GE Profile Debuts Smart Fridge With Built-In Grocery Scanner and AI-Powered Camera

• GE Profile’s latest refrigerator uses AI and a built-in camera system to automate food tracking and reduce waste.
• A patented barcode scanner adds scanned items to a shared digital list, synced with delivery services and voice input.

GE Profile has introduced a new 4-door refrigerator that uses built-in scanning and visual monitoring to support grocery tracking and meal planning. Set to debut ahead of CES 2026, the model includes a patented barcode scanner and an internal camera system that help users keep track of what they need and what they already have. GE says this smart fridge "redefines the role of the refrigerator, transforming it from a passive appliance into an intelligent hub that takes the guesswork out of grocery shopping, streamlines meal planning, and helps reduce food waste."

A flush-mounted barcode scanner built into the exterior water dispenser is designed to help users keep track of what they need. It recognizes over four million products and adds scanned items to a digital shopping list in the SmartHQ app. Users can also add items by voice or text, and sync the list with services like Instacart for delivery.

Inside, a camera system called FridgeFocus captures real-time snapshots of the crisper drawers, giving users a remote view of what's on hand. Powered by an AI vision system, it’s designed to make perishables easier to track, helping reduce food waste and avoid unnecessary purchases. While the scanner logs what’s needed, the camera shows what’s left, each addressing a different part of the grocery planning process.

“The GE Profile Smart Refrigerator with Kitchen Assistant builds on our legacy of kitchen breakthroughs by delivering solutions that adapt to real lives and solve universal stressors such as meal decision fatigue and grocery shopping," said Jason May, executive product director of French-door refrigeration at GE Appliances, in a press release. "We're creating intuitive experiences that feel natural and effortless, turning the refrigerator into a true kitchen companion that evolves with families over time."

The fridge also includes a built-in touchscreen, voice control, and recipe integrations that tie directly into its grocery tracking features. GE says it will be available starting April 2026 for a suggested retail price of $4,899.

🌀 Tom’s Take:

In the era of spatial computing, appliances are no longer just performing tasks, they’re starting to participate. The integration of AI and computer vision turns them into systems that support planning, awareness, and decision-making in daily life.

Source: Business Wire / GE Appliances