Pair your Galaxy S4 to Samsung's HomeSync via NFC

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by Jacqueline Seng
While at the Samsung Galaxy S4 media event in Singapore yesterday, we also caught a glimpse of the HomeSync media hub, which was unveiled at MWC this year.
As a refresher, the Android-based media hub is able to run apps from Google Play and doubles as a networked storage device for the home. Based on Jelly Bean (version unspecified), the HomeSync features 1TB of onboard storage, supports full-HD output (the AllShare Cast dongle only supported up to 720p output) and is powered by a 1.7GHz dual-core processor.
A Samsung Galaxy S4 is easily paired to the hub via NFC. This opens the HomeSync app, or prompts you to download the app from Google Play if it's not installed. Using the app, you can then access media files stored on the HomeSync and even download them to your S4.
That's not all. The S4 even acts like a Nintendo Wii-mote and enables you to point the phone at the screen to navigate--similar to the Magic Motion remote for LG TVs.
During Samsung's demo, the Wii-mote-like feature worked and we were even able to play a round of Angry Birds: Star Wars.
Besides the S4, the HomeSync media hub can also be networked to other Samsung AllShare-compatible products such as tablets and laptops. All you need is a free Samsung account. The company also told us that it is rebranding AllShare as Samsung Link when the S4 is rolled out.
The HomeSync app is currently not listed on Google Play, but will come pre-installed on the S4. It will also support other Galaxy smartphones and tablets in the future.
Theoretically, you should be able to download the app on any non-Samsung Android device, but you will probably not be able to access the Samsung Link service or any features associated with it. For example, the ability to upload photos instantly to the HomeSync--much like the feature found on Dropbox and Google+ mobile apps--either via Wi-Fi or a data connection.
The HomeSync will be available in Singapore in Q2 and pricing has not been confirmed yet.
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While at the Samsung Galaxy S4 media event in Singapore yesterday, we also caught a glimpse of the HomeSync media hub, which was unveiled at MWC this year.
As a refresher, the Android-based media hub is able to run apps from Google Play and doubles as a networked storage device for the home. Based on Jelly Bean (version unspecified), the HomeSync features 1TB of onboard storage, supports full-HD output (the AllShare Cast dongle only supported up to 720p output) and is powered by a 1.7GHz dual-core processor.
A Samsung Galaxy S4 is easily paired to the hub via NFC. This opens the HomeSync app, or prompts you to download the app from Google Play if it's not installed. Using the app, you can then access media files stored on the HomeSync and even download them to your S4.
That's not all. The S4 even acts like a Nintendo Wii-mote and enables you to point the phone at the screen to navigate--similar to the Magic Motion remote for LG TVs.
During Samsung's demo, the Wii-mote-like feature worked and we were even able to play a round of Angry Birds: Star Wars.
Besides the S4, the HomeSync media hub can also be networked to other Samsung AllShare-compatible products such as tablets and laptops. All you need is a free Samsung account. The company also told us that it is rebranding AllShare as Samsung Link when the S4 is rolled out.
The HomeSync app is currently not listed on Google Play, but will come pre-installed on the S4. It will also support other Galaxy smartphones and tablets in the future.
Theoretically, you should be able to download the app on any non-Samsung Android device, but you will probably not be able to access the Samsung Link service or any features associated with it. For example, the ability to upload photos instantly to the HomeSync--much like the feature found on Dropbox and Google+ mobile apps--either via Wi-Fi or a data connection.
The HomeSync will be available in Singapore in Q2 and pricing has not been confirmed yet.
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