Samsung Electronics Launches Subscription Service for Home Appliances

Samsung Electronics launched its new home appliance subscription service, the “AI Subscription Club,” on Dec. 1. This service will be available at Samsung Stores nationwide and on Samsung.com, marking a significant move in the competitive landscape of the home appliance market.

The AI Subscription Club allows consumers to pay a monthly fee to use a range of home appliances, including TVs, refrigerators, washing machines, and vacuum cleaners. Over 90% of these appliances incorporate advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology, enhancing their functionality and convenience. The service offers various pricing plans, including an all-in-one plan that allows customers to combine products, free repairs, and care services for up to 60 months. Alternatively, the smart plan lets consumers choose only the services they want, with durations of either 36 months or 60 months.

The AI Subscription Club leverages the AI capabilities of Samsung’s SmartThings platform to provide care services. Subscription customers receive a monthly care report detailing device diagnostics, usage patterns, and energy consumption. Additionally, Samsung has prepared billing discounts with card companies and various partnership services to enhance the value of the subscription

Samsung Electronics to launch AI washer-dryer in Korea

Samsung Electronics Co. will launch its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered integrated washer-dryer, Bespoke AI Combo, as early as later this month in Korea.
The Bespoke AI Combo is expected to be launched in Korea first at the end of this month before global release.
In September 2023, Samsung Electronics unveiled a concept model of the all-in-one washer-dryer at the 2023 Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin (IFA), one of Europe’s largest home appliance exhibitions. The finalized product, Bespoke AI Combo, was presented at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January 2024.

The washer-and-dryer streamlines laundry processes and boasts over 40 percent higher space efficiency compared to traditional stacked models.

It also offers an AI custom course that tailors washing and drying settings based on laundry specifics like weight, fabric, and soil level.

Equipped with the digital inverter heat pump from the existing Bespoke AI dryer, it delivers drying performance on par with standalone dryers.

Samsung Electronics Launches Bespoke Infinite Line: A New Column Refrigerator Combining Timeless Design with Ultimate Performance

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced the launch of Bespoke Infinite Line in several countries around the world. It is a premium built-in line consisting of a fridge, freezer and wine cooler and offers premium materials, practical functions and great storage flexibility to adapt to your all lifestyles. Its modular design and its timeless and contemporary design allow it to fit into any interior while optimizing food storage thanks to its advanced features.
“Each model in the Bespoke range opens up new customization possibilities for more users ,” said Jun Hwa Lee, Executive Vice President and Director of Customer Experience Department, Digital Devices, Samsung Electronics. ” With its premium materials and modular design, the Bespoke Infinite Line brings Samsung’s signature personalization approach to premium appliances, delivering the ultimate combination of elegance and performance” .

A timeless design

The Infinite design stands out for its harmonious style, the solidity of its materials, its high-end finishes and the elegance of the elements that compose it.

Like other refrigerators in the Bespoke range, the Bespoke Infinite Line refrigerator features a modular design, and can be combined with other models to meet changing consumer needs. The Infinite design reinforces this modularity while maintaining the elegance of the refrigerator, whatever the user’s expectations. The exterior of the refrigerator is made of high quality aluminum, for increased resistance to shocks and scratches while allowing easy wiping of marks on its surface. The interior, bright and neat, has the Black Metal Cooling finish and Tunnel Lightning lighting , thus combining aesthetics and practicality.

Applied to the door and the air duct, the Black Metal Cooling system creates an impression of depth with a decidedly premium look, but also helps keep food fresher longer by quickly returning the cold to the cavity after an opening of door. The Tunnel Lightning lighting on the frame and shelves enhances the appliance while allowing you to clearly see every corner of the refrigerator.

The fridge and freezer offer a combined capacity of 805 liters , while the wine cellar can store up to 101 bottles.

Many features
The new Auto Open Door has a side sensor that instantly opens the door with just a touch . The front of the refrigerator is thus devoid of handle and sports a sleek and sophisticated design.
The AutoFill Pitcher is BPA5 free and dishwasher safe . It easily offers fresh filtered water at any time. The device also has an integrated infuser to create flavored drinks by adding fruit or infusions. Finally, users can have ice at any time thanks to the Dual Auto Ice Maker , which offers a choice of spherical or cubic ice cubes.
Optimal freshness
Thanks to the different storage options offered by the Bespoke Infinite Line, users can store different types of food in optimal conditions, in order to preserve all their flavor and freshness.
The temperature-controlled Flex Pantry drawer allows for quick switching from one pre-set temperature to another according to users’ daily needs. The two preset temperature modes are ideal for preserving a wide range of foods (meat, fish, fruit and vegetables), preserving their natural flavors and textures for longer.

The multifunction wine cellar provides the same level of freshness suitable for storing wine. Equipped with three distinct zones and precise temperature controls, it offers the possibility of simultaneously storing different bottles in ideal conditions.
A line that pushes connectivity to the limit
Connected, this line is childishly easy to use, from storing wine to monitoring electricity consumption.
The SmartThings Sommelier at Home feature simplifies wine storage by analyzing bottle labels and providing information on the best storage conditions. Combined with SmartThings Cooking , it offers the ideal food and wine pairing, just like a real sommelier .
Additionally, with SmartThings Energy , users can track their refrigerator’s power consumption in real time and receive tips on how to limit their carbon footprint and save money.
The AI Energy mode allows you to go even further by analyzing usage patterns and other factors to optimize the various parameters of the refrigerator and thus achieve energy savings.