The Samsung ecosystem, how to best use Galaxy smartphones with the Galaxy Chromebook Go computer

Time: 15/Jan By: kenglenn 693 Views

For many years the Korean brand Samsung has occupied a leadership position in the world of smartphones and its leadership remains very solid even at the end of 2021, thanks to a series of products that present very interesting technology, but which belong above all to a very complete and easy to use.

"Ecosystem": this is the keyword around which we will focus to explain the real differences between a Samsung device and those of the competition, which probably can boast very similar technical data sheets, but cannot count on a large family of connected devices between them, easy to use even when they perform complex functions.

Discover the ecosystem with the Samsung Christmas promotion

The ecosystem principle finds one of its best expressions in the combined use of computers, smartphones and accessories of the Galaxy family: in this period it is easier to try this solution, because buying a Galaxy S21, a Z Fold 3 or a Z Flip 3 up to As of December 19th, a Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go computer, based on the Chromebook operating system, will be presented as a gift.

Thanks to this promotion it will be possible to test the interaction between a computer in the Chromebook world, that is based on the Google ChromeOS operating system and one of the best smartphones available today in the world of Samsung.

We have already told you how the new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go computer is made and how it works, which combines a very resistant structure with military certifications to a generous 14 "screen, with all the flexibility of the ChromeOS operating system, which carries the experience of using Android smartphones on computers perfect for school use and for home needs.

There are several advantages in combining a Samsung smartphone with the computer of the Chromebook world: during the configuration phase it is possible to pair your mobile phone to the computer, to share the Internet connection with a simple click.

Obviously, the computer has a Wi-Fi connection, taking advantage of the advanced technology of Wi-Fi 6, but when there is no possibility of using the Internet network, the connection of the mobile phone that can be activated from the "phone" enters the field. hub ".

We are talking about a specific menu, dedicated to the connection between smartphone and computer, which is always visible in the lower bar of the computer: with a click it brings you to the foreground and you can select the button with which to connect the Galaxy Chromebook Go to the mobile phone. .

There is no need to use the menu access, enter a password, the process is as simple as clicking. Furthermore, from the computer, it is possible to read the notifications that arrive on the phone, receive messages and if necessary adjust the ringtones without having to touch it.

Through Phone Hub it is possible to check the battery charge level, the signal strength and even locate the smartphone at any time.

Another important detail of the ecosystem created by Samsung computers and mobile phones is Wi-Fi Sync: thanks to this option, Galaxy Chromebook Go can automatically connect to the wifi networks already stored on the smartphone.

With the Nearby Share feature, you can share photos, videos and documents between devices instantly and securely. To these possibilities is also added that of the smart lock, thanks to which the mobile phone works as a security key, to unlock the Galaxy Chromebook Go without using the password.

With the smartphone at the center, the Samsung ecosystem allows you to coordinate the use of computers, appliances, audio video systems, accessories in a truly intuitive and immediate way. At the heart of this world are the Smarthings application and the Bixby virtual assistant. On the one hand, the app connects and communicates with each other the different devices, while Bixy is the virtual assistant that allows us to take advantage of artificial intelligence to learn our habits and anticipate them.

When it comes to the Samsung ecosystem, we go beyond the simple combination of computer and smartphone, but this combination can represent an excellent starting point and until December 19 you can easily experiment, thanks to the Christmas promotion: buying a Galaxy S21, a Z Fold 3 or a Z Flip 3 you will get a Galaxy Chromebook Go as a gift.