Samsung TVs offer users the ability to access a wide variety of different features through the Smart Hub, allowing them to install the apps they want and remove the apps they don’t. How, then, can you enable the features on a Samsung TV?
To enable features on a Samsung TV, press the ‘Menu’ button on your remote control and go to the ‘Settings’ within the device. Once here, click on ‘Select Smart Features,’ then select ‘Samsung Account’ and sign into the Smart Hub if your account has already been created.
The features that are offered through a Samsung TV give owners the choice to tailor their user experience to exactly what fits their likes, needs, and wants, all through the Smart Hub. Whether you are a new Samsung TV owner or have had a TV for a while and are wanting to explore the various features offered through your television, read below to see how you can enable the features and other entities of your Samsung TV with a few short steps.
How to Enable Features on Samsung TV
Features on a Samsung TV involve various pre-downloaded applications, the ability to search and download new applications, games, access the internet, and perform any internal operations that might be needed for your device. The features on your Samsung TV are how you can use your device to its full extent and find ways to aid the TV when certain functions begin to have issues. To enable features on your Samsung TV, take a look below.
To enable features on your Samsung TV, press the ‘Menu’ button on your remote control and go to the ‘Settings’ within the device. Once here, click on ‘Select Smart Features,’ then select ‘Samsung Account’ and sign into the Smart Hub if your account has already been created.
If you have not set up an account through your Samsung TV yet, follow the on-screen prompts to get an account made and running so that you can log in to the Smart Hub. Once you have logged in to Smart Hub, you will see a full list of different features available to you, ranging from different applications and games to various functions of the TV such as HDMI inputs and sound options. From here, you can find any feature you need, making the Hub incredibly accessible.
How to Enable Dolby Atmos On Samsung TV
Going outside of the features offered internally through your Samsung TV are the various items you can use with your device to improve your overall experience, one of those items being a speaker equipped with Dolby Atmos. Dolby Atmos is offered on certain soundbars or speakers to elevate the sound experience in your home or business. If you have a speaker or soundbar with Dolby Atmos, read below to see how you can enable this device on your Samsung TV.
To enable Dolby Atmos on a Samsung TV, connect the device to your TV by using an HDMI cord. Once connected firmly, press the ‘Home’ button on your remote and go to ‘Settings’ > ‘Sound Menu’ > ‘Expert Settings’ > set the ‘HDMI e-ARC Mode’ and ‘Digital Output Audio Format’ to ‘Auto.’
Once you have both of these items set to ‘Auto,’ you will then activate ‘Dolby Atmos Compatibility.’ When this has been completed, you can then exit out of the Settings menu and find content to play. Once you have selected the audio or video content you want to hear first, turn the volume up on the speaker that hosts Dolby Atmos and see if sound can be heard and if so, the device will have been successfully enabled on your Samsung TV.
How to Enable 4K on Samsung TV
If you already have the speaker you love connected to your Samsung TV but are also looking to improve the quality of the picture displayed on the screen, you might be looking for a way to enable 4K on your device. 4K is a horizontal display resolution that delivers a more pixelated image, making what you see more crisp, clear, and with more depth. If you have a Samsung TV and are wanting to enable 4K, read below to find out how this can be done.
To enable 4K on your Samsung TV, you actually don’t have to perform any action. If 4K is available on your device, the TV will automatically transmit the incoming signal to display this way. However, if your Samsung TV is not a model with 4K, there is no way to add it to your device.
Unfortunately, your TV model must come equipped with the processing abilities that come with 4K, otherwise, it is not possible to install this type of feature to a TV that is not set up internally to do so. However, you can optimize the processing of signals with a 4K television by going to ‘Settings’ > ‘Picture’ > ‘Expert Settings’ > ‘HDMI UHD Color’ > choose the correct HDMI port > ‘On’ > ‘Yes.’
How to Enable HDR On Samsung TV
HDR is another type of image display that is capable of capturing high dynamic range images, thus giving those with this display option the ability to have much more depth to the images displayed on their device. If you have a Samsung TV and are wanting a picture with multiple exposure combinations but don’t quite know how to do it, read below to see what steps you need to take to enable HDR on your Samsung TV.
To enable HDR on your Samsung TV, from the ‘Settings’ on your TV go to ‘Picture’ > ‘Expert Settings’ > ‘HDMI UHD Color’ > select the correct HDMI port > ‘On’ > ‘Yes.’ If you don’t see the option to turn HDR on, simply select the correct port and this feature will be enabled on your device.
