What is Samsung Kies

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Samsung Kies is a freeware software application used to communicate between Windows or Macintosh operating systems. More recently manufactured Samsung mobile phone and tablet computer devices, usually using a USB connection (though wireless LAN Kies connectivity is now possible using some devices). Samsung has released new software to replace Kies, named Samsung Smart Switch, which is mainly directed at migrating customers onto new Samsung devices. The name K.I.E.S. originated as an acronym for “Key Intuitive Easy System.” After version 2.0, the name was shortened to “Kies.”

Although Kies connectivity has traditionally been via mini or micro-USB cable (needing of some software, and not plug and play), wireless LAN connectivity between a Samsung device on which the Kies Wireless Android app is running and any Windows or Macintosh computer running the Kies full version, is now also possible. The Kies Wireless app also supports wireless connectivity with other devices via said other devices’ web browsers. All such connectivity must be via a local Wi-Fi connection (and not via cellular 2G, 3G, or 4G data networks) wherein all involved devices are on the same Wi-Fi LAN.

The full version of Kies may be downloaded from the Samsung Global Download Center or the download part of an individual mobile device’s technical support web page on the Samsung website. With few exceptions, it is usually only the Kies Mini version and not the full version, which is typically downloadable from a given Samsung device.
Smart Switch is part of a technical and commercial strategy finalized to connect all electronics in a unique semi-automation system, which is managed via a central smartphone app of Samsung.

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