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Samsung - 55" Class 8000 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Tizen TV

Model: UN55AU8000FXZA
SKU: 6452996
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  • Key Specs
    • Display Type: LED
    • Resolution: 4K (2160p) (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used to capture video/images. The higher the resolution the finer the detail that can be seen.)
    • Screen Size Class: 55 inches (The group size measurement of a screen. This differs from a screen size measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
    • High Dynamic Range (HDR): true (An HDR-compatible 4K TV or other HDR-compatible product displays HDR video content when it's available from sources like 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs and 4K streaming services.)
    • High Dynamic Range Format: HDR 10, HDR 10+ (There are a few HDR formats that tell the TV or other HDR-compatible product how to best utilize its capabilities to display HDR content. HDR technology can support one or multiple formats, each with various benefits to picture quality.)
    • LED Panel Type: Standard LED
    • Backlight Type: Edge Lit (Edge-lit: lights are on the edges of the display with ~10 zones of vertical LEDs. Direct-lit: lights are on the edges and behind the screen for more light uniformity than Edge-lit. Full array: direct-lit with local dimming for greater contrast with up to 100 zones of LEDs.)
    • Refresh Rate: 60Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
    • Motion Enhancement Technology: Motion Rate 120 (Proprietary technologies produced in addition to the Refresh Rate that smooth out faster moving pictures to reduce blur and pixelation.)
    • Smart Platform: Tizen (Just like a computer, a smart TV needs an operating system (also called a smart platform) in order to access the Internet, connect with entertainment apps, and play streaming content. Some common TV smart platforms are; Roku TV, Android TV, and Chromecast.)
    • Featured Streaming Services: Apple TV+, Disney+, Google Play Movies & TV, Hulu, Netflix, Prime Video, SHOWTIME, Sling TV, YouTube (Streaming services and other programs are available on this device. Keep in mind, there may be more services supported than just those shown here.)
    • Number of HDMI Inputs (Total): 3
    • Works With: Amazon Alexa, Bixby, Google Assistant (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
    • Voice Assistant Built-in: Bixby, Google Assistant (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
  • General
    • Brand: Samsung
    • Model Number: UN55AU8000FXZA
    • Product Name: 55" Class 8000 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Tizen TV
    • Color: Black
    • Model Year: 2021
  • Dimensions
    • Product Height With Stand: 29.5 inches
    • Product Width: 48.5 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Depth With Stand: 8.9 inches
    • Product Height Without Stand: 27.9 inches
    • Product Depth Without Stand: 1 inches
    • Product Weight With Stand: 35.7 pounds
    • Product Weight Without Stand: 34.2 pounds
    • Stand Width: 35.6 inches (The horizontal measurement of the stand/base, or the distance from the outside of one leg to the outside of the opposite leg, as it is attached to the product.)
    • Stand Depth: 8.6 inches
    • Adjustable Stand Width: false (Whether the stand can adjust to have more than one measurement either between the legs or the base itself.)
  • Display
    • Display Type: LED
    • Resolution: 4K (2160p) (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used to capture video/images. The higher the resolution the finer the detail that can be seen.)
    • Screen Size: 54.6 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
    • Screen Size Class: 55 inches (The group size measurement of a screen. This differs from a screen size measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
    • High Dynamic Range (HDR): true (An HDR-compatible 4K TV or other HDR-compatible product displays HDR video content when it's available from sources like 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs and 4K streaming services.)
    • High Dynamic Range Format: HDR 10, HDR 10+ (There are a few HDR formats that tell the TV or other HDR-compatible product how to best utilize its capabilities to display HDR content. HDR technology can support one or multiple formats, each with various benefits to picture quality.)
    • Picture Quality Enhancement Technology: HDR Compatible
    • LED Panel Type: Standard LED
