--- product_id: 6347281 title: "Samsung SEK-1000/ZA 2013 Evolution Kit" brand: "samsung" price: "₱33855" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/6347281-samsung-sek-1000-za-2013-evolution-kit store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # 1.3GHz Quad-Core CPU boost 500MHz Enhanced GPU power 1.5GB RAM for smooth multitasking Samsung SEK-1000/ZA 2013 Evolution Kit **Brand:** samsung **Price:** ₱33855 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Upgrade your 2012 Samsung TV to 2013 smart speed and style—because your binge sessions deserve the best! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Samsung SEK-1000/ZA 2013 Evolution Kit by samsung - **How much does it cost?** ₱33855 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/6347281-samsung-sek-1000-za-2013-evolution-kit) ## Best For - samsung enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted samsung brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Smart Hub Reloaded:** Access a refreshed 2013 Smart Hub interface with faster app performance and a sleek new remote design. - • **Next-Level Graphics:** Enhanced 500MHz GPU delivers smoother visuals and improved picture depth, especially richer blacks. - • **Quad-Core Powerhouse:** Experience lightning-fast Smart Hub navigation and app loading with a 1.3GHz quad-core processor upgrade. - • **Seamless Smart Interaction:** Control your TV effortlessly with upgraded voice and gesture commands—future-proof your 2012 Samsung TV. - • **Easy Upgrade, Instant Impact:** Simple 15-minute installation transforms your 2012 TV into a smarter, faster entertainment hub—don’t get left behind. ## Overview The Samsung SEK-1000/ZA 2013 Evolution Kit is a compact upgrade module that boosts your compatible 2012 Samsung Smart TV’s processing power with a 1.3GHz quad-core CPU, 500MHz GPU, and 1.5GB RAM. It enhances Smart Hub responsiveness, introduces advanced voice and gesture controls, and refreshes your TV’s interface for a faster, more intuitive experience. Installation is straightforward, taking about 15 minutes, but note some older apps may no longer be supported post-upgrade. ## Description Upgrade your compatible 2012 Samsung Smart TV with the Smart Evolution Kit. Review: does what is advertised - I was debating on wether to get the evolution kit or not. I'm happy to report that it was what I expected the installation was straight forward took fifteen minutes very easy it installed and updated with no problem. I did have to go to Samsung and get firmware version 1004 and install it using a thumb drive but that was easy. All is working great love the new smart hub and the new remote. I was already familiar with the remote as it's the same one I have with my new PN51F5500, so no learning curve there. The picture quality is about the same on my PN60E8000 AFTER I installed the evolution kit the only thing is the blacks seem a little better. The smart hub does load faster and all apps are working. You will have to sign in again if you have Netflix, Vudu, hbogo, hulu, and desertcart Prime, as this is a new smart hub. Review: 87 APPS ON 2012 Smart Hub will NOT work - IMPORTANT PRE-PURCHASE INFO: The 2013 Evolution Kit does not support 87 apps that were available through Smart Hub on 2012 Samsung TVs. The PDF at Samsung US website is on the SEK-1000 page/support/manuals/Deleted App. List (ver.1.0). [Direct link is not allowed for sites off desertcart.] "After you have installed the 2013 Evolution Kit in your 2012 TV, the listed applications will no longer be available. If you have any questions or want a refund for an app that is not supported, please call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG 1-800-726-7864 for assistance." Eighty-seven 87 are listed. While most are less-used, a few are worth noting UPFRONT: Skype, Google Maps, MLB.TV, YouTube, & Minesweeper are among the 87. A newer app version will possibly be available to download for these Apps again, but no guarantees...and perhaps needing a NEW purchase. Good video & detailed text review can be found on CNET Reviews & possibly other sites. Worth hearing the 'pros' POV. UPDATE 7-26-13---I think the folks at Samsung deserve a bit of praise. When I wrote these comments, the note about Apps not working with some 2012 TV's was buried in the Support page tab [Samsung site, NOT desertcart.com] and not on the features pages that pre-purchasers would likely look at. Samsung has corrected that oversight. The note can now be found at the bottom of the SEK-1000 'features' page tab. Further, the note is now located on the 'features' page tab of my actual 2012 TV. [Don't know about other prior models that offer Evo Kit option.] Samsung deserves credit for making this improvement...and trusting the common sense purchaser