How to use Smart Calibration on The Freestyle

Last Update date : 2024-01-12

Smart Calibration is an automated display picture quality calibration app solution which allows users to calibrate Samsung’s display products with a touch of a button from your smartphone. 

The features of Smart Calibration

Smart Calibration offers pristine image quality using sensors on your smartphone and The Freestyle.

This feature provides uniform image quality to colored walls. Adjust the picture quality in Dynamic/Standard/Movie mode respectively.

When connected to Wi-Fi on same router (access point) between The Freestyle and your smartphone, Smart Calibration is an solution which connects the sensors from your mobile device and The Freestyle to optimize the image quality. It offers a quick calibration within 15-30 seconds and works with both Samsung Galaxy phones and iPhones, which simplifies the process from user perspective.

Note: You can refer to compatible devices at the bottom part.

Starting Smart Calibration from SmartThings app

You can find Smart Calibration on the SmartThings app, but if you cannot find SmartThings on your smartphone, please find out how to install and use the SmartThings app.

Once you are ready to run the SmartThings app, connect the Freestyle and smartphone to the same Wi-Fi network and follow the steps below.

Step 1. Register and start the Freestyle on SmartThings app, and select the Smart Calibration button on the app.  

smart calibration start step1

Step 2. Select the Start Calibration button.

It provides a consistent white balance on your screen and quick and simple picture quality adjustment within 15~30 seconds.

smart calibration start step2 on the Freestyle

Step 3. Follow the guide on your smartphone while it is done. 

Facing the rear camera on your mobile device to the display device screen within 1~3 meters. Then align all rectangle objects displayed on the screen within the frame on your mobile device and select Start. For a more accurate result, hold your mobile device and wait until calibration is complete.

smart calibration start step3 on the Freestyle

Step 4. After the Smart Calibration done, you can compare Before and After calibration then select Done.

Calibration values will be applied to each Picture mode.

smart calibration start step4on freestyle

Note: If you want to return your The Freestyle before the Smart Calibration, go to the following path to reset: Menu > Settings > All settings > Picture > Expert Settings > Reset Picture.

  • If you can't run the Smart Calibration, please check that the Freestyle and smartphone are connected to the same Wi-Fi router (access point).
  • For the Freestyle, performance may vary depending on the wall color. Dark environments are recommended for the best results.
  • If you want to return your Freestyle before the Smart Calibration, go to the following path to reset: Menu > Settings > All Settings > Picture > Expert Settings > Reset Picture.

The smartphone compatibility list for using this function is as follows:.

  • Among Galaxy models released after January 2019, the S, Note, Fold, and Z Flip models.
  • iPhone products released after January 2019 and with the Face ID function.

Note: The list of supported products will be updated or subject to change depending on circumstances.

Find out more about 'How to use Smart Calibration on Samsung Smart TV' with Samsung Support.

Note: 

  • If you are having trouble with your Samsung Smart TV, you should always check to see if there are any software updates available, as these may contain a fix for your problem.
  • Device screenshots and menus may vary depending on the device model and software version.
  • If you still need more assistance, please call our contact center and our helpful agents will help you.

* This feature is only available on specific models. Please refer to your user manual for more information

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