Compatibility: Galaxy Note II and Galaxy S4 Your smartphone just got smarter. Introducing the new Samsung Galaxy Note II & Galaxy S4 Smart Dock, the revolutionary new way to convert your mobile phone into a mobile office. Connect an HD monitor via the HDMI port and share a presentation with a client, or just watch a favorite video in your hotel room. Tired of typing on a tiny virtual keyboard? With three built-in USB ports you can connect a full-sized keyboard, USB mouse and an external storage drive – all at the same time – and convert your Galaxy in to a mini desktop computer. You can even connect your Samsung Galaxy Note II & Galaxy S4 to your home theater via the 3.5mm stereo connector for an immersive audio experience.

Rating:

3.7

(9 Reviews) 9

Rating Breakdown 9 reviews

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5 out of 8(62%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Reviews for Smart Dock Multimedia Hub

Review 1 for Smart Dock Multimedia Hub

Caveman419

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from Illinois

I have used this product for:1-3 months

Expertise:expert

# of SAMSUNG products I own:6-10

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

4 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Perfect Design

PostedApril 18, 2013

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedApril 18, 2013

"I purchased this at the initial purchase of my Note 2 wondering if I would use it to it's potential. I have it hooked up in my bedroom so that I use it for my alarm clock dock, have a long HDMI cable connecting to my TV so that I can watch Google TV/Movie purchases on the big screen and transfer files back through USB. I have had a USB keyboard and mouse hooked to play with initially, but have not attached them since.
The only thing that would make this any better would be USB3 support."

I would recommend this to a friend!

+3points

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Review 2 for Smart Dock Multimedia Hub

Bob629

from Pittsburgh

I have used this product for:3-6 months

Expertise:expert

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Galaxy note 2

PostedMarch 25, 2013

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedMarch 25, 2013

"This is by far the best phone I've ever owned.. Just when I think I've found all the features, another one pops up.. I don't see how they could make it any better. I reallty is just simply amazing. I'm sure they could up the ppi and give it stereo speakers, but it is just really a great phone. To own one is to love one.."

Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight, over all just a great looking phone., great battery life.

I would recommend this to a friend!

-4points

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Review 3 for Smart Dock Multimedia Hub

auburnfan38401

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from columbia, tn

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

I think the pink is pretty glamorous

PostedJanuary 1, 2013

"I love mine, thank you samsung for always providing superior quality"

-15points

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Review 4 for Smart Dock Multimedia Hub

ROYALTY

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from Atlanta, GA.

I have used this product for:less than a month

Expertise:expert

# of SAMSUNG products I own:11+

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

The Perfect Companion for the Samsung Galaxy Note II

PostedNovember 19, 2012

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedNovember 19, 2012

"I bought the Smart Dock to compliment my Potent Samsung Galaxy Note II because of the capability of connecting my (1) Samsung Smart Wireless Keyboard {VGKBD1500} via 1 of 3 Usb inputs (2) Portability and Connectivity to Projectors and non AllShare HDTV’s/ Monitors via HDMI during Presentations (3) Easy connection of the 3.5 Stereo Out mini jack to any Non WiFi or Non AllShare Stereo devices and speakers. I am very Pleased with my purchase of the Smart Dock and especially proud of My Galaxy Note II. I always find myself Bragging and Showing off My Samsung Galaxy Note II and its capabilities and technological innovations."

Pros: Durable, Lightweight, hdmi output, 3 usb inputs, 3.5 mm stereo

I would recommend this to a friend!

My product recommendations

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(8)

+25points

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Review 5 for Smart Dock Multimedia Hub

ExpertZero117

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from Hillsdale, MI

I have used this product for:less than a month

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

4 out of 5

Value

4 out of 5

Rating:

4 out of 5

this little box is awesome!

PostedJanuary 14, 2013

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedJanuary 14, 2013

"my first thought of this little box of awesome is, "this is going to make my phone a bit more useful" but in reality this thing is almost a must have ( i was using it on an galaxy s 3, i'm guessing it would be more suited for the note, due to the bigger screen).

