The Samsung Smart Remote brings together all your TV connected devices and enables you to control them from One Smart Remote. The innovative Auto Source Recognition technology automatically detects what is connected to your Samsung Smart TV, so whether it's your game console, surround sound system or satellite box the Samsung Smart TV control has you covered. The intuitive design also ensures the remote is easy to use whether you're young or old making it perfect for all the family.

With so many TV channels these days, it can be difficult to choose what to watch. The Smart Hub button on your Samsung TV remote allows you to quickly access all your favourite streaming and gaming apps at the touch of the button. So whether it's watching the latest epic Netflix series, Amazon Video blockbuster or Apple TV+ Original you can quickly find what you’re looking for.

And if you know exactly what you want to do, you can go ahead and tell the Samsung Smart Remote. Simply speak to Bixby to access content, adjust settings, search for new TV shows and more. You just need to give it your command and your Samsung Smart TV will find it for you.

Pairing your Samsung Smart TV remote has never been simpler. Your remote should automatically pair when you set up your Samsung TV for the first time. If not, you can simply follow the quick guide below:

Connecting the Samsung Smart TV Remote to your TV:
1: Begin by pointing your Samsung One Remote at the sensor on your Samsung TV. The sensor will be located on the bottom center or on the right hand side of your TV.
2: Press and hold Return (backward arrow) and Play/Pause buttons together for at least 3 seconds. 
3: The syncing process will begin and a message will appear on the TV when the Samsung Smart Remote has been successfully paired with the TV

- Use the Smart Hub button to open the Smart Hub on your TV. Here you’ll find all your favourite streaming apps including Netflix, Amazon Video, Disney and Apple TV+
- Use the Smart Hub button to return to the Home Screen
- Smart Hub enables you to switch between TV Mode and Art Mode on compatible Samsung TVs such as The Frame Art Mode QLED 4K HDR Smart TV

- Found in the center of your Samsung Smart TV remote
- Use it to navigate through menus and apps
- Press the center to make selections

- Press and hold to activate Bixby voice assistant
- Bixby can take you to exactly where you want to go on your TV

- Opens a virtual number pad so you can easily enter a channel number or PIN
- Press it twice to open the colour buttons window which can be used within certain menus or apps. If you can use these functions the menu or app will provide information regarding what function links with the button

- View two things at the same time, for example you can mirror your phone on one side and continue watching TV on the other.

- Press to open media playback controls including; play, pause, fast forward and rewind
- In Game Mode, press and hold for 3 seconds to open the Game Bar which displays all of the information you need to monitor your gaming performance

- Return to the previous menu screen
- Holding down the return button closes the app you are running

- Raise (+) and lower (-) the volume
- Pressing both together mutes the TV
- Press and hold to open the accessibility window. Here you can turn on captions and activate other accessibility functions

- Scroll through TV channels
- Press the button to view the Channel Guide.

- Launches popular streaming apps without having to navigate via Smart Hub

Yes! A universal remote puts the ultimate control in your hands enabling you to manage all your connected devices on one intuitive remote control. Whether it's a game console, satellite streaming service, Blu-ray Player or home cinema system the One Remote can manage them all.

Follow the steps below to pair your Samsung universal remote with an external device:

1. Connect the external device directly to your Samsung Smart TV and check that the device is turned on.
2. Press the Home button on your Samsung Smart TV remote to open the Home Screen.
3. Navigate to Source
4. Press UP on the pad to select Universal Remote
5. Select the New Device you are trying to connect to
6. Press Start
7. Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup.
8. Your Smart One Remote and TV will remember the external device and its connection port (HDMI 1, HDMI 2 etc) when you next turn your TV on.

You can find a list of compatible devices in the table below:

Yes! Samsung Smart TVs offer the convenience of operating your TV through your phone via the innovative SmartThings app. So when you’re lying on the couch with your phone in hand you can rest easy knowing that you don’t have to get up to find the remote.