Figuring out the function of certain buttons on a TV remote can be challenging, especially when switching to a different TV brand. Samsung offers multiple variants of its remote, which makes things even worse for the users. Therefore, in this guide, we will explain the use case of each button on the remote.
For sanity, we’ll cover two versions of the Samsung Smart TV Remotes – that classic and the new Smart TV one.
1. Power Button: The red color button you see at the top of the remote is called the Power button. You can use this button to turn on or off the TV.
2. 123 Button or Numeric Keypad: Press the Numeric button to bring up the virtual numeric pad on your TV screen. You can use it to change the channel, enter a PIN, login credentials, etc. Whereas, on the older version of the Samsung Smart TV remote, you will find dedicated numeric buttons.
3. Home Button: Pressing this button will return you to your home screen.
4. Back Button: Press this button to go back to the previous screen or menu.
5. 4 Colored Buttons: his button is typically used for quick access to specific functions or features. They won’t work everywhere, but when they do, the on-screen menu will usually tell you what each colored button does.
Note: On newer Samsung TV remotes (1st – image), press the 123/color button simultaneously to use this feature.
6. Play/Pause Button: As the name suggests, this button will play or pause the video or music you’re playing on your Samsung TV.
7. Streaming App Buttons: In certain Samsung Smart TV remotes, you will find shortcut buttons for Netflix, Prime Video, Samsung TV Plus, or other streaming services. Pressing any of these buttons will launch the corresponding streaming app.
8. Directional Button: Use this button to navigate through on-screen menus on your TV. On the older-style Samsung remote, you will find four directional arrows. Whereas, in the newer and more modern models, you will get a single circular button.
For example, pressing the top or bottom part of the circle or arrow keys will let you scroll up and down respectively.
9. + and – Button: Use this button to control the volume of your TV. Move the button up or down to increase or decrease the volume. Whereas, to mute the sound, press the button.
In the older model, you will find a dedicated button to mute the TV sound.
10. Up and Down Arrow Button: Move the button up or down to change the channel on your TV.
11. Button Inside the Circle or Directional Arrow: Consider this button as the Select button. You can use it to select the currently highlighted item on your TV screen. You can even use it to play/pause the media.
12. Mic Button: Use this button to activate the Voice Assistant on your smart TV. By default, Bixby will be your voice assistant. However, you can switch to other voice assistants like Alexa or Google Assistant through your TV’s settings.
13. Rectangle Button With Plus Sign: Press this button to enter the Multi-View function. If you’re not familiar with the Multi-View feature, it allows you to enjoy various forms of content simultaneously, including live channels, apps, games, and mirrored content from your mobile device.
Furthermore, if you press this button for more than 1 second, it will display a menu screen.
14. Source Button: Press this button to select the available video sources. For example, if you’ve connected your PC or gaming console through HDMI, you can use this button to switch between different video sources.
15. Cog or Gear Icon: In some Samsung TV Remotes, you will also get the Gear/Cog icon above the Colored Buttons and the 123 Button. Pressing it will grant you quick access to Samsung TV menus.
Buttons on Samsung Smart TV Remote
Sometimes figuring out the function of certain buttons on a TV remote can be challenging, especially when switching to a different TV brand. What’s more, Samsung offers multiple variants of its remote, which makes things even worse for the users. We hope this guide has helped you understand the meaning of each button on the Samsung Smart TV remote more clearly.
Before you go, take a moment to explore the functions of the different buttons on the Fire TV Remote as well.
