What is Anynet+ on your Samsung TV
Control an external device connected via Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) with the remote control. You can use the TV's remote control to control external devices that are connected to the TV by an HDMI cable and that support Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC). Up to 12 devices can be controlled by the one remote control.
Anynet+ can't be used with incompatible (ie. not HDMI-CEC enabled) devices, and some HDMI cables may not support Anynet+. Anynet+ is enabled on the HDMI ports on most Samsung TVs manufactured after 2008.
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Enable Anynet+ and add a HDMI device
Follow the steps below to learn how to enable Anynet+ on your TV (2017 - present)


Note: These images were taken on a 2023 model TV. For previous models:
- 2022 model TVs: Settings > General & Privacy > External Device Manager > Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
- 2017 - 2021 model TVs: Settings > General > External Device Manager > Anynet+
- 2016 (K series) model TVs: Settings > System > Expert Settings > Anynet+
- 2015 (J Series) model TVs: Menu > System > Anynet+
- 2014 (H Series) model TVs: Menu > System > Anynet+
Please Note: The connecting process can take up to 2 minutes to complete.
- Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)-enabled devices must be connected to the TV with an HDMI cable. Some HDMI cables may not support Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC).
- You can configure the TV's Universal Remote to control third-party cable boxes, Blu-ray players and home theatres that do not support HDMI-CEC.
- Anynet+ cannot be used to control external devices that do not support HDMI-CEC.
- Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) works only with external devices that support HDMI-CEC and only when those devices are either in standby mode or turned on.
- Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) can control up to 12 compliant external devices (up to 3 of the same type) except for home theatres. Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) can control only one home theatre system.
- If an external device has been set up for both Anynet+ and a universal remote control, the device can be controlled only with the universal remote control
If you require further assistance, please consult the user manual from our Manuals & Downloads page or contact our Samsung Care Australia experts on 1300 362 603 (Toll Free in Australia). You can also contact our Chat Support team or reach us through Samsung Members Community.
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