How to set the Start Screen on your 2025 Samsung Smart TV

How to enable or disable the Start Screen option on my Samsung Smart TV

Learn how to customize your Samsung Smart TV's startup behavior, including enabling or disabling Smart Hub Home, Multi View casting, and mirroring options for 2025 models.

The Start Screen option on your Samsung Smart TV allows you to control what appears when you turn on your TV. You can choose to automatically launch Smart Hub Home, enable Multi View for casting or mirroring, or configure the TV to activate Multi View when using an Auto Rotating Accessory. Follow the steps below to adjust these settings on your 2025 Samsung Smart TV.

1. How to enable or disable Smart Hub Home as the startup screen

If you want your Samsung TV to automatically open the Smart Hub Home screen when powered on, follow these steps:

1. Turn on your Samsung Smart TV.
2. Press the Home button on your remote control.
3. Navigate to Settings (gear icon).
4. Select General or System.
5. Choose Start Screen or Startup Screen.
6. Toggle the Smart Hub Home option ON or OFF.

- If Smart Hub Home is enabled, your TV will always open to the Smart Hub Home screen when turned on.

- If disabled, your TV will show the last used source (e.g., HDMI input, live TV, or streaming app) instead.

2. How to enable or disable Multi View for casting or mirroring

To control whether your Samsung TV uses Multi View when casting or mirroring content from your phone or tablet, follow these steps:

1. Turn on your Samsung Smart TV.
2. Press the Home button on your remote control.
3. Navigate to Settings (gear icon).
4. Select General or System.
5. Choose Start Screen or Startup Screen.
6. Toggle the Multi View option ON or OFF.

- If Multi View is enabled, your TV will split the screen when casting or mirroring content from your phone or tablet.

- If disabled, the entire TV screen will display your phone's content during casting or mirroring.

3. How to enable or disable Multi View when using an Auto Rotating Accessory

If you have an Auto Rotating Accessory connected to your Samsung Smart TV, you can configure the TV to automatically activate Multi View when the screen rotates to portrait mode. Follow these steps:

1. Turn on your Samsung Smart TV.
2. Press the Home button on your remote control.
3. Navigate to Settings (gear icon).
4. Select General or System.
5. Choose Start Screen or Startup Screen.
6. Toggle the Auto Rotate Multi View option ON or OFF.

- The Auto Rotating Accessory is sold separately and must be connected to your TV for this feature to work.

- When enabled, Multi View will automatically activate when the TV screen rotates to portrait mode.

4. Additional things to check

If the Start Screen options are not working as expected, consider the following:

- Ensure your Samsung Smart TV is running the latest software version. Check for updates in Settings > Support > Software Update.

- Device menus and screenshots may vary slightly depending on your TV model and software version.

- If you're using an Auto Rotating Accessory, verify that it is properly connected and powered.

5. Supported Samsung Smart TV models

The Start Screen customization options are available on most 2025 Samsung Smart TV models, including:

- Samsung Neo QLED TVs

- Samsung QLED TVs

- Samsung MicroLED TVs

- Samsung Lifestyle TVs

6. Why the issue happens

Start Screen settings may not apply correctly due to:

- Outdated software versions on the TV.

- Incompatible or improperly connected accessories like the Auto Rotating Accessory.

- Temporary system glitches that can be resolved by restarting the TV.

7. Related Samsung support topics

→ How to update software on Samsung Smart TVs

→ How to connect an Auto Rotating Accessory to your Samsung TV

→ How to cast or mirror your phone to a Samsung Smart TV