The Disadvantages Of Owning Smart Refrigerators
Before paying extra for a smart fridge, it helps to know what it could mean for your budget, your privacy, and software support over the years.
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If you haven't shopped for appliances in a while, you may be surprised by how common smart models have become. To be clear, "dumb" ones do remain on sale. But even cheaper products frequently offer some smart home functionality, and the high-end models can include features like cameras and custom touchscreen controls. There are actually ovens with cameras despite what you'd assume from the heat involved.
The king of smart appliances, though, is the fridge. Once connected to Wi-Fi, many fridges will let you do things like check and adjust their temperature zones, or get alerts when maintenance is needed or the door is left open. The most advanced models — like Samsung's Bespoke Fridge with AI— can turn your fridge...
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