Refrigerators might not look like they’ve undergone a revolution in recent years, but in fact technology has truly brought these essential appliances up to par. From interior tech that offers precise temperature control to appliances that can act as a whole home control hub, refrigerators are officially part of the smart home universe.  

Now with Alexa built in, Samsung’s Family Hub combines the practicality of an efficient and powerful refrigerator with today’s technology. The Family Hub refrigerator ultimately acts as a control panel for Samsung smart appliances and devices, as well as a smart panel for sharing pictures and content, leaving notes and syncing calendars. This new 3-Door French Door model is redesigned with a nearly 27 cu. ft. interior and a large capacity ice maker that holds up to 4.2 lbs. of ice. Family Hub now boasts connectivity with Samsung’s SmartThings devices, more music and language content from Alexa and Samsung TV Plus in select Family Hub refrigerators. A recently announced feature is the art mode, which is accessed through an app called Art Gallery that turns the refrigerator’s screen into a work of art. Samsung also upgraded the fridge’s internal camera technology of the fridge, which can scan food labels to keep track of food and drink quantities and suggest recipes based on the ingredients available. This update not only enhances the camera coverage, but it also improves on the food recognition algorithm and food catalog to identify more items. The refrigerator begins at an MSRP of $3,059. 

Loved by those with small kitchens or bars, the Dometic DrawBar is a refrigerated drawer that fits five wine bottles, including those with larger bodies or longer necks, and includes a user-friendly control panel offering five preset temperatures for red, white and sparkling wines. The DrawBar can be installed as a single element or in multiples and is designed to integrate with standard, 24-in. wide cabinets. This smart cooling drawer is also equipped with a humidity tray that maintains optimal humidity level inside the cabinet. The cooler also includes slide-out access with soft LED illumination, which fades in and out as the drawer is opened and closed. Recently made available in the U.S., the DrawBar is available for an MSRP of $900.