Samsung HomeSync coming to the U.S. on October 6

Android-based media center box will land in the U.S. this Sunday

Samsung HomeSync, the Android-powered media center device we first played with back in February, is finally ready for its U.S. launch. Released in the U.S. this Sunday, Oct. 6,HomeSync connects to your TV and allows you to play back content from Google Play and Samsung's own ecosystem, using a Galaxy smartphone as a remote. The $299 box comes with a one-terabyte-capacity hard drive and support for up to eight accounts, each of which can have its own sync settings.

HomeSync also allows you to access you stuff on the go, as well as pushing content to the box from a Galaxy smartphone. Samsung says HomeSync owners can register their devices and claim $50 to spend on movies and TV shows from its MediaHubplatform.

We got a detailed walkthrough of Samsung HomeSync back at this year's Mobile World Congress show, so hit the link below to find out more about Samsung's latest Android device for the living room.

More: Hands-on with Samsung HomeSync

Samsung HomeSync Brings The Best Features of Your Galaxy Devices to Your TV

Newest addition to the Samsung family is the ideal living room companion to your Galaxy device

Dallas, TX October 3, 2013 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 a powerful platform that we envision to be the center of a households 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.

HomeSyncs 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 Samsungs 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 households 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 youre 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 whats on screen using your Galaxy smartphone as a remote mouse and use your phones 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.

For Application Developers
Application developers can make their existing Android apps compatible with HomeSync in the Google Play Store with as little as one line of code. For more information, visit http://developer.samsung.com/homesync.

Application developers are also invited to attend the first annual Samsung Developers Conference where theyll have the opportunity to connect with industry visionaries, Samsung executives and technical leaders, and fellow developers while getting an exclusive first look at the latest tools, SDKs, and emerging platforms for Samsung devices to create whats next. HomeSync product management members will be on-hand to demonstrate HomeSync, discuss development possibilities, and answer questions. Attendees of the HomeSync breakout session will have a chance to win a HomeSync.

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