This material will describe step by step and sequentially how to set up “Smart TV” on a Samsung TV. In essence, the following algorithm is universal and applicable to any device in this series.
Following the following operations in sequence, it will not be difficult to complete the setup procedure for such a multimedia universal device.
What is Smart TV?
Before we talk about how to set up Smart TV on Samsung, let's figure out what it is and why this option is so in demand in such devices today. Old television solutions could only display an image that was received either from an antenna, or from a video player, or from any other similar device. But they could not connect to the Internet and download a site or play a movie from the global web without special tools. Therefore, a new generation of televisionreceivers with the “Smart TV” function, which were deprived of the previously indicated disadvantage. In essence, such solutions are universal multimedia centers and can not only surf the web or play a movie, but also perform the functions of a monitor. The presence of an integrated operating system turns such TV receivers into full-fledged computers with a reduced level of functionality. Continuous improvement in software will eventually blur the line between personal computers and such multimedia centers.
Operating systems
Before you set up "Smart TV" on "Samsung", you need to deal with the system software. Today, on TVs with this option, you can find the following operating systems:
- Tizen is a proprietary development of Samsung. It has one of the best levels of functionality at the moment and a fairly impressive list of supported software.
- WebOS is developed by LG. In essence, this is a complete analogue of the system software from Samsung, which, both in functionality and in the list of application software, is not inferior to its direct competitor.
- Also on the devices of this series you can find the Android OS. Most often, she is preferred by the Sony and Philips brands. It should be noted that this is a stripped-down version of the operating system for mobile devices. Its level of functionality is not inferior to the previous two operating systems.
Delivery
In the list of deliveries of its most recent television devices of this class, the South Korean company Samsung included the following:
- TV.
- Stand kit with fixing bolts.
- Remote control with a full set of batteries.
- Coupon with a full list of warranty obligations.
- Quick installation instructions.
- Power cord.
In paper form, the user's manual is not included in the package for the reason that it is included in the TV menu as a separate item. Therefore, before setting up Smart TV on a Samsung TV, it is strongly recommended to turn it on and study in detail the electronic version of the supplied documentation.
Wired connection
So, how to set up “Smart TV” on a Samsung TV? The first stage is the implementation of switching using wires. At this stage, it is necessary to perform the following manipulations:
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Retrieve the purchased device from the box. Also, all its contents are extracted from the latter. In this case, without fail, pay attention to the instructions that are printed on the box. Doing the latter will avoid possible damage to the equipment at this stage.
- Then the stands are mounted, which are fixed with special screws. When performing this operation, pay attention to the recommendations given ininstallation instructions.
- Install the TV in place. Checking its stability.
- Connect a TV cable to the antenna input, which can come from:
- External antenna.
- Cable provider equipment.
- Satellite equipment set.
- We connect the power wire from the side of the plug to the socket of the TV receiver, and on the other hand to the power supply network.
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In some cases, you may need to connect a twisted pair to the RJ-45 port. This is one of the possible options for connecting to the global web. But since today such solutions are everywhere equipped with a WiFi adapter, it is better to use it for these purposes.
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The setup process is identical in both cases, but the absence of additional wires greatly simplifies the connection process.
Select language and region
Since it is easier to set up TV on “Samsung” “Smart TV” in your native language, the next step is to select the interface language and the region where the device is located. After turning on the TV for the first time, the start interface window will appear, in which you must immediately select the language - Russian. Then click "Finish". After that, a second form will open for selecting a region. Here you need to select a country - Russia.
Search channels
Now let's figure out how to set up channels on “Smart TV” in this case. To startyou need to decide on the signal source for the tuner. Most solutions of this class are universal and can receive the original signal from the following sources:
- Antennas (in this case, both analog transmissions and digital DVB - T / T2 formats can be viewed). In some cases, an additional decryption module may be required to decode digital transmissions.
- Cable operator equipment. In this case, the channels can be broadcast in analog or digital format. In the latter case, additional equipment may be needed to convert the received signal.
- Set of satellite equipment. In this case, everything goes only in digital quality. The signal format is MPEG-2 or even MPEG-4.
The channel search order in any case consists of the following steps:
- Press the “Settings” button on the remote control (the “gear” is drawn on it).
- Using the navigation buttons, find the sub-item “All settings” and select it with the “OK” button.
- In the new menu we find the “Channels” section and go into it.
- At the next stage, we initiate the procedure for automatic channel search from the menu item of the same name.
- Next, set one of the three previously given signal sources.
- After that, select the signal format: digital, analog, or a combination of them.
- After that, the automatic search procedure starts.
- After it endssave the list of found channels.
Editing the channel list
After the search procedure is over, we will figure out how to set up channels on “Smart TV” “Samsung”.
In the same “All settings” menu, select the “Channels” item. Next, you need to select the sub-item “Sorting channels”. We go into it and at our discretion we edit the list. You can also create folders in it that will contain only those channels that broadcast only certain content, such as children's cartoons or music videos.
Network setup
The next important step is setting up a connection to the global web of “Smart TV” “Samsung”. "How to set up the Internet?" - this is a question that often arises among unprepared users. In this case, the procedure is as follows:
- Go to the “All settings” menu.
- Select the “Networks” section.
- Next, we search for all available connections.
- Choose your home network.
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When prompted for a password, enter it.
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Install Widgets
The most important step in how to set up "Smart TV" on "TV" is the installation of mini-programs to expand the functionality of this device, which are also called widgets. In this case, you must perform the following manipulations:
- Enter the mainTV menu and select “Samsung App Store” (in some cases it may be called Samsung Store).
- We are going through the registration procedure in it.
- After the list of applications appears, select the one you need and open its installation window. Click the “Install” button.
- At the end of the installation procedure, go to the main menu using the corresponding button. We look through the menu items and a new item should appear in it, which will correspond to the previously installed program.
This is the most important step in configuring such a multimedia solution.
He's even more important than how to set up the channels. TV "Samsung Smart TV" due to this turns into a full-fledged multimedia center for recreation and entertainment.
IPTV
Also, such a multimedia device allows you to view IPTV channels without a special hardware set-top box. To do this, follow these steps:
- We conclude an agreement with a cable provider for the provision of such services.
- After that, according to his recommendations, we install a special application.
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Launch the installed widget and watch programs.
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All of the above will be the answer to the question of how to set up channels on Smart TV. TVs from Samsung todayare quite popular, so we hope that the instructions given by us will be useful to many readers.
Results
This material describes in stages such an operation as setting up “Smart TV” on a Samsung TV. As can be seen from everything previously stated, there is nothing super complicated in it. This procedure is for everyone.