It is important to add that not all Samsung TV models are capable of HDR. Just like 4K, your TV must come with the ability to support this type of resolution and if your device has not been programmed to do so, HDR will not be possible for your display type. To see if your Samsung TV supports HDR, press the ‘Info’ button on your remote control and at the top of the screen, identify an indicator message that displays ‘HDR’ to confirm the device’s support.
How to Enable Multi-Audio Output On Samsung TV
If you have a Samsung TV and are also working with another connected device such as a Blu-Ray player, separate speakers, or a soundbar, you may want to be able to control both your TV and another audio device separately. It can be confusing to try to configure this option though, which is why a little guidance may be needed to enable multi-audio output options with your Samsung TV. To see how this is done, read the paragraph below.
To enable multi-audio output on a Samsung TV, press the ‘Home’ button on your remote control and go to ‘Settings.’ From here go to ‘General’ > ‘Accessibility’ > ‘Multi-Output Audio.’ Once this has been selected, you will have the ability to control multiple audio devices through different means.
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Being able to control audio devices separately is great for those who want the ability to use other audio devices with Bluetooth or another connected device, as you can adjust the volume to those devices without having to have the TV on. However, before you have this feature enabled on your Samsung TV, you need to make sure that the device is connected to the TV by Bluetooth, otherwise, you will not be able to enable this feature when it is selected.
How to Enable Dolby Digital Plus On Samsung TV
Going even further with capabilities than Dolby Digital is Dolby Digital Plus, a digital audio compression scheme that works twice as efficiently as Dolby Digital, giving users the ability to have sound that is unparalleled from their TVs or speakers. If you own a Samsung TV and want to either increase the sound of your soundbar, speakers, or theater system, take a look below to find out how to enable Dolby digital plus on your Samsung TV.
To enable Dolby Digital Plus on your Samsung TV, from the Settings on your TV go to ‘Picture’ > ‘Expert Settings’ > ‘Audio Format’ and from this list, click on the option ‘Dolby Digital Plus.’ When you see a checkmark next to this option, it will indicate that the feature has been enabled.
Dolby Digital Plus is also one of those features that is not available for every Samsung TV model. If you have a newer Samsung Smart TV, it is likely that this feature is available to you, but if you have an older model, it may not be equipped with the proper technology to support such a feature. To see if your Samsung supports this feature, follow the previous steps listed or look through the user manual of your device to see available features.
How to Enable Miracast Display On Samsung TV
One of the most accessible and widely used advancements in technology has been pairing: being able to connect different devices without the need for any wires. This gives people the ability to connect phones, computers, or tablets to their Samsung TV through the availability of Miracast display. If you are looking to pair a device with your Samsung TV and need to enable Miracast on the television, read below to see how this can be done.
To enable Miracast Display on a Samsung TV, from the ‘Settings’ menu select ‘Apps Menu.’ From here, you will see the options of ‘Miracast, Screencasting, and Wifi Casting.’ Select ‘Miracast’ and follow the prompts given on the device you are wanting to connect to complete the pairing.
How to Enable CEC On Samsung TV
There are some Samsung TV owners that want the ability to control other connected devices separately, but for those who would like to keep everything connected through one simple control, Consumer Electronics Control, or CEC, is just the way to do so. CEC gives users the ability to control all devices connected to their TV with one remote control, but when it comes to enabling this feature, how can this be done?
To enable CEC on a Samsung TV, from ‘Settings’ go to ‘General’ > ‘External Device Manager’ > ‘Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) and choose the option to turn this feature ‘ON.’ When you have all other devices connected to your TV with an HDMI cable, they will then be controlled with one remote.
How to Enable Closed Captioning On Samsung TV
For some Samsung TV owners, they may not see the need of having closed captioning for every channel they watch or every streaming service they use. However, if you are someone who is hearing impaired, does better reading than listening, or simply likes to follow along with the text available, enabling closed captioning on your TV is a quick way to have text displayed no matter what. To see how this can be done, continue reading below.
To enable closed captioning on a Samsung TV, press the ‘Menu’ button on your remote control and go to ‘Settings.’ From here, choose ‘General’ > ‘Accessibility’ > ‘Caption Settings’ > then choose the option to turn the captions on continuously while using your device.
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To enable features on a Samsung TV, navigate to ‘Settings’ on the device and click on ‘Select Smart Features.’ From here you will choose ‘Samsung Account’ and will either enter your login information or create a profile, to which you will be able to access the Smart Hub features.
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