Samsung 's HomeSync Android TV box hits
Samsung gave us a look at HomeSync at Mobile World Congress
earlier this year, but the Android TV box is just making its way to market now.
Starting October 6th, the HomeSync will be available for $299 at Best Buy,
Amazon and several other retailers. The Jelly Bean-powered box lets you use
Galaxy phones or tablets as a remote control, and it offers 1TB of storage for
up to eight user accounts. Naturally, you'll be able to sync and share content
from your mobile devices to your big screen, as well as surf the web and stream
your content wirelessly. To get connected, your TV needs an HDMI connection --
and that's about it. Check out our hands-on for a closer look.
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Samsung Telecommunications America
(Samsung Mobile) announced today that Samsung HomeSync™, a household Android™
media center for storing, synchronizing and streaming content across multiple
devices, will be available beginning October 6 for $299. With HomeSync you can
share, view and control content from your Galaxy device directly on your TV
while at home or on the go.
"HomeSync is the latest addition the the Galaxy family
of products and builds on Samsung's commitment to delivering innovative devices
and advanced technologies to consumers"
"HomeSync is a powerful platform that we envision to be
the center of a household's connected life," said Nanda Ramachandran, vice
president of emerging business at Samsung Mobile. "We saw an opportunity
to create a companion device at home, that seamlessly syncs all of your mobile
content wherever you are."
HomeSync's Android user interface is simililar to your
Galaxy smartphone or tablet and is easy to use. It allows customers to use
their Galaxy device as a remote control to browse through various entertainment
choices on their TV. HomeSync also provides 1TB (terabyte) of secure storage
for up to eight separate accounts and allows each user the option to sync, as
well as upload and download mobile content. This means photos taken by one
family member at an event or on the road can be seen by another family member
either from their TV or another connected mobile device.
"HomeSync is the latest addition the the Galaxy family
of products and builds on Samsung's commitment to delivering innovative devices
and advanced technologies to consumers," said Travis Merrill, vice
president of marketing at Samsung Electronics America.
Key features of Samsung HomeSync include:
Perfect Companion for Your Galaxy Device: HomeSync is the
ideal companion for the Galaxy S® 4 or Galaxy Note® 3. It is also compatible
with other devices within the Samsung ecosystem, including the Galaxy S III,
Galaxy Note II, Galaxy Note 8.0, Galaxy Note 10.1 – 2014 Edition, Galaxy
Camera™, and other devices that use Samsung Link™.
Storage Solution: HomeSync is a storage solution with an
expansive 1TB drive that offers both shared and private storage options for an
entire household's core mobile content, such as photo albums, videos, and music
libraries, in one secure location.
Real-Time Sharing: Provides access for up to eight separate
accounts and allows each user the option to quickly sync and share mobile
content in real time, or select specific content to share. Register up to six
devices per account so you can access your personal library no matter where you
are, no matter what device you're using.
Access Anywhere: HomeSync provides secure access to your
files, photos, music and home videos no matter where you are.
Intuitive Control: Seamlessly control your content on TV
with your mobile device – control what's on screen using your Galaxy smartphone
as a remote mouse and use your phone's keyboard for easy searching, or mirror
the HomeSync screen directly on your Galaxy device.
Real Time Streaming: Stream content from a Galaxy device
wirelessly to a TV – experience your created content, such as photos and
videos, on the big screen then explore your favorite apps and play mobile games
in a whole new way on your TV.
HomeSync connects to a TV with an HDMI connection, allowing
any TV to be a smart TV. HomeSync features a powerful processor, support for
wired or wireless mouse and keyboard, and access to Web browsing, YouTube,
apps, games, social networking and more. As part of Galaxy Perks, you may
register your Samsung HomeSync and get $50 to spend on movies and TV shows,
through Samsung Media Hub. Visit www.samsung.com/us/galaxyperks/homesync
Samsung HomeSync will be available at Samsung Experience
Shops™ located in Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile specialty stores, Newegg,
Amazon.com and Samsung.com beginning October 6 for $299.
