How to use the Quick Settings feature

Last Update date : Feb 28. 2026

You can quickly change your TV Settings by pressing the Settings/Number/Color button or the Settings/Number/Option button on your Smart Remote. Quick Settings can be used to quickly configure frequently used functions.

using Samsung TV with Smart Remote

Step 1. Press the Settings/Number/Color(Option) button on your Smart Remote.

using the Quick Settings function step 1

Step 2. Press the up(down) directional button or the Settings/Number/Color(Option) button on your Smart Remote again. Every time you press this button, the Settings menu/Virtual number pad/Color(Option) pad are displayed alternately.

using the Quick Settings function step 2
  • Settings menu: From the Settings menu, you can quickly set the options of your frequently used functions. For advanced settings, select All Settings.
Quick Settings menu
  • Virtual numeric pad: You can use the virtual numeric pad to change the channel or to enter numeric values.
Virtual numeric pad screen
  • Option pad with Color: Select the displayed Color button to set options that are specific to the feature in use.
Color option pad screen

Note: The displayed TV screen may differ depending on the model or geographical area.

Starting with newer Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets running One UI 7.0, the Quick settings panel has changed so that Notifications and Quick settings are accessed separately. On earlier Galaxy devices running One UI 6.1.1 or lower, Notifications and Quick settings are still accessed using the same swipe gesture.

Access Notifications and Quick settings on newer Galaxy devices

Access the Notification panel

Swipe down from the top left of the screen to open the Notification panel.

Gesture showing swipe down from the top left to access the Notification panel on a Galaxy device. Gesture showing swipe down from the top left to access the Notification panel on a Galaxy device.

Access the Quick settings panel

Swipe down from the top right of the screen to open the Quick settings panel.

Gesture showing swipe down from the top right to access the Quick settings panel on a Galaxy device. Gesture showing swipe down from the top right to access the Quick settings panel on a Galaxy device.

Access Notifications and Quick settings on older Galaxy devices

Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Notifications panel. Swipe down again to fully expand the Quick settings panel.

Swipe down gesture from the top of the screen on a Samsung Galaxy phone.

Alternatively, swipe down from the top of the screen using two fingers, slightly apart, to open the Quick settings panel directly.

How to check your current software version

You can quickly view the current software version running on your Galaxy device, including key details like the One UI version, Android version and build number.

Settings menu on a Samsung Galaxy phone showing the About phone option. Settings menu on a Samsung Galaxy phone showing the About phone option.

Step 1. Open the Settings menu. Then, navigate to and tap About phone or About tablet.

About phone menu on a Galaxy device showing the Software information option. About phone menu on a Galaxy device showing the Software information option.

Step 2. Tap Software information.

Software information screen showing One UI version 8.0 and Android version 16 on a Galaxy device. Software information screen showing One UI version 8.0 and Android version 16 on a Galaxy device.

Step 3. You’ll see detailed information about your device’s software, including the One UI version, Android version, build number and more.

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.

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