Connection notes for computers
●● For the resolutions supported by the TV, refer to "Read Before Connecting a Computer (Supported
Resolutions)."
●● As long as file sharing is activated, unauthorized access may occur. When you do not need to access data,
disable file sharing.
●● If you want to connect your PC and TV wirelessly, both of them must be connected to each other on the same
network.
●● When sharing content with other network-based devices such as those in an IP (Internet Protocol) storage
system, sharing may not be supported due to the network’s configuration, quality, or functionality, for
example, if the network has an NAS (Network-Attached Storage) device.
Connection notes for mobile devices
●● To use the Smart View function, the mobile device must support a mirroring function such as Screen Mirroring
or Smart View. To check whether your mobile device supports the mirroring function, refer to the mobile
device's user manual.
●● To use Wi-Fi Direct, the mobile device must support the Wi-Fi Direct function. To check whether your mobile
device supports Wi-Fi Direct function, refer to the mobile device's user manual.
●● The mobile device and your Smart TV must be connected to each other on the same network.
●● The video or audio may stop intermittently, depending on network conditions.
●● When sharing content with other network-based devices such as those in an IP (Internet Protocol) storage
system, sharing may not be supported due to the network’s configuration, quality, or functionality, for
example, if the network has an NAS (Network-Attached Storage) device.
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Remote Control and Peripherals
You can control TV operations with your Samsung Smart Remote. Pair external devices such as a keyboard for ease
of use.
About the Samsung Smart Remote (QLED TV)
Learn about the buttons on the Samsung Smart Remote that comes with the QLED TV.
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Button Description
Runs Bixby. Press and hold the button, say a command, and then release the button to run
Bixby.
(Bixby)
When you press the button, the Explore Now menu appears at the bottom of the screen.
Each time you press this button, the colored buttons window and the virtual numeric pad are
displayed alternately.
●● Use these colored buttons to access additional options that are specific to the feature in use.
"" These buttons are not available in the U.S.A. and Canada.
(Color / Number ●● Press to bring up the virtual numeric pad on the screen. Use the numeric keypad to enter
numeric values. Select numbers and then select Done to enter a numeric value. Use to
button)
change the channel, enter a PIN, enter a ZIP code, etc.
"" If the Color Button appears with a number strip on the screen, select the Color Button and
then select a specific color by using the directional pad (up/down/left/right). Use this to
access additional options that are specific to the feature in use.
In TV mode, press the button to enter Ambient Mode.
(Ambient Mode) If you press the button when the TV is turned off, the TV turns on in Ambient Mode.
Directional pad (up/ Moves the focus.
down/left/right)
Selects or runs a focused item. When pressed while you are watching content, detailed program
Select information appears.
Press to return to the previous menu. When pressed for 1 second or more, the running function is
(Return) terminated. When pressed while you are watching a program, the previous channel appears.
Press to return to the Home Screen.
(Smart Hub)
When pressed, the playback controls appear. Using these controls, you can control the media
(Play/pause) content that is playing.
Move the button up or down to adjust the volume. To mute the sound, press the button. When
VOL (Volume)
pressed for 1 second or more, the Accessibility Shortcuts appears.
Move the button up or down to change the channel. To see the Guide screen, press the button.
CH (Channel)
Press and hold the button up or down to quickly change the channel.
"" Use the Samsung Smart Remote less than 20 feet from the TV. The usable distance may vary with the wireless
environmental conditions.
"" The images, buttons, and functions of the Samsung Smart Remote may differ with the model.
"" The Samsung Smart Remote may not be supported depending on the model or geographical area.
"" To use the Samsung Smart Remote to control a compatible external device that does not support HDMI-CEC (Anynet+), you
must configure universal remote control for the device. For more information, refer to "Controlling External Devices with
the Samsung Smart Remote - Using the Universal Remote."
"" To use the Samsung Smart Remote to control a compatible external device that does support HDMI-CEC (Anynet+),
connect the device to an HDMI port on the TV using an HDMI cable. For more information, refer to "Using Anynet+ (HDMI-
CEC)."
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About the Samsung Smart Remote (UHD TV)
Learn about the buttons on the Samsung Smart Remote that comes with the UHD TV.
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Button Description
Runs Bixby. Press and hold the button, say a command, and then release the button to run
Bixby.
(Bixby)
When you press the button, the Explore Now menu appears at the bottom of the screen.
Press to bring up the virtual numeric pad on the screen. Use the numeric keypad to enter
numeric values.
(Number button) Select numbers and then select Done to enter a numeric value. Use to change the channel, enter
a PIN, enter a ZIP code, etc.
