How to add samsung tv to smartthings

[Key Features]
- Control and check in on your home from wherever you are
- Connect your smart devices across many different brands to work together by setting ‘scenes’
- Build routines that are set on time, weather, and device status, so your home runs smoothly in the background
- Allow shared control by giving access to other users
- Receive status updates about your devices with automated notifications
- Use SmartThings in your car with Android Auto
- Control SmartThings connected devices directly in Samsung Galaxy apps (phone, clock, weather, gallery, SmartView)
- Talk to your devices using Bixby, Alexa or Google Assistant
- Test new features such as Universal Remote Control, Galaxy Upcycle in SmartThings Labs.
- Locate your missing Samsung Galaxy devices (smartphones, tablets, watches, earbuds, smart tags, S-pen, PCs) anytime, wherever they may be. Utilise the Galaxy Finding Network to find your offline devices.
- Track, monitor and save money on energy with SmartThings Energy. See how much your home and compatible Samsung devices cost to run, and try various energy saving features, such as AI saving mode, or schedule devices to run during off peak hours.
- Receive recipe recommendations by scanning meal kits, wine, and meat. Plan, shop and prep meals with the help of SmartThings Cooking

※ SmartThings is optimized for Samsung smartphones. Some features may be limited when used with other vendors' smartphones.
※ Some features may not be available in all countries.
※ You can also install SmartThings on Wear OS-based watches.
※ SmartThings for Wear OS is only available when the watch is connected to a mobile phone.

[App requirements]
Some mobile devices may not be supported.
- RAM size : 2GB over
- Galaxy : Smart View to support screen mirroring

※ App permissions
The following permissions are required for the app. You can use the app without optional permissions, but some functions may be limited.

[Optional access permissions]
• Nearby devices: Used to scan for nearby devices using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) (Android 12 over)
• Location: Used to find nearby devices using Bluetooth or BLE and to automate actions using GPS (GPS is optional)
• Camera: Used to scan QR codes
• Contacts: Used to get phone numbers of your contacts to send text message notifications
• Microphone: Used to provide voice control features
• Storage: Used to save data and to transfer files and content using the app
• Phone: Used to make calls on smart speakers and to show information about the sender when sharing content with another device

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TV or projector does not show up during SmartThings discovery process

You can connect your TV, Odyssey Ark gaming screen, or projector to the SmartThings app without using a SmartThings Hub. If the app has trouble connecting or discovering your device, there are a few things you should check, like if Bluetooth is enabled on your phone. Then, you can try adding your TV/projector to the SmartThings app again.

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Someone already registered this device error when adding TV or projector to SmartThings

If your TV, Odyssey Ark gaming screen, or projector is still registered to an older SmartThings account or if you accidentally added it to the wrong account, you can easily reset it and transfer it. All you need to do is add the TV/projector to your new account and the SmartThings app will take care of the rest for you.

Samsung TV won't find or connect to my Wi-Fi network

If your TV, Odyssey Ark gaming ark, or projector is not able to detect your network or will not connect to Wi-Fi or a wired network, there are a few things to check to determine if the issue is with your TV/gaming screen/projector or with your network equipment. This guide will help you check your equipment to solve the problem.

Samsung TV has no picture or a black screen

If your TV or Odyssey Ark gaming screen is turned on and is producing sound but has a black screen, the issue could be with your external device and not your TV. For instance, if your screen uses a One Connect Box, which allows you to connect multiple external devices, there are some troubleshooting steps you can take to solve the issue. If it isn'

There is a problem with the picture on my TV or projector

If you’re experiencing picture issues with your TV, Odyssey Ark gaming screen, or projector such as freezing, a flickering or cloudy screen, or distorted colors, you can solve them using a few different methods. Running a picture test, doing an HDMI test, and updating the firmware can help you determine how to fix the problems.

Samsung TV or projector turns on or off by itself

For your convenience, there are many ways for your TV, Odyssey Ark gaming screen, or projector to connect with other devices and automatically turn on or off when needed. However, if it is turning off and on continuously, there are one or two simple actions you can take to fix it. The first step is unplugging the TV, gaming screen, or projector.

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Why is my Samsung TV not connecting to SmartThings?

Restart both the phone and TV or projector, and then launch the SmartThings app on the phone again. The phone and TV/projector need to be logged into the same Samsung account to pair. Only Samsung models can be added to the SmartThings app.

How do I get TV on SmartThings?

Check for supported TV models.

On your phone or tablet, navigate to and open the SmartThings app..

Tap the Devices tab, then tap Add (the plus sign), and then tap Add device..

Tap the By brand tab, and then tap Samsung. Tap TV..

Tap View by model name. Swipe through the list of TVs to find your model..

How do I manually add a device to SmartThings?

Add devices to SmartThings Navigate to and open the SmartThings app on your phone. Tap the Devices tab, tap the Home icon, and then choose your desired location for the device. Tap Add (the plus sign), and then tap Add device. If the device uses Bluetooth, tap Scan nearby and if your device appears, select its name.

How do I add a device to SmartThings?

See the Members' devices tab at the bottom of the SmartThings Find screen for devices shared by the other member..

SmartThings Find > Select "Members devices"..

Select "Invite member"..

Invite a member using "Send an invitation" or "Use a QR code"..