Using Autorun Start Screen Options on your Samsung TV

Start Screen Options allows you to continue a feature or app that was last used on your TV. You can enable or disable different autorun settings for when your TV is switched on. Follow the steps below to learn more. 

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1 Press the Home button on your remote control and then head to Settings

Note: The images below were taken from a 2023 model TV. Steps may vary depending on the year and model of your TV. 

Select Settings
2 Navigate to All Settings
Navigate to All Settings
3 Choose General & Privacy and then Smart Screen Options/Smart Features
Choose General and Privacy then Smart Screen Options
4 Here you can adjust the Start Screen Options for when your TV is turned on

Some of these features include:

  • Start with Smart Hub Home - Automatically display Smart Hub Home when the TV is turned on. If you turn off this option, the last used sourced will be the first screen
  • Autorun Last App - Automatically launch the last used application when TV is turned on
  • Autorun Multi View Mirroring - Multi View runs automatically when you mirror your mobile screen
  • Autorun Multi View Casting - Multi View runs automatically when you cast YouTUbe content from your mobile. For Multi View supported screens only, including Live TV, external devices or apps

Note:

  • The Start Screen/Smart Features options may vary depending on the model of your TV. 
  • Autorun Last App may not be supported depending on the app 
  • Automatic casting in Multi View is available for any broadcast, external device or app that supports Multi View
Here you can adjust your start screen options

By model year:

  • 2023 - 2024 Model TVs: Settings > All Settings > General & Privacy > Start Screen Options
  • 2022 Model TVs: Menu > Settings > All Settings > General & Privacy > Start Screen Options
  • 2017 - 2021 Model TVs: Settings > General > Smart Features
  • 2016 Model TVs: Settings > System > Expert Settings > Autorun Last App/Smart Hub
  • 2015 Model TVs: Menu > Smart Hub > Auto-start Settings

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.

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