    • Backlight Type: Edge Lit (Edge-lit: lights are on the edges of the display with ~10 zones of vertical LEDs. Direct-lit: lights are on the edges and behind the screen for more light uniformity than Edge-lit. Full array: direct-lit with local dimming for greater contrast with up to 100 zones of LEDs.)
    • Curved Screen: false
    • Refresh Rate: 60Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
    • Motion Enhancement Technology: Motion Rate 120 (Proprietary technologies produced in addition to the Refresh Rate that smooth out faster moving pictures to reduce blur and pixelation.)
    • Closed Captioning: true (The text version of spoken audio displayed on the screen. Devices that can display closed captioning typically have the option to toggle the feature on or off.)
    • Language(s) Displayed: English, French, Spanish (The available language options for displayed text or captions.)
  • Features
    • Remote Control Type: Voice control
    • Smart Capable: true (Smart, or smart-capable devices are able to connect directly to your home network in order to stream content from the Internet, run Internet-based apps, or connect to other smart devices.)
    • Smart Platform: Tizen (Just like a computer, a smart TV needs an operating system (also called a smart platform) in order to access the Internet, connect with entertainment apps, and play streaming content. Some common TV smart platforms are; Roku TV, Android TV, and Chromecast.)
    • Featured Streaming Services: Apple TV+, Disney+, Google Play Movies & TV, Hulu, Netflix, Prime Video, SHOWTIME, Sling TV, YouTube (Streaming services and other programs are available on this device. Keep in mind, there may be more services supported than just those shown here.)
    • Content Sharing: Mobile to TV (The device is capable of connecting to another device in order to send or receive streaming content. Share content from your mobile device to your TV or vice versa.)
    • V-Chip: true (Feature that blocks television programming if it has a content rating outside of the acceptable rating(s) configured by the user.)
    • TV Tuner: Digital (The ATSC TV Tuner is a component built into conventional TV sets or other devices for receiving over-the-air broadcast TV without a cable/satellite box. Digital tuners may be purchased separately and connected to a device if it does not have one built in.)
  • Connectivity
    • Number of HDMI Inputs (Total): 3
    • HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC): true
    • HDBaseT Receiver: false (An input that receives uncompressed HDMI signals over a category cable point-to-point, up to 100 meters, from a transmitter.)
    • RF Antenna Input: true (This input is used to connect devices such as antennas or cable boxes to a TV via a coaxial cable.)
    • Number Of USB Port(s) (Total): 2 (The total number of USB ports including all generations and versions.)
    • Bluetooth Version: 4.2 (The Bluetooth specification formalized by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group. All versions of the Bluetooth standard are backwards compatible with previous versions.)
  • Compatibility
    • VESA Wall Mount Standard: 200mm x 200mm (VESA wall mount standards refer to the spacing of screw holes built into a TV in order to fit with standard TV wall mounts. These standards are implemented into most TVs and monitors.)
    • Works With: Amazon Alexa, Bixby, Google Assistant (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
    • Voice Assistant Built-in: Bixby, Google Assistant (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
  • Audio
    • Surround Sound Supported: Dolby Audio (Surround sound systems use multiple audio channels and speakers to create an immersive sound experience for the listener. There are also various proprietary technologies that imitate this kind of sound via a device's built-in speakers or soundbar.)
  • Power
    • ENERGY STAR Certified: false (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
    • EPEAT Qualified: false (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
    • Estimated Annual Operating Cost: 18 United States dollars (Predicted cost of operating the product under average conditions for one year.)
    • Estimated Annual Electricity Use: 147 kilowatt hours (Predicted amount of electricity needed to operate the product under average conditions for one year.)
    • Voltage: 120 volts (Amount of power needed to support an electrical current.)
    • Wattage: 150 watts (Measurement of electrical power.)
  • Included
    • Stand Included: true
  • Box Dimension
    • Height: 33.3 inches
    • Width: 55.1 inches
    • Depth: 5.8 inches
    • CubicDimension: 10642 inches
  • Other
    • UPC: 887276522982

