What has changed with the Samsung Bespoke AI Washer?
Samsung showed two distinct Bespoke AI Washer models at IFA 2026. The 13kg model uses Samsung's SpaceMax™ drum technology to fit 13kg of washing capacity into a standard 600mm-deep European cabinet, aimed at larger loads, bedding and bulkier items without needing a wider utility-room footprint. It has a mono-body design with a slim front frame and a large touch display built into the detergent compartment for SmartThings control. Samsung has confirmed this model for UK release, alongside its existing European lineup.
The second model, rated A-70%, is pitched on energy efficiency rather than capacity: Samsung says it uses up to 70% less energy than the minimum required for a Class A rating in the EU, while capacity has grown from 9kg to 10kg through improved motor efficiency, thermal management and wash-cycle tuning. Samsung has not currently scheduled a UK launch for this model, though it will reach other European markets.
Both machines add an Auto Open Door function: the door gradually opens once a cycle finishes, ventilating the drum to clear residual moisture and reduce musty smells between washes — a small but genuinely useful addition for anyone who's forgotten a load overnight.
Why does this matter for Home Assistant users?
Both washers connect via SmartThings, which already has a well-supported integration path into Home Assistant, so cycle-complete notifications and remote-start automations should work the same way they do on Samsung's existing SmartThings-connected appliances. As with other cloud-tied Samsung devices, core control still routes through Samsung's servers rather than running fully locally, so treat any "instant" automation claims with the same caution you'd apply to other SmartThings-linked energy devices — expect a brief cloud round-trip rather than true local execution.
What is the UK availability and price of the Samsung Bespoke AI Washer?
Samsung has confirmed UK availability for the 13kg SpaceMax model but has not published a release date or UK price at the time of writing. The A-70% 10kg model is not currently confirmed for UK release at all. Both were shown as production-ready display units on the IFA show floor rather than pre-production concepts, which typically signals a launch within the following few months, but Samsung's own coverage stops short of committing to specifics.
Should you wait for the Samsung Bespoke AI Washer?
If your current washing machine is on its last legs, it's worth waiting for UK pricing on the 13kg model before buying — SpaceMax capacity in a standard-depth cabinet is a genuine upgrade for small utility rooms. If you specifically want the A-70% efficiency model, don't wait: Samsung hasn't committed to bringing it to the UK, and there's no indication that will change soon.
