# Smart Fridge Magnets Aldi Introduced a Handy Shopping Gadget for the Kitchen By Sascha Engel | Published 2017-05-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-china-shopping-gadget-for-your-fridge References: [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BeOneKind/videos/1671228382891879/?pnref=story) & [aldi.tmall.hk](https://aldi.tmall.hk) Retail giant Aldi recently released a limited-edition Smart Fridge Magnet. It's essentially a shopping device for your kitchen that puts a virtual Aldi supermarket on the fridge. The Aldi Smart Magnet connects directly to Wi-Fi, so consumers can start to browse and shop for products directly and exclusively from Aldi’s Tmall e-commerce channel. To check-out their shopping cart, consumers simply scan the QR code displayed on the magnet’s screen with Tmall or Taobao Apps to verify their order. The Aldi Magnet case is available exclusively in a 'Dark Aldi Blue' color and houses an 1.54-inch touchscreen that is powered by an Android-based system. The magnet comes fully loaded with two hours of shopping time before it will need to be recharged. Aldi is currently testing the magnet with several hundred consumers across China. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smart Fridge Magnets:** Smart fridge magnets are becoming popular as a convenient shopping gadget for the kitchen. - **Connected Kitchen Devices:** The introduction of smart fridge magnets highlights the growing trend of connected kitchen devices that enhance shopping experiences. - **Mobile Commerce Integration:** The integration of QR code scanning with mobile commerce apps demonstrates the trend of seamless mobile shopping experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Retail:** The retail industry can explore the potential of smart fridge magnets to provide a convenient shopping experience for customers in their own kitchens. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can innovate by developing more advanced and feature-rich smart fridge magnets to cater to different consumer needs. - **E-commerce:** The e-commerce industry can take advantage of the QR code integration to streamline the checkout process and offer a seamless mobile shopping experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shoppable Fridge Screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-5.md) - [AI-Powered Smart Trolleys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instacart-4.md) - [Assistive Smart Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-assistant.md) - [Recipe-Recommending Smart Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bespoke-4door-flex-refrigerator.md) - [Sleek Food Display Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kollect-smart.md) - [Smart Food Management](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-fridge.md) - [Shoppable Recipe Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldify.md) - [Refrigerated Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redyref-smart-food-fridge.md) - [3D-Printed Appliance Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-christmas-baubles.md)