Set Up your Samsung TV

Last Update date : Mar 06. 2025

Complete the initial onscreen setup of your Samsung Smart TV and easily select everything on the screen during the setup process such as your preferred network, settings and voice assistant. Your Samsung Smart TV can be set up using the included Samsung remote control or using your mobile device. Follow the steps below to help guide you through the onscreen setup process.

Note: The order of initial setup steps and UI may vary by model and geographical area and steps may be added or deleted. Please follow any on-screen prompts specific to your device. 

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.

Set up your Samsung TV via Remote Control Set up your Samsung TV via Remote Control

The following steps will help you set up your Samsung TV using the TV’s remote control.

1 Select Remote Control as your preferred set up method.
Setup options screen on a Samsung TV displaying two choices: Smartphone for quick setup and Remote Control for step-by-step setup.
2 Your TV will remind you to plug in your external devices and turn them on. Connect your external devices and then select Next.
Samsung Smart TV setup screen showing multiple device connections as 'Not connected' and a highlighted 'Next' button for proceeding.
3 Select how you’d like to connect your TV to the internet. You can choose a Wireless connection or Wired connection.
  • Wireless: Select your network name from the list of networks detected by your TV, then enter your Wi-Fi password and then select Go.
Wi-Fi setup screen on a Samsung Smart TV with options to select a network and enter a password.
  • Wired: Your TV will automatically detect and connect to the internet if an Ethernet cable is connected. If you haven’t done so, please connect an Ethernet cable to your TV.
4 Next, review the Smart Hub Terms and Conditions and Privacy Notice. In order to proceed to the next step, select I Agree to all and then select OK to continue.
Smart Hub Terms & Conditions screen on a Samsung Smart TV with options to view details and an 'I Agree to all' button to proceed.
5 Review the smart features included with your Samsung Account and then select Start Setup.
Screen highlighting Smart Features available with a Samsung account on a Samsung Smart TV, with a 'Start Setup' button.
6 You will be prompted to sign into your Samsung Account. Select Remote Control.
Samsung Account sign-in screen displaying a QR code for mobile scanning and options to sign in with a Remote Control or Website.

Note: You can also select Website or scan the provided QR code using your phone.

7 Enter your Samsung Account credentials and then select Sign In.
Sign-in screen for Samsung Account using a remote control, showing fields for email and password with a 'Sign In' button.
8 You will need to verify your account using two-step verification. Select Send Code and then enter the code you received on your phone or through your email. Select Verify.
Two-step verification screen on a Samsung TV, showing options to send and enter a verification code, with a 'Verify' button.

Note: You can also select Text Message or Backup Code under Other ways to verify.

9 You’ll be signed into your Samsung Account. Select Stay Signed In if desired and then select Next.
Confirmation screen displaying the successful sign-in to a Samsung account, along with options to 'Stay Signed In' and a 'Next' button.
10 You can save and backup your settings; select your preferred settings and then select Back Up.
Backup options screen on a Samsung Smart TV, allowing users to save general, broadcast, and home screen settings with a 'Back Up' button.
11 If a software update is available, update to the latest version. If you are already using the latest software version, select Next to proceed.
Screen indicating that the latest software is installed on the Samsung Smart TV with a message suggesting an even better version may be available, and a 'Next' button.
12 Next, you can restore your backed up data from your previous products if desired. Select your preferred data and then select Next.
Screen showing options to restore backed-up data on a Samsung Smart TV, with saved settings, along with a 'Next' button.
13 Select your desired voice assistant; you can choose Bixby or Amazon Alexa.
Screen on a Samsung Smart TV offering voice assistant setup choices: Bixby or Amazon Alexa, with icons illustrating device control and content search capabilities.

Note: The function and voice recognition assistant may not be supported depending on the model or geographical area.

The following steps will help you set up your Samsung TV using your phone. You will need to use the SmartThings app to proceed with the setup process.

Set up your Samsung TV via Smartphone Set up your Samsung TV via Smartphone
1 Make sure you are signed into your Samsung Account on your phone and that your phone is connected to the same Wi-Fi network you’d like to use for your TV.
Phone screen showing a Samsung account, with a Smart TV in the background, ready for Wi-Fi connection setup.
2 Select Smartphone as your preferred set up method.
Samsung TV screen showing setup options: 'Smartphone' for quick setup and 'Remote Control' for step-by-step setup, with a remote in the foreground.
3 Scan the provided QR code using your phone. The SmartThings app will automatically open if you are using a Samsung Galaxy phone. If you do not have the SmartThings app installed on your phone, please install the SmartThings app to proceed. Then, scan the QR code again.
Phone camera focused on a QR code on a Samsung TV screen for setup via the SmartThings app.
4 Next, review the Smart Hub Terms and Conditions and Privacy Notice. In order to proceed to the next step, select I Agree to all and then select OK to continue.
Phone screen in the foreground displaying 'OK' button with Smart Hub Terms & Conditions on a Samsung TV in the background.
5 Select a location and room for your TV and then tap Next. Follow the on-screen instructions to add your TV to SmartThings.
6 Name your TV, and then tap Next.
Phone displaying 'Success!' screen with options to name the TV and set a favorite, alongside a Samsung TV in setup mode in the background.
7 Select your desired voice assistant; you can choose Bixby or Amazon Alexa.
Phone displaying voice assistant options, 'Bixby' and 'Amazon Alexa', with a Samsung TV in the background.

Note: The function and voice recognition assistant may not be supported depending on the model or geographical area.

8 You can save and backup your settings; follow the prompts to select and back up your data if desired.
phone displaying data backup options, with a Samsung TV in the background.
9 You will be reminded to plug in your external devices and turn them on. Connect your external devices, and then select Next.
Phone displaying a guide to connect external devices using Samsung Smart Remote, with a Samsung TV in the background.
10 Next, you can restore your backed up data from your previous products if desired. Select your preferred data and then select Next.
Phone screen displaying options to restore backed-up data, with a Samsung TV in the background.
11 Link your favorite apps if desired; select from the displayed apps and services and then follow the prompts to log in or sign up. Tap Next.
Phone screen displaying options to add popular streaming apps to a Samsung TV,with a Samsung TV in the background.

Note: Supported apps may vary by model and country of residence.

12 Review the information about additional features and then select Enable Now if you’d like to turn them on. Otherwise, select Later.
Phone screen offering the option to enable Adaptive Sound Pro, which optimizes sound and brightness, with a Samsung TV in the background.
13 If you have a service provider, select your service provider. You will be prompted to set up a cable box or satellite box if desired.
Phone screen displaying options to select a service provider for TV setup, with a Samsung TV in the background.
14 Your TV’s setup process will be complete.
Phone screen displaying 'All done!' message next to a fully set up Samsung Smart TV home screen, showcasing various streaming apps.

Notes:

  • If you are having trouble with your Samsung Smart TV, you can check for available software updates, as these may contain a solution to your problem.
  • Device screenshots and menus may vary depending on the device model and software version.

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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