to balance improvements & drawbacks before purchase. NOW UPGRADED REVIEW TO FIVE STARS! UPDATE 9-12-13---Received and installed the Kit on 9/5/13, used now for one week. Have to say the Smart TV interface is far better than the 2012 that I was very used too; faster because of the increased cache & hardware up from dual-core to quad-core processor. The new remote that is included is more responsive & accurate than last year's. The voice and motion programs are improved. I am actually using the voice smart control, unlike the limited 2012 version. Kit installation does mean any prior pro-calibration is lost. If your technician left you with the settings and unlocked, it is easy to restore the settings. Kit new menus will take some time to learn, but they are expanded and worth the asking price. Finally, since this review is originally about lost apps, worth noting the 87 listed originally as unworkable are now down to less than 2 dozen. Presume app developers made some adjustments. ## Features - Boost speed and performance with a Quad Core processor (1.3GHz) - Enhance GPU (500MHz), memory (1.5GB) and software performance - Upgrade Smart Interaction with new voice and gesture controls; supports 2013 Smart Hub and content - Compatible with 2012 LED ES7500 and PDP E7000(Camera and Smart Interaction features not applicable on PDP E7000 series) - Note: Install latest firmware on TV prior to kit installation ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00CILJB90 | | Best Sellers Rank | #914,634 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #1,786 in Streaming Media Players | | Brand | Samsung | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Television | | Connectivity Technology | Ethernet | | Connector Type | HDMI | | Controller Type | Voice Control | | Customer Reviews | 3.4 out of 5 stars 184 Reviews | | Form Factor | TV Box | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00652828132793 | | Item Weight | 16 ounces | | Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics | | Memory Storage Capacity | 1500 GB | | Mfr Part Number | SEK-1000/ZA | | Model Name | SEK-1000/ZA | | Model Number | SEK-1000/ZA | | Other Special Features of the Product | Upgraded Smart Capabilities and Performance | | RAM Memory Installed | 2 GB | | Resolution | 1080p | | Special Feature | Upgraded Smart Capabilities and Performance | | Supported Internet Services | Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, Netflix, Pandora, Vudu | | UPC | 809394436538 804067196702 801940121769 384471225620 617407481365 688435725080 989898844425 041114305520 989898843343 041114094042 652828132793 012300077705 887276980676 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Video Codec | H.264, H.265/HEVC | | Video Output Resolution | 1080p | | Warranty Description | 1 year parts and labor | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Samsung - **Color:** Black - **Connectivity Technology:** Ethernet - **Connector Type:** HDMI - **Controller Type:** Voice Control - **Form Factor:** TV Box - **Model Name:** SEK-1000/ZA - **Resolution:** 1080p - **Special Feature:** Upgraded Smart Capabilities and Performance - **Supported Internet Services:** Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, Netflix, Pandora, Vudu ## Images ![Samsung SEK-1000/ZA 2013 Evolution Kit - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61sZ0Vs55AL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ does what is advertised *by B***S on June 2, 2013* I was debating on wether to get the evolution kit or not. I'm happy to report that it was what I expected the installation was straight forward took fifteen minutes very easy it installed and updated with no problem. I did have to go to Samsung and get firmware version 1004 and install it using a thumb drive but that was easy. All is working great love the new smart hub and the new remote. I was already familiar with the remote as it's the same one I have with my new PN51F5500, so no learning curve there. The picture quality is about the same on my PN60E8000 AFTER I installed the evolution kit the only thing is the blacks seem a little better. The smart hub does load faster and all apps are working. You will have to sign in again if you have Netflix, Vudu, hbogo, hulu, and Amazon Prime, as this is a new smart hub. