In 2020, losing your TV remote isn’t as terrible as it may seem because Samsung TVs come with a variety of built-in navigation and control options.
Check out the list I’ve put up to help you at least partially control the TV before you place an order for a new one. Now let’s get started.
Samsung TV Remote Lost
1. Use the Power Button
The power button on your television does more than just turn it on and off, despite its name.
The power button on your Samsung TV may be found in the middle of the bottom panel or on the back, depending on the model. Its single press turns the electricity on or off.
It may also be used as a joystick, which will open up other functions like volume adjustment, channel switching, and even HDMI source switching. Regretfully, it isn’t compatible with opening apps or navigating your TV.
Pros
Capable of basic navigation; useful for toggling between streaming devices plugged into the TV.
Cons
Unable to access the settings or browse the Tizen OS.
2. Use a Wired Keyboard
In the event that you misplace your TV remote, you can use the USB A connector on the back of the majority of contemporary Samsung TVs to operate the gadget.
You can connect a wired keyboard that you happen to have to your TV’s USB port. After that, you may use the keyboard’s arrow keys to manipulate almost every aspect of TV. You can even launch and switch between apps, access the Settings, and so on.
With the exception of the inability to control the level, every keyboard I tried—including the Apple connected keyboard—works flawlessly. To navigate, use the arrow keys; to choose, use enter; to return home, use ESC.
Nevertheless, our Samsung TV running Tizen OS is unable to use a mouse.
Pros
Plug and play, requires no setup, and the keys can operate the majority of remote functions.
Cons
The TV does not support every keyboard.
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3. Get a Wireless Keyboard with Dongle
While most Samsung TVs may be used with a wired keyboard straight out of the box, I strongly advise purchasing an inexpensive wireless keyboard from Amazon. They are incredibly practical and offer much more than just simple navigation.
For example, you may get this inexpensive wireless tiny keyboard and mouse combination that pairs with a Bluetooth dongle to enable seamless TV control. To get started, just connect the dongle to the TV’s USB connection on the back. In addition to standard navigation, you may mute the TV, open apps, and, of course, adjust the volume.
Pros
Less expensive; wireless and portable; plug and play; full control over navigation; superior to a remote control.
Cons
If it breaks, there is no warranty.
4. Use the Samsung App
The Samsung Smart things app makes it simple to control your Samsung TV if it is linked to your home WiFi network.
The app is available for iOS and Android users. Next, confirm that your phone and TV are linked to the same WiFi network. From the list of available devices, pick your TV. From then, it functions wirelessly over Wi-Fi and just like a regular remote.
There is one tiny issue, though: the Smartthings app requires your phone to be connected to your TV in order to function, so if you’ve never used it before, you won’t be able to use it once you misplace your remote. Even if you misplaced the original remote, you can still grant this permission by using an external keyboard.
Pros
Complete remote control with all the features.
Cons
You have to use the TV remote to authorize the app in order to connect it to the screen.
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5. Universal Remote
If everything else fails, you might want to get a universal remote control for your Samsung television. Because it is frequently less expensive and compatible with more devices than the original remote, I suggest it. I used a GE Universal Remote ($9.99), which has codes for the majority of electronics that may be controlled by infrared radiation.
All you need to do is enter the code unique to your TV and put the remote in program mode. A booklet containing all the codes is included with the remote. After pairing, you can use the remote to operate every feature on your TV.
Pros
It is dependable, compatible with a variety of devices, and includes all the functions of the Samsung remote.
Cons
Initially, it might be somewhat tiresome to set up the remote for each device.
