Walton unveils new refrigerator models featuring AI, IoT capabilities

Walton has launched seven new refrigerator models, equipped with advanced and innovative features driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and the internet of things (IoT), ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha.

Bidya Sinha Mim, film actress and brand ambassador of Walton Fridge, and Amin Khan, film actor and senior executive director of Walton, unveiled the products at an event titled "Walton Mega Launch 2025" at the company's corporate office in Dhaka recently, according to a press release.

The models include: an 8-in-1 convertible mode refrigerator with a 21.5-inch display; a tri-door, side-by-side smart refrigerator with IoT and AI-powered features; a reversible door model; a bottom-mounted refrigerator with a water dispenser; a semi no-frost model with a digital control display; and a slim-designed freezer featuring a digital control panel.

Among the highlights is the 620-litre "Big Display" smart refrigerator, incorporating a 21.5-inch Android display with a wide viewing angle and stereo sound system. This model provides users with full multimedia functionality akin to Android smartphones, including YouTube streaming, online grocery shopping, offline video and audio playback, internet browsing, selfie camera, and weather updates.

Internally, the model features metal and dual cooling systems. Its Matrix Speed Optimisation Plus inverter technology ensures optimal cooling performance while minimising energy consumption by adjusting to ambient temperature conditions.

The 8-in-1 convertible refrigerator is also engineered to maintain food freshness while protecting against viruses and bacteria.

Commenting on the launch, Md Tahasinul Haque, chief business officer of Walton Refrigerator, stated that the company's research and innovation team has undertaken extensive efforts to develop globally competitive products equipped with cutting-edge technologies and features.

"As a result of their tireless efforts, we have been able to unveil new refrigerator models featuring sophisticated, self-developed designs, technologies, and functionalities," he said.

"We will continue such innovative initiatives in the future."

He further noted that the latest Walton refrigerator models incorporate the world's most advanced smart technologies, including AI and IoT.

While similar big display refrigerators from other brands are priced upwards of Tk 3 lakh, Walton's Android big display smart refrigerator with its superior viewing angle is available for nearly Tk 2 lakh.

Customers will benefit from a one-year replacement guarantee, a 12-year warranty on the compressor, and a five-year after-sales service warranty.

Md Ziaul Alam, additional managing director (AMD) and chief financial officer of Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC; Nazrul Islam Sarkar and Eva Rizwana, AMDs; Mofizur Rahman, deputy managing director; Shahjalal Hossain Limon, business coordinator of Walton Refrigerator; and Zoheb Ahmed, chief marketing officer; attended the event.

Among others, Md Zohir Hasan, deputy chief business officer of Walton Refrigerator; Shohidul Islam, product manager of Fridge; Mostafizur Rahman, brand manager; and Azmal Ferdous Bappi, head of research and innovation.