4 Best Ways to Fix Smart View Not Working on Samsung Galaxy Phones

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Basic Fixes:

Fix 1: Grant Smart View Permissions to the TV

Earlier, Smart View was available as a standalone app you needed to download from the Play Store. However, theapp has been deprecatedand replaced by theSmartThings app. You must use the native Smart View feature in Samsung Galaxy phones or the new SmartThings app (as shown below). OpenQuick Settingsand continue with these steps.

Step 1:Look for theSmart Viewtile. Tap on it. Your phone will start looking for nearby TVs.

Step 2:Tap on the TV that you want to connect to.

Fix 2: Clear Cache and Data of Smart View

If you can’t use Smart View on Samsung, you must try clearing the cache of the Smart View service on your Samsung Galaxy phone. To do so, follow these steps:

Step 1:Open Settings on your phone.

Step 2:Go toApps.

Step 3:Tap on theSortand Filtericon. Enable the toggle forShow system appsand tap onOk.

Step 4:Scroll down or use the search at the top to findSmart View. Tap on it.

Step 5:Tap onStorageand hit theClear cachebutton.

Step 6: Restart your phone and try using Smart View to connect to the TV.

Step 7:If Smart View is still not working, tap onClear datain step 5. While clearing the cache will not remove previously paired devices,clearing datawill do so.

Tip:Learn how toclear the cache on Samsung TV.

Fix 3: Use SmartThings App

If the Smart View still doesn’t work after the above fixes, you should try to mirror your Samsung phone using theSmartThings app.

Step 1:Install the SmartThings app on your Samsung Galaxy phone in case it isn’t pre-installed.

Step 2: Log in to your Samsung account.

Step 3:Tap on theDevicestab at the bottom and press the+icon.

Step 4:SelectTVand follow the on-screen instructions to set up the TV.

Step 5: Once connected, tap on your TV in the list of connected devices.

Step 6:Tap the three-dot icon at the top and selectMirror Screen.

Tip:Learn how to fix ifSamsung TV doesn’t connect to the SmartThings app.

Fix 4: Factory Reset Your TV

Finally, if nothing helps in fixing Smart View not working issue, you must factory reset your TV. Doing so will restore the TV to its original settings and delete installed apps and any customizations you have made.

You must check your TV’s manual for proper steps to reset it. For Samsung TVs, go toSettings>General>Reset.

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Last updated on 03 September, 2024

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