Remote Service

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.

*Service only available in Nigeria and Kenya

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 (ICS)
Your device has a stable internet connection
Your device has the Smart Tutor app
installed from the Google Play Store

SHOW NOTE

in order for Remote Service to work your smartphone or tablet must be connected to a high speed internet connection.
It is highly recommended that you connect to WiFi as you may incur network charges for using mobile data out of your allowance.
Please contact your network provider for further information.

How do I use Remote Service

Install Smart Tutor
Install Smart Tutor
- 1 Download and install the Smart Tutor app which is free from the
  Google Play store or Samsung Galaxy Apps.
  
  ※ If you have the latest Galaxy, Samsung Members app facilitates using Smart Tutor
  
  SAMSUNG MEMBERS
- 2 Open the app by tapping the Smart Tutor icon.
- 3 Tab OK after checking app information
Accept Term & Condition
Accept Term & Condition
- 4 Read and accept the Terms and Conditions if you agree with them.
- 5 If you are prompted to install an update then please do so by following the on-screen instructions.
Call a Samsung technician
Call a Samsung technician
- 6 Call Samsung customer service on:
  Nigeria - 0800 726 7864
  Ghana - 0800 10077 & 0302 200077
  Kenya - 0800 724 000
  Tanzania - 0685 88 99 00
  Uganda - 0800 300 300
  Please advise customer service that you wish to use Remote Service
  then 6 digit PIN code will be provided by tech. expert
- 7 Input PIN code
- 8 Connected to Remote service

Privacy Functions

Security popup message
Security popup message
- When agents try to access privacy application
  like ‘message’, ‘phonebook’, ‘gallery’ , camera, etc
  A warning popup will be shown and asking whether you allow the agents to access those apps. Agents can not control your device without your permission
Security popup message
Security popup message
- If you would like to hide something private,
  you can do it without sharing the screen even though agent(s) has a
  permission to access private information.
- 1 Scroll down the notification bar and tapping Smart Tutor Connection.
- 2 Then you can see the Lock menu.
- 3 If you tap the menu, it displays “UNLOCKED” and stops sharing the screen.
  
  ※ If you tap “UNLOCKED” again, it starts to share the screen

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
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-scree

Remote Service requirements

Your device is running a minimum
of Android 2.4 (ICS)
Your device has a stable internet connection
Your device has the Smart Tutor app
installed from the Google Play Store

SHOW NOTE

in order for Remote Service to work your smartphone or tablet must be connected to a high speed internet connection.
It is highly recommended that you connect to WiFi as you may incur network charges for using mobile data out of your allowance.
Please contact your network provider for further information.

How do I use Remote Service

Call a Samsung technician
Call a Samsung technician
- 1 Call Samsung customer service on:
  
  Nigeria - 0800 726 7864
  Ghana - 0800 10077 & 0302 200077
  Kenya - 0800 724 000
  Tanzania - 0685 88 99 00
  Uganda - 0800 300 300
  Please advise customer service that you wish to use Remote Service
Find your PIN
Find your PIN
- 2 Standard TV remote : Press the MENU button and use Up up or Down down
  to select Support and then press ENTER.
  Select Remote Management and press the ENTER button.
  
  Smart Touch remote : Press the MORE button and then resume with the
  steps above using the touchpad to navigate.
Connect to Remote Service
Connect to Remote Service
- 3 Your TV will display an 8-digit PIN.
  
  ※ a single PIN can only be used once by an technician for a Remote Service session.
  This is for your security

Does my device need to be connected to the internet?

Yes, in order for the Samsung technician to access and control your device it needs to be connected to a stable high speed network. If your device cannot access the internet or your network connection is unstable or slow you will receive a message that you are unable to connect to the Remote Management service.
Is Remote Service safe?

Yes, the Remote Service system uses a secure connection between your device and our server. All information is stored on Samsungs servers and no third party company has access to this information. No unwanted information or malicious programs can be sent to your device.
Can Samsung access my device at anytime?

No, the Remote Service system only allows Samsung to connect to your device for a single session. Once the connection is terminated Samsung cannot reconnect without a new PIN being generated by you. Powering off the TV will also terminate any session immediately.
Can the Samsung technician see what I am watching?

Yes the Samsung technician will be able to see the incoming picture. Through this the technician can determine if the problem is being cause by the input or the device. E.g: if the Samsung technician 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.
Do I have to pay for this service?

No, Remote Service is offered free of charge to our customers. Samsung strives to constantly provide our customers with the best support for their products.
What can a technician do once connected to my device?

Once connected to your device a technician can control it as if they were in front of the device itself. If you need to connect to Remote Service again the technician can quickly review which settings have been changed from the previous session.
Can a Samsung technician see me through a built-in TV camera?

A Samsung technician 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 technicians 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 technician from seeing you while accessing the application. There is no way for the technician to access your built in camera without your knowledge.

Remote Service

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How do I use Remote Service

Privacy Functions

How do I use Remote Service

Save your valuable
personal time to
visit a service center.