# Intelligent Aftermarket Fridge Cams The 'Fridge Eye' Smart Refrigerator Camera Prevents Food Waste By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-09-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refrigerator-camera References: [gadgetify](http://www.gadgetify.com/fridge-eye-refrigerator-camera/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/fridge-eye-turn-your-fridge-into-a-smart-fridge#/) It's often reported that a large amount of the food purchased goes to waste because of spoilage, so the 'Fridge Eye' smart refrigerator camera is a connected solution for the kitchen that could alleviate this occurrence. The cam works by being positioned into the refrigerator and autonomously snapping a picture every time the door is closed to let users know exactly what's left from the accompanying smartphone app. This will enable users to pinpoint what fresh items they have available for cooking and to prevent them from letting [food spoilt unnecessarily](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leanpath) to save money. The 'Fridge Eye' smart refrigerator camera utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) technology to recognize common items and relay the data to the user to keep them in control of their shopping list. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Connected Refrigerator Cameras:** Intelligent cameras in refrigerators that connect to smartphones can help prevent food waste and save money. - **Artificial Intelligence in Food Management:** AI technology integrated into refrigerator cameras can assist users in managing their shopping lists and prevent spoilage. - **Smartphone-connected Kitchen Appliances:** With smartphone apps, users can easily monitor the contents of their refrigerator and make informed decisions about food usage. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Smart Home Technology:** Companies specializing in smart home technology can integrate intelligent camera systems into kitchen appliances to enhance food management and reduce waste. - **Food Retail:** Food retailers can leverage connected refrigerator cameras as a value-added service for customers, helping them track their purchases and reduce food waste. - **AI Technology:** Companies in the AI industry can develop advanced algorithms to recognize and track food items in refrigerators, enabling smarter food management for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recipe-Recommending Smart Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bespoke-4door-flex-refrigerator.md) - [AI Recipe Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fridge-ai.md) - [Vision-Based AI Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bespoke-ai-refrigerator-family-hub.md) - [Intelligent Anti-Food Waste Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodtusker.md) - [Assistive Smart Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-assistant.md) - [Sleek Food Display Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kollect-smart.md) - [AI Food Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-food-scanner.md) - [AI-Powered Recipe Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hellmanns-meal-reveal.md) - [Food-Monitoring AI Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codiet.md)