Setting up Smart TV on Samsung TV

Smart TV technology on televisions is gaining increasing popularity. Thanks to the advanced functionality, the user can not only watch TV shows on TV, but also play 3D games, communicate in real time, watch streaming videos on the Internet. To use all the features of Smart TV, immediately after purchase, you need to connect the device to the world wide web. In the review we will pay attention to how to properly set up the Smart TV on a Samsung TV, what problems the user may encounter, and how to solve them.

There are several options for connecting Samsung to the worldwide network. Consider in more detail each of them.

Wired connection using LAN connector

You can connect to the Internet through a local wired network, using a router. For this option, you need a wire (twisted pair) and a LAN connector on your Samsung TV. The port is located on the back of the panel.

If the router configured by DHCP parameters is connected with a LAN cable, then the installation is complete. Otherwise, the user must perform the following actions:

• connect the cable to the appropriate port;
• in the “Network settings” section, go to the “Cable” option and specify the IP address (based on the provider settings), subnet mask, gateway values, DNS.

Connecting via Wi-Fi system

New models of technology are completed built-in Wi-Fi modules. In its absence, the user acquires a special wireless adapter. Samsung WIS12ABGNX is a popular equipment that is compatible with the TV model range above 2012. Connection is made directly through the USB connector.

If the wireless network is not configured, you need to buy a router and configure it, based on the parameters of the provider. This can be done in 2 ways.

1. Manually. In the TV series below 6 to install the Internet, select the icon "Network" / "Settings" / "Type" on the left. From the network connection types, go to the “Cable” or “Wireless” tabs.
2. Automatically. In this case, you do not need to enter basic parameters, but select the option “Receive automatically”. The system will connect itself and prompt you to select from the list the found wireless connections. The user enters a unique code.

The last step of setting up an interactive service Smart TV

When the Internet is connected, a sign appears on the monitor about the connection made to the global network. For the final step you need to configure service Smart hub. To do this, follow these steps:

• go to the main menu and select the option "Support";
• activate the Smart Hub function;
• launch the installed system browser.

Use for connecting technologies Plug & Access, WPS

Next, we consider how to quickly connect Smart TV to a TV using WPS and Plug & Access systems.

To connect using the system WPS TV and router need support this technology. Perform the following steps:

• select the WPS option in the TV settings;
• on the router, click on the button with the same name;
• Wait for the system to respond and the connection result is displayed.

For use technology innovation Plug & Access, Samsung has developed, you need to make sure your device supports this feature. Perform a sequence of actions:

• connect a flash drive or other drive to the router;
• when the indicator light flashes, remove the USB flash drive;
• after connect the equipment to the USB port of the TV;
• wait a while for the system to automatically adjust;
• Pull out the drive.

After these simple steps, the user can use the functions of Smart TV.

Distinctive features of Smart TV technology settings for other brands

Consider setting up the Smart TV function on devices from other popular manufacturers.

1. Lg. If there is no built-in adapter for wireless connection in the TV,Before setting up Smart TV, we connect to the Internet using a cable and modem. In the main menu, select Home / Setting / Network / Network Connection. Otherwise, Smart TV on TV lg is configured using Wi-Fi. After the previous steps, select the item "Configure connection". In the window "List of networks" find the name of the access point. After entering a unique password, the lg TV will automatically configure.
2. Phillips. To set up Smart TV with a cable, go to the main menu on the TV P You can use the Home button with a picture of a house on the remote. Go to the "Configuration" / "Connect to the network." Choose the type of connection. If all steps are completed correctly, the Philips system will display a message about the successful connection.
3. Sony In Soni TVs, Smart TV is set up via a router using a Wi-Fi connection. Go to the settings by pressing the Home button on the remote. Select "Settings" / "Network" / "Settings". From the connection methods, select “Easy” using the prompts of the connection wizard.
4. Saturn. If the technology supports Smart TV, then you must first connect the device to the Internet, and then follow the next steps,similar for other brands.

After setting up Smart TV, the next step is to set up channels. How to do it right? Find out the algorithm for your brand of TV: LG, Sony, Philips.

Typical problems and their solutions

When setting up Smart TV, various problems may arise, as a result of which it is impossible to establish a connection to the world wide web or the image is broadcast incorrectly. Consider some of them.

Note! For Samsung TV to work without failures, it is recommended that the Internet speed is more than 10-20 Mbit per second.

To use the Smart features you need to connect the TV to the Internet. Using our recommendations, you can independently connect and configure Smart TV on your Samsung device.