Samsung to Display Ads on Premium Smart Fridges via Software Update
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Summary
Samsung is officially rolling out ads on its high-end Family Hub smart fridges through a software update starting this month. The ads will display on the integrated screens (21.5- or 32-inch depending on model) when the fridges are idle, affecting models priced from $1,899 to $3,499. This follows an unpopular pilot test last month and introduces two methods for showing ads on the premium appliances.
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The ads will be shown on Samsung's 2024 Family Hub smart fridges.
As of this writing, Samsung's Family Hub fridges have MSRPs ranging from $1,899 to $3,499.
The ads will arrive through a software update that Samsung will start issuing this month and display on the fridge's integrated 21.5- or 32-inch (depending on the model) screen.
The ads will show when the fridges are idle and display wh
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