Samsung launch in Brazil: connected kitchen appliances that go from ‘meh’ to ‘wow’

Samsung is significantly expanding its options for those looking to create a connected home filled with devices from the brand’s ecosystem. This Monday (13) the Korean manufacturer presented three new features focused on the kitchen, as emphasized by influencers invited to the presentation by the company: “the heart of the home”. The new versions include a gas hob, hood and built-in electric oven, all with premium finishes, Wi-Fi connectivity to the SmartThings app and smart functions.

Gas hob: the least “smart” of the three

The Samsung stove has 5 burners of different sizes, all with double flame and electric ignition. Color options include traditional silver stainless steel or black stainless steel, and the appliance is covered in large grates with an industrial stove-like appearance, promising excellent stability for pans of all shapes and sizes. It also comes with an aluminum plate that can be placed on the grates to prepare foods like burgers, vegetables, and snacks.

Activation and intensity of the fire is controlled using five rotating igniters that individually illuminate with blue light when turned on; this allows you to control which ones are left on, even remotely.

When connected to WiFi and Samsung’s SmartThings app, the device lets you use your smartphone from anywhere to find out if any of the stoves are on; This will come as a relief to those who often forget whether they have turned off the heat or not. It has the least smart functions among the three versions. If you’re not the type to forget about the occasional fire, you won’t be able to benefit from the Wi-Fi connection here.

Hood: makes sense, that’s what’s expected

Designed to sit against the wall directly above a hob or hob (the brand hasn’t mentioned plans to introduce an option for islands), Samsung’s range hood also has a traditional design consisting of rectangles and control buttons on the front panel. these are so subtle that they are virtually invisible, at least when the device is not on.

Made from stainless steel, it also features easy-to-clean stainless steel material and simplified removable filters. An LED light bar illuminates the stove or cooktop surface immediately below. The hood is available in two sizes; The 75cm model appears only in traditional stainless steel colour, while the 90cm model is available in this option or in black stainless steel.

When the device is activated in Boost mode, which is its most intense mode, the maximum air suction power is 1,325 cubic meters per hour and there are 4 power options in total. According to Samsung, the difference is the low noise level, which is 25% lower than that produced by traditional hood motors.

In the SmartThings app, the header not only shows that it’s on, but also lets you enable, disable, and change modes wherever you are. Commands can be made directly from within the app or via voice commands through assistants such as Alexa, Google Assistant or Bixby. It is also possible to program personalized routines in the app to activate functions at certain times or according to your habits.

Finally, the device notifies the owner when it is time to change or wash the filters. In other words, when it comes to connectivity, Samsung’s hood adds more obvious practicality to use, but it doesn’t revolutionize it either. It does what is expected, which is a good thing.

Built-in electric oven: it’s impressive

When I went to a kitchenware event, I expected to find gadgets with interesting functions, but I didn’t expect to be truly impressed by anything. But the built-in electric oven made an impact. There are basically two options with the same internal volume of 76 liters: the more traditional one, which has a simple front door that closes smoothly even when you push it up without holding it, and the other that has a door that works that way if you want. , but it has an additional hinge that allows you to open only the top half of the door, which opens up a wide range of possibilities.

Using this feature in conjunction with the built-in divider, the oven allows you to prepare two completely different foods at different temperatures or at different temperatures at the same time, promising that even smells will not penetrate each other. Additionally, both ovens allow you to cook your food using functions that go beyond traditional top, bottom, or both cooking methods. It also offers an Air Frying function, allowing it to be used the same way as an oil-free electric fryer.

Inside, a type of thermometer connected to the oven by a wire can be used to monitor the internal temperature of what’s being cooked in real time, without having to open the door; information is displayed at the top of the screen. device along with other data such as oven temperature and cooking time, among other information. Controls can be made via the touch panel in the same area.

Using the SmartThings application, it is possible to practically monitor and change all these usage modes and information, as well as monitoring data on the device’s electricity consumption. The app instantly changes its interface and available options when it detects that the oven’s central divider is in place (allowing you to control each half individually) or removed; This centralizes functions in a single pane. compartment, however, begins to offer more than double the cooking modes.

Prices: the end of the dream

As someone who truly enjoys cooking in my spare time, but who is also accustomed to the not-so-sweet reality faced by any high-tech enthusiast living in Brazil, I was already disappointed with the prices of new products and prone to buying new ones. These are not for my needs and probably not for the 90% of Brazilians whose average salary is below R$3,500.

The Samsung stove, regardless of color, costs R$ 10,000. The cost of the hood is R$ 8,000 for the small model and R$ 9,000 for the larger model. The cost of the electric oven is R$ 8,000 for the single-door version and R$ 10,000 for the double-door version; A beautiful but distant dream.