![]() ![]() ![]() In our experience it's nice to have the images blown up to big-screen size, but the conversations lack the satisfying intimacy of a PC, tablet or phone Skype call, because the zoom isn't tight enough. Skype has been available for years on numerous smart TV platforms. Microsoft recommends a "sustained internet connection of 1Mbps symmetrical bandwidth or higher" for 1080p calls and download/upload speed of 2Mbps/512kbps or higher for three-party group calls.įree group video Skype calls have been available since April 2014 on PC, Mac and Xbox One, but this is a first for a native Smart TV app. The app update also bumps resolution up to 1080p, which should result in improved image quality. The three-party group video call feature allows you to add a third Skype contact to a call, which appears split-screen on the TV (as shown below). ![]() If you own the HU9000, you now have access to Skype 4.0. For all other 2014 Samsung TVs we could find on Samsung's site, the camera is an add-on option. As far as we can tell, that amounts to the HU9000 series of curved 4K Ultra HD TVs - and that's it. Microsoft, which owns the video-calling software brand, says an updated Skype app is available now for 2014 Samsung TVs that feature a built-in camera. For the few people who own a compatible Smart TV from Samsung, Skype just got better. ![]()
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