Introducing the Innovatively Connected Bosch 100 Series Refrigerator
At this year’s CES event, Bosch has unveiled its inaugural appliance equipped with Matter technology. The 100 Series French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator, which made its debut in November, is set to hit the US market in the upcoming spring season.
This advanced refrigerator comes with a price tag of $2,500 and features a built-in chip designed for Matter compatibility. According to Eelco Lammertink from BSH—which encompasses brands like Bosch, Siemens, Thermador, and Gaggenau—a firmware update enabling support for this smart home standard will roll out during the summer months.
Global Expansion Plans for Matter Technology
The 100 Series shares its lineage with the Siemens XXL refrigerator that was showcased at IFA Berlin last November; both models are anticipated to enter European markets around similar timelines. Lammertink revealed that BSH is committed to integrating Matter technology across its various appliance ranges—including Bosch and Thermador—beginning with refrigerators this year. Following that rollout, another category will be introduced next year along with three additional categories in 2026.
This innovative fridge is poised for compatibility with Samsung SmartThings and Amazon Alexa by year’s end. During CES demonstrations, attendees could see these integrations showcased through SmartThings’ interface on one screen while an Echo Show provided voice commands on an adjacent table.
Enhanced Features Powered by Matter Technology
The implementation of Matter 1.3 will allow users to remotely adjust temperature settings and receive timely updates via their preferred smart home platforms—such as notifications if the fridge door remains ajar.
While some existing smart refrigerators already offer similar functionalities, integrating through Matter allows for direct local connections between devices in your ecosystem—enhancing speed and security considerably. Currently available support includes Samsung SmartThings and Home Assistant but expect Amazon’s inclusion later this year; however, updates regarding Google Home or Apple Home remain unconfirmed.
A Vision for Future Energy Management Capabilities
Lammertink also indicated plans to incorporate energy monitoring as well as management features within this model.meeting future expectations within a comprehensive matter-enabled household energy system. Unfortunately, he mentioned there are no plans to retrofit current appliances such as my Thermador range or dishwasher due to significant technical challenges involved; he stated outright that they do not want ‘to risk rendering your fridge unusable.’
