The Sero Hands-on: Samsung's rotating AirPlay-enabled 4K QLED display

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The Sero from Samsung is a self-rotating 43-inch 4K QLED display that can turn to play both horizontal and vertical video in their native orientations.
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[@dantapp5925]

Next version: fidget spinner tv

[@carlosbaltodano7811]

If this thing came with a built in video camera for conferencing, I’d get it for my office today. The entire screen would light up the room and the ability to conference with multiple people would be much better + improved experience when conferencing with staff using their phones in portrait mode. And great built in audio? They missed the mark not targeting the WFH movement

[@michaelfromaustin]

Perhaps. I bought a camera for WFH and it was $75. They probably don't want to work that into the price. You could get a camera setup with real lighting and still use this though.

[@ceciliovalle8637]

I think there was a missed opportunity for this to function as a mirror as well.

[@SuaveLlaveBlog]

Have you tried using a mirrored screen protector on your phone? It’s the worst you lose so much quality

[@Rance53]

@@SuaveLlaveBlog a few years ago we cpuldnt have possibly imagined rollable Hi def Tvs. I think a feature like that couldnt be impossible to engineer

[@eduardocastillo8611]

I'm sure your phone 📱 can download an app that your phone is a mirror and just project it to the TV

[@dptp9019]

Eduardo Castillo it’s called the camera app...

[@DungeonsHeroes]

you mirror your smartphone to it and you use your smartphone's camera

[@erikwsince1981]

I really like the concept of this TV. It stands on its own, is fully portable, has a speaker system built in, and can rotate for various content. To me this is a huge winner for any bedroom or small apartment type TV setup. I think I’d wait for V2 of this guy if they can integrate a webcam and mirror type function into it. Then it would hit all the marks I think. Also, if the stand was taller, this would be a total winner for portable business presentation type setups!

[@trentox6713]

There probably wont be a V2 of this.

[@fitpolo5471]

Seth, the video looks good.BTW, may I know when will the watch video come out?

[@monsiuersmartypants3391]

This is perfect for reading sheet music. I screenshot my sheet music and connect my phone

[@greven8738]

This could’ve been like a touch screen phone when it flips or a tablet or something or even a mirror

[@quv2035]

LG Wing!

[@jurgentrockenbau9321]

Samsung, we need this in black!🙏🏻😎🙏🏻

[@perslayer]

Hi. You mentioned that the viewing angle was great on this tv. I purchased this tv recently and the viewing angles are horrible. I was wondering if I just got a bad unit and if I should contact Samsung. The blooming doesn’t even let you watch any contents almost. Is that normal with the Qleds? Please let me know so I can call Samsung and I have my unit replaced. Thank you so much. By the way the sound is amazing!

[@saviour2144]

i just ordered 2 units after demo at the store

[@robertotomas]

I have it. the audio is absolutely worth it .. it holds its own against current-gen 200w soundbars, and unless it is a *.1 soundbar, outperforms in bass - think of this as a $1000 tv with a $500 stand and a $500 sound system. Price wise, its not a great deal in any of those categories. But it is great quality all around. Besides sound, another strong suit is the integration with alexa and iphone (I imagine the integration is better still with the samsung equivalents) I have my home office in the room beside the sero tv: in the office, I decided to have spotify use it as a speaker. I set it to the device but expected to have to get up and go turn on the tv, because it was off. It woke the tv and started playing. :) Casting youtube basically never hiccups either. Its an app-first kind of tv - maybe you find that in top end televisions from the past year or two, but not earlier, and absolutely never at sizes this small. downsides for me: can't use it as a vertical monitor with my mac, havent seen it play any content vertically from my phone (it wants to rotate to horizontal before many functions will operate)

[@GamezGuru1]

Please provide one example where you would want to watch vertical content

[@anthonyreed480]

@@GamezGuru1 KZbin videos whilst scrolling comments. Works great on my Galaxy Fold 2.

[@GamezGuru1]

@@anthonyreed480 and on other smartphone... Have you ever wanted to do that on your lounge TV?

[@rickslife]

You can pick one up now for around $850. ✔️

[@robertotomas]

@@rickslife ooh that’s awesome, at that price I think it’s pretty compelling actually. Also it now often *does* play KZbin content vertically when appropriate

[@jordandmaynard]

Does this work as a monitor when hooked up to a PC in both landscape and portrait? If so this could be a really good (albeit expensive) solution for an Arcade Emulator setup, as the screen could switch to vertical mode for Shoot 'Em Ups like 1942 etc...

[@JBOsurf]

I want a 65in TV with a built in solid sound system that isn't a bang and olufsen. Anything out there in the market?

[@coderkind]

If I hook up a computer to this display and stick it in portrait mode, will the computer recognise it as a portrait resolution or landscape (horizontal)?

[@BassOnMYlevel]

fun fact you could put any tv in portrait mode using the proper stand and settings on the PC

[@mostlymartinez]

This is awesome!

[@yongthiamteo623]

Hi anyone can tell me Iphone 12 pro can linked to the tv? i have been trying cant get portrait mode.?

[@prinsblondies7575]

Will the rotating work with Any random HDMI input?

