Ambient Mode on your Samsung TV

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If you've ever wished you could blend your TV seamlessly into the background of the room or had more wall space to hang art, this is your solution! With Ambient Mode on Samsung TVs, the TV becomes a customizable art installation. You can display a variety of content on the TV screen, including images, artwork, weather updates, news headlines, and even music. To use Ambient Mode, you just need the SmartThings app. From there, you can select the content that you want displayed when your TV is not in use. Use Ambient Mode to enhance the aesthetic of your home while also conserving energy.

Use Ambient Mode on your TV

When you aren’t watching anything on your TV, just use Ambient Mode to brighten things up. You can even select themes that will change based on the time of day, so you’ll always see something new.

Note: The Ambient button is only available on select remotes. If you press the Ambient button when the TV is turned off, the TV will turn on in Ambient Mode.

To access Ambient Mode, press Ambient on your Samsung smart remote. Or, turn on your TV, and then press the Home button on your remote. Then, navigate to and select Ambient Mode. Press Home to return to TV mode. The following options will be available:

Cinemagraph: Allows you to set a moving image as your background, such as Cozy Room, Rainy Day, or Fireplace. Press the Up arrow on the remote while hovering over a theme to view more information.

My Album: You can customize your background using your own photos and preset templates like Dynamic Filter and Auto Gallery. Please see the last section in this article for more information about using your own photos.

Note: You must use the SmartThings app on your phone or tablet to add your photos to your TV.
Artwork: Decorate your screen with art, like still life or nature photos. Press the Up arrow on the remote while hovering over a theme to view more information.
Background Theme: Use this option if you prefer a clean, simplistic background. You can select solid colors like Lavender or Ivory, or textured themes like Polished Marble or White Stripe. Press the Up arrow on the remote while hovering over a theme to view more information.

Depending on the theme, you can edit additional options like Shadow Effects and Background color by pressing the Down arrow on the remote. If you cannot do this after selecting a theme, it means the theme does not have any additional options.

If you’d like to change Ambient Mode’s settings, press the Menu button on your remote and then navigate to and select Ambient Mode. Select Ambient Settings to adjust Auto Brightness, Sleep After, and Screen Settings. To remove your personal photos from the TV, select Reset All Photos.

Use Ambient Mode with SmartThings

You can use the SmartThings app on your phone or tablet to change your TV’s theme as well. Once your TV is connected to the app, just select Ambient Mode to switch up your TV’s background.

Navigate to and open the SmartThings app, and then tap Add (the plus sign).
Tap Device, tap the By brand tab, and then tap Samsung.
Tap TV, and then select your TV. Tap Start, and then follow the on-screen instructions to finish connecting your TV.
Next, tap Menu (the three horizontal lines) in the SmartThings app, and then tap the Location-drop down menu to find the location with your TV. Tap your TV’s card to view its options.
Tap Ambient Mode, and then swipe through the introduction. Tap Start now.

The following options will be available:

Cinemagraph: Allows you to set a moving image as your background, such as Cozy Room, Rainy Day, or Fireplace. Tap View on TV to see how it will look, or tap Style & settings to adjust additional options like brightness, saturation, and color tone.
My Album: You can customize your background using your own photos and preset templates like Dynamic Filter and Auto Gallery. Please see the next section for more information about using your own photos.
Artwork: Decorate your screen with art, like still life or nature photos. Tap View on TV to see how the art will look, or tap Style & settings to adjust additional options like brightness, saturation, and color tone.
Background Theme: Use this option if you prefer a clean, simplistic background. You can use solid colors like Lavender or Ivory, or textured themes like Polished Marble or White Stripe. Tap View on TV to see how the background will look, or tap Style & settings to adjust additional options like brightness, saturation, and color tone.

Display your own pictures with My Album

Use preset Cinemagraph backgrounds

Adjust Ambient Mode settings

Customize Ambient Mode content

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