Control Your TV with your Phone Using the SmartThings App
Last Update date : May 08. 2024
Have you ever sat down to watch TV but can’t find the remote? By using your mobile, all is not lost. You can check whether your Samsung TV model is compatible by heading to the SmartThings page. With SmartThings, you are able to change the channel, adjust the volume, change sources and everything else you would normally do with your remote control.
Note: Ensure to first Connect the SmartThings App to your Samsung TV then follow the steps below to learn how to control your TV using the SmartThings app.
1
Open the 
SmartThings app on your phone. Ensure that your TV is already Connected to the SmartThings App
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SmartThings app on your phone. Ensure that your TV is already Connected to the SmartThings App
2
With your TV turned on, tap on your TV tile in the SmartThings app
![Image of TV tile in SmartThings app]()
3
You can access features such as 
Source & Apps and 
Ambient Mode. Tap on 
Remote on the bottom right to view the remote
![Image of remote icon in SmartThings app]()
Source & Apps and 
Ambient Mode. Tap on 
Remote on the bottom right to view the remote
4
You can tap on the 
horizontal bars of the remote to open the remote up in full screen. Swipe from left to right in the bottom panel to access different buttons. To adjust the volume of your TV, simply press the volume up/down buttons of your phone
![GIF of TV remote on SmartThings app]()
horizontal bars of the remote to open the remote up in full screen. Swipe from left to right in the bottom panel to access different buttons. To adjust the volume of your TV, simply press the volume up/down buttons of your phone
Note:
- The SmartThings app is available on Android and iOS devices. A Wi-Fi connection and a Samsung account are required. Data fees may apply.
- If you are having troubles with your TV remote or lost/damaged it, please contact us on 1300 362 603 or reach out to us via Chat Support
- The information on this page is for Australian products only. Models, sequences or settings will vary depending on location and/or where the product had been purchased. To be redirected to your local support page please click here.
- Settings may vary by phone and software version.
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