When pressed, colored buttons appear on the screen. Use these colored buttons to access
additional options that are specific to the feature in use.
(Color button)
"" These buttons are not available in the U.S.A. and Canada.
Directional pad (up/ Moves the focus.
down/left/right)
Selects or runs a focused item. When pressed while you are watching content, detailed program
Select information appears.
Press to return to the previous menu. When pressed for 1 second or more, the running function is
(Return) terminated. When pressed while you are watching a program, the previous channel appears.
Press to return to the Home Screen.
(Smart Hub)
When pressed, the playback controls appear. Using these controls, you can control the media
(Play/pause) content that is playing.
Move the button up or down to adjust the volume. To mute the sound, press the button. When
VOL (Volume)
pressed for 1 second or more, the Accessibility Shortcuts appears.
Move the button up or down to change the channel. To see the Guide screen, press the button.
CH (Channel)
Press and hold the button up or down to quickly change the channel.
"" Use the Samsung Smart Remote less than 20 feet from the TV. The usable distance may vary with the wireless
environmental conditions.
"" The images, buttons, and functions of the Samsung Smart Remote may differ with the model.
"" The Samsung Smart Remote may not be supported depending on the model or geographical area.
"" To use the Samsung Smart Remote to control a compatible external device that does not support HDMI-CEC (Anynet+), you
must configure universal remote control for the device. For more information, refer to "Controlling External Devices with
the Samsung Smart Remote - Using the Universal Remote."
"" To use the Samsung Smart Remote to control a compatible external device that does support HDMI-CEC (Anynet+),
connect the device to an HDMI port on the TV using an HDMI cable. For more information, refer to "Using Anynet+ (HDMI-
CEC)."
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About the Samsung Smart Remote (THE FRAME)
Learn about the buttons on the Samsung Smart Remote that comes with THE FRAME TV.
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Button Description
When watching TV, press to switch to Art mode. In Art mode, press to switch to watching TV.
Press and hold to turn off the TV completely.
(Power)
"" When the TV turns off and on again, display the last used mode.
Runs Bixby. Press and hold the button, say a command, and then release the button to run
Bixby.
(Bixby)
When you press the button, the Explore Now menu appears at the bottom of the screen.
Press to bring up the virtual numeric pad on the screen. Use the numeric keypad to enter
numeric values.
(Number button) Select numbers and then select Done to enter a numeric value. Use to change the channel, enter
a PIN, enter a ZIP code, etc.
When pressed, colored buttons appear on the screen. Use these colored buttons to access
additional options that are specific to the feature in use.
(Color button) "" To immediately set Color & Brightness while enjoying Art mode, press the button.
"" These buttons are not available in the U.S.A. and Canada.
Directional pad (up/ Moves the focus.
down/left/right)
Selects or runs a focused item. When pressed while you are watching content, detailed program
Select information appears.
Press to return to the previous menu. When pressed for 1 second or more, the running function is
(Return) terminated. When pressed while you are watching a program, the previous channel appears.
Press to return to the Home Screen.
(Smart Hub) Press in Art mode to switch to TV mode.
When pressed, the playback controls appear. Using these controls, you can control the media
(Play/pause) content that is playing.
Move the button up or down to adjust the volume. To mute the sound, press the button. When
VOL (Volume)
pressed for 1 second or more, the Accessibility Shortcuts appears.
Move the button up or down to change the channel. To see the Guide screen, press the button.
CH (Channel)
Press and hold the button up or down to quickly change the channel.
"" Use the Samsung Smart Remote less than 20 feet from the TV. The usable distance may vary with the wireless
environmental conditions.
"" The images, buttons, and functions of the Samsung Smart Remote may differ with the model.
"" The Samsung Smart Remote may not be supported depending on the model or geographical area.
"" To use the Samsung Smart Remote to control a compatible external device that does not support HDMI-CEC (Anynet+), you
must configure universal remote control for the device. For more information, refer to "Controlling External Devices with
the Samsung Smart Remote - Using the Universal Remote."
"" To use the Samsung Smart Remote to control a compatible external device that does support HDMI-CEC (Anynet+),
connect the device to an HDMI port on the TV using an HDMI cable. For more information, refer to "Using Anynet+ (HDMI-
CEC)."
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Connecting to the Samsung Smart Remote
Pair the TV with the Samsung Smart Remote.
When you turn on the TV for the first time, the Samsung Smart Remote pairs to the TV automatically. If the Samsung
Smart Remote does not pair to the TV automatically, point it at the remote control sensor of the TV, and then press
and hold the and buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds or more.
"" The images, buttons, and functions of the Samsung Smart Remote may differ with the model.
