How to set up channels on my Samsung TV?

Last Update date : 2024-07-22

Samsung Smart TVs can receive a digital broadcast without a set-top box; the digital tuner is built in. Adding digital TV channels to watch is a pretty simple process; check out the step-by-step guide below.

How to setup channels on my Samsung TV How to setup channels on my Samsung TV

You can add channels to your favorites by following the steps:

1 Press the Home Home button on your remote control and then head to Settings
Select Settings
2 Navigate to All Settings
All settings
3 Choose Broadcasting then Auto Tuning
Broadcasting-auto-tuning

Note: 

  • The broadcasting menu is only available when the source is set to live TV. 
  • The Broadcasting menu cannot be accessed while you watch TV using a cable box, satellite receiver, recording a program, or with any Smart Hub apps. If you are still unable to view the broadcast menu, check the antenna connected to your TV.
4 A pop-up box will appear that gives you the option to Start the scan
Start Auto tuning
5 Select Scan to begin the process
Select Scan to begin the process
6 When the scan finishes, you can select Close to finish and all of the channels discovered will save automatically
1 Press the Home Home button on your remote control and then head to Settings
Select Settings
2 Navigate to All Settings
All settings
3 Choose Broadcasting then Expert Settings
Broadcasting-manual

The broadcasting menu is only available when the source is set to live TV.

The Broadcasting menu cannot be accessed while you watch TV using a cable box, satellite receiver, recording a program, or with any Smart Hub apps. If you are still unable to view the broadcast menu, check the antenna connected to your TV.

 

4 Select Manual Scan
manual-scan
5 Choose Digital Channel Tuning
manual
6 Select the channel number you would like to search for and the frequency you would like to tune in, then Search
Select the channel

Note:

  • If 'Weak' or 'No Signal' is displayed or you cannot find a channel, make sure the external device is connected securely and turned on
  • When using a set-top box or cable box, check the broadcast signals or network that is connected to the external device
  • If the TV is not receiving all channels, the Broadcast setting is grayed out or if you cannot locate the Live TV app, check the antennae connection to the TV. Then Reset your TV or follow the steps above to run Auto Tuning again.

If you find the TV will not save any channels, make sure the TV is not set to retail or demo mode. The retail mode will wipe the TV settings after 5 minutes and will not save any TV channels after scanning. Follow the menu path below to check:

  • 2022-2023 Models: Settings > All Settings > General & Privacy > System Manager > Usage Mode > Select Home Mode
  • 2017–2021 Models: Settings > General > System Manager > Usage Mode > Select Home Mode

Note: If you have any questions after verifying the above-mentioned solutions, please call our contact center to get help with your inquiry. Our helpful agents will be there to help you.

*The features mentioned can be available on specific models. Please refer to your user manual for more information.

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