How to Use Smart Calibration on a Samsung TV

How to enable Smart Calibration on Samsung TV using SmartThings app?

Discover how to activate Smart Calibration on Samsung TVs via the SmartThings app for optimized movie picture quality. Includes setup steps, compatibility details, and troubleshooting tips.

Smart Calibration adjusts your Samsung TV's picture settings to match the creator's intended quality, especially in Movie Mode. This feature works through the SmartThings app and is ideal for enhancing your viewing experience.

1. How to access Smart Calibration on Samsung TV?

To enable Smart Calibration on your Samsung TV:

1. Press the Home button on your TV's remote control.
2. Navigate to Settings and select All Settings.
3. Go to Picture settings.
4. Select Expert Settings.
5. Choose Smart Calibration from the menu.

2. How to connect Samsung TV to SmartThings app for Smart Calibration?

Follow these steps to link your TV with the SmartThings app:

1. Open the Camera app on your smartphone and scan the QR code shown on your TV screen.
2. Tap Add now to begin the pairing process.
3. If your TV is already registered with SmartThings, skip this step.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions in the SmartThings app to complete registration.
5. Once you see "Success!" on your screen, tap Done.

You'll receive a confirmation notification on your TV, indicating successful connection.

3. Why use Smart Calibration on Samsung TV?

- Optimizes picture quality for movies by aligning settings with creators' intentions.

- Automatically adjusts brightness, contrast, and color for cinematic viewing.

- Works seamlessly with compatible Samsung TVs and smartphones.

4. Supported Samsung Galaxy devices for Smart Calibration

Smartphones:

- Galaxy S series (S10 and later), Galaxy Note series (Note10 and later), Galaxy Fold, Galaxy Z Flip

- iPhones with Face ID support (2019 models and later)

5. Compatible Samsung TVs and monitors for Smart Calibration

Professional Mode:

- Neo QLED 8K and 4K (QN90B and higher for 2022; QN90C and higher for 2023)

- Monitor: S90PC

Basic Mode:

- 2022 TVs: S95B, Q60B, LS01B, LS02B, LS03B

- 2023 TVs: S9*C, Q60C and higher, LS03C

- Monitors: Smart Monitor M70B and higher, Gaming Monitor G65NB and higher, Smart Monitor M70C and higher, Gaming Monitor G95SC, G97NC

6. Additional things to check

- Ensure both your TV and smartphone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

- Verify that your SmartThings app is updated to the latest version.

- Check if your TV model supports Smart Calibration by referring to the user manual.

7. Related Samsung support topics

- How to set up SmartThings app on Samsung devices

- Troubleshooting Wi-Fi connectivity issues on Samsung TVs

- Optimizing picture settings on Samsung TVs