If the kitchen is the heart of the home, then the fridge is its soul. Smart refrigerators have been available for a few years and our expectations keep rising for them to not only regulate the temperature of our food but further integrate into our mobile and digital lives. At a minimum, smart fridges allow you to connect with apps for easier control, maintenance and troubleshooting. In addition, some models let you adjust temperatures remotely, receive alerts if the door is left open or even sync with other smart home devices. Others feature built-in screens with access to calendars, grocery lists and recipe and music apps, helping busy households stay organized without extra clutter. If your family can benefit from these features, then this group of smart refrigerators is positioned to take center stage in your home.

In the Good Housekeeping Institute’s Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, we’ve been testing appliances for decades, ranging from electric ranges and stoves to popular toaster ovens. Over the years, we’ve tested more than 50 refrigerators for performance and ease of use while surveying nearly 2,000 consumers about their real-world experiences with different brands. When evaluating the best smart refrigerators, our experts assess temperature regulation, energy efficiency and overall ease of use, including door functionality, controls and storage design. We also consider smart features such as Wi-Fi connectivity, smart home compatibility, built-in hubs, interior cameras and app integration. Based on our in-depth testing and industry expertise, these are the best smart refrigerators to buy in 2025, according to testing and our kitchen appliance analysts.