Samsung launches water purifier with built-in ice maker, AI, and Bixby

Samsung has launched a new series of Bespoke AI water purifiers that not only deliver clean water but also remove ice cubes. It features AI-powered capabilities, built-in Bixby, and a touchscreen display. It can be one of the most advanced water purifiers and ice makers available on the market right now.

The Bespoke AI Ice Purifier uses a four-stage filtration system approved by NSF International, a water and drinking water testing organization accredited by the American National Standards Institute. The system can filter particles up to 1,000 times smaller than the thickness of a human hair. It removes harmful bacteria, microplastics, and heavy metals such as chromium, lead, and mercury.

In addition to removing 82 types of harmful substances from water, Samsung’s Bespoke AI Ice Purifier can produce up to 1,000 ice cubes per day, which is equivalent to 8kg of ice. It can also store and dispense up to 100 ice cubes at a time.

The appliance uses an AI-assisted electrolysis function to clean the water pipe, ice box, and ice tray. The water pipe is cleaned every three days, while the ice box and ice tray are cleaned every 30 days. The ice distribution unit also includes UV sterilization. Together, these processes help keep both water and ice free of E. coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Listeria monocytogenes, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Staphylococcus aureus.

Built-in AI learns user behavior and automatically cleans the cleaner when not in use. The water pipe is made of stainless steel to reduce the risk of contamination and corrosion. The system also automatically drains water every four hours to prevent bacterial growth.

With built-in Bixby voice recognition, users can operate the cleaner using voice commands. It detects individual voices and dispenses water based on each user’s volume and preferred temperature. With the SmartThings app, users can adjust the water flow from 50ml to 1,000ml in 10ml increments. The water temperature can be set up to 90 degrees in 5-degree increments.

Users can save customized water settings for up to 20 commonly used items, including coffee brewing and 38 types of ramen recipes.

The Bespoke AI Ice Purifier has a front-facing touchscreen display. In addition to removing snow and water and managing settings, it can display weather information and act as a timer. A built-in smart lighting system allows users to remove water or snow at night without disturbing others.

The Bespoke AI Ice Purifier is priced at KRW 2.39 million, approximately $1,656, in South Korea. Available in three colors: Satin Beige, Satin Grey, and Soapstone Charcoal. Samsung has not announced plans to launch the product in markets outside of South Korea.