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 87 APPS ON 2012 Smart Hub will NOT work *by R***Y on July 14, 2013* IMPORTANT PRE-PURCHASE INFO: The 2013 Evolution Kit does not support 87 apps that were available through Smart Hub on 2012 Samsung TVs. The PDF at Samsung US website is on the SEK-1000 page/support/manuals/Deleted App. List (ver.1.0). [Direct link is not allowed for sites off Amazon.] "After you have installed the 2013 Evolution Kit in your 2012 TV, the listed applications will no longer be available. If you have any questions or want a refund for an app that is not supported, please call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG 1-800-726-7864 for assistance." Eighty-seven 87 are listed. While most are less-used, a few are worth noting UPFRONT: Skype, Google Maps, MLB.TV, YouTube, & Minesweeper are among the 87. A newer app version will possibly be available to download for these Apps again, but no guarantees...and perhaps needing a NEW purchase. Good video & detailed text review can be found on CNET Reviews & possibly other sites. Worth hearing the 'pros' POV. UPDATE 7-26-13---I think the folks at Samsung deserve a bit of praise. When I wrote these comments, the note about Apps not working with some 2012 TV's was buried in the Support page tab [Samsung site, NOT Amazon.com] and not on the features pages that pre-purchasers would likely look at. Samsung has corrected that oversight. The note can now be found at the bottom of the SEK-1000 'features' page tab. Further, the note is now located on the 'features' page tab of my actual 2012 TV. [Don't know about other prior models that offer Evo Kit option.] Samsung deserves credit for making this improvement...and trusting the common sense purchaser to balance improvements & drawbacks before purchase. NOW UPGRADED REVIEW TO FIVE STARS! UPDATE 9-12-13---Received and installed the Kit on 9/5/13, used now for one week. Have to say the Smart TV interface is far better than the 2012 that I was very used too; faster because of the increased cache & hardware up from dual-core to quad-core processor. The new remote that is included is more responsive & accurate than last year's. The voice and motion programs are improved. I am actually using the voice smart control, unlike the limited 2012 version. Kit installation does mean any prior pro-calibration is lost. If your technician left you with the settings and unlocked, it is easy to restore the settings. Kit new menus will take some time to learn, but they are expanded and worth the asking price. Finally, since this review is originally about lost apps, worth noting the 87 listed originally as unworkable are now down to less than 2 dozen. Presume app developers made some adjustments. ### ⭐ When it works, the interface is nicer and very responsive than the standard ES7500, but YMMV *by P***M on November 25, 2015* Ran into a lot of problems with this install. Prior to attaching the Evolution Kit, I upgraded the TV to latest software/firmware and TV kept powering on/off, removed the dongle from Evolution Kit and TV stayed on. I was able to configure the Evolution Kit (re-attached dongle right before network config). After the installation, I used the new system for about 3-4 hours exploring and sampling many of the features. Right off the bat, Netflix, Amazon Cloud, and Amazon Stream did not work (chalked it up to Evolution Kit still updating) but really liked the new interface and the how responsive the system was. Eventually turned off the system. The next day turned on my TV, but it would turn on for about 30-45 secs and then turn off and then turn on again (it cycled like that until I removed the power cord and the Evolution Kit). After troubleshooting with Samsung support for a few hours (which include upgrading the TV again, the Evolution Kit downgraded the TV), and removing and reinstalling the Evolution Kit, they said the Evolution Kit was defective. After all that, I am able to use the Evolution Kit after the initial setup, mostly, but would have to remove and repeat the install to use if the TV had been turned off after install process. It is worth pointing out that the old UI is untouched and the TV is still usable (on the old UI) without the Evolution Kit install. I am using my TV without the Evolution Kit while I wait for the replacement. Given the other negative reviews on the Evolution Kit and my experience with it, I am a little concerned about the Evolution Kit solution. I plan to try the RMA replacement SEK-1000 to see if it was just an issue with the Evolution Kit model and my TV. Based on the (ongoing) troubles I'm having with it, I definitely would not recommend the SEK-1000. ## Frequently Bought Together - Samsung SEK-1000/ZA 2013 Evolution Kit - SAMSUNG SSD 870 EVO, 1 TB, Form Factor 2.5”, Intelligent Turbo Write, Magician 6 Software, Black (Internal SSD) - Crucial RAM 32GB Kit (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 MHz CL22 Desktop Memory CT2K16G4DFRA32A --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/6347281-samsung-sek-1000-za-2013-evolution-kit](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/6347281-samsung-sek-1000-za-2013-evolution-kit) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-05-23*