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Crowd Pleasers: The Must-Have Smart TV Features For Every Viewer

August 8, 2022 - 4 min read

 

These days, we all have to be master jugglers, so it’s only natural that we want one of our most-used household appliances – the mighty television – to be able to do everything, too. Enter the Samsung OLED, yes OLED! A new Samsung Smart TV range that is impressing tech experts around the world for excelling at displaying everything from video games to films, while also being a beautiful design piece to have in your home.

 

So if you like the idea of upgrading to a smart TV with a host of cutting-edge viewing features to please the whole tribe – no matter what they’re into – you’ll want to take a good look at Samsung OLED.

The Samsung OLED placed in a living room

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The Samsung OLED comes in both 55” and 65” screen sizes, to suit any space. Colour and brightness is stunning and life-like with Samsung's OLED pixels powered by Quantum Dot technology¹.  Each pixel consists of three subpixels (red, green, and blue) to optimise brightness, colour accuracy and durability. No white subpixels in sight to compromise colour reproduction.

 

Quantum Dot technology is one of the most exciting new technologies to come to televisions in years. “OLED has long been considered the best technology for TVs, but the one thing holding it back was a lack of brightness for HDR to really pop,” says award-winning technology journalist Alice Clarke. “OLED pixels powered by Quantum Dot technology make the picture much brighter than a standard OLED screen.”

TV Tech – Explained

All this talk about TV features can be confusing, so let’s pause a moment to explain some top terms. First up, what is Quantum Dot technology exactly? Quantum dots are tiny semi-conductor particles that convert light into specifically coloured light, allowing for much better light control than traditional LED TVs.

 

You might also be wondering, what does OLED stand for? That would be Organic Light-Emitting Diode. And finally, what is OLED and what is an OLED TV? An OLED TV is one that relies on self-illuminating pixels instead of an LED backlight. This allows for an almost infinite contrast ratio and the blackest blacks.

A TV For Everyone

Some TVs are designed to really excel at just two or three things. Maybe they’re great for movies and TV shows, but they don’t have the refresh rate for games or sport. “Samsung OLED is cleverly designed to be a great all-rounder”, says John Milonas, The Good Guys Buyer – Televisions and Accessories.

 

“Samsung has really delivered with this new Samsung TV for 2022, giving customers all the must have features. It has all the latest future-proofing features, including True Dolby Atmos, HDMI 2.1 on all 4 HDMI ports, HDR10+, 4K, 120Hz refresh rate, Q-Symphony and all the streaming apps you could want,” he says.

Samsung has really delivered with this new Samsung TV for 2022, giving customers all the must have features. It has all the latest future-proofing features, including True Dolby Atmos, HDMI 2.1 on all 4 HDMI ports , HDR10+, 4K, 120Hz refresh rate, Q-Symphony and all the streaming apps you could want”. John Milonas , The Good Guys Buyer – Televisions and Accessories

Here's how the new Samsung OLED hits the sweet spot for every kind of viewer:

For Movie Buffs

Wow Factor: Enjoy Stunning Cinematic Sound In Your Own Home

Standout Features: The Samsung OLED has True Dolby Atmos² and Samsung Object Tracking Sound and Q-Symphony³ to immerse you in movies the way the audio designer hoped. What is Dolby Atmos and why is it such a big deal? It essentially allows audio producers to plant sounds and voices in exact points within the soundfield to create a spatial surround-sound experience that draws you deeper into your movie. For the best experience, watch in the custom-tuned Filmmaker mode.

For Sports Fans

Wow Factor: Never Miss A Big Moment Again!

Standout Features: With OLED’s signature ultra-wide viewing angles, almost every seat can be the best seat in the room. Plus, Active Voice Amplifier helps ensure you never miss a word. It analyses noise levels in your room and amplifies the dialogue so you never miss a thing over the roar of the crowd. For the best result, watch in Standard mode.

For Style Leaders

Wow Factor: Beatiful From Any Angle

Standout Features: The ground-breaking, LaserSlim design was inspired by a laser beam and looks ravishing in any room. Plus, it supports Samsung TV’s Ambient Mode +, so you can display built-in digital artworks when you’re not watching TV.

Two people watching TV on their couch

For Gamers

Wow Factor: Level Up Your Gaming Performance

Standout Features: Advanced Game Mode automatically makes sure you get low input lag and  the highest frame rate and variable refresh rates (Auto Latency Mode)⁴ possible, for buttery smooth gaming and a competitive edge. You will even find HDMI 2.1 for 4K gaming at 120Hz on all 4 HDMI ports. What’s even better is that you have access to Xbox Game Pass, so you can game even without a console⁵.

For Smart Home Converts

Wow Factor: Control Your TV Like A Boss

Standout Features: A smart home is only as good as its hub, and Samsung OLED is designed to be at the centre of it all. It has built-in voice control with Bixby, Alexa, or Google Assistant⁶ and can even pair with a smart sound bar like the Samsung 11.1.4ch Q990B Dolby Atmos Soundbar to reduce cable clutter while transforming your audio experience⁷. If you’re wondering how to connect your Samsung phone to your TV – it’s easy!  Just download and open the SmartThings app on your phone and follow the prompts.

 

If you’re ready to level-up your home viewing experience, come and see us in-store or online for the friendliest advice and lowest prices on Samsung smart TVs.

 

¹ Picture quality may vary depending on quality and resolution of source content and viewing conditions.

² Source content must be Dolby Atmos® enabled for Dolby Atmos® playback. Samsung define 'True Dolby Atmos' as featuring an upwards-firing directional speaker for three dimensional sound. Wireless Dolby Atmos compatible only for selected Samsung soundbars.

³ The quality of sound effects may vary depending on the source content, installation and environmental characteristics (e.g. ceiling).

 Compared to Samsung BU8000 TV. Low input lag is measured based on internal testing conditions and is subject to change according to game setting or specific conditions.

⁵ Internet connection, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription and compatible controller required.

 Content services are subject to change without notice. Voice commands recognise English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Chinese and Korean. Not all accents, dialects and expressions recognised. Supported languages may differ between Bixby, Alexa and Google Assistant. Amazon, Alexa and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Connected devices must be WiFi enabled and compatible with Bixby, Google Assistant or Alexa and their relevant apps. Internet connection and SmartThings app required. Data usage and subscription fees may apply. Limited commands may be supported.

Third party applications may require sign up and subscription fees. Bluetooth or internet connection required. Sound bar sold separately.

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