How to set up remote to tv

Set up your Samsung TV remote as a Universal Remote for easy control of your devices. Before you start, turn on the device that you want to add. Also make sure that the connected device is placed near the TV and there are no obstacles between the device and remote.

Connecting a remote to a TV requires a clear path so the TV can receive the signal the remote lets out during the programing process. Universal remotes use 3-digit codes to sync to different TVs, but not all the codes listed will work. You must complete a process using different codes if the first try doesn't work.

Step 1

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Hold down the program button on the remote control for 3 seconds. This button mighty be displayed on the remote as "PRG." When you have done this, the LED light on the remote control will turn on. The light will remain on for the remainder of the programing process.

Step 2

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Press the "TV" button on the remote control to let the remote know it will be syncing with a TV. Universal remotes have multiple device buttons that let you connect other devices, such as the VCR and DVD player, to the remote. Having the TV properly programed under the "TV" button makes it much easier to switch back and forth from another device to the TV.

Step 3

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Find the proper codes for the TV you are programing. You will find a link with a list of TV codes in the Resources section below. Input the 3-digit code into the remote and press "Enter." If the code took, the light will turn off and the TV will turn on after pressing the "Power" button. If the light remains on, stand closer to the TV and move any objects that are blocking the signal from the remote to the TV, then start the programing process from Step 1 and continue down the list of codes until it works.

References

• Remote Central: Programming Your Zenith/Allegro Remote

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When the remote connects to the TV, a check mark appears on the screen. If it doesn’t connect right away, try step 3 again.

Step 3: Set up your Android TV

There are 2 options to set up your TV:

• Quick Start with an Android phone
• Set up with your remote

​If you haven’t already, choose a language before starting the sign-up process.

Set up with Quick Start

1. When your TV says, “Quickly set up your TV with your Android phone?” use your remote to choose Continue or Yes.
2. On your Android phone, open the Google app
   
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3. Type or say “set up my device.”
4. Follow the instructions on your phone until you get a code. Enter the code on your TV.
5. On your phone, tap the name of your TV when it shows up.
6. To finish setup, follow the instructions on your TV.​

Tip: Your TV automatically signs in to your Google Account and connects to the same Wi-Fi as your phone.

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