What is Smart TV?

Six different scenarios for using Samsung Smart TVs are shown, including exercising, watching sports, connecting a smart home, gaming, watching personalized content with One UI Tizen and admiring art pieces. Six different scenarios for using Samsung Smart TVs are shown, including exercising, watching sports, connecting a smart home, gaming, watching personalized content with One UI Tizen and admiring art pieces.

A smart TV is a television with internet access, so you can use apps and other features alongside traditional TV viewing. This means you can stream movies and shows, play games and enjoy online content directly on the TV.

Samsung Smart TVs build on these capabilities with features that support entertainment, compatible device connectivity, AI-powered functions and convenient TV control.

What can you do with a Samsung Smart TV?

Samsung Smart TVs expand everyday TV use beyond traditional viewing, letting you enjoy entertainment, connect compatible devices and interact with the TV in more convenient ways.

Watch & Play

Samsung Smart TVs bring movies, shows, sports, live content, games and other entertainment together in one place, so you can enjoy different types of entertainment directly from the TV.
People in a living room are watching football on a Samsung TV. People in a living room are watching football on a Samsung TV.

Connect & Share

Samsung Smart TVs let you share smartphone content on the big screen and connect compatible devices to the TV, helping you enjoy content with others and manage your smart home.
A woman looks at personal photos on her smartphone. The same scene is mirrored onto the screen of a Samsung Smart TV installed on the wall. A woman looks at personal photos on her smartphone. The same scene is mirrored onto the screen of a Samsung Smart TV installed on the wall.

Find & Control

Samsung Smart TVs make content and information easy to find while giving you flexible ways to control the TV, making everyday use and navigation more convenient.
Samsung TV in a living room displaying the Now Brief interface, with a person nearby holding a remote control. Samsung TV in a living room displaying the Now Brief interface, with a person nearby holding a remote control.

What makes Samsung Smart TVs a good choice for home entertainment?

Samsung Smart TVs bring movies, shows, sports, games and other entertainment together in one place through apps and services available directly on the TV. This direct access reduces the need for additional devices such as set-top boxes or game consoles.

With this range of options, a Samsung Smart TV can serve as a hub for both individual and shared entertainment. Find shows and games that match your interests when watching alone, or choose movies, sports and other content that people with different interests can enjoy together.

  • Samsung TV Plus: Available for free on select Samsung devices. Internet required to stream. Channels may vary by country and are subject to change without notice. Supported Samsung devices may vary by country. Requires Samsung account. UI is subject to change without prior notice. Ads may appear on Samsung TV Plus. Available for free on Samsung Smart TVs since 2016.
  • Gaming Hub: Available games and content may vary by country and model and are subject to change without notice. Certain games require a separate controller. Internet connection and subscription may be required. Requires Samsung account.
  • One UI Tizen: Content and services may vary by region and are subject to change without notice. Agreement to Smart Hub Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy is required before use. Some content and services require registration and subscription. Requires Samsung account.

• Samsung TV Plus

Samsung TV Plus gives you free access to live TV channels and content without a separate sign-up or subscription. Its recommendations can also help you discover new content to watch.

• Samsung TV Apps

With Samsung TV Apps, you can download a range of apps for streaming, gaming, learning and other activities, and enjoy them on the TV screen.

• Gaming Hub

Gaming Hub lets you explore and play compatible cloud games directly on the TV without connecting a game console.

• One UI Tizen

One UI Tizen brings frequently used apps, services and content together in one interface, making it easy to find and move between them.

How can you use smart devices with a Samsung Smart TV?

Samsung Smart TVs can connect with smartphones and compatible smart home devices, so you can view mobile content on the big screen and manage your smart home from the TV.

Thanks to these features, you can look through travel photos with the whole family or watch smartphone videos together. You can also check connected appliances from the TV and enjoy a customized smart home experience that simplifies your day-to-day life.

  • Mirroring: To use the Mirroring feature, your mobile device must support Screen Mirroring or Smart View. iOS devices use AirPlay. This feature is supported on Tizen OS-based Smart TVs released in 2015 and later and requires the TV to be logged in to a Samsung account. Certain third-party apps and services may be limited in the use of this feature according to their policies.
  • SmartThings: Available technology, functions and features may vary by country, service provider, network environment or product, and are subject to change without notice. Requires a Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or other wireless network connection and login to Samsung account. Connected devices are sold separately. UI is subject to change without prior notice.

• Mirroring

Mirroring lets you display your smartphone screen on a Samsung Smart TV, so you can enjoy photos, videos and other mobile content with others on a larger display.

• SmartThings

SmartThings allows you to connect compatible appliances and control them directly from your Samsung Smart TV.

What makes Samsung Smart TVs convenient and easy to use?