Step up to the world of Crystal UHD from Samsung. Elevated color and clarity offer you a picture that has to be seen to be believed. Add in smart features that make watching TV even easier, and you have a TV that is essential.

  • True-to-life color.: Witness millions of shades of color through powerful Dynamic Crystal technology.
  • See every detail.: See every detail with stunning clarity. The powerful processor, specifically tuned for Crystal Displays, converts what you're watching to 4K.
  • Built-in voice assistants.: Access a world of content beyond streaming. Schedule recordings, search, auto-adjust game settings, seamlessly connect with a host of compatible devices across your home, and control your TV with your voice, all with one easy-to-use remote.
  • The full spectrum of lights and darks.: Enjoy a whole new world of vivid color and detail found in newer films and streaming service content with HDR, also known as High Dynamic Range.
  • See fast-moving content with enhanced motion clarity: With minimized blur and enhanced motion clarity, Motion Xcelerator catches all the fast-moving action, whether you're watching sports or taking advantage of newer gaming capabilities.
  • Sleek and slim design: The ultra-thin profile lets your TV blend in effortlessly
  • Crisp details in every image.: Alt: See what you’ve been missing on a crisp, clear picture that’s 4X the resolution of Full HD.
  • Tailors recommendations for steaming and live TV .: Find your favorite movies and TV shows all in one place, with a simple on-screen guide that provides you with tailored recommendations for exploring new content.*
  • Simply tap to connect: Mirror your phone on your TV with just a tap to continue enjoying movies, music and apps on the bigger screen within seconds.*
  • Work and learn from home.: Stay productive and connect your office PC to your TV, or screen share directly from a nearby PC or laptop — it's all seamless.
  • TV and soundbar in perfect harmony.: Surround yourself with synchronized sound from your TV and soundbar, orchestrated in complete harmony with Q-Symphony.*
  • Outstanding design that blends in.: Get a minimal look with the easy-to-install Slim Fit Wall Mount.*
  • Eliminate the clutter.: Keep your cables concealed and tidy for a seamless look.
  • Free TV, no strings attached.: Enjoy thousands of hours of subscription-free TV, movies and sports with 150 channels and growing.
  • True-to-life color.: Witness millions of shades of color through powerful Dynamic Crystal technology.
  • See every detail.: See every detail with stunning clarity. The powerful processor, specifically tuned for Crystal Displays, converts what you're watching to 4K.
  • Built-in voice assistants.: Access a world of content beyond streaming. Schedule recordings, search, auto-adjust game settings, seamlessly connect with a host of compatible devices across your home, and control your TV with your voice, all with one easy-to-use remote.
  • The full spectrum of lights and darks.: Enjoy a whole new world of vivid color and detail found in newer films and streaming service content with HDR, also known as High Dynamic Range.
  • See fast-moving content with enhanced motion clarity: With minimized blur and enhanced motion clarity, Motion Xcelerator catches all the fast-moving action, whether you're watching sports or taking advantage of newer gaming capabilities.
  • Sleek and slim design: The ultra-thin profile lets your TV blend in effortlessly
  • Crisp details in every image.: Alt: See what you’ve been missing on a crisp, clear picture that’s 4X the resolution of Full HD.
  • Tailors recommendations for steaming and live TV .: Find your favorite movies and TV shows all in one place, with a simple on-screen guide that provides you with tailored recommendations for exploring new content.*
  • Simply tap to connect: Mirror your phone on your TV with just a tap to continue enjoying movies, music and apps on the bigger screen within seconds.*
  • Work and learn from home.: Stay productive and connect your office PC to your TV, or screen share directly from a nearby PC or laptop — it's all seamless.
  • TV and soundbar in perfect harmony.: Surround yourself with synchronized sound from your TV and soundbar, orchestrated in complete harmony with Q-Symphony.*
  • Outstanding design that blends in.: Get a minimal look with the easy-to-install Slim Fit Wall Mount.*
  • Eliminate the clutter.: Keep your cables concealed and tidy for a seamless look.
  • Free TV, no strings attached.: Enjoy thousands of hours of subscription-free TV, movies and sports with 150 channels and growing.
Whats Included
  • Standard Smart Remote TM2180A
  • User manual
  • Power cable
  • Standard Smart Remote TM2180A
  • User manual
  • Power cable
Documents
  • Energy_Guide_PDF
  • Energy_Guide_PDF

Q: What apps come with this particular TV?

A: Hi Chris, The apps pre-installed on the AU8000 are: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Apple TV, YouTube, VUDU, Apple Music, Discovery GO, DisneyNOW, SHOWTIME, HGTV, TLC GO, Tubi, Facebook watch, Disney+, Youtube TV, Gallery, and Internet. You can search for and download hundred of additional applications through the TVs built in App Store. ^Tim

Q: Does this TV come with built in Bluetooth so that I can pair my headphones seamlessly with the set?

A: Hi Gary! The AU8000 features built in Bluetooth technology allowing you to connect headphones or speakers for listening, even keyboards or game pads for additional ways to use the TV. A wireless headset can be connected to this TV by navigating to Settings > Sound > Sound Output > Bluetooth Speaker List > select or pair your Bluetooth headset. ^Tim

Q: Does this tv have component connections -red, green, black ports?

A: Hi Tom! The AU8000 does not feature component connections. This model supports 3 HDMI connections, 2 USB connections, 1 LAN port, 1 Optical Audio output, and 1 RF Antenna connection. ^Tim

Q: Does the AU8000 have analog audio output?

A: Hi Dan! The AU8000 does not feature analog audio outputs. This model is compatible with devices that support HDMI, Digital Optical audio, or Bluetooth Wireless audio technology. ^Tim

Q: When you connect the sound with Bluetooth ie AirPods, can others in the room still hear the sound or is it an all Bluetooth or all audio? I have a hearing problem but my spouse does not.

A: I have an earlier model of this TV, and I can set it up for TV speakers and earbuds at the same time. Here are instructions I found: How can I use Bluetooth headphones and TV speakers simultaneously on Samsung Smart TV? Set up Multi-output Audio 1 Press the Home button on your remote control to bring up the Smart Hub and then select Settings. 2 Select General then Accessibility. 3 Choose Multi-output Audio. 4 Your TV will search for nearby Bluetooth devices. ... 5 Select your Bluetooth device from the list and choose Pair and Connect.

Q: Hi, what is the distance between the TV stands? Thanks John

A: Hi John! The distance between the legs on the 55" AU8000 is 35.6". ^Tim

Q: Will this TV get the local free channels you get with an outside antenna on the roof? Like 3, 3.3, 5, 5.3, 5.4, 8, 10.3.......

A: Hi LindaLu! The AU8000 features a standard coaxial connection allowing you to connect an external antenna to the TV for live local channels. Once connected, you will need to perform a channel scan to add the available channels to your TV Guide. ^Tim

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