"Using the device's built-in Bixby voice control, you will soon be able to say "Shut the fridge door," or "Open the door," and your machine will obey. According to a press release from Samsung at CES 2026 this week, the voice commands will open the door fully, not just a smidge - over 90 degrees. You can also tap the door with the palm or the back of your hand to activate the movement."
"This could be super helpful when cooking, say when your hands are dirty and you want to get the milk out. It's also a major accessibility upgrade. Along with voice control for the doors, the Family Hub line is also getting a Gemini injection. Its built-in AI Vision that powers the fridge's ability to recognize what you're putting into and taking out of your fridge will now use Google's LLM."
Family Hub smart fridges gain voice-activated door opening and closing via built-in Bixby. Users can say commands like “Shut the fridge door” or “Open the door” to open the door fully—over 90 degrees—or tap the door with the palm or back of the hand to activate movement. The feature aids cooking when hands are dirty and improves accessibility. The Family Hub's AI Vision now uses Google's Gemini LLM to identify unlimited fresh and processed food items instantly. The enhanced recognition supports meal planning and aims to cut down on food waste. The updates were unveiled at CES 2026.
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