Samsung Smart TVs are convenient and easy to use because they offer different ways to find content and control the TV. This multimodal approach ensures a seamless experience for everyone — from tech enthusiasts to seniors and first-time users.

With AI-powered assistance and flexible ways to navigate the TV, Samsung Smart TVs make everyday entertainment truly hassle-free. If you want content recommendations or details about what’s on screen, you can simply ask Vision AI Companion using natural, conversational voice commands. For common controls, you can use the SolarCell Remote or switch to your smartphone when the remote is out of reach.

  • Availability, supported features and user interface may vary by country, region, model and viewing conditions. For detailed information, please check Samsung.com.
  • Vision AI Companion: Feature available in certain regions and models. Availability, supported features and user interface may vary by country, region, model and viewing conditions. For detailed information, please check Samsung.com. Voice commands recognize English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian and Korean, but not all accents, dialects and expressions are recognized. This feature provides AI-created content, with accuracy not guaranteed — please check results. Requires certain Bluetooth remote (sold separately on some models). In-box remote for some models does not support voice recognition. Requires either a Mobile Quick Remote or separately purchased Bluetooth remote. Feature accessible via the AI button, or the Home button (long press) on remote control without an AI button. Available services may vary by product release year.
  • SolarCell Remote: Solarcell Remote support may vary depending on the country, region, and model. For more details, please check Samsung.com. The design and button layout of the SolarCell Remote may vary depending on the region and model. Support for button functionality may be discontinued at any time without notice. To charge the remote with solar energy, set the TV remote down with the solar panel facing up. Place it in your living room while your lights are turned on, or you can place it near a window where it will soak in natural sunlight. In case the remote's battery is depleted, you can charge it using a USB-C cable. To check the remaining battery level of the remote control, refer to the TV Menu (Settings > General & Privacy > Power & Energy Saving > Available Remote Battery). Available services may vary by product release year.
  • Quick Remote: Push notifications for mobile remotes for TVs are available on (Mobile) Android OS 10.0 and higher versions with (TV) 2020 Samsung TVs and later models, and operate when the mobile device is near the TV. Samsung Smart TV feature access is available on (TV) 2024 Samsung TVs and later models with (Mobile) Android OS 10.0 and higher versions or iOS 15.0 and higher versions. Available services may vary by product release year.

• Vision AI Companion

Vision AI Companion lets you ask questions about what you are watching and get recommendations or everyday information through conversational interactions on the TV screen.

• SolarCell Remote

SolarCell Remote gives you a straightforward way to control the TV with a streamlined button layout. It can also recharge using light, reducing the need to replace disposable batteries.

• Quick Remote

Quick Remote turns your smartphone into a remote for common TV functions, including changing the channel, adjusting the volume and accessing TV settings.

Are Samsung Smart TVs secure?

Samsung Knox Security

Samsung Smart TVs use Samsung Knox Security to help protect the TV, sensitive information and connected devices.

Samsung Knox Security is validated by Common Criteria (CC) Certification. It blocks known malicious apps and phishing sites while helping safeguard connected home IoT devices. Sensitive data such as passwords and PIN codes is protected through multi-layered hardware and software measures.

Samsung Knox Security receives continuous updates from Samsung’s security team.

Samsung Knox Security: Samsung Knox Security support may vary depending on the country, region, and model. For more details, please check Samsung.com. Samsung Knox Security applies to Samsung TVs powered by Tizen®, launched since 2015. Latest software update is required.

Samsung Knox Security: Samsung Knox Security support may vary depending on the country, region, and model. For more details, please check Samsung.com. Samsung Knox Security applies to Samsung TVs powered by Tizen®, launched since 2015. Latest software update is required.

Who are Samsung Smart TVs recommended for?

A wide range of users with different lifestyles may find Samsung Smart TVs suitable, including people living alone who want a minimal entertainment setup, families who enjoy watching and sharing content together, and seniors who may need a more straightforward and convenient TV experience.

The table below explains why Samsung Smart TVs suit each group and highlights the features relevant to their needs.

Who Samsung Smart TVs are recommended for

Who Samsung Smart TVs are recommended for

Recommended for

People living alone who want a minimal entertainment setup

Families who want to watch and share content together

Seniors who want a straightforward and convenient TV experience

Reason for recommendation

Samsung Smart TVs provide access to a range of entertainment from one screen, including streaming and cloud gaming, without needing a set-top box or game console.

Samsung Smart TVs make it easy to watch content together, from movies and sports to smartphone photos and videos, while also simplifying everyday smart home management.

Samsung Smart TVs offer flexible ways to control the TV and find content through AI assistance and an intuitive remote, supporting a convenient TV experience.

Relevant features

Samsung TV Plus, Samsung TV Apps, Gaming Hub

Samsung TV Plus, SmartThings, Mirroring

One UI Tizen, Vision AI Companion, SolarCell Remote

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