Samsung announces HomeSync - a 1TB media streaming hub with Android and multiple format support

posted by Daniel P.

Feb 23, 2013, 9:01 PM

Samsung announces HomeSync - a 1TB media streaming hub with Android and multiple format support

Samsung just took the wraps off its HomeSync media streaming and sharing device, which comes complete with 1TB of storage, Bluetooth 4.0 and USB 3.0 port. Powered by a 1.7 GHz dual-core processor with 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal memory, the "home hub" runs Android and supports up to eight separate accounts for the whole family to take part in jolly sharing, but provides encryption for each one if needed, too.

You can hook it up to your TV via the HDMI port, and, as we are used to from Samsung's smart television sets, it supports multiple video formats for streaming from your Galaxy or other devices in 1080 Full HD definition. The HomeSync media sharing hub will be available some time in April, and price is to come at a later date.

Samsung HomeSync createsconnected media experience for the whole family

Provides home cloud for storing, sharing and streaming content

across multiple devices

Barcelona, February 24, 2013 – Samsung Electronics Co, Ltd., aglobal leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, today announced Samsung HomeSync, a homehub solution that a shared storage fitfor a family, the best entertainment experience on a big screen TV, and anew way of enjoying your HDTV througha familiar and smarter Android user experience.

Shared Storage for a Family

HomeSync’s 1TB drive can help you sync to multiple devices, providingshared or private storage for all your content. It supports eight separateaccounts to cover a whole family, and allows each user to upload and downloadcontent from multipledevices and instantly share with other family members. File encryption and user-specific ID and password ensure content in auser’s private area remains separate from the shared area in HomeSync.

Entertainment on a Big Screen

The HomeSync brings the bestof Android gaming, movies, TV shows and streaming content direct into yourliving room. It allows you to stream content from your Galaxy device wirelesslyto the TV – letting you watch, see and use all your home videos, photos andapps, and all at a full HD 1080p.

Giving any HDTV new Smarts

Users can enjoy the full andfamiliar Android experience with HomeSync’s Jelly Bean media player and accessto Play Store and all of your apps. HomeSyncalso enables new ways to interact with your content via the control modesenabled wirelessly on the phone.

HomeSync will be available from April 2013 inselect countries and continue to expand globally.

HomeSync specifications

Component		Description
CPU		1.7GHz Dual Core
Memory		1GB DDR3 + 8GB eMMC + 1TB HDD
Connectivity	LAN	Gigabit Ethernet
	WiFi	802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz & a/n 5GHz HT40 2x2 MIMO Channel Bonding
	Bluetooth	V4.0
Interface	USB 3.0	External USB I/F Connection (x2)
	Micro USB	PC Connection 11pin mUSB (x1)
	HDMI out	Support (HDMI1.4)
	Optical Audio	Audio Amp. Connection
Codec	Video	H.264, H.263, MPEG4, VC-1, Sorenson Spark, WMV7/8, MP43, VP8, DivX
Codec	Audio	MP3, AAC LC/AAC+/eAAC+, WMA 9std/10pro/Lossless, FLAC, Vorbis, AMR-NB/WB, Wav, Mid, AC-3
DRM		HDCP 1.3/2.1, Playready, Widevide, Trustzone

*All functionality,features, specifications and other product information provided in thisdocument including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing,components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product aresubject to change without notice or obligation.

*Android, Google,Android Beam, Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, Google Latitude, Google PlayStore, Google Play Books, Google Play Movies, Google Plus, YouTube, GoogleTalk, Google Places, Google Navigation, and Google Downloads are trademarks ofGoogle Inc.

AboutSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. isa global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere.Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worldsof televisions, smartphones, personal computers, printers, cameras, homeappliances, LTE systems, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. Weemploy 236,000 people across 79 countries with annual sales exceeding KRW 201trillion. To discover more, please visit www.samsung.com.

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15 Comments

11. darac

Posts: 2156; Member since: Oct 17, 2011

I can't believe how Google and Android vendors don't see the potential of such boxes as a all in one gaming console .. Just put a beastly chip in there and you get a winning all in one media/internet/entertainment device for a living room. P.s. is this an Exynos 5 dual with Mali 605? If so, then it already is a good game console!

posted on Feb 24, 2013, 5:20 AM 0

16. blackhand1001

Posts: 2; Member since: Sep 14, 2012

yes it is. The model number with specs leaked a few weeks ago and confirmed it had the exynos 5250. They weren't sure at the time what it was. Search "What is the GT-B9150 Samsung Exynos Homesync with 5?" to find the article.

posted on Feb 26, 2013, 11:44 AM 0

9. pwnarena

Posts: 1129; Member since: Feb 15, 2013

sony released a similar device earlier at CES. many said it was unnecessary. let's see what samsung fans have to say about this similar offering.

posted on Feb 24, 2013, 2:25 AM 0

10. iushnt

Posts: 3189; Member since: Feb 06, 2013

You always bring Sony on any place..

posted on Feb 24, 2013, 5:14 AM 0

12. darac

Unnecessary?? Please enlighten me on how is that unnecessary..

posted on Feb 24, 2013, 5:21 AM 0

6. cheetah2k

Posts: 2341; Member since: Jan 16, 2011

If it had a TV tuner with PVR capabilities it would be totally winning... Because of it not having this, just a waste of time for me.... :(

posted on Feb 23, 2013, 11:54 PM 0

4. MartianMe unregistered

Samsung why can't you design your fones the same way you designed this device?...Look at it is just beautiful crafted. please use the same artistic elements on the GS4.

posted on Feb 23, 2013, 10:34 PM 3

7. nobelset

Posts: 270; Member since: Oct 17, 2012

Ikr the electronics department just crushes the mobile department

posted on Feb 24, 2013, 12:00 AM 1

8. schinnak

Posts: 116; Member since: Oct 26, 2011

actually, if you look at their electronic products and home appliances - they have top of the line designs and looks very premium. Esp their LED designs are the best in class when compared to the competition. Dont know why they lag behind when it comes to mobile designs; though the hardware is awesome.

posted on Feb 24, 2013, 1:40 AM 3

3. PhoenixWright

Posts: 102; Member since: Feb 11, 2013

I wonder how much would that set me back. If its gonna be priced similary to an External HDD, then I wont bother with External HDDs anymore :D I NEED ONE [If its cheap] :D

posted on Feb 23, 2013, 9:57 PM 2

5. hung2900

Posts: 966; Member since: Mar 02, 2012

A wifi 500 GB HDD of Seagate costs about $200, so I don't believe it can be less than twice to three times higher than the HDD cost only. I think it is reasonable because just of the ports, multi-platform streaming power, full HD codec with the powerful Exynos 5 processor running Android.

posted on Feb 23, 2013, 11:03 PM 0

13. ayephoner

Posts: 858; Member since: Jun 09, 2009

$600 seems absurd. $400 still seems steep, but I'm guessing that's closer to where it will be. maybe they will blow away the competition with a sub $300 price tag.