"" The Samsung Smart Remote may not be supported depending on the model or geographical area.
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Controlling External Devices with the Samsung Smart Remote -
Using the Universal Remote
Control the TV and connected external devices with the Samsung Smart Remote.
Source Universal Remote
You can control external devices connected to the TV using the Samsung Smart Remote. To control external devices,
register them by following the instructions on the screen.
"" This function may not be supported depending on the model or geographical area.
"" You can also use the Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) function to operate external Samsung devices with your TV's remote control
without any additional setup. For more information, refer to "Using Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)."
"" Specific external devices connected to the TV may not support the universal remote feature.
"" Do not place any obstacles in front of an external device. It may cause signals from the remote control to be transmitted
improperly.
"" The TV memorizes both the external device and its connection port (HDMI 1, HDMI 2, etc.).
"" For models that came with the One Connect, if you have difficulty controlling external devices with the Universal Remote,
try adjusting the positions of the One Connect and the external devices.
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Using Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
Control an external device connected via Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) with the remote control.
You can use the TV's remote control to control external devices that are connected to the TV by an HDMI cable and
that support Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC). Note that you can only set up and operate Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) with the remote
control.
Connecting an external device through Anynet+ and using their menus
Settings General External Device Manager Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) Try Now
1. Set Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) to On.
2. Connect an HDMI-CEC-compliant device to the TV.
3. Turn on the connected external device. The device is automatically connected to the TV. After the connection
process is finished, you can access the menu of the connected device using your TV remote and control the
device.
"" The connecting process can take up to 2 minutes to complete.
Read before connecting an Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) device
"" Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)-enabled devices must be connected to the TV with an HDMI cable. Note that some HDMI cables may
not support Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC).
"" You can configure the TV's Universal Remote to control third-party cable boxes, Blu-ray players, and home theaters that
do not support HDMI-CEC. For more information, refer to "Controlling External Devices with the Samsung Smart Remote -
Using the Universal Remote."
"" Anynet+ cannot be used to control external devices that do not support HDMI-CEC.
"" The TV remote control may not work under certain circumstances. If this occurs, set up the device as an Anynet+ (HDMI-
CEC)-enabled device again.
"" Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) works only with external devices that support HDMI-CEC and only when those devices are either in
standby mode or turned on.
"" Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) can control up to 12 compliant external devices (up to 3 of the same type) except for home theaters.
Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) can control only one home theater system.
"" To listen to 5.1 channel audio from an external device, connect the device to the TV via an HDMI cable and connect a 5.1
home theater system directly to the external device's digital audio output connector.
"" If an external device has been set up for both Anynet+ and a universal remote control, the device can be controlled only
with the universal remote control.
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Controlling the TV with a Keyboard or Mouse
Connecting a keyboard or mouse to make it easier to control the TV.
Settings General External Device Manager Input Device Manager Try Now
You can connect a keyboard or mouse to make it easier to control the TV.
Connecting a USB keyboard or mouse
Plug the keyboard or mouse cable into the USB port.
"" If you connect a mouse, it is available only in the Internet app.
Connecting a Bluetooth keyboard or mouse
Settings General External Device Manager Input Device Manager Bluetooth
Device List
"" This function may not be supported depending on the model or geographical area.
"" If your device was not detected, position the keyboard close to the TV, and then select Refresh. The TV scans for available
devices again.
"" If you connect a mouse, it is available only in the Internet app.
Using the keyboard and mouse
Button Description
Directional keys Moves the focus
Windows key Displays the TV settings
Enter key Selects or runs a focused item
ESC key Returns to the previous screen
F1 / F2 / F3 / F4 key Color buttons ― / / /
F5 key Displays the Home Screen
F6 key Displays the Source screen
F7 key Displays the Channel List
F8 key Mutes the sound
F9 / F10 key Adjusts the volume
F11 / F12 key Changes the channel
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Button Description
Page Up / Page Down Scrolls a web page displayed by the Internet app.
Available only in the Internet app. You can click a menu or link to start a function as you do
Left-click
on a PC.
Available only in the Internet app. You can use the following functions:
"" The options displayed in the menu may differ depending on the selected item.
Right-click ●● Open
●● Open Link in New Tab
●● Enable Scroll Mode
"" The key operations may differ on some apps.
Setting up the input devices
Setting up the keyboard
Settings General External Device Manager Input Device Manager Keyboard
Settings
You can set up the keyboard with the following functions:
●● Keyboard Language
●● Keyboard Type
Setting up the mouse
Settings General External Device Manager Input Device Manager Mouse
Settings
You can set up the mouse with the following functions:
●● Primary Button
●● Pointer Speed
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