{"id":24380,"date":"2018-12-06T14:47:40","date_gmt":"2018-12-06T19:47:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/?p=24380"},"modified":"2019-06-18T18:43:20","modified_gmt":"2019-06-18T22:43:20","slug":"samsung-tvs-ambient-mode-like-no","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/samsung-newsroom-production.barbariangroup.com\/us\/samsung-tvs-ambient-mode-like-no\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Samsung TVs with \u2018Ambient Mode\u2019 are like No Other"},"content":{"rendered":"

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While Samsung TVs are packed with easy-to-use functions from the Effortless Login feature to the Universal Guide<\/a>, many people find a looming black screen to be an eyesore, and some even hide them out of sight in cabinets. With that in mind, the engineers at Samsung set out to answer the question \u201cHow can a TV actually enrich a living space?\u201d<\/p>\n

At Samsung, innovation is part of our DNA. It\u2019s typical to see product designers consistently focused on how to improve functions of a product when it\u2019s in use, but one Samsung design team recently challenged themselves to think outside the box and innovate with how our Smart TVs function when they\u2019re turned off. Here\u2019s the story of how \u201cAmbient Mode\u201d was born.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy team researched lots of customers\u2019 behaviors. Many users did not want to see the black screen in their living rooms when the TV was off,\u201d said Yoojin Choi, a UX Designer at Samsung<\/strong>. They came up with the idea of making the screen \u201ctransparent\u201d when not in use. In this mode, users can choose to use the TV screen to display pictures, information such as news or weather forecasts, or make it seamlessly blend in with whatever is behind it.<\/p>\n

\u2018Ambient Mode,\u2019 Redefining the Black Screen<\/h4>\n
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TVs are turned on for only five hours a day on average, yet they occupy a large space on the wall in the living room. This means TVs hang on the wall just as a black screen for more than 19 hours every day. With a TV turned off, it is easier to see dust or fingerprints on the screen \u2013 especially when the screen is large.<\/p>\n

This year, Samsung Electronics unveiled Ambient Mode for the QLED TV, turning an empty screen into a display that depicts images and information. Ambient Mode \u00ac\u00acis unique in the market, allowing the TV to blend seamlessly into the room.<\/p>\n

Using just a picture of the wall taken with a mobile phone and SmartThings<\/a> (a mobile app which connects IoT devices), Ambient Mode can mimic the pattern behind the TV to complement the consumer\u2019s home d\u00e9cor by creating a chameleon-like visual camouflage. An AI-based pattern generator automatically blends the color with the wall\u2019s texture. Details of the photo, such as contrast and brightness, can be adjusted and further edited to make the display more authentic. For something more interactive, users can combine pattern matching with a display of family pictures on their TV screens, like pictures in a frame.<\/p>\n

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The 2018 QLED TV line has features that sense external conditions (like weather and brightness) and changes the TV display content to deliver valuable information throughout the day. For example, the TV display can show sunrise at six in the morning and play chirping sounds of crickets in the evening. If it\u2019s raining, the TV can be configured to play the sound of raining.<\/p>\n

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Ambient Mode also increases the QLED TV\u2019s operation efficiency significantly with energy-saving functions that turn off the screen if users are not nearby. The SmartThings app detects mobile signals (Bluetooth Low Energy) and passes on the information to the TV. With an auto-dimming sensor, the TV\u2019s brightness and color can be adjusted according to the viewing environment. In the dark, Ambient Mode is automatically turned off to prevent unnecessary power consumption.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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In addition, the QLED TV\u2019s inorganic quantum dot technology is free from burn-in, letting users utilize and appreciate Ambient Mode without seeing afterimages – even after a static picture has remained on screen for an extended length of time. Samsung Electronics is the only company in the industry that offers a 10-year burn-in warranty<\/a>.<\/p>\n

One Invisible Cable<\/h4>\n
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As the number of TV peripherals increases, messy cables are exposed around the TV and are often hidden inside the wall for aesthetic reasons. To avoid the clutter, Samsung devised the Invisible Connection Cable for its QLED TVs<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 a first-of-its-kind innovation that merges power and data into one, new optical line.<\/p>\n

The First TV to Integrate Power and Data<\/h4>\n

With high-speed SerDes and optical communication technology, the One Invisible Cable transmits audiovisual signals and data as well as power. Often, transmitting sensitive data at high speeds through an optical cable with a power line is can cause interference and noise but Samsung\u2019s error compensation technology eliminates the issue.<\/p>\n

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\u201cAmbient Mode makes the invisible visible, and the One Invisible Cable makes the visible invisible. Despite the two features\u2019 roles being seemingly different, they both share the same purpose: to maximize spatial value and alter the lifestyles of consumers,\u201d said Taeyoung Huh, Vice President of Samsung Electronics<\/strong>. \u201cSamsung\u2019s QLED TV and its technologies remains at the heart of creating a better-than-ever TV experience for all of our users.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

* Product specifications may vary depending on models and locations . Background feature accuracy may vary based on TV location, dependent on wall designs, patterns, and\/or colors. SmartThings app on a mobile device (Android, iOS) is required for some functionality. App features may be limited at launch; please continue to check for updates.<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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