[@epernado]

yes

[@ihateflatbunz]

this would be epic if it was a real tv and you could game on it and watch movies,its a luxury device like the fold 2 being 2k also

[@jimmysollistorsveen4561]

Its real.. 😂

[@ihateflatbunz]

@@jimmysollistorsveen4561 but its not good for gaming at 2k i can get the lg cx

[@jimmysollistorsveen4561]

iHateFlatbunz ah in that matter, I follow 😂 my bad

[@ihateflatbunz]

@@jimmysollistorsveen4561 if they priced this at 2k for social media I can't even imagine the price for a one good movie and gaming set up

[@TheCyberGypsy]

Have the serif just bought it for a great price

[@9to5toys]

such a great display!

[@Boys-R-Boys-and-Girls-R-Girls]

There is a store near by that had them for 699. Idk if it's worth it

[@tomsn999]

I wanna see the Backside of this TV.

[@sammylee5474]

They missed the chance to also make it a tablet. 😂

[@DjExelent]

Where do i put my wLN kabel ?

[@blomman9575]

2000? in sweden its just around 1000-1200 dollars

[@ABAtrading]

Only if it was 55 inches. 43 seems too small

[@Giosmokes710]

I just got a 43 and for a room it’s huge

[@yazzyborn4dance]

Can u go live on zoom or instagram ? On this tv

[@eduardocastillo8611]

You just do it on your phone and then project it on the TV

[@SuaveLlaveBlog]

When using an iPhone you use the remote to tilt the tv vertical. Android devices will be auto rotated

[@thunderbird7780]

Will it also work for vertical games? Schumps, pinball etc.

[@kristijanmikus5037]

It works for every qled tv? If I put some photos on iphone, conncet to qled, rotate whole screen vertical on stand and screen will be rotated verticali? Please give me advice if you know how. Thnx

[@ajibayu2108]

Your voice sounds like Joshua Vergara.

[@chrisdawes7270]

ALL of Samsung's 2022 models now have the ability to have a rotating wall / stand mount (Yes ALL OF THEM)... So this is no longer limited to one model, and that also means the Dolby Atmos speakers also rotate so sound is not impared!!

[@elloco855]

This tv isn’t for tv users. It’s for artists, and for people who like unique designs.

[@tonyclifton2172]

Nopes.. you have to try before judging. i had the same thought, but i absolutely love it in my living room. Im sitting 2,5 meters away from the tv. the screen is criiiiisp!

[@monsiuersmartypants3391]

Its 900 dollars on ebay

[@TheCyberGypsy]

Absolutely

[@himanshumittal7079]

Wall mounted or not

[@KaffeinatedENT]

The wire across the floor is triggering. 😬

[@myksingh]

I want 85" rotating tv

[@MichaelNNguyen]

The bezels is pretty thick for 2020.

[@12345678abracadabra]

I think it's meant to look like a picture frame

[@MazharulAlam]

Isn't it a QLED TV?

[@9to5toys]

Yup, thanks for the catch.

[@sn7686]

needed a bit bigger

[@BIKEGOESPRO]

You can play pubg on this TV?

[@LastCallSRT]

Michael Sero

[@ursal7128]

Updates!? It's a Samsung.

[@ivandrol4733]

It’s not on the tv It’s on Airplay LOL

[@kelseyclark4549]

Interesting, apple tv built into a samsung tv

[@loveordie4]

Samsung always promises future updates and doesn't deliver.

[@neomaster007]

Pretty sci fi

[@kikoy08]

no one uses their tv in a portrait mode unless you're a nerd

[@brandonbowman5821]

so basically a TV made for people who shoot videos like my wife.... vertical...

[@chrisdawes7270]

Taking video in portrait... such a waste of the visual area...

[@adhilvp4751]

But y do u need a rotating tv?????.....

[@TheCyberGypsy]

No but wanted one

[@michaelmich00]

way overpriced

[@sccc466]

It’s a matter of how much you make per month ? Such comments are relative

[@michaelmich00]

@@sccc466 no the tech is shit, can make that tv for 1/3 in china.

[@mustardroshi418]

@@michaelmich00 well u said it yourself. "IN CHINA" not with well payed employees in South Korea, Vietnam and Germany but in China with child and forced labor and probably way worse quality, but hay its cheaper man

[@shortair84]

The fact that this can't be mounted is whack...

[@caes4300]

HOW TO USE SAMSUNG S9/S9+ TO CONNECT CUZ I CANT EVEN CONNECT SMASUNG PRODUCT CAN CONNECT TO ANOTHER SAMSUNG PRODUCT IS A JOKE AND HOW APPLE CAN CONNECT ISBNOT EVEN ANDROID PLUS SMART VIEW IS USELESS PIECE OF TRASH

[@sergiodriftdrift]

Well this and the folding phone are useless there is no point in buying it.

[@anthonyreed480]

I am writing this comment from a Galaxy Fold 2 5G. This phone is the best piece of tech I've ever had, and I'll never be able to go back. I'm sorry that you can't afford it lol, but one day you'll understand!

[@mustardroshi418]

Speak for yourself

[@TheCyberGypsy]

If you can’t afford them just say that seriously

[@glenncary6073]

It's beautiful !! G.G.C. ** WAY AHEAD OF ITS TIME ** 🇱🇷🦅🇱🇷 Thank You !