WiFi Connection
Connect instantly over your home WiFi — no pairing codes, no IR line-of-sight required. Works from anywhere in your home.
Control Your Samsung Smart TV from Your iPhone
Universal Remote transforms your iPhone into the ultimate Samsung Smart TV remote. Connect over WiFi in seconds — no IR blaster, no Bluetooth setup, no extra hardware. Navigate with the touchpad, type with the full keyboard, and launch apps like Netflix and YouTube instantly.
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What You Can Do With Your Samsung
Full remote control features optimized for Samsung Smart TV.
Smart Touchpad
Swipe to navigate Samsung's Tizen interface smoothly. Scroll through apps, menus, and content with intuitive gesture controls.
Full Keyboard
Type search queries, passwords, and URLs at full speed using your iPhone keyboard instead of the slow on-screen TV keyboard.
App Launcher
Launch Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Prime Video, and more with a single tap. No more scrolling through Samsung's app menu.
Power Control
Turn your Samsung TV on and off remotely using Wake-on-LAN. Power up your TV before you even sit down.
Volume & Mute
Precise volume control with dedicated buttons. Quickly mute during commercials or when the phone rings.
How to Connect to Your Samsung
Get started in under 30 seconds — no special hardware required.
1
Connect to WiFi
Make sure your iPhone and Samsung TV are connected to the same WiFi network.
2
Open Universal Remote
Launch the app and it will automatically scan your network for Samsung TVs.
3
Accept on TV
A connection prompt will appear on your Samsung TV. Press 'Allow' with your existing remote or TV buttons.
4
Start Controlling
You're connected! Use the touchpad, D-pad, keyboard, and all remote features instantly.
Compatible Samsung Models
Samsung Smart TVs running Tizen OS (2016 and newer)
Samsung QLED (Q60–Q990 series)Samsung Neo QLEDSamsung The FrameSamsung Crystal UHD (CU/BU/AU series)Samsung The Serif & The SeroSamsung 4K & 8K Smart TVs (2016+)
If your Samsung has WiFi, it likely works.
Frequently Asked Questions about Samsung
Everything you need to know about using Universal Remote with your Samsung Smart TV.
Universal Remote works with all Samsung Smart TVs from 2016 onwards running Tizen OS. This includes QLED, Neo QLED, Crystal UHD, The Frame, The Serif, and all 4K/8K models.
No. Universal Remote connects directly to your Samsung TV over WiFi. No Samsung account, no SmartThings setup, and no registration required.
Yes! Universal Remote uses Wake-on-LAN to power on your Samsung TV remotely. Make sure 'Power On with Mobile' is enabled in your TV's network settings.
Ensure both devices are on the same WiFi network. Check that your TV is powered on (not just in standby). Some routers have client isolation enabled — disable it in your router settings.
Universal Remote is designed for Samsung Smart TVs. Soundbar volume is typically controlled through your TV's HDMI-CEC settings automatically.
Universal Remote offers a dedicated remote experience with touchpad navigation, full keyboard, and app launcher — features that SmartThings doesn't focus on. It's designed specifically as a TV remote replacement.
Control Your TV from Your iPhone
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