faced with the emergence of smart speakers such as google homeI’Amazon echo and coming soon apple HomePodFor several months, Samsung has been preparing its own attack. In between the presentation of the Galaxy Note 8, DK Koh, the CEO of the Korean brand had mentioned the project before. equipped with BixbySamsung speaker, the “smart” voice assistant, will connect and connect all Samsung devices compatible with home automation such as televisions, smartphones, other speakers, refrigerators… Everything will be based on technology Smart StuffIt belongs to Samsung.
Samsung: Will Bixby pair with Google Assistant, Siri and Alexa?
Our American colleagues at Bloomberg have confirmed that the Bixby speaker is coming for the first half of next year. The source also offers new details about the features that will be integrated into the device. As announced, the smart speaker is considered the control center of Samsung’s technological ecosystem. The device will be in the heart of your home, and the brand’s products will revolve around it. There’s nothing new about it, it’s already what Google is trying to do with Google Home and Apple is already making fun of with its HomePod.
This is why the speaker is so focused on home automation and connected objects, according to Bloomberg. Therefore, we hope to be able to connect many accessories such as Philips Hue to it. The device, which does not have a screen like its competitors, will integrate a light system on its structure like the Google Home Mini. Looking at the first images, Apple also needs to integrate such a system into its case.
Also, according to Bloomberg’s source, Samsung’s device will be slightly smaller than the imposing HomePod. This smart speaker, which is expected to be released in the first half of next year, will be available in various colors and will be sold for around $ 200. On the price side, the speaker follows the trend of its competitors. The Google Home is slightly cheaper ($149), but Apple’s HomePod is expected to retail for around $350.
Unless Samsung lacks assets up its sleeve to thwart its competitors, and especially the HomePod, which has been delayed to early 2018, like its entire ecosystem, the Korean giant Bixby will likely be missing a single element. At least for now, the Samsung assistant is still far from being worth Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa… The Korean brand is also said to be working on its development right now. We will tell you more as soon as possible. In the meantime, take care and stay connected!
