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Less is more with Whirlpool's clever connected fridge

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It wouldn't be CES without at least a couple of new connected refrigerators -- this year, that includes the WRFA94CIHN, a new $4,400 smart fridge from Whirlpool that comes in a gold-tinted "sunset bronze" finish. It'll seek to compete with the likes of Samsung's Family Hub and LG's Alexa-equipped InstaView ThinQ fridge when it arrives later this year.
At first glance, the Whirlpool model might look outmatched. Unlike those other two, which each feature king-size touchscreens that span entire doors, the Whirlpool's screen is only a couple of inches across, sitting humbly above the water dispenser. There's no collection of fridge apps, either -- instead, you get a small smattering of use-case-specific features for things like cleaning the fridge or hosting a party.

Less is more with Whirlpool's clever connected fridge

Jan 10, 2018, 9:20pm UTC

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https://www.cnet.com/news/less-is-more-with-whirlpools-clever-connected-fridge/ >It wouldn't be CES without at least a couple of new connected refrigerators -- this year, that includes the WRFA94CIHN, a new $4,400 smart fridge from Whirlpool that comes in a gold-tinted "sunset bronze" finish. It'll seek to compete with the likes of Samsung's Family Hub and LG's Alexa-equipped InstaView ThinQ fridge when it arrives later this year. >At first glance, the Whirlpool model might look outmatched. Unlike those other two, which each feature king-size touchscreens that span entire doors, the Whirlpool's screen is only a couple of inches across, sitting humbly above the water dispenser. There's no collection of fridge apps, either -- instead, you get a small smattering of use-case-specific features for things like cleaning the fridge or hosting a party.