Smart refrigerators make your life simpler by telling you what is in your fridge, you might have to stock up, and whether your food is still fresh. Also, they come with Wi-Fi connectivity which lets your download an application on your smartphone and get updates about your food storage. Also, some smart refrigerators make shopping a lot easier and make sure you will not forget an important item while you are in the supermarket. However, these models are not cheap. That is why you must weigh up how much you truly need them in your fridge.
The following are some of the features you might need:
Monitoring Fridge Contents
If you want to stay on top of what you have in your house or reduce food waste, investing in a smart fridge could help you achieve your goal. The most advanced models like the lrfws2200s are fitted with a built-in camera that lets you check the fridge’s content from your smartphone when you are out and about. This feature can be nice to have if you are on the go and struggle to find time to plan meals effectively.
Temperature Controls
The majority of smart fridges are designed to be family-friendly. That is why they have a big space and offers the ability to adjust how the internal space works. As various ingredients require different temperatures to stay fresh, your smart refrigerator must provide a choice of temperature options to help maintain the freshness of food longer. Some models come with adjustable drawers or doors and compartments that can switch from a fridge to a freezer.
Alerts and Sensors
Most smart refrigerators are made with built-in sensors that can inform you if a fridge or freezer door has been left open by sending you a notification on your smartphone. Some even feature sensors that will automatically open the door when they sense somebody is stood in front of them.
Connectivity
Having the ability to connect your refrigerator to the internet lets you benefit from many useful applications. A smart fridge can have speakers that let you play Spotify on them. Others provide the ability to search for recipes from the main LCD screen or even order groceries directly from the fridge door.
These days, most smart refs also support smart assistants like Amazon’s Alexa and Google Assistant. This lets you integrate a wider smart home system that your smartphone or tablet can control.