SMARTPHONES & TABLETS
What is Remote Service?
Samsung Remote Service enables one of our specially trained technicians to remotely view
and control your Samsung TV and smartphone to directly help you with your product.
Remote Service can provide
• Help setting up a Google and Samsung account
• Software and app updates
• Backups & factory resets
• Help with setting up email
accounts and day-to-day tasks
Remote Service advantages
• Bespoke and direct assistance as
if you were with a technician
• Optimised device settings and advice
on how to use features
• All steps are shown live on-screen
Remote Service requirements
• Your device is running a minimum
of Android 2.4.
• Your device has a stable internet connection
• Your device has the Smart Tutor app
installed from the Google Play Store
How do I use Remote Service
Privacy Functions
SMART TVS
What is Remote Service?
Samsung Remote Service enables one of our specially trained technicians to remotely view
and control your Samsung TV and smartphone to directly help you with your product.
Remote Service can provide
• TV Diagnosis
• Customize the TV setting for you (Picture, Sound, etc.)
• Back Up and Restore
• Resetting TV to factory default
• Install Latest Firware
• Managing Smart Hub
Remote Service advantages
• Bespoke and direct assistance as
if you were with a technician
• Optimised device settings and advice
on how to use features
• All steps are shown live on-screen
Remote Service requirements
• Smart TV starting with E-series and with Remote Service capability
found in settings menu.
• Your device has a stable internet connection (8Mbps)
• Service is available in your country
How do I use Remote Service
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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[SmartPhone] What conditions are restricted to use this service?All Android smartphone and tablet series (over the Froyo Version) can be offered of this service. GED (Google Experience Device) is not supported of Remote Management.
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[SmartPhone] Do I have to pay for using this service?It depends on the method of data network connection. Once using Wi-Fi, there is no charge. But if using 3G or 4G (LTE) data connection, the service provider will charge some fees according to your network data fee. Before the connection, ensure to check if Wi-Fi is available for free support.
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[SmartPhone] What is the benefit?Safety and Reliable : Don't worry about exposing your private information. "Smart Tutor" restricts a tech expert from accessing applications with customer's private information such as Gallery, Message, E-mail, and other throughout special features. Convenient and Easy : Provide Remote Support from your Android device quickly and easily as long as the phone is connected to internet.
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[SmartPhone] After terminating this service, Smart Tutor application is still installed. Is it safe?If there is no connection with a tech expert, it's not sharing your information and data. Once it is connected to the tech expert, you can see "Smart Tutor Active" in red text appearing on the right or bottom part of the mobile screen.
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[SmartPhone] A tech expert can easily see all my personal data?A tech expert can see all menu and data in the mobile in order to diagnose. But if you don't want to share some information, you can choose "No" option. When a tech expert is trying to access personal information and menu, some pop-up message will appear and will ask for your permission.
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[TV] Does my TV need to be connected to the internet?Yes, in order for the Samsung Technician to access and control your TV, it must be connected to a stable high speed network. If the TV cannot access the internet of your network connection to the TV is unstable or slow, you will receive a message that you are unable to connect to the Remote Management Service.
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[TV] Is the Remote Management service safe?Yes, the remote management system uses a secure connection between your TV and our server. All information is stored on Samsung's servers and no third party company has access to this information. No unwanted information can be sent to your TV or any malicious programs.
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[TV] Can Samsung access my TV anytime they want?No, The Remote Management system only allows Samsung to connect to your TV for a session and once the connection is terminated Samsung cannot reconnect without a new session being initiated by you. Powering off the TV will also terminate any session immediately.
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[TV] Can the Samsung agent see what I am watching?Yes, the Samsung agent will be able to see the incoming signals picture. Through this, the agent can determine if the problem is being caused by the signal or the TVs panel. For Example: If the agent connects to the TV and can see a line in the image then he knows that that line is being created by the incoming signal not the TV. If the technician cannot see the line we know that there is a problem with the TV.
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[TV] Do I have to pay for this service?No, the Remote Management service is offered free of charge to our customers. Samsung strives to constantly provide our customers with the best support for their products. The Remote Management system is just an additional service we now offer to our customers.
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[TV] What can you do once you are connected to my TV?Once connected to the TV, an agent can control the TV as if they were in front of the TV itself and make any adjustment to the consumer settings. The history of previous settings on the TV can be saved and the agent can view that. Hence, the agent can quickly review which settings have been changed from the previous session.
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[TV] Can the Samsung agent see me through a built in TV camera?The Samsung agent could see you through the built-in camera but only if they are accessing an app that uses the built in camera (Skype, Camera app, etc). The Samsung agents will never access these types of apps while connected to your TV unless they are specifically asked to do so in order to test that particular apps functionality. You can set the camera to the closed position to prevent the agent from seeing you while accessing the application. There is no way for the agent to access your built in camera without your knowledge.