How to Change Input on Samsung TV

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Change Input Source on Samsung TV

First, let us look at how you can change the input source by using your TV remote or the new Smart Remote.

Method 1: Using Remote

Step 1:Find and press theSource buttonon your Samsung TV.

Step 2:Select anotherHDMI or USB inputusing the arrow keys and hitOK.

Method2:Using Smart Remote

Samsung’s smart TV remote is minimal and doesn’t offer a dedicated source button. You must follow the steps below to change the source using a smart remote.

Step 1:Press thehome buttonon your Samsung TV.

Step 2:Move to theSource menu– indicated by connection ports. Select the relevantinput mode.

Change Input on Your Samsung TV Without Remote

If you can’t find the physical remote, you can use the physical buttons on yourSamsung TVor the SmartThings mobile app.

Method 1: Use Physical Buttons on a Samsung TV

Some Samsung TVs have a dedicated control button on the side or bottom bezel. You can use it to change the input on your Samsung TV.

Step 1:Find and press thecontrol buttonon your Samsung TV.

Step 2:Press the control button repeatedly tonavigate the source menu.

Step 3:Highlight theinput you want to use, and the Samsung TV displays the content from the relevant source.

Method 2: Use the SmartThings Mobile App

Step 1:Download the SmartThings app on yourAndroidoriPhone. Ensure to keep your phone and TV on the same Wi-Fi network.

Step 2:OpenSmartThings> tapAdd device> scan for nearby devices.

Step 3:Select yourSamsung TVfrom the following menu. You may be asked to log in with yourSamsung account details. Renameyour Samsung TVif you want to.

Step 4:Open the software remote from the app. Tap theHome buttonand use the trackpad tochange the sourceon your Samsung TV.

Rename Sources on Your Samsung TV

Do you often connect yourPlayStationto HDMI 1 and your home theatre system to HDMI 2? You can rename the input options to your preference to avoid any confusion.

Step 1:Open theSourcemenu on your Samsung TV.

Step 2:SelectHDMI 2> hit theup-arrow key> click onEdit.

Step 3:Select therelevant device icon(Cable Box, Game Console, PC, Blu-ray player, or Home Theatre System).Editthe name and clickOK.

You can now easily switch between relevant HDMI and USB inputs on your Samsung TV.

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Last updated on 06 June, 2024

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