The Samsung Galaxy Home is a smart speaker developed by Samsung Electronics.[2] It was officially announced alongside the Galaxy Note 9 and Galaxy Watch on 9 August 2018,[3] but as of the start of 2024, has yet to be commercially released.
| Developer | Samsung Electronics |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
| Product family | Galaxy series |
| Type | Smart speaker |
| Generation | 1st |
| Sound | 3 mid-range and high-range speakers tuned by AKG, subwoofer, 8 far-field microphones |
| Input | Touch screen, voice commands via Bixby |
| Connectivity | WiFi and Bluetooth[1] |
| Website | www |
History
editThe Wall Street Journal reported in July 2017 that a Bixby smart-speaker, codenamed Vega, was under development.[4] It was later confirmed by Dong-Jin Koh, CEO of Samsung Electronics, in August 2017.[5]
The Galaxy Home was revealed at the Samsung Unpacked event on 9 August 2018, with more information promised during the Samsung Developer Conference in November.[6]
At the Samsung Developer Conference 2019, held in San Jose, California, they showed the Samsung Galaxy Home Mini, which launched on 12 February 2020.[7][8]
Specifications
editHardware
editThe Galaxy Home has a vase shape and features black cloth material with a mesh design, supported by 3 metal tripod legs.[9] The top surface has a glass touch interface with music and volume controls, and also has an illuminated ring and AKG logo.[10] There are 3 mid-range and high-range speakers and a subwoofer,[11] as well as 8 far-field microphones for voice commands.[12]
Software
editThe speaker features the Bixby voice assistant and can be activated by saying “Hi Bixby”.[13] Its functionality is similar to that found on mobile devices such as the Note 9.[14] The Galaxy Home can adjust its sound to adapt to its environment and also features Sound Steer, a Bixby voice command that allows the device to identify the location of the user in the room and better direct sound.[15]
The speaker features SmartThings Hub integration, allowing it to control other smart home appliances compatible with the Samsung SmartThings platform.[16] Spotify is the default music player,[17] and can be controlled via voice.[18] Audio playback can be also switched between Samsung home appliances.[19]
References
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- ^ Martin, Timothy W. (4 July 2017). "Samsung Is Developing a Bixby-Powered Smart Speaker". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 11 August 2018.
- ^ Kharpal, Arjun (23 August 2017). "Samsung confirms it's working on an Amazon Echo competitor". CNBC. Retrieved 11 August 2018.
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- ^ "Samsung accidentally announced the Galaxy Home Mini's release date". Engadget. Retrieved 4 February 2020.
- ^ "Samsung Galaxy Home Mini will launch in Korea on February 12 with IR capabilities". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 4 February 2020.
- ^ SamMobile (9 August 2018). "Samsung Galaxy Home speaker: A closer look". SamMobile. Retrieved 11 August 2018.
- ^ "Samsung's Galaxy Home is a Bixby-powered smart speaker with legs". Ars Technica. Retrieved 11 August 2018.
- ^ "Samsung Teases Bixby-Powered Galaxy Home Smart Speaker". Tom's Guide. 9 August 2018. Retrieved 11 August 2018.
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- ^ "Samsung teases Galaxy Home smart speaker w/ Bixby and SmartThings". 9to5Google. 9 August 2018. Retrieved 11 August 2018.
- ^ Haselton, Todd (9 August 2018). "Spotify jumps on Samsung partnership news". CNBC. Retrieved 11 August 2018.
- ^ "Galaxy Home is Samsung's HomePod competitor". TechCrunch. Retrieved 11 August 2018.
- ^ "Samsung announces Galaxy Home speaker with Bixby smart assistant". The Verge. Retrieved 11 August 2018.
- ^ "Samsung's smart home devices can pick up Spotify streams from your phone". Engadget. Retrieved 11 August 2018.