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How to Program Samsung Remote

Deependra PangeniBy Deependra PangeniOctober 22, 2022
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Samsung remotes, by default, are designed to work with Samsung TVs, and you don’t need to program them. But, sometimes, the remote may stop working and needs reprogramming. You may also need to program some of the particular Samsung models after changing the batteries.

Samsung typically provides two kinds of remotes: a basic IR remote and a smart remote. You are required to program the smart remote before you can use it. However, general remotes may or may not require programming.

So, without further delay, let’s start programming the Samsung remote.

Table of Contents

  • How to Program Samsung Remote?
    • Program Samsung’s Basic IR Remote
    • Program Samsung’s Smart Remote
  • What if You Are Unable to Program Your Samsung Remote?
    • Reset IR Remote
    • Reset Smart Remote
  • How to Fix “TV Shows Not Available” Error While Programming Smart Remote?

How to Program Samsung Remote?

Depending upon whether you have a basic infrared remote or a Bluetooth intelligent remote, the steps to program them are different. If you are trying to use a universal remote with your Samsung TV, you can consult this guide on how to connect a universal remote to a TV.

Below is a step-by-step guide on how to program the Samsung remote.

Program Samsung’s Basic IR Remote

samsung-basic-IR-remote

Basic IR remote is one that comes with your TV. It uses Infrared signals to communicate with your TV. You need a pairing code to connect this remote to your TV. You can search for the code in the remote manual. Once you get the code, it’s time to program it.

  1. Manually turn your TV on using the power button located at the remote.
  2. Locate the TV button in your remote and press it once.
  3. Then press the Set button. If you do not see the Set button on the button panel, it might be on the rear side of the remote or inside the battery compartment. Some remotes have a small hole at the bottom of the remote. You need to press it with a pin to activate the setup mode.
  4. Once you activate the setup mode, now you need to type in the code for your TV and press the Power button.
  5. If the TV does not turn off, type in another code and press the Power button again.
  6. Repeat the process till you successfully turn off your TV. A TV shutdown indicates that the remote is now paired with your TV.

If the code on your remote’s manual did not work, here are some codes you can use for programming the Samsung remote. You can also search for the codes on the Internet depending on your remote model and version.

0051016101810261030111811561166121412391
2401255127913211360136613711372137413751
3761377137813791381138213831386138813911
392140914101411141214831484151915201 0370 
0009 1744 1506 0226 0208 0264 1235 1584 1630 1249 
2137 1619 0093 0587 0644 0178 0037 2103 1312 0556 

Program Samsung’s Smart Remote

Another type of remote from Samsung is its Smart Remote. It uses Bluetooth technology to communicate with your TV. Programming the smart remote is relatively more straightforward than programming the general IR remotes. You don’t need codes to pair it with your TV.

  1. Grab the smart remote and point it towards the TV.
  2. Locate the Return and Play/Pause buttons on the remote and press them simultaneously.
    press-play-pause-and-return-button-on-smart-remote
  3. Keep holding those buttons for about 5 seconds or till you see the “Connecting to the Samsung Smart Remote…” message on your TV screen.
    connecting to samsung smart remote
  4. After the pairing is completed, it will show the Pairing Complete message.
    pairing complete message
  5. Now the smart remote is ready to be used with your TV.

Tip: Not only Samsung TV, but you can also program the intelligent remote to use with other devices like a projector, DVD player, or TV from other brands. Simply follow the steps discussed above, and you will get it working.

What if You Are Unable to Program Your Samsung Remote?

You might need to reset the Samsung remote if it refuses to pair with your TV. Or sometimes, the remote can malfunction, resulting in opposite actions. For instance, the volume levels may decrease when you press the Volume up button and vice versa.

Steps to reset a Samsung remote vary depending on whether you have an IR remote or a Smart remote.

Reset IR Remote

  1. Grab your Samsung TV infrared remote.
  2. Press the power button four times.
  3. Then press Arrow Up, Arrow Down, Arrow Right, and Arrow Left keys serially.
    Resetting-ir-remote
  4. Again tap the power button four times in a row.
  5. Now tap the Source button and keep holding it for about 5 seconds.
  6. Also, tap the power button and keep holding it for 5 seconds. It will complete the reset process.
  7. Now you can again follow the steps discussed above to program the IR remote.

Reset Smart Remote

  1. Take your Smart remote and remove the battery compartment cover.
  2. Remove both batteries from the compartment.
    remove-battery-from-battery-compartment
  3. Tap the power button and keep pressing it. Hold it for eight seconds, and then release it.
    reset-smart-remote
  4. Reinsert the batteries and follow the above-mentioned steps to program the smart remote.

How to Fix “TV Shows Not Available” Error While Programming Smart Remote?

If the TV displays Not Available while setting up the Smart remote, probably your TV model does not support it. But don’t get disappointed; we have a solution.

You can tweak some settings on the service menu of your TV and efficiently use the smart remote. But be very careful. If you mess up the service menu settings, you may end up making the TV unusable.

  1. Grab the Infrared remote first.
  2. Point it towards the TV and press these buttons one by one: Info > Settings > Mute > Power. It will open up a Service menu.
    service menu of samsung tv
  3. Choose Option > MRT Option.
    MRT option
  4. Move to the right and turn on BT Support.
    BT Support on
  5. Next, turn on the Voice Recognition service.
    voice recognition on
  6. Also, turn on Samsung Smart Control.
    samsung smart control on
  7. After you set those options to ON, restart your TV.
  8. Now, follow the steps to program Samsung Smart Remote, as discussed above. It won’t show the error now.
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Meet Deependra Pangeni, A professional Computer Engineer who has been writing about technology for many years. He is also involved in different robotic projects and loves tinkering with circuit boards. He is always researching new ways to improve the website's user experience and make it easy for people to find the information they need. At TechNewsToday he mainly deals with how-to and fixes contents for a range of TV and TV products like remotes, cables and streaming devices. Along with the TV, he also specializes in hardware and software troubleshooting for printers and Windows. Deependra's passion for simplifying complex technical information for non-technical audiences is evident in his work and he is dedicated to producing high-quality content that is easy to understand. When he is not working, he enjoys gathering with his friends, partying and traveling. He is also an active member of the technical community groups and regularly participates in tech meetups. You can contact him at deepen@technewstoday.com

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