Just like most of our home appliances, refrigerators are also getting smarter. Keeping up with the trends, manufacturers are now adding AI or Artificial Intelligence to refrigerators which enables them to adjust their cooling according to consumers’ specific needs. AI smarts coupled with features like internet connectivity, touchscreen displays, and voice control, enable a more convenient user experience.
AI refrigerators feature digital inverter compressors, allowing them to adjust their cooling capacity in a more customised manner. Rather than simply switching to a predetermined cooling mode, these refrigerators analyse factors such as temperature, humidity levels, and frequency of door openings to adjust cooling accordingly.
Smart AI fridges offer several exciting advantages. They enable users to remotely monitor food items, recommend recipes based on refrigerator content, and push alerts about food freshness. Having said that, we are still in the nascent stages of AI integration and we expect a lot more innovative AI features to come to refrigerators in the time to come.
We have listed popular AI refrigerators from different brands in India. You can also buy their different capacity variants based on your specific needs.
LG AI refrigerators with Wi-Fi connectivity and Smart Inverter compressors offer several interesting features. This double-door LG AI ThinQ Refrigerator has a Smart Learner feature which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze consumer usage patterns over the last 3 weeks and optimize cooling accordingly to maintain the freshness of fruits and vegetables. Some premium LG AI ThinQ refrigerators with InstaView features can also recommend recipes based on refrigerator contents.
This AI refrigerator can be controlled remotely using the LG ThinQ App. Users can convert the freezer section into a fridge from anywhere, monitor the refrigerator’s temperature, and receive notifications about the door being left open or the need for maintenance. Smart Diagnosis technology is also included for faster and easier troubleshooting and maintenance by letting the fridge communicate directly with the LG customer support centre. This double-door AI refrigerator also comes with a Hygiene Fresh+ air filter, which reduces bacteria by up to 99.99%
The primary AI feature in this double-door refrigerator is SmartThings AI Energy Mode, which will monitor user behaviour and cooling temperature to optimize energy consumption accordingly. You can preset electricity usage targets, and the app will recommend switching to energy-saving mode if you exceed the set target. Wi-Fi connectivity and compatibility with the SmartThings app allow for some smart features. You can use the app to monitor and adjust the refrigerator’s temperature remotely or activate Rapid Cooling mode. The app can also notify users with alerts if the door is left open. Additionally, there is an option to troubleshoot problems with the refrigerator.
IFB Eco-cool series door frost-free refrigerators are equipped with Smart Sense powered by AI which uses sensors to monitor the temperature and humidity levels inside the fridge and also tracks how often the fridge is opened. It then uses this data to adjust the cooling to maintain suitable conditions for food storage. The refrigerator supports 7-in-1 convertible modes thus giving you more freedom to customize cooling in the freezer section. IFB further adds a big crisper compartment and a bin to fit XL-size bottles. The refrigerator supports stabilizer-free operation and can auto-connect to home inverters.
Panasonic’s ECONAVI AI Technology utilizes seven intelligent eco sensors to monitor refrigerator usage. In tandem with the 6-stage intelligent inverter compressor, it enhances cooling performance while claiming up to 10% additional energy savings. The refrigerator boasts a spacious 30L Jumbo Fresh Storage for fruits and vegetables and AG Clean Technology to eliminate bacteria and mold, ensuring the freshness of stored contents. Its Surround Cooling system evenly distributes cool air, preserving food quality, while the humidity control feature maintains optimal conditions. The refrigerator also features durable tempered glass shelves to withstand heavy loads and a double-twist ice tray for easy ice dispensing.
Whirlpool Intellifresh technology is powered by an AI microprocessor paired with 3 Intelli sensors to monitor temperature and humidity levels and a safety seal. This double-door AI fridge adjusts cooling based on internal load and operates steadily in voltage fluctuations ranging from 160V to 260V without an external stabiliser. The refrigerator offers spacious interiors, smart inverter compressors, and premium design. Whirlpool also claims 40% faster bottle cooling. The touch UI enables easy temperature control with a single touch. The freezer stands out with a coldest setting of -24°C and a convenient ice twister and collector. A cooling pad in the freezer retains cooling for up to 17 hours during power cuts. Whirlpools Zeolite Technology in the Freshonizer absorbs excess ethylene, preserving the freshness of fruits and vegetables. There is also the Microblock Technology that claims to prevent 99.9% of bacterial growth.