Use apps on your Samsung Smart TV and projector

Install and use apps

Note: Only apps available in the App store can be installed on the Smart TV or projector.

One of the best parts of having a Samsung Smart TV or projector is getting access to all of the available apps . You can access your favorite video streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, or Vudu. You also have access to music streaming apps like Spotify and Pandora. And just so you know, access to new apps will be occasionally added through software updates.

From the Home screen, navigate to and select Apps and then select the Search icon in the top-right corner.
Enter the app you want to download, select it, and then select Install. Once you've downloaded the apps you want, it's time to enjoy them.
Press the Home button to open the Home screen menu. If the app is listed on the Home menu, use the remote's directional pad to navigate to it and open it.
If the app isn't listed on the Home menu, use the directional pad to select Apps, and then select the app you want.

Note: You can add an app to the Home screen by going to Apps, selecting the Settings icon in the upper right corner, highlighting your desired app, and then selecting Add to Home.

App icons

It's normal to sometimes see a small icon when you're using an app on your TV or projector. These icons represent the following:

The app is installed on a USB device.

The app is installed.

The app supports Smart View.

The app has a password.

The app needs to be updated.

Automatically update apps

When you set your apps to Auto Update, you won't have to worry about updating them again. Let your Smart TV or projector take care of it for you.

Press the Home button to open up the TV or projector's Home screen menu.
Navigate to Apps, and then select the Settings icon in the top right corner.
Next, navigate to Auto Update. Make sure it is selected to automatically update all of your apps whenever updates are available. The circle will glow blue when Auto Update is enabled.

Auto Update switched on with a Samsung smart TV

Lock and unlock apps

Don't want your kids accidentally watching an inappropriate movie? Just lock the apps you don't want them to access. When you do this, a PIN will be required to open the app.

Press the Home button to open the Home screen menu.
Navigate to Apps, and then select the Settings icon in the top right corner.
Next, select the app you want, and then select Lock or Unlock.

Note: The default PIN is 0000. To change the PIN, navigate to Settings and then select General. Select System Manager, and then select Change PIN.

Remove an app

Note: Recommended apps cannot be deleted but can be removed from the Home screen.

Remove an app

You can remove apps you no longer want and free up storage space on your Smart TV or projector.

Press the Home button to open up the Home screen menu.
Navigate to Apps, and then select the Settings icon in the top right corner.
Next, select the app you want to delete. Finally, select Delete, and select Delete again to confirm.

Remove an app from the Home screen

Is there an app on the Home screen menu that you don't really use? No worries, you can remove it, so it won't be in the way anymore.

From the Home screen, navigate to the app you want to remove.
Then, press and hold the Select button on your remote, and select Remove.
Select Remove again to confirm. You can also move an app to another location by selecting Move.

Having trouble with an app?

If you're experiencing some difficulties with apps on your Smart TV or projector, check out our different troubleshooting guides below:

* A Samsung Account is required for network-based smart services, including streaming apps and other smart features. A separate (connected) computer, mobile, or other device may be necessary to create/log in to a Samsung Account. Without an Account login, only external device connections (e.g., via HDMI) and terrestrial/over-the-air TV (only for TVs with tuners) are available. If you do not have a Samsung Account, you can easily create one here: https://account.samsung.com/membership/intro it’s free to sign up; terms apply.