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As older Samsung remotes break down (like if the button icons have been worn away or they are too hard to press), you'll need to replace them. If your TV supports the Smart Remote, it will attempt to sync with the Samsung TV automatically when the new Smart Remote has working batteries; however, you can follow this process manually if you need to. The Samsung OneRemote works similarly to the Smart Remote. This wikiHow will teach you how to manually connect a Samsung remote to your Samsung TV.
Things You Should Know
- The Samsung remote will most likely sync automatically with your Samsung TV, but you can also sync manually.
- To manually sync your remote and TV, turn your TV on, and press and hold the "Return" and "Play/Pause" buttons until you see a message on your TV that the remote is paired.
- Release the buttons on your remote when you see a "Pairing Complete" message on the TV screen.
Steps
Syncing a Samsung remote Manually
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1Turn on your Samsung TV. Use the Power button on the TV to turn it on without your remote, or press the "Power" button on your remote to turn the TV on.
- If your Smart Remote or OneRemote does not have working batteries, this will not work. They take 2 AA batteries that you'll need to insert according to the guides.[1]
- The Smart Remote and some others, like the Samsung Smart Touch Remote, use both IR and Bluetooth technologies. In this case, these remotes will turn on your TV, so the "Power" button works with IR while pressing any other buttons will most likely do nothing until the remote is paired with your TV.
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2Point the remote at your TV. On most Samsung TVs, the remote control sensor is located on the lower right side of the screen or centered at the bottom.Advertisement
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3Press and hold the ⏎ Return and ⏯ Play/Pause buttons. The "Return" button is identified by a hairpin-curved arrow and the "Play/Pause" button has the play and pause icons on it.
- You may need to press and hold "Return" and "Guide" instead.
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4Release the buttons when you see a message on the TV that your remote is connected. If you see an error that says "Not Available," your TV might not support the use of the Samsung Smart Remote or the OneRemote and can only be controlled by the original remote. Check your TV's manual to see a list of compatible remotes.[2]
- If you see a keyboard icon, you may be trying to use an older Samsung remote that offers QWERTY functionality and is not compatible with your TV. Look at your user manual or look at https://www.samsungparts.com/ for the correct pairing.
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