Finding the right fridge or freezer isn't just about keeping your food cold—it’s about how the appliance fits into your lifestyle. With so many features and smart options on the market, narrowing down your choices can quickly become overwhelming.
In this guide, we take a closer look at the smartest fridges and freezers brands compatible with Homey, focusing on each brand’s unique smart features and how they can transform your kitchen experience.
Things to consider when buying a new fridge
Smart Features
Consider any smart and advanced features highlighted in our Best Buy Guide, such as remote monitoring, temperature control, or door alerts, which add convenience and efficiency to your kitchen.
Energy Efficiency
Opt for models with a high energy rating to reduce electricity consumption and save on utility costs over time. High efficiency models may cost more upfront, but save you money in the long run.
Storage Capacity
Choose a fridge or freezer with enough storage, flexible shelving, and the right balance between fridge and freezer space for your household needs.
Cooling Technology
Look for advanced cooling options like multi-zone cooling, humidity control, fresh produce cooling, and frost-free technology to ensure optimal food preservation and minimal maintenance.
Size and Fit
Make sure the appliance fits perfectly in your kitchen, allowing proper ventilation and ensuring doors can open and close without obstruction.
| Brand | Protocol | Monitoring | Control | Alerts | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bosch-Siemens Home Connect |  Wi-Fi |  | | | €800.00 |
 LG ThinQ | Wi-Fi | | | | €700.00 |
 Miele @ Home | Wi-Fi | | | | €1000.00 |
 Samsung SmartThings | Wi-Fi | | | | €700.00 |
Bosch-Siemens Home Connect
- High-quality models
- Fast freeze option
- Remote temperature setting
- Setup not straightforward
The BSH Home Appliances Group produces a variety of smart fridges and freezers under the Bosch and Siemens brands. These brands offer both standalone and built-in models, with a wide range of options, including bottom-freezer fridges, side-by-side models, French door refrigerators, and dedicated wine coolers. Their freezers come in upright and chest designs, catering to different storage needs.
Their products are made from high-quality materials, ensuring durability, energy efficiency, and reliable long-term performance. Positioned in the mid to premium price range, Bosch and Siemens fridges and freezers strike a balance between advanced technology and solid craftsmanship.
Refrigerators feature innovations like VitaFresh, which maintains ideal temperature and humidity levels for longer food freshness. The SuperCooling and SuperFreeze functions rapidly lower the temperature of the fridge or freezer, preserving new groceries without affecting the already stored food. Additionally, energy-efficient LED lighting provides uniform illumination inside the appliance.
Bosch and Siemens smart fridges and freezers are powered by Home Connect, a remote-control app that allows users to monitor and control their product with a smartphone. Even though setup is more involved than other brands, once integrated with Homey via the app, users can monitor the fridge and freezer doors, track when they’ve been closed, and view and adjust the current temperature.
LG ThinQ Fridges & Freezers
- InstaView Tap
- Door-in-Door design
- Advanced smart control
- Some features not user-friendly
Like their other smart appliances, LG ThinQ fridges and freezers are renowned for their innovative technology and stylish design. Positioned in the mid to premium market, ThinQ appliances offer both advanced functionality and long-lasting reliability. LG has built a reputation for integrating smart home technology seamlessly into its products, enhancing everyday convenience for its users.
One of the standout features of LG ThinQ fridges is the InstaView Tap. This innovative feature allows users to knock twice on the fridge door and make it transparent, offering a quick view inside without opening the door.
LG also incorporates the Door-in-Door design in many models, allowing easy access to frequently used items without the need to open the entire fridge, further improving energy efficiency. The Smart Cooling Plus system is yet another feature that helps maintain consistent temperature and humidity levels, ensuring food stays fresh much longer. Some models even feature the Craft Ice Maker, which creates slow-melting ice spheres ideal for beverages, adding a unique touch to home parties.
When integrated with Homey over Wi-Fi, LG ThinQ fridges and freezers offer a range of smart controls and monitoring capabilities. Users can check whether the doors are open or closed, view and adjust the internal temperature, and receive notifications for water filter replacements or system errors.
Through the Homey app, users can also activate modes like energy-saving, eco mode, express mode, and freeze mode. Additionally, it’s possible to manually set the remaining hours for water and fresh air filter replacements, ensuring maintenance is always in check.
Miele @ Home Fridges & Freezers
- Premium quality
- Wide model range
- Push2Open door feature
- Expensive
Miele is a German company known for producing high-end home appliances, including a variety of smart fridges and freezers. Positioned in the premium market segment, Miele appliances are typically more expensive than many competitors, reflecting their commitment to quality, durability, and advanced features.
Among their product lineup, Miele offers a range of freestanding and built-in smart fridges, freezers, and fridge-freezer combinations. Their models also include specialized wine storage fridges, which maintain optimal conditions for preserving wine.
Miele's smart fridges and freezers offer several unique technologies. The MasterFresh system ensures optimal conditions for extending food freshness up to three times longer by carefully controlling the temperature and humidity. The Push2Open feature allows the door to open with a simple touch, making it perfect for handle-less kitchens. NoFrost technology eliminates the need for manual defrosting by preventing ice buildup, while DynaCool ensures even temperature distribution throughout the appliance, ideal for preserving both food and wine.
Miele appliances integrate seamlessly with Homey via Wi-Fi, allowing users to monitor door and light status and receive alerts for errors and maintenance needs. Additionally, users can set individual temperatures for different zones or activate SuperFreeze or SuperCool mode to rapidly freeze or cool items.
Samsung SmartThings Fridges & Freezers
- Great build quality
- Family hub fridges
- Remote groceries monitoring
- Some features exclusive to SmartThings
Samsung offers a diverse lineup of fridges and freezers under the SmartThings platform, including French door, side-by-side, and top or bottom freezer models. The company also produces specialized models like Family Hub refrigerators, which come equipped with touchscreens and smart features for enhanced user experience.
Family Hub models allow users to manage groceries, control other smart home devices, and stream media on the fridge. Another standout feature known as View Inside, allows users to see inside their fridge remotely via the app, reducing the need to open the door and waste energy.
Additionally, Samsung’s Twin Cooling Plus keeps the fridge and freezer sections at optimal humidity and temperature independently, in order to extend food freshness. FlexZone technology offers a customizable compartment that can switch between fridge and freezer settings based on user needs.
Samsung SmartThings fridges integrate easily with Homey by connecting over Wi-Fi to your home network. Through Homey, users can monitor the status of their fridge or freezer, control the temperature, and receive notifications about potential issues. It's worth noting that some advanced features are exclusive to the SmartThings platform.
