How to use Storage Share on your 2025 Samsung Smart TV

Last Update date : Aug 13. 2025

Storage Share makes it easy to access your files stored on your Samsung devices using your 2025 Samsung Smart TV. With this feature, you can view your photos, videos, and other files on a bigger screen without switching between devices. It allows your TV to access files stored on your mobile device, making it easier to enjoy your content across your Samsung ecosystem. Your Samsung TV automatically detects nearby devices for a seamless experience.

Gallery of a mobile device is shared with a TV.

To get started with Storage Share, check that your devices support the feature. Galaxy phones and tablets launched in 2023 or later with One UI 7.0 or above are compatible. Storage Share also works on select 2025 Samsung Smart TVs and Smart monitors listed below:

 

  • TV: U8000F or above 
  • Smart Monitor: M90SF, M80F, and M70F

To use Storage Share successfully, all devices must be signed in to the same Samsung account. Make sure the Storage Share feature is turned on for each device, and that both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are enabled.

Note: Availability on 2023–2024 models may vary depending on the OS upgrade policy.

Follow the steps below to share files from your Samsung devices using your Samsung Smart TV.

Step 1. Press the Home button on your TV’s remote control, navigate to Connected Devices, and select your mobile device.

2025 Samsung Smart TV Home screen showing the Connected Devices menu.

Step 2. On your mobile device, tap Allow when the request appears.

TV and a mobile device are alongside each other. Mobile device pop-up message says “Allow 65” Neo QLED to access the files on this phone?”.

Step 3.  Once connected, your Samsung TV will display files stored on your mobile device.

Step 4.  You can browse and open media using your remote control.

Sam’s S25 files are displaying on the Smart TV screen.

Step 5.  To stop sharing, go to your mobile device's notification panel. 

Step 6. Select Stop sharing storage. You can also turn off your TV to stop sharing.

Mobile device notification panel with a “Stop sharing storage” button.

Note:

  • Screen images may vary depending on your software version, model, and region. 
  • This feature is for viewing only. Editing features (such as modifying or deleting files) are not available on TV.

 

If you're having trouble connecting with Storage Share, check the settings on each device to make sure the feature is enabled. Here’s how:

 

On your Samsung Smart TV:

Step 1. Press the Home button on your TV’s remote control, press the left button to navigate to Settings, and then select All Settings.

Settings and All Settings menu are selected on a Samsung Smart TV.

Step 2.  Select Connections.

TV displaying the Connections menu.

Step 3. Turn on Storage Share.

TV displaying the Connections menu with Storage Share turned on.

On your Galaxy phone or tablet:

Step 1. Open the Settings app.

Step 2.
 Tap Connected Devices, then turn on Storage Share.

Mobile device's Settings menu is open. Turn on Storage Share in the Connected devices menu.

Note: All devices must be signed in to the same Samsung account, with both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled.

Storage Share works as part of the broader Samsung experience, making device-to-device access more convenient. With just a few taps, you can view your content on the most comfortable screen without needing to switch devices or set up additional apps.

Note:

  • If you’re having trouble with your Samsung Smart TV, check for available software updates.
  • Screenshots may vary depending on your TV model and software version.

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