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- Your Samsung TV can be controlled using its remote app called SmartThings.
- To pair your TV to the SmartThings app automatically: Open the SmartThings app, select your TV from the discovered devices, and enter the PIN displayed on your TV screen.
- Pair your TV and remote app manually: Open SmartThings app → tap + icon → Add device → tap Add under Samsung Devices → Select TV → choose your TV → Enter PIN → Choose Location and Room → Tap Done.
When your Samsung TV’s remote control malfunctions or stops working, the SmartThings app is a great alternative to control your TV. This remote app allows you to control your Samsung TV just like a regular remote control. This article will explain more about how to pair and use this app with your Samsung TV.
Requirements to pair Samsung TV with the remote app:
1. Make sure your mobile phone is running on Android 6.0 or later and iOS greater than 10.0.
2. You must connect your Samsung TV to WiFi and link your mobile to the same network.
3. Install the SmartThings app from the Play Store or App Store.
4. You must have a Samsung account. If you don’t have an account, create one by visiting v3.account.samsung.com.
5. You need to sign into the same Samsung account on your TV and the SmartThings app.
How to Pair Samsung TV with SmartThings App
Once you have completed and checked the above requirements, you can move on to the pairing process by following the steps below.
Connect Automatically
1. Open the SmartThings app on your phone & it will automatically start searching for the Samsung TV.
2. Select your TV from the list and enter the PIN which appears on your TV screen.
3. Choose a Location and Room for your TV and tap the Done button to finish pairing.
Connect Manually
1. On the SmartThings app, tap the + icon → Add device and tap the Add button under Samsung devices.
2. Choose the TV option on the next screen and select your TV from the list of devices available.
3. Enter the PIN on the TV screen. Then, choose your TV’s Location & Room, and finally, tap Done to complete the pairing.
Now, you will be able to navigate your Samsung TV options using the SmartThings app’s virtual remote.
How to Use the SmartThings App
Once you connect your TV to the remote app, you can select your TV name within the app, and get options like Sources & Apps, Ambient Mode, Smart Calibration, and Camera Sharing. Tap the TV Remote button on the bottom corner to open the virtual remote.
Using the virtual remote, you will be able to use all the buttons available on a traditional remote and more. On the virtual remote, you can use the following controls:
- Menu icon: Tap on this icon and select Remote options to switch between Light and Dark mode.
- Search option: Search for songs, videos, movies, and more from any source on your TV.
- Power button: Tap to turn on your Samsung TV or turn it Off.
- Navigation buttons: You can use the Up, Down, Right, Left, and OK buttons in the center to navigate your TV.
- Microphone button: Use this button to give voice commands.
- Home button: Use this button to return the TV’s home page from any screen.
- Play/Pause button: Use it to Play or Pause something you are watching on the TV.
- Back button: You can tap this button to return to the previous screen.
- Settings icon: Click this icon on the top-left corner to access the numbers keypad.
- Volume & Channels buttons: Use these buttons to change channels & adjust the volume on Samsung TV without a remote.
- Mute button: To mute the TV’s audio, click on this button.
At the end of the day, a traditional remote is much simpler and easier to use. However, the Samsung TV remote app can be a helping hand in most situations and help you avail of more features in a handy way. So, if you ever decide to use the SmartThings app to operate your Samsung TV, just use the above guide.
FAQ
1. Can I use the Samsung TV remote app without WiFi?
You can’t use the SmartThings app to control your TV without WiFi. However, you can use third-party or universal remote apps that have the Infrared feature to control your Samsung TV without WiFi. But your phone and TV must also have a built-in infrared feature to access it.