Home Theater:
this thing is pretty sweet, you can hook it up to your home theater (if it has an hdmi input, if not you can get a 3.5mm to rca cord and use headphone jack to back of home theater) and use it for sound, OR you can hook it up to your tv (if you have an open hdmi port and a hdmi cord at home) and watch all your movies from your phone to tv.. or anything else you're doing on your phone, it puts whatever's on your phone onto your tv.. it's pretty cool.

Computer:
this is where i thought it really shines, you can hook up a wireless mouse and keyboard, run an hdmi to your tv or any monitor with an hdmi input and BAM now you have a desktop computer (almost). you can edit documents you have saved on your phone or your samsung account (your free 2gb of storage they give you) from your phone with ease using the mouse and keyboard.. it's pretty cool.

the only way this product could be any better is if there was a way to have this hold your phone up in landscape mode. it's build to hold your phone upright, if they could have put something on it like a pull out kickstand so if you wanted landscape mode (like if you don't have a screen to hook up to but wanted to use mouse and keyboard) then i'd give it 5 stars.. but in my book this was well worth the money, why such an awesome phone like the s3 (or the note2) and not use it to it's full awesomeness?"

Pros: Inexpensive, Durable, Lightweight, makes phone so much more useful

Cons: only comes in white?, not able to use landscape mode

I would recommend this to a friend!

+20points

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Review 6 for Smart Dock Multimedia Hub

NUSalaska

from Anchorage, Alaska

I have used this product for:less than a month

Expertise:expert

# of SAMSUNG products I own:6-10

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

4 out of 5

Design

4 out of 5

Value

3 out of 5

Rating:

4 out of 5

Only two things missing

PostedDecember 3, 2012

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedDecember 3, 2012

"This is a wonderful companion to my Note II, which is a fantastic product. The only things missing on this docking station are an antenna port and two actual Ethernet ports. Yes, the phone can HotSpot, and it can Tether via wireless... but there are locations were it is essential to get an actual cabled Ethernet in to tether from, and another to include a wired device in the hotspot collection. It would also be nice if it had an external antenna connector on the base so that I can put an antenna on my roof in a weak signal area."

Pros: wonderful way to turn a phone into a desktop

Cons: no physical ethernet ports, no antenna port

I would recommend this to a friend!

-18points

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Review 7 for Smart Dock Multimedia Hub

Jaka

from Ljubljana, Slovenia

I have used this product for:1-3 months

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

1 out of 5

Performance

4 out of 5

Design

3 out of 5

Value

1 out of 5

Rating:

2 out of 5

where can i change screen resolution

PostedApril 2, 2013

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

PostedApril 2, 2013

"I am missing settings for screen resolution... Otherwise it's ok... not perfect because i can not use as i thought i would... still need a PC :("

Pros: Realistic color

Cons: Did not meet expectations, screen resolution can not be changed

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

-14points

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Review 8 for Smart Dock Multimedia Hub

mrquietus

I have used this product for:less than a month

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2

Features

2 out of 5

Performance

2 out of 5

Design

3 out of 5

Value

1 out of 5

Rating:

2 out of 5

Current software / hardware doesn't appear to work on any of my displays.

PostedDecember 19, 2012

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

PostedDecember 19, 2012

"Tried this dock with my Verizon Galaxy Note II, none of the displays I use around my home work with it. I have a 2011 1080P Panasonic HDTV, "no signal detected". Using known good cables and TV inputs. I have 2 monitors that support DVI connections and I used a known good HDMI -> DVI cable, "no signal detected". Also tried an older projector with a DVI connection, also received no signal . There may be displays that work with this dock, but I don't have any currently. This was one of the big features of the dock, and avoided me buying a MHL cable to get HDMI output. The dock is detected and the USB ports work, but for some reason the HDMI out is not working for me."

Pros: Lightweight

Cons: Did not meet expectations, clearly note display requirements please!, support 720p and 1080i monitors please!

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

-20points

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Review 9 for Smart Dock Multimedia Hub

notsosmartdock

from NJ

I have used this product for:less than a month

Features

1 out of 5

Performance

1 out of 5

Design

1 out of 5

Value

1 out of 5

Rating:

1 out of 5

no apps to help with screen

PostedFebruary 26, 2013

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

PostedFebruary 26, 2013

"no apps to help fit mirror image on tv. Doesn't automatically fit the image on the TV"

Pros: Lightweight

Cons: Did not meet expectations

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

-16points

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