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

Over the air (OTA) programming has come a long way - instead of static, most local stations now broadcast in HD! And to make things even better, your TV has a tuner that can scan for and automatically program local channels that will appear on your channel list. Plus, an antenna will help your TV find even more channels and improve the quality of the signal.

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

Connect a cable or antenna and scan for channels

Note

The Broadcasting menu will be greyed out if you do not change the source to 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!

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.
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.
Change the source on your TV to TV.
Once you are on the TV source, use the directional pad or arrow buttons on your remote to select Settings (All Settings).
Select Broadcasting, then Auto Program.
Select Start to begin. Then, select Air, Cable, or Both. Air is for antenna only, and Cable is for a cable box only.
Your TV will begin to scan for channels. After it's done, select Close to finish.

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