Engineering:Samsung Galaxy Home

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Short description: Smart speaker by Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Home/Home Mini
DeveloperSamsung Electronics
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
Product familyGalaxy series
TypeSmart speaker
Generation1st
Sound3 mid-range and high-range speakers tuned by AKG, subwoofer, 8 far-field microphones
InputTouch screen, voice commands via Bixby
ConnectivityWiFi and Bluetooth[1]
Websitewww.samsung.com/us/explore/galaxy-home/

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 August 9, 2018,[3] but as of the start of 2024, has yet to be commercially released.

History

The 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 August 9, 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 February 12, 2020.[7][8]

Specifications

Hardware

The 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

The 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

  1. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy Home" (in en-GB). PCMag UK. 2018-08-09. https://uk.pcmag.com/samsung-galaxy-home/116828/preview/samsung-galaxy-home. 
  2. ↑ "Samsung announces Galaxy Home speaker". NewsComAu. https://www.news.com.au/technology/samsung/samsung-announces-galaxy-home-speaker-with-bixby-smart-assistant/news-story/32492ad028d5af1c3c513d73a589b634. 
  3. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy Home: first look" (in en). TechRadar. https://www.techradar.com/news/samsung-galaxy-home-first-look. 
  4. ↑ Martin, Timothy W. (2017-07-04). "Samsung Is Developing a Bixby-Powered Smart Speaker" (in en-US). Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. https://www.wsj.com/articles/samsung-is-developing-a-voice-activated-speaker-1499153890. 
  5. ↑ Kharpal, Arjun (2017-08-23). "Samsung confirms it's working on an Amazon Echo competitor". CNBC. https://www.cnbc.com/2017/08/23/samsung-working-on-smart-speaker-to-rival-amazon-echo-apple-homepod.html. 
  6. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy Home: The surprise Bixby-enabled smart speaker unveiled at Unpacked 2018" (in en). Alphr. http://www.alphr.com/smart-home/1009785/samsung-galaxy-home-bixby-enabled-smart-speaker-unveiled-at-unpacked. 
  7. ↑ "Samsung accidentally announced the Galaxy Home Mini's release date" (in en). https://www.engadget.com/2020/02/03/samsung-galaxy-home-mini-release-date/. 
  8. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy Home Mini will launch in Korea on February 12 with IR capabilities" (in en-US). https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_home_mini_will_launch_in_korea_on_february_12-news-41349.php. 
  9. ↑ SamMobile (9 August 2018). "Samsung Galaxy Home speaker: A closer look" (in en-US). https://www.sammobile.com/2018/08/09/samsung-galaxy-home. 
  10. ↑ "Samsung's Galaxy Home is a Bixby-powered smart speaker with legs" (in en-us). Ars Technica. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2018/08/samsung-teases-a-three-legged-bixby-smart-speaker-called-the-galaxy-home/. 
  11. ↑ "Samsung Teases Bixby-Powered Galaxy Home Smart Speaker" (in en). Tom's Guide. 2018-08-09. https://www.tomsguide.com/us/samsung-galaxy-home-bixby-smart-speaker,news-27767.html. 
  12. ↑ "Samsung's first Bixby smart speaker is the Galaxy Home" (in en). Android Central. 2018-08-09. https://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-home-announced. 
  13. ↑ "Samsung unveils Galaxy Home smart speaker with Bixby" (in en-US). VentureBeat. 2018-08-09. https://venturebeat.com/2018/08/09/samsung-unveils-galaxy-home-smart-speaker-with-bixby/. 
  14. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy Home smart speakers powered by Bixby announced | Gadgets Now". https://www.gadgetsnow.com/more-gadgets/samsung-galaxy-home-smart-speakers-powered-by-bixby-announced/articleshow/65344292.cms. 
  15. ↑ "Samsung teases Galaxy Home smart speaker w/ Bixby and SmartThings" (in en-US). 9to5Google. 2018-08-09. https://9to5google.com/2018/08/09/samsung-teases-galaxy-home-bixby-speaker/. 
  16. ↑ Haselton, Todd (2018-08-09). "Spotify jumps on Samsung partnership news". CNBC. https://www.cnbc.com/2018/08/09/samsung-galaxy-home-bixby-smart-speaker-announced.html. 
  17. ↑ "Galaxy Home is Samsung's HomePod competitor" (in en-US). TechCrunch. https://techcrunch.com/2018/08/09/galaxy-home-is-samsungs-homepod-competitor/. 
  18. ↑ "Samsung announces Galaxy Home speaker with Bixby smart assistant". The Verge. https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/8/9/17661088/samsung-galaxy-home-speaker-announced-bixby-smart-assistant. 
  19. ↑ "Samsung's smart home devices can pick up Spotify streams from your phone" (in en-US). Engadget. https://www.engadget.com/2018/08/09/samsung-spotify-music-handoff-galaxy-home/. 

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