Samsung Smart TV Setup
Universal Remote works with all Samsung Smart TVs from 2016 onwards running Tizen OS.
How to Connect
- Ensure your iPhone and Samsung TV are on the same WiFi network
- Open Universal Remote — your Samsung TV appears automatically
- Tap your Samsung TV to initiate connection
- A prompt appears on your TV: "Allow 'Universal Remote' to connect?"
- Press "Allow" using your existing remote or TV buttons
- You're connected!
Enabling Power-On (Wake-on-LAN)
To turn your Samsung TV on from the app:
- On your Samsung TV, go to Settings → General → Network
- Enable "Power On with Mobile" (or "Wake on LAN")
- Your TV can now be powered on remotely from Universal Remote
Common Issues
TV not found during scanning
- Confirm both devices are on the same WiFi network
- Make sure the TV is fully powered on (not in standby)
- Check if your router has "AP Isolation" enabled — disable it
- Try entering your TV's IP address manually (Settings → Network → IP Address)
- Restart your Samsung TV and try scanning again
Connection denied or timed out
- When the connection prompt appears on your TV, press "Allow" within 30 seconds
- If you accidentally pressed "Deny", go to TV Settings → General → External Device Manager → Device Connection Manager → Access Notification → Allow
- Restart the TV and try connecting again
Remote works but some buttons don't respond
- Some Samsung TV models don't support all commands (e.g., older models may not support app launching)
- Ensure your TV's firmware is up to date: Settings → Support → Software Update