At the CES 2026 tech showcase, GE Profile has made a major splash with the launch of a revolutionary smart refrigerator designed to become the ultimate kitchen assistant. This new 4-Door French-Door model integrates advanced artificial intelligence, a built-in barcode scanner, and live camera feeds to tackle everyday challenges like grocery shopping and food waste.
AI and Barcode Scanner: Your Personal Grocery Manager
The core innovation of this fridge is a barcode scanner cleverly integrated into the water and ice dispenser. When you run low on staples such as milk or eggs, simply scan the item's barcode. The system, which recognizes over four million products, automatically adds it to a shared digital shopping list within GE's SmartHQ app. This list can sync directly with services like Instacart for seamless delivery. For fresh produce or items without barcodes, users can add them via voice command or manually on the touchscreen.
FridgeFocus Camera and Smart Hub Features
To prevent overbuying, the refrigerator includes a feature called FridgeFocus. This live camera feed captures real-time images of the fridge's interior drawers. You can check what's inside remotely while at the store, ensuring you don't purchase items you already have. Beyond food management, the appliance acts as a family hub. Its 8-inch touchscreen display provides weather updates, recipes from partners like Taste of Home, and allows for custom backgrounds. Voice control enables hands-free operation for tasks like unit conversion or checking product details.
Pricing, Availability, and Design
Jason May, the executive product director of French-door refrigeration at GE Appliances, highlighted the design philosophy. "We're creating experiences that feel natural and effortless, turning the refrigerator into a true kitchen companion that evolves with families over time," he said. The GE Profile Smart 4-Door French-Door Refrigerator with Kitchen Assistant is set to go on sale in April 2026. It will be offered in both standard-depth and counter-depth models. Priced at $4,899, it will be available on geappliances.com and at select retailers nationwide. The unit comes in fingerprint-resistant stainless steel and includes practical features like door-in-door storage, an adjustable temperature drawer, and LED lighting.
With its blend of AI-driven intelligence and practical utility, this new refrigerator from GE Profile aims to do more than preserve food—it seeks to simplify daily routines and significantly reduce household food waste, marking a substantial leap forward for the modern, connected kitchen.
