Set up and Record Live TV

Life can get crazy at times and every now and then you just want to kick back and watch your favourite shows, only to find you have missed an episode. With selected Samsung Smart TVs, you are able to instantly record, play and pause or schedule a Live TV recording. You can set it up for just one episode or even a whole season. Follow the steps below and rest easy knowing that you’ll never miss another episode.

Note:

  • This feature is available on select TVs. Please refer to the specs of your TV to see if this feature is available.
  • You will need a USB or portable hard drive plugged into your Smart TV to store recorded programs. You will also need to have an aerial connection and channels tuned in.

Before Recording or using Timeshift

To record or use Timeshift, the USB or portable hard drive must be formatted. When the storage device is plugged into your TV, a pop up will appear prompting you to format your drive. Please note, formatting will delete all of the data on the drive.

Formatting USB

 Please Note: 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.

If you come across a TV channel you would like to instantly record Live broadcast TV and watch it later, follow the steps below to find out how.

1 Ensure you have a USB device inserted into your TV or TV's One Connect Box and you are on Live TV and watching a TV channel you would like to record
2 Press the 123 icon button on your TV remote
Press the 123 button on your remote
3 Select Record
Select Record

Note:

  • This feature is available on select TVs. Please refer to the specs of your TV to see if this feature is available.
  • You will need a USB or portable hard drive plugged into your Smart TV to store recorded programs. You will also need to have an aerial connection and channels tuned in.
1 Press the 123 icon button on your TV remote
Press the 123 button on your remote
2 Select Schedule Manager
Select Schedule Manager
3 On the Recording & Schedule Manager page, cycle across to the Schedules tab. Select either Add Viewing or Add Recording
Sechedule Settings
4 Select the TV Channel you wish to record. With the Repeat option, you can choose to schedule for Everyday, Select Day or Do not repeat
Schedule Viewing
5 You can hop over to Settings to select the minutes you wish for to Start Recording Early or Continue Recording After
Recording and schedule manager settings

You can pause and rewind live TV by using Timeshift. Activating this function disables the Broadcasting function.

Note:

  • To use Timeshift, you must connect a USB device for recording.
  • This feature is available on select TVs. Please refer to the specs of your TV to see if this feature is available.
1 To activate the Timeshift function while watching TV, press the 123 icon button on your TV remote
Press the 123 button on your remote
2 Select Timeshift
Select Timeshift
3 Here you can Play and Pause TV and jump forwards and backwards
You can play and pause TV

When Timeshift or Schedule recording aren't working, these steps may help resolve the problem.

Note: The recording/timeshift feature is available on select TVs. Please refer to the specs of your TV to see if this feature is available.

1 If the Timeshift or recording function cannot be used.
  • Check if there is a storage device connected to the TV.
  • Recording will automatically stop if the signal becomes too weak.
  • Check the free space on the storage device.
  • The function will not work if there isn't enough storage space on the USB device
2 If you cannot record videos received from an external device or Samsung TV Plus
  • The recording function is only available for digital broadcast channels received by the TV. You cannot record videos received from an external device or Samsung TV Plus
3 If the "Format Device" message appears when the Timeshift or recording function is used.
  • To use the recording function, the storage device connected to the TV must have been already formatted. 
  • Formatting the storage device deletes all data from it, and the storage device is formatted in NTFS

For further assistance, please contact our Chat Support or technical experts on 1300 362 603. To find your Samsung product's User Manual, head to Manuals & Downloads.

 This product should be mounted to a wall or other suitable surface to avoid serious injury. Find out more here.

Contact Info

Online

There are a number of a different ways of contacting us via Live Chat, Email and more

Chat Support : 24/7
Chat Support Help & Contact Us

Call

8am-8pm AEST / 7days a week
For general enquires and technical support
View more

Face to face Support

Whether your product is in warranty or out of warranty, we're here to help.
Find a support centre Request for Mobile Repair
View more

Samsung Online Store
online store online store

Shop online for the latest Samsung smartphones, tablets, wearables and accessories.
Samsung online store

Join Members Community
samsung members samsung members

Run device diagnostics, chat with Samsung Customer care or other Samsung fans, access to FAQs as well as tips & tricks without sending your device away
Ask the Community Using Samsung Members

Warranty Information
Warranty Information Warranty Information

Read the Terms & Conditions of your Samsung Warranty and Australian Consumer Law.
Read More

Apps & Services Customer Support

Samsung Pay : 1300 362 603
Samsung Rewards : 1300 362 603
Find My Mobile : 1800 216 454
Galaxy Store : 1800 216 454
Galaxy Themes : 1800 216 454
Samsung Account : 1800 216 454
View more