Samsung Electronics revealed today the launch of the Tailored AI Laundry Combo™ to the European market at IFA 2024 in Berlin. Initially unveiled last year at IFA 2023, the integrated washer and dryer combination is poised to revolutionize laundry experiences throughout Europe by merging a washer and dryer into a solitary, space-saving appliance that conducts washing and drying in one machine. The Tailored AI Laundry Combo™ also utilizes AI, heat pump technology, and a 7” screen to provide a convenient, enjoyable laundry experience that also conserves energy.
Elevating the Laundry Experience at Home With AI
The Tailored AI Laundry Combo™ is crafted to maximize space without compromising functionality. This all-in-one combo seamlessly merges a washer and dryer into a single unit, supplying a space-efficient and effective laundry solution with extensive functionality. It performs as efficiently as two distinct machines while saving valuable space and importantly eliminates the necessity to transfer laundry between these machines post the wash cycle is completed. This implies that users don’t have to continually monitor the wash cycle’s advancement to prevent unpleasant odors and can utilize their time more flexibly.
A standout feature of the Tailored AI Laundry Combo™ is the AI Wash & Dry,1 which sets a new benchmark for laundry efficiency. This advanced system employs an array of sensors to optimize both washing and drying for each load, liberating users from having to ascertain the optimal settings for each cycle. On detecting the laundry’s weight, it dispenses the correct amount of water and detergent. It also identifies the fabric and keeps an eye on the level of soiling during the cycle, adjusting wash time and detergent application accordingly. After the wash cycle, the technology fine-tunes the drying process based on the weight and fabric,2 ensuring exceptional cleaning and drying outcomes. With AI Wash & Dry, users benefit from a thorough, more efficient3, and tailored laundry experience.
Another advantage the Tailored AI Laundry Combo™ offers the European market is its outstanding energy efficiency. The wash cycle is up to 20% more effective than the A-grade energy efficiency class threshold,4 and the combined wash and dry cycle also meets the A-grade energy efficiency class rating.5 These remarkable results are achieved through advanced heat pump drying technology, which dries clothes rapidly, gently, and efficiently at lower temperatures. In comparison to traditional combination units that use a heater to blow hot air into the drum, Samsung’s heat pump system continually recycles hot air and enhances heat transfer by reheating and dehumidifying the hot air through the heat exchanger. This results in a reduction of drying time by up to 60%6 and a cut in energy consumption by up to 75%,7 making it an energy-efficient and cost-effective preference for laundry requirements. The heat pump technique also enhances air circulation, preventing fabric shrinkage and diminishing damage to clothing. Moreover, when the AI Energy Mode8 is engaged through SmartThings, an additional up to 60% on washing and up to 30% on drying9 can be minimized. This is made feasible by reducing heater usage, one of the most energy-consuming components of the washing machine, and consequently escalating cycle time.
Seamless, Efficient User Experiences
The Tailored AI Laundry Combo™ provides an enhanced user experience with the AI Home,10 an intuitive 7” broad LCD display that acts as a central control center for laundry and furthermore the entire home. The expansive display furnishes comprehensive information about the laundry comprising cycle specifics, remaining detergent quantity, and energy usage. When exhibiting cycles, the combo employs machine learning to recollect user habits and recommend cycles11 based on intermittent and seasonal necessities.12 Once the cycle completes, it supplies an energy and water consumption report viewable on the 7-inch LCD display or the SmartThings App.13 Additionally, users have a clear view of the 3D Map View, which showcases all linked appliances within the home and enables users to seamlessly oversee and control them. Users can verify if the oven is in operation or prompt the robotic vacuum cleaner to commence cleaning, all while situated in the laundry room. The Tailored AI Laundry Combo™ was authenticated to level ‘Diamond’ under UL Solutions’ Marketing Claim Verification IoT Security Rating, affirming its competitiveness in security.
Furthermore, users of the Tailored AI Laundry Combo™ can now indulge in the upgraded Bixby14 which comes with improved comprehension capabilities enabling more responsive interaction than previously. Through AI, Bixby can grasp intricate and casual conversations, allowing users to deliver multi-intended, complex commands.15 Post using the Tailored AI Laundry Combo™, users can inquire “How’s the weather outside?”, and then instruct “Commence the wash cycle and decrease the living room temperature,” and witness their requests executed in one sequence. Bixby offers assistance for Device Q&A as well, aiding users when they possess inquiries about specific features on their appliances. In the event an error emerges on the LCD display, users can directly query its meaning, rather than having to peruse the user manual or search on their mobile devices. Lastly, the laundry combo has been updated to respond without the “Hi Bixby” or “Bixby” wake-up phrases. Users can casually approach the washing machine, utter ‘Open the washing machine door’, and observe the prompt response or the action undertaken.
Availability
The Tailored AI Laundry Combo™ will be introduced across various European markets commencing Q4 2024.
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