How to Reset a Samsung TV Remote & Tips for Factory Reset 2022

This article teaches you how to reset a Samsung TV remote. If your Samsung TV remote is not functioning normally or properly, it may be time to perform a reset of the remote. How you reset your Samsung TV remote depends on the functionality you are attempting to restore. The type of remote you have, and whether you have gone through the typical troubleshooting steps.

Reset Samsung Remote Programming

Reset a Samsung TV remote to change the device it is programmed to control.

We can program some Samsung TV remotes to control other devices such as a cable box, audio system, and DVD player.

Check the buttons on top of the remote to see if your Samsung remote can control other devices.

If you see the CBL, AUX, and DVD buttons, they can program your remote for these devices.

Reset the remote programming by pressing the button for the device you want to program and then holding down the “Setup” button until the light either blinks or goes solid.

Type in the code for your device, press the device button and then touch “Power” to see if the device turns off or on.

If it doesn’t, repeat the process and try other recommended codes.

You can find codes for your device by going to support-us.samsung.com and looking up the manual for your specific TV remote.

Why Your Samsung Remote is Not Working

There are a few reasons your Samsung remote may appear not to be working.

You can fix many of these by troubleshooting.

Your remote may stop working if the batteries in the remote are drained.

Fix the problem by putting a new set of batteries in the remote.

The Samsung TV remote may also stop working because of an electronic glitch in the remote.

This can be fixed by removing the batteries, pressing a button on the remote to drain any remaining power, and then replacing the batteries.

Your remote should now function correctly.

Another common thing that can cause your remote to stop working is a failure to contact the IR sensor on your Samsung TV.

Make sure no objects obstruct the bottom of the TV and then try to change the channel with the remote.

Factory Reset for Samsung Remotes

Samsung’s smart TVs come with smart remotes that sometimes require a factory reset.

The reset is usually necessary if your remote stops working and replacing the batteries does not resolve the problem.

Perform a factory reset for your Samsung TV remote by holding down the “B” and “C” keys on the remote until you see the remote light flash twice.

Type in the code “981” to complete the reset.

The TV remote can now be reprogrammed to your TV.

Replace the Remote

If troubleshooting and resetting the remote, do not fix it, then it is possible that the remote itself is defective.

You need to replace the remote in this case.

Either contact Samsung to order a replacement remote or purchase a universal remote to replace your Samsung TV remote.

Check that the universal remote is compatible with your Samsung TV by looking up the remote compatibility on the universal remote’s website.

How to Reset a Samsung TV Remote

There are a number of reasons your remote may not be working.

The most common are physical damage, battery issues, pairing issues, or issues with the infrared sensor on the remote or TV.

1. Replace the Batteries

Batteries that are depleted or incorrectly inserted are the most common reason for a remote to stop working or to work intermittently.

We recommend replacing the batteries as a first step and checking that the + and – ends of the batteries correspond with the + and – battery slots in the remote.

