GE Profile™ Introduces a Smarter Way to Manage the Modern Kitchen
Ahead of CES 2026, GE Profile™ has unveiled its most advanced refrigeration innovation yet—the GE Profile™ 27.9 Cu. Ft. Smart 4-Door French-Door Refrigerator with Kitchen Assistant™. Designed to go far beyond traditional food storage, this next-generation refrigerator transforms the kitchen into an intelligent command center that simplifies grocery shopping, reduces food waste, and removes the daily stress of meal planning. For busy households constantly asking, “What’s for dinner?”, this smart appliance delivers meaningful, everyday solutions.
Turning the Refrigerator into an Intelligent Kitchen Hub
Today’s consumers juggle demanding schedules, family responsibilities, and packed calendars, making grocery planning and meal decisions more complex than ever. GE Profile™ addresses these challenges by reimagining the refrigerator as an active partner rather than a passive appliance. Powered by smart technology and seamless connectivity, the Kitchen Assistant™ helps families stay organized, save time, and make smarter food choices—all from the heart of the kitchen.
Scan-to-List Technology Eliminates Grocery Guesswork
At the center of this innovation is a first-of-its-kind built-in Scan-to-List barcode scanner, discreetly integrated into the refrigerator’s exterior dispenser. This patented feature directly tackles one of the most common household frustrations: remembering what to buy. When an item runs low, users simply scan its barcode, and the refrigerator automatically adds it to a digital grocery list with precise details such as brand, flavor, and size.
With recognition for over four million products, Scan-to-List delivers accurate, error-free tracking for both groceries and household essentials. The list syncs seamlessly with the SmartHQ™ app, allowing it to be shared among household members, accessed in-store, or connected directly to Instacart for delivery in as little as 30 minutes. For items without barcodes, users can easily add them using voice commands or manual entry through the touchscreen or mobile app.
Smart Solutions Designed for Real Life
“The GE Profile™ Smart Refrigerator with Kitchen Assistant™ builds on our legacy of kitchen innovation by solving real-world challenges like meal decision fatigue and grocery planning,” said Jason May, Executive Product Director of French-Door Refrigeration at GE Appliances. “We’re creating intuitive experiences that feel natural and effortless, turning the refrigerator into a true kitchen companion that evolves with families over time.”
Reducing Food Waste with FridgeFocus™
Beyond shopping convenience, GE Profile™ is also addressing food waste—an issue that costs households both time and money. The refrigerator features FridgeFocus™, a smart camera system built into a sleek flush-mount LED bar. This camera provides real-time snapshots of the crisper drawers, allowing users to check the most perishable and expensive items while shopping.
Integrated with AI-powered vision technology, FridgeFocus™ helps prevent overbuying and duplicate purchases by showing what’s already at home. For added privacy and control, users can disable the camera via the app or slide a physical shutter to block visibility whenever desired.
Smart Features That Simplify Everyday Living
The GE Profile™ Smart Refrigerator is packed with thoughtful features that turn hectic routines into seamless experiences:
Brilliant Touch Display
An intuitive 8-inch full-color touchscreen serves as the refrigerator’s control center. Users can customize screen backgrounds, check the weather, manage grocery lists, and access recipes—all at a glance.
Recipe Integrations
Meal planning becomes effortless with access to 50+ curated recipes added monthly from trusted partners like Taste of Home. Recipes are delivered via over-the-air updates, allowing users to save favorites, build meal plans, and add missing ingredients directly to the shopping list with a single tap.
Voice Control
Hands-free voice functionality lets users add items to their grocery list, manage meals, convert measurements, or look up product information—perfect for busy moments in the kitchen.
Hands-Free AutoFill
Using smart sensors in the dispenser, the refrigerator automatically fills bottles or containers with the exact amount of filtered water selected, allowing users to walk away while it fills.
Hands-Free Precise Fill
No matter the container size, users can dispense an exact volume of water with one touch using the Precise Fill feature, reducing spills and waste.
Premium Design Meets Advanced Engineering
The refrigerator combines intelligent functionality with a sleek, modern aesthetic. Available in fingerprint-resistant stainless steel, it features door-in-door storage, an adjustable temperature drawer, a full LED light wall, and built-in Wi-Fi connectivity. Designed and engineered in Louisville, Kentucky, it reflects GE Profile™’s commitment to quality, durability, and innovation.
Availability and Pricing
The GE Profile™ Smart 4-Door French-Door Refrigerator with Kitchen Assistant™ will be available in both standard-depth and counter-depth models starting April 2026. Consumers can purchase it through geappliances.com and select retailers nationwide, with a suggested MSRP of $4,899.
With this launch, GE Profile™ is redefining what a refrigerator can do—transforming everyday kitchen routines into smarter, simpler, and more inspired moments.
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