Connect the Samsung Smart Remote to your Samsung TV

Last Update date : May 08. 2025
Hands holding a Samsung Smart Remote aimed at a Samsung TV displaying apps.

The Samsung Smart Remote is designed to connect to your Samsung Smart TV automatically to make setup easy and convenient. While you can sync the remote with another Samsung TV at any time, it is designed to operate with only one TV at a time. To use it with multiple TVs, you will have to manually pair it with your desired TV each time you switch.

Note: Images, buttons, and functions of the Samsung Smart Remote may vary depending on the device model and country.

You can use the Samsung Smart Remote to operate your Smart TV, Smart Monitor or projector.

1 Point the Smart Remote at the remote control sensor on the TV (located on the lower right side or the bottom center of the TV).
2 Next, press and hold the Return and Play/Pause buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds or more.
Samsung Smart Remote highlighting the Return and Play/Pause buttons.
3 Your TV will begin syncing with the Smart Remote.
4 A message will appear when the remote has successfully connected to your TV.

If the remote control is not working properly, please follow the instructions below:

Reboot the remote control

Press and hold the Return and Enter buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds or more (for Smart Remotes that use batteries, try removing and reinserting the batteries).

Image of Samsung TV SolarCell Remote with buttons layout highlighted.

Reset and re-pair the remote control

1 Resetting the remote control: Press and hold the Return and Voice buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds or more.
Image of Samsung TV SolarCell Remote with buttons layout highlighted.
2 Pairing: Press and hold the Return and Play/Pause buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds or more.
Image of Samsung TV SolarCell Remote with buttons layout highlighted.

Notes:

  • If you are having trouble with your Samsung Smart TV, you can check for available software updates, as these may contain a solution to your problem.
  • Device screenshots and menus may vary depending on the device model and software version.

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