• SkyeStarfall@lemmy.blahaj.zone
      6·
      1 year ago

      Not really. A motor is a much more complicated device than just a sensor, and it doesn’t fix if there’s anything blocking the door.

      …and the sensor might just be the temperature sensor itself checking if the temperature is too high for too long.

      • Goku@lemmy.world
        8·
        1 year ago

        The real reason is that by convincing users to install Samsung apps they can collect and monetise personal data.

        They already put pumps and motors in the fridge for ice & water.

        • 2ncs@lemmy.world
          5·
          1 year ago

          Potentially it’s for safety reasons. I’d be so scared of a cat or kid going in the fridge and it auto shutting them in

        • SkyeStarfall@lemmy.blahaj.zone
          1·
          1 year ago

          A spring would quickly be annoying to deal with when you want to open the door up and possibly keep it open.

          Like, sure, there are ways, but there are no perfect solutions here. A simple sensor that beeps is the best one, imo.

    • Nora@lemmy.ml
      3·
      1 year ago

      They already have a solution on most modern fridges. My parents fridge dings when it’s been open too long.