According to latest announcement from Samsung, the Korean electronic giant has developed a new Samsung Smart Control remote along with the refreshed Smart Hub user interface for their Smart TV and connected devices.
As noted by Samsung, the new remote can automatically recognize source including set-top-boxes, OTT boxes, Blue-ray players, gaming consoles and more connected devices.
The Samsung Smart Control remote serves as a single control unit for nearly all devices connected to a Samsung Smart TV, eliminating the need for multiple remote controls. For a TV with more than three external devices connected, on average, the Smart Control remote will consolidate multiple remote controls into one, seamless device.
Built upon the Tizen platform, the new Smart Control remote provides quicker and more streamlined access to entertainment, thanks to its automatic source recognition. The Smart Control remote will immediately recognize set-top-boxes, OTT boxes, Blu-ray players, game consoles as well as other connected devices. This provides consumers the one tool they need to control their entire home entertainment system.
The company also introduced a new user interface for its “Smart Hub”. It’s claimed to allow users to switch between linear content, OTT content as well as other connected devices, including gaming consoles and Blu-ray players.
The new Smart Hub interface represents a shift away from multiple content sources and devices, to one integrated content and services platform. Consumers will now be able to switch seamlessly between linear content, OTT content as well as other connected devices, including videogame consoles or Blu-ray players. With the refreshed interface, consumers can search through popular titles to find what they want to watch or play.
Consumers can also customize their own Smart Hub interface by arranging their favorite content and entertainment selections right on their home screen.
