the latest iteration of their wall-mounted mini-split air conditioner units. The name Windfree refers to the fact that some modes are able to deliver cold air without the sensation of blowing wind. New improvements this year include increased blades for moving air in more directions simultaneously and AI integrations to monitor and adjust ambient temperature, humidity, and room size.