Where to buy and compare the best smart fridges?

These days, fridges are so advanced that they don’t just alert you when food is about to expire, they also let you watch TV or go online. These new fridges are often called smartfridges. They’re ideal for families or anyone who spends a lot of time in the kitchen and wants a TV nearby, or prefers to stream music via the internet. All of this is possible with a smartfridge, which is becoming hugely popular.

Why buy a smart fridge with integrated TV?

Before long we’ll all be getting a notification when the veggies are about to go out of date or when the butter is almost finished. Technology is moving so fast that we’ll want to benefit from and enjoy these innovations. When it comes to fridges, you now have the smart fridge or smart fridge-freezer, ideal for everyone. Why? Simply because all the functions of this fridge/freezer combo are designed to make your life easier.

- When the vegetable drawer is running low or the contents are about to expire, you get a notification;

- Is your cheese starting to go mouldy? You receive an alert;

- Finished the last carton of apple juice and forgotten to restock? You’ll be informed;

- The smart fridge keeps track of your supplies and sends updates about what’s in your fridge straight to your phone;

- Built-in cameras mean you don’t have to open the door to see what’s inside; you can simply check the touchscreen;

- Sync your stock with your phone and place supermarket orders remotely;

- Soon you’ll even be able to let your fridge place an order with the supermarket and have everything delivered and put away for you, so you don’t have to do a thing;

- Based on what’s inside, the smart fridge can suggest meal ideas – incredibly handy;

- Browse the internet or watch TV on the large eye-level touchscreen;

- Facial recognition can automatically open the doors when you walk up to the fridge;

- Use the touchscreen as a notepad, photo board and/or family calendar.

What to look for when buying a smart fridge?

It’s worth taking the time to properly research smart fridges. First decide which features – you’ll find several options above – matter most to you, and use that as a starting point for your search. It’s also important to choose the right size, the energy rating you’d like, the colour that suits your kitchen and, of course, your budget. All these factors help you quickly find the model and configuration that fits your kitchen best.

Top 5 best smart fridges with extra features

There are still only a few brands that can offer a fridge-freezer for your kitchen which truly meets the expected quality level. Especially with all the current innovations in TV technology – have a look at the article QLED versus OLED – compare the best TV technologies – any integrated TV really needs to be top-notch. In our view, only 2 brands currently meet that standard: Samsung and LG. LG in particular has invested heavily in this way of watching TV and offers several different models. You can choose from various fridge sizes, fridge-freezer combinations, TV screen sizes, picture quality and, of course, full internet connectivity. Samsung is following the same path. As far as we can tell, these are currently the only brands capable of producing high-quality fridge/TV combinations.

Below you’ll find the current top 5 best smart fridges with TV and internet in one. Take your time to check out all five, compare them based on reviews and user experiences, and only then decide which smartfridge deserves a place in your kitchen.

1. Samsung Family Hub

This is an energy-efficient and smart fridge with a wide range of features. Use the large display on the door to listen to music, keep track of your shopping list, make calls while cooking and even control the fridge by voice. The cold temperature is maintained by the Metal Cooling Plate, and food stays fresh up to twice as long thanks to the two separate cooling systems. Thanks to the NoFrost system, you’ll hardly ever need to defrost.

Looking for a slim fridge with a huge capacity? Then the LG GMX844MCKV might be just what you’re after. This large American-style fridge-freezer with InstaView Door-in-Door has a total ISO gross capacity of 570 litres. It also keeps food fresher for longer, preserving taste and appearance thanks to Door Cooling. With the retractable shelves you can configure the interior efficiently, so you can store both small and large items with ease.

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3. LG INSTAVIEW Door-in-Door GSX960BLACK 

With just two knocks on the mirror-glass panel you can see into the quick & easy compartment without opening the door. This prevents cold air from escaping and keeps your food fresh for longer.
LG DoorCooling⁺ makes the internal temperature more even and cooler than conventional systems. It significantly reduces temperature differences between the back of the fridge and the door area.
This fridge has a built-in water and ice dispenser so you always have chilled water and ice on hand.
The user-friendly wine rack can store up to 4 bottles of sparkling wine at the ideal serving temperature.
Control the main functions using the SmartThinQ app on your smartphone and receive important notifications wherever you are.

LG INSTAVIEW Door-in-Door GSX960BLACK - Amerik...€ 2330,00

 

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4. Samsung RS68N8941B1/EF Family Hub

With this Family Hub you’ll never forget your groceries again. You can connect this American-style fridge to your smartphone, so you always know how long your food will stay fresh. Thanks to the 3 built-in cameras, you can check what’s in your fridge at any time via your phone. On the built-in tablet you can easily share messages and photos from your phone or stream the picture from your Samsung TV. The Twin Cooling Plus system uses multiple airflows to cool both the fridge and freezer compartments, keeping your food fresh for longer. The freezer has a No Frost system, so you never have to defrost it.

5. Bosch KGN49AIDP

This Bosch knows exactly how to keep the groceries for 5 people or more as long and as fresh as possible. With this A+++ freestanding fridge-freezer you can set the humidity in the VitaFresh drawers, so your broccoli, lettuce and strawberries stay full of vitamins. Meanwhile, the FreshSense sensors keep the temperature constant, ensuring a long shelf life. It does all this at a relatively quiet 38 decibels. The freezer has a separate airflow, so odours from the fridge section don’t affect your frozen fish. Want to control the fridge remotely? Then download the Home Connect app for iOS or Android.