How to Control Samsung Smart TV With Android or iPhone
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Control Samsung TV With Android
Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets come with SmartThings app built-in. It’s the company’s official solution to control smart home devices with your phone. If you have another Android phone, you can download the app from Google Play.
After you install SmartThings, use the steps below to set up your Samsung TV with it.
Step 1:OpenSmartThingson your phone. Ensure you connect your phone and Samsung TV to the same Wi-Fi network. Tap ‘+‘ icon in the top-right corner. SelectAdd device.
Step 2:TapScanto check nearby devices. The app may ask you to sign in with your Samsung account details. Make sure your Samsung smart TV is on and ready to connect to your phone.
When your Samsung TV appears, tap on it. You may see anotificationappearing on your Samsung TV to allow your phone to connect to the TV. SelectAllow.
Step 3:Relaunch the SmartThings app and check your Samsung TV under theDevicestab. You can check the current program playing on it. Tap on it to see more options. Tap theRemote controlat the bottom.
Your virtual Samsung TV remote is ready to use. You can use the default touchpad to navigate the Tizen OS, play/pause, forward/backward, mute, and other options to control your TV.
If you stream live TV channels on your TV, use the123 menuat the bottom to quickly jump to a relevant channel. The volume, mute, and power options are at the top.
Control Samsung TV With iPhone
Samsung SmartThings app is available on iPhone and iPad too. It’s good to see the company offering the same on rival platforms.
Step 1:Launch the app. Give it relevant permissions to find nearby devices, including your Samsung smart TV. Move to theDevicestab (or tap+at the top) and tapAdd device. Sign in with your Samsung account details.
Step 2:Scan fornearby devices. Once your Samsung smart TV appears, tap on it. Enter thePINdisplayed on your TV.
If your smart TV doesn’t appear on the list, scroll down to the TV menu and select your Tizen TV from the following menu to start the setup process.
Step 3:Once your smart TV appears in the app, tap on it. SelectRemote controlat the bottom, and your virtual remote is ready. The user interface and remote controls remain the same as above.
Use SmartThings Widgets to Control the Samsung TV
You can utilize the SmartThings widget to automate your Samsung smart TV.
Step 1:Long-press on the Android phone home screen and selectWidgets. Scroll toSmartThingsand add aScene widgeton the home screen. Give it aname, select an icon, and tapActions. SelectControl Devicesand tap on your Samsung TV. HitNext.
Step 2:Tap theradio buttonbeside ‘Turn on or off the Samsung TV’ and set other actions. TapDone.
You can now tap on your widget to turn on or off the Samsung TV.
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Last updated on 04 September, 2024
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