Use the Multi View feature on your Samsung Smart TV

Last Update date : May 17. 2023
The Multi View feature displayed on a Samsung TV, showing two videos next to a Galaxy phone screen

2023 Samsung Smart TVs come with the Multi View feature! This feature allows you to enjoy different forms of content all at once, including live channels, apps, games, and mirrored content from your mobile device. You can also watch workout videos while using an app or enjoying a game.

With Multi View, you can watch multiple types of content at once on your TV. Please follow the instructions below to start using Multi View.

1 Navigate to and open Settings, and then select Multi View.
Selecting Multi View from the Quick settings panel on a Samsung Smart TV
2 Choose how you would like to start Multi View:
Different ways to use Multi View on a Samsung Smart TV, such as YouTube and Internet
  • Recent: Return to your most recent Multi View screen.

  • Saved: Return to your saved Multi View screen.

  • Add View: Add an app or source for Multi View.

  • Make My Own: Select a layout template, and app or source, and then compose a Multi View screen that can be saved.

You can use your Samsung TV’s smart remote to add or remove screens with Multi View when you’d like to customize your viewing experience. You can also change the screen layout, modify the size of the displayed screens, use Picture-in-Picture (PiP), and much more. All you have to do is select a screen while using Multi View, and then press the Select button on your remote.

Multi View displayed on a Samsung Smart TV with different settings available, such as Samsung TV Plus

You will be able to access the following options, which will be applied to the selected screen:

The Multi View settings bar with different numbers representing the different settings
  1. Change app/source : Change the app or source.

  2. Enter Content Selection Mode : Browse and select content. Press and hold the Return button on the remote to return to Multi View mode. You can also press and hold the Select button on the remote to enter the Content Selection Mode.

  3. Exit to full screen: End Multi View and display the selected screen in full screen mode.

  4. Change screen size: Adjust the screen size to make it larger or smaller.

  5. Set Picture-in-Picture: Position the PiP screen. You can change the background and foreground screen as well.

  6. Set sound distribution: Listen to the audio from both screens at once. For instance, you can watch a TV show while referring to a workout video.

  7. Set sound output: Connect Bluetooth headphones to listen to audio. For instance, you can watch a video while a family member watches a TV show.

  8. Close screen: Remove the selected screen from Multi View.

For additional features, you can also check out our video for instructions about SmartThings integration with Multi View:

For additional features, you can also check out our video for instructions about SmartThings integration with Multi View For additional features, you can also check out our video for instructions about SmartThings integration with Multi View

Note: Device screenshots and menus may vary depending on the device model and software version.

Two videos and a Galaxy phone screen displayed on a Samsung Smart TV with Multi View, next to a Galaxy phone

Supported Samsung Smart TVs

Only certain 2023 Samsung TVs support the Multi View feature. The total number of screens displayed simultaneously will also depend on the model. You can check the list below for details:

  • QN900C/QN800C: up to 4 screens (4K at 60 fps - frames per second)

Note: 5 views can be made up of 4 video screens (4K at 60fps) and 1 Ambient window.

  • QN700C: 2 screens (4K at 60 fps)

  • S95C/S90C, Q70C through QN95C: 2 screens (2K at 60 fps + 4K at 60 fps)

  • CU8500 through Q60C: 2 screens (2K at 60 fps + 2K at 30 fps)

Note: CU8000 or higher models are supported in America.

Supported mobile devices

The Multi View feature is compatible with the following:

  • Phones and tablets running Android 4.2 and higher.

  • AirPlay 2 devices such as an iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, or MacBook.

  • Laptops and PCs running Windows 10 and 11.

Note: Samsung Smart TV models Q70C and later support Android OS (Operating System) and iOS mobile devices. Samsung Smart TV models CU8000 through Q6*C support Android OS mobile devices only.

Supported USB cameras

USB cameras can be used with the Multi View feature. For additional details, please see our ConnectTime guide.

Note: The list of supported mobile devices and USB cameras may differ by region and may be updated without notice.

  • HDMI sources (STB, console, OTT box, BDP, laptop)

  • Tuner

  • Mobile mirroring (Android and iOS)

  • Laptop mirroring (iOS and Windows)
  • YouTube casting

  • USB camera

  • SmartThings camera

  • Ambient (Clock and Weather apps)
Two videos and a Galaxy phone screen displayed on a Samsung Smart TV with Multi View, next to supported apps such as Samsung TV Plus, YouTube, and YouTube TV

The following apps are supported when using the Multi View feature:

  • Samsung TV Plus

  • YouTube

  • YouTube TV
  • Melon

  • Barre3

  • Web browsers

Note: The list of supported apps may differ by region and may be updated without notice.

To download apps on your Samsung Smart TV, please follow the steps below:

1 Using your Samsung remote, press the Home button, and then select Apps.
2 Navigate to and select Search, and then search for and select your desired app.
3 Select Download.

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