Most popular questions about Samsung Technology

What is Samsung Smart TV?

Samsung Smart TV is a fundamentally new type of device. This is a television in the usual sense of television, and a multimedia center with access to a huge amount of media content on the Internet, and a point of communication.

Currently, Samsung Smart Hub combines a number of solutions and functions: the Samsung Apps store, browser, search, Skype and the Social TV app with the function of communicating on the Internet and discussing programs while watching. Samsung smart TVs have built-in Wi-Fi. And using the AllShare function, a smart TV can be combined into a single network with devices that support the DLNA protocol: computers, laptops, mobile phones, smartphones, which makes it possible to store content on a computer or drive connected to a local network and play it on a TV, for example, via Wi-Fi.

Where and how to purchase smart TV devices?

To purchase a smart TV, you can go to a regular electronics store or select a model on the Internet and place an order online. Samsung smart TVs are sold at most popular online electronics stores.

If you do not have enough money to buy, you can apply for a bank loan or get installments right in the store.

Important parameters to pay attention to when choosing a TV:

  • Resolution and screen size;
  • Additional features;
  • Convenience and ergonomics of remote controls;

You can obtain detailed information about Smart TV from a consultant or by reading a review on the Internet.

What is Samsung Smart TV Challenge?

Samsung Smart TV Challenge - This is an annual competition for smart TV app developers. Developers from all over Europe can offer their apps for TVs with Internet access, as well as for Blu-ray players and home theater systems Blu-ray Home Theater.

The best apps will be added to the core of the Samsung Smart TV service. The total prize pool of the competition is 500,000 euros, so the developers obviously will not be offended. All participants receive a set of SDK programs, with the help of which they will shape the future stellar programs for Smart TV.

What is Samsung Pay?

Samsung Pay is a smartphone payment system based on the technology acquired by Samsung's Loop Pay company. According to the company, it allows to interact with 90% of payment terminals around the world, because Samsung Pay supports not only the standard NFC (Near Field Communication) contactless payment technology for payment on terminals with the contactless payment symbol but also Samsung's own unique technology - MST (Magnetic Secure Transmission) for transferring data to ordinary terms in the form of a magnetic credit card bank strip.

Payments with this system are as secure as possible:

  • Instead of a card number, a special digital code named token is used.
  • Each purchase requires authorization by iris, fingerprint or application of PIN code.
  • Samsung KNOX built-in security system protects Samsung Pay data regardless of the operating system.

Can I get a loan using the Samsung Pay application?

The possibility of obtaining credit or microcredit in the Samsung Pay application depends on the bank you use. If your bank approves the loan application, the funds will be credited to the account and available for use.

In some countries, such as India, it is possible to apply for a loan directly through the app. Using Samsung Pay to apply also increases your chances of approving a loan. Such a service is popular in India and may be introduced in other countries in the near future, especially after Samsung Pay Cash card was presented.