Samsung Remote Test Lab lets developers control Samsung phones, tablets, watches, and other featured devices remotely to test applications on actual hardware over a network. It supports Android and Tizen apps on appropriate Samsung devices. Sessions can capture and record the screen, stream device audio, and replay a recorded sequence of actions with Auto-Repeat. Remote Debug Bridge can expose a remote device to tools such as Android Studio as though it were connected locally. The service is free, but reservations consume a limited number of daily credits, and access time varies by device. Samsung does not guarantee a particular device will be available when needed. Use requires a Samsung Account, a JavaScript-enabled browser, JRE 7 or later including Java Web Start, and outbound port 2600 access. Although testing uses real devices, operating conditions may not exactly match production, so production models should also be tested. The service is limited to qualified registered users.
Who it is for
Remote Test Lab suits developers who need to try Android or Tizen applications on Samsung devices without a local device connection. It also supports sessions involving screen capture, audio, and Android Studio access.
What is good
- Tests Android and Tizen apps on real Samsung devices.
- Supports screen capture, recording, and audio streaming.
- Auto-Repeat replays recorded action sequences.
- Remote Debug Bridge works with tools such as Android Studio.
What to know first
- Daily free credits are limited.
- Device availability and session length are not guaranteed.
- Requires a Samsung Account, JRE, browser, and open outbound port 2600.
- Remote conditions may differ from production.
Verdict
Remote Test Lab provides network access to real Samsung devices for application testing. Plan for limited daily credits, variable reservation times, and production-device checks.
Samsung Remote Test Lab plans and pricing
All plansCompared on device farm software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Real devices
- Yes
- Browser testing
- No
- OS coverage
- Android; Tizen
- Automation support
- ADB (Remote Debug Bridge); Android Studio; predefined automated tests
