Scan for channels from an antenna or cable box on your Samsung TV

Channels and broadcasts just don't magically appear on your TV. You have to connect an antenna or cable and then scan for local stations. Once you do this, available channels nearby will be yours to watch!

1. First, make sure you have an antenna or a cable box already installed and set up to go. You may need to attach a coax cable to the antenna or box if it doesn't come with one. 
2. When you're ready, connect the other end of the coax cable to the ANT IN port on the back of your TV, or One Connect Box if you have one. 
3. Change the source on your TV to TV.
4. Once you are on the TV source, use the directional pad or arrow buttons on your remote to select Settings (All Settings). 
5. Select Broadcasting, then Auto Program.
6. Select Start to begin. Then, select Air, Cable, or Both. Air is for antenna only, and Cable is for a cable box only.
7. Your TV will begin to scan for channels. After it's done, select Close to finish.

If you're already bored of all the channels that come with cable or an antenna - or maybe you don't have either set up - you can get free TV using Samsung TV Plus! This service is complimentary on all newer Samsung smart TVs and streams channels over the internet directly to your TV.

To access this feature, you simply need to press the Home button on your remote and then select Samsung TV Plus. You can learn more about the service by checking out our complete Samsung TV Plus guide.