TV Remote
Entertainment System Guide
This system uses two remotes. It is important to know which one does what.
📺
Samsung Remote
Use this for:
- Turning TV On/Off
- Volume (Soundbar)
- Changing Inputs (HDMI)
⚠️ Note: Point directly at the TV. It uses infrared (IR).
🍎
Apple TV Remote
Use this for:
- Choosing Apps (Netflix, Hulu, etc)
- Playing/Pausing Movies
- Voice Search (Siri)
🖱️ Note: Top area is a touch-pad. Swipe to navigate.
How to Watch TV
1. Power On
Grab the Samsung Remote and press the Power button (top left). The TV and Soundbar should both turn on.
2. Choose Your Content
📺 Cable TV
For news, sports, and live broadcast channels.
- Use Samsung Remote
- Press Source button if not already on TV
- Use number pad or Ch+/- to change channels
🎬 Streaming Apps
Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, HBO, etc.
- Use Apple TV Remote
- Swipe on the touch surface to find an app
- Click (press down) to open
Detailed Remote Diagrams
Samsung Remote (TV)
- Power: Top left red button.
- Volume: Up/Down buttons (Controls soundbar).
- Smart Hub: Colorful button in center (access TV native apps, usually not needed if using Apple TV).
- Return/Exit: Back buttons.
Apple TV Remote (Streaming)
- Touch Surface: The top matte area. Swipe thumb to move, click to select.
- Menu/Back: Go back one screen. Long press to go Home.
- TV Icon: Takes you to the Apple TV Home screen or “Up Next”.
- Siri (Side Button): Hold and speak to search (“Find action movies”).
Troubleshooting
Remote Not Working?
- Samsung: Needs clear line-of-sight. Remove obstacles in front of TV.
- Apple TV: Needs charging occasionally (lightning cable).
No Sound?
- Check if Soundbar is on (lights on front).
- Try standard volume buttons on Samsung remote.
- Unmute (Press volume button down).