There are two ways to use Alexa with your Samsung smart TV. If you have a newer model, your Samsung smart TV will have Alexa built-in. However, if you have an older Samsung smart TV, you'll need to connect an external Alexa-enabled device to control the TV. This tutorial covers both methods for using Alexa with your Samsung TV.
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How to Connect Alexa-Enabled Amazon Echo Devices to Samsung TV
Follow the steps below to connect your Amazon Echo device to your Samsung Smart TV. We've divided the steps into different sections for clarity.
1. Set up the Samsung SmartThings app
- Download and open Samsung SmartThings app On a device Android Or iPhone.
- Give Permissions needed Upon request.
- Click on the tab “Hardware” At the bottom, press the button. “Add device” {+).
4. Sign in to your Samsung account. Make sure it's the same account you used to register your Samsung TV.
5. Scroll down the list of devices and tap "TV" followed by "Samsung".
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your TV in the app. SmartThings. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. If Your TV is not connected to Wi-Fi. So, read this tutorial to learn how to fix it.
7. Once you have successfully added your Samsung smart TV to the SmartThings app, follow the steps below to connect your Echo device and Samsung Smart TV.
2. Connect Samsung Smart TV to Echo
- Assuming that Your Echo device is already set up. On your smartphone, open Amazon Alexa app On a device Android Or iPhone.
- Click on the tab "Devices". Scroll down to the bottom and tap on Your Smart Home Skills.
3. Press “Enabling smart home skills”.
4. Press search icon At the top and enter “smartthings” , then press SmartThings Result.
5. Press the . button “Enable Usage” , then press "to delegate" To give Alexa permission to access your devices.
6. Sign in to your Samsung account if prompted. Your SmartThings account will then be linked to the Alexa app. Tap "the following".
7. The Alexa app will start searching for your Samsung TV. Make sure the TV is turned on. Once the app finds your TV, tap Device setup.
8. You'll be prompted to add the device to a group, such as your bedroom or living room. Select your preferred group and tap Add to collection , or press the button "Skip" If you don't want to add it to a group.
Your Samsung TV has been successfully added to the Alexa app, and you can control the TV with an Alexa-enabled device.
3. Select an Alexa device to control your Samsung TV.
If your Echo device is unable to control your Samsung smart TV, you must select an Alexa device to link to your Samsung TV in the Alexa app.
- Open Alexa app Click on the tab “Hardware” At the bottom.
2. Click on the room where you added the TV, followed by the check mark. Samsung TVAlternatively, if you haven't added it to a room, click All devices At the top followed by TV.
3. Click on Alexa-connected devices Select your Alexa device, then tap “Manage/Connect Device”.
If all goes well, a confirmation screen will appear. Tap "Continue" Or follow the steps below to change your TV name.
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4. Change the name of your Samsung TV in the Alexa app
The Alexa app will default to your TV's name, which can be quite long. If you want to refer to your Samsung TV with an easier name, follow these steps:
- Open Alexa app on your phone.
- Click on the tab “Hardware” Go to TV, listed either within a group or within All devices.
3. Click on “Modify name” Under TV Name, enter a name and tap anywhere on the screen to save it.
How to Control Your Samsung Smart TV with an Alexa-Enabled Device
After you link your Samsung TV and Amazon accounts, you can control them using the following commands. Unfortunately, you can only use basic commands to control Samsung TVs using an Alexa-enabled device.
- Alexa, turn [TV name] on/off.
- Alexa, turn up the volume on [TV name].
- Alexa, switch the input to HDMI on [TV Name].
- Alexa, pause [TV name].
- Alexa, turn on [TV name].
How to Use Alexa Built-in on Samsung Smart TV
As mentioned earlier, Samsung's latest smart TVs ship with Alexa built-in. On some Samsung TVs, you must use the Alexa button on the remote to talk to Alexa. However, some TVs also have a built-in Alexa app so you can talk to Alexa without using the remote. Alexa built-in In both scenarios there are many commands.
For example, you can ask Alexa to open apps on your TV, search for movies and shows, play music, control the volume, control your smart home devices, check the weather, change the channel, and so on.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Is there a monthly fee to use Alexa with a Samsung smart TV?
answer. No, you can use Alexa for free to control your Samsung TV, and you don't even need Amazon Prime. However, data charges will apply, as Alexa uses Wi-Fi.
Q2. Can you use Alexa with a non-smart Samsung TV?
answer. You can't use Alexa to control a non-smart Samsung TV directly. However, you can if you connect an external streaming device to the TV using its HDMI port.
Q3. How do I troubleshoot the situation when Alexa is not working with my Samsung smart TV?
answer. If Alexa is unable to control your Samsung smart TV, you should restart both the TV and the Alexa-enabled device. If this doesn't resolve the issue, try re-pairing the device with your Samsung TV. Additionally, you should ensure both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
