How to use the Daily Board on your 2025 Samsung Smart TV

Last Update date : Jul 18. 2025

The Daily Board on your Samsung Smart TV displays useful information—such as weather, memos, and the status of devices registered with SmartThings—when the screen is off. It can be activated by user detection or voice commands, and lets you play music, use the camera, and apply wallpapers without turning on the screen.

Note:

  • Availability of the Daily Board and certain features may vary by model or region.
  • Feature names and icons may vary or change depending on software updates.

To use the Daily Board, check the following:

  • A 2025 or newer Samsung Smart TV that supports voice wake-up (models Q8F or above) is required.
  • The TV is signed in to a Samsung Account.
  • Some features are only available when your TV is registered in the SmartThings app.

1. Enable the Daily Board during initial setup

When setting up your TV for the first time, you’ll be prompted to turn on the Daily Board with User Detection. Select Enable Now to activate it.

TV displaying Daily Board page with Enable Now button highlighted.

2. Enable the Daily Board from Settings

If the Daily Board wasn’t activated during initial setup, you can turn it on later by:

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

Samsung Smart TV Home screen displayed with All Settings selected.

Step 2. Select Advanced Features, then select Daily Board.

Samsung Smart TV displaying the side bar menus with Advanced Features selected.

Step 3. Select Enable with User Detection to turn it on.

Samsung Smart TV displaying the Daily Board settings screen with Enable with User Detection menu on.

Note:

  • You can choose to enable the Daily Board with User Detection, Voice, or both for a more seamless experience.
  • If Voice is enabled, say “Hi Bixby” or “Alexa” when the screen is off to launch the Daily Board. To check or change this setting, go to:
    Edit > Settings > All Settings > Advanced Features > Voice > Hands-free wake-up > select Always.
  • In quiet environments, User Detection may not work reliably. You can adjust the sensitivity by selecting Edit > Settings from the bottom right of the Daily Board screen.
  • The Daily Board screen turns off automatically after a set time. To change this, go to Edit > Settings from the same screen.

The Daily Board includes multiple widgets that help you manage your day.

Note: The supported widgets may vary depending on the model, region, or user environment.

1. Weather: View weekly and hourly forecasts. Tap the widget for detailed information.

2. Memo: Use the Memo widget to write, send, and view memos. Selecting the widget shows a list of previously written messages. To use,

Option 1. Use the SmartThings app

After registering your TV in SmartThings, open the app on your phone. Navigate to the location with your TV, select your TV’s card, tap the Featured tab, then tap Daily Board, and enter your message.

Option 2. Use Bixby voice commands

If the Daily Board is set to Enable with Voice, you can add memos by voice even when the screen is off. For example, say “Hi Bixby, add a new note: ‘Happy Birthday.’”

3. Home Status: The Home Status widget lets you check the status of devices registered in the SmartThings app. If no information is available, a guide widget will appear instead.

Note: This feature becomes available after you register at least one device in the SmartThings app.

4. Camera: Monitor your space through connected IoT cameras. Tap the widget to view the real-time video.

Note:

  • The widget becomes available when a compatible IoT camera is connected in SmartThings.
  • Some camera models may not be supported.

5. Energy: View and compare monthly usage. Requires enabling SmartThings Energy in the SmartThings app on your phone. To enable, open the SmartThings app > Life > Energy.

6. Music: You can play music using Spotify Connect on the Spotify app installed on your mobile device. Select your TV from the device list, and the music will play through the Daily Board widget.

Note: Available in countries where the Spotify mobile app is supported.

7. TV Plus: Discover a variety of interesting content recommended by Samsung TV Plus, without turning on your TV.

Note: Available in Samsung TV Plus supported countries.

Personalize the Daily Board by updating the wallpaper, adjusting widgets, and managing settings:

1. Select Edit to adjust the settings.

Daily Board interface with Edit button on the bottom right.

2. Select Wallpaper to choose a background you want, or turn it off.

Daily Board interface with Wallpaper options on the bottom.

3. Select Widgets to customize which widgets appear.

Daily Board interface with widget options on the bottom.

4. Select Settings to manage the following:

  • User Detection: Adjust sensitivity or set Inactive Schedule. The Inactive Schedule disables the user detection feature during the time period you set.
  • Timeout: Set how long the screen stays on before turning off automatically.
  • Night Mode: Prevent the Daily Board from turning on in dark environments. When the surroundings are dark, this setting keeps the screen off even if a user is detected.
  • Auto Loop: Automatically cycle through multiple widget pages.
  • Tips: View usage instructions.
  • Widget Auto Adjustment: The widget order is tailored to your usage and the updated information.
Daily Board interface with Settings button highlighted.

The Daily Board is designed to fit around your routine—offering quick access to personalized information and controls without interrupting your day. Whether you're starting your morning or winding down, it keeps your TV quietly useful in the background

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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