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Samsung Speakers: Bixby, Alexa & Google Assistant Inside!
10 Jan
Summary
- New Samsung speakers to support Alexa, Google Assistant, and Bixby.
- Speakers feature modern design by Erwan Bouroullec and launch in March.
- Music Studio 7 offers lossless Spotify streaming up to 24-bit/96kHz.
Samsung has unveiled its new Music Studio 5 and Music Studio 7 Wi-Fi speakers, set for a March release. These models showcase a distinctive modern design by Erwan Bouroullec and are poised to compete with established smart speaker brands. Both speakers will offer support for voice commands via Alexa, Google Assistant, and Samsung's own Bixby, enhancing smart home integration and user interaction.
The Music Studio series will feature Spotify Tap and Spotify Connect, allowing users to initiate playlists with a simple touch. The Music Studio 7 model is particularly noteworthy for its ability to stream lossless Spotify Premium content in FLAC format up to 24-bit/44.1 kHz, and other content up to 24-bit/96kHz. Buyers opting for Alexa will get Amazon Music as default, while Google Assistant users will have YouTube Music as their default streaming service.
Connectivity options include Toslink for the Music Studio 5 and HDMI for the Music Studio 7. Samsung's Q Symphony technology allows synchronization with recent Samsung TVs via Bluetooth for surround sound. Multi-room audio is supported through the SmartThings app, enabling streaming to up to 10 speakers simultaneously, although stereo pairing is not possible. The Music Studio 5 is priced at $249, and the Music Studio 7 at $499.
