Pair a Bluetooth controller or gamepad to your Samsung TV
Cut out the middle man by pairing your controller directly to a Samsung TV or Odyssey Ark. Many apps and games can run directly on Samsung TVs, and many of those support using a controller. The connected controller can help navigate menus, and may even be more convenient than using the remote.
Pair a Bluetooth controller to your TV
Put the controller into Bluetooth pairing mode. The steps for a few of the most popular controllers are included here. Check the user manual for your controller if you aren't sure how to put it into pairing mode.
Note: Some controllers don't need to be put in pairing mode as long as they're turned on and are near the TV.
Navigate to the Bluetooth device list on your TV and select the controller or gamepad to pair with. The process is slightly different depending on what TV model you have.
2023 Smart TVs: Menu > Settings > All Settings > Connection > External Device Manager > Input Device Manager > Bluetooth Device List
2022 Smart TVs (B models): All Settings > Connection > External Device Manager > Input Device Manager > Bluetooth Device List
2021 - 2019 Smart TVs (A, T, and R models): Settings > General > External Device Manager > Input Device Manager > Bluetooth Device List
2018 - 2016 Smart TVs (N, M, and K models) - Keyboard: Settings > System > Input Device Manager > Add Bluetooth Keyboard & Gamepad
2015 Smart TVs (J models) - Keyboard: MENU > System > Device Manager > Bluetooth Gamepad Settings
When the controller is in pairing mode, it will show up on the list of available devices. Select the controller with your TV remote to finish the pairing process.
Put your Xbox controller into pairing mode
A standard Xbox Bluetooth controller can be connected to your TV.
Turn on your controller by pressing the Xbox button in the center.
Press and hold the Bind button (located on the top of the controller) for 3 seconds and then release it. The light on the Xbox button will begin to flash.
When it appears, select Xbox Wireless Controller from the list of available devices.
Put your Playstation controller into pairing mode
To place the controller in Pairing Mode, press and hold the Share button (or the Create button on the PS5 controller) and the PS button simultaneously for a couple seconds.
When the controller starts to flash, release the buttons.
When it appears, select your controller from the list of available devices. The controller will flash as it pairs to your TV.
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