Samsung TVs: 4 Ways to Achieve True Greatness
Samsung TV Improvements: A Summary of Key Complaints & Suggestions
This article outlines three key areas where the author believes Samsung can improve its already excellent TVs, despite being the world’s leading TV brand for 19 years. Here’s a breakdown:
1.Increase Memory & Storage:
* Problem: Samsung TVs, even high-end models, have severely limited internal storage (currently 4GB is common). This restricts app installation,offline content storage,and overall functionality.
* Suggestion:
* Baseline: Increase to 16GB for all models.
* high-End (>$1000): Increase to 64GB of storage and more RAM to improve responsiveness, reduce stuttering, and prevent app reloads.
2. Enable Background Music Playback:
* Problem: Samsung TVs pause music streaming apps (like Apple Music and Spotify) when navigating back to the home screen. This is a frustrating limitation not found on competing platforms like Google TV and tvOS.
* Suggestion: Allow music to continue playing in the background while browsing the home screen,apps,and settings. This would align the TV experience with smartphones and streaming devices.
3. Disable auto-Play of Videos in Settings:
* Problem: Samsung TVs automatically resume the last played video source when the Settings menu is opened, even if returning from the home screen.This is an unwanted and disruptive behavior.
* Suggestion: Implement a simple toggle to disable video autoplay when accessing the Settings menu, giving users more control over their viewing experience.
In essence, the author argues that while Samsung makes fantastic TVs, these relatively simple software and hardware improvements would significantly enhance the user experience and solidify their position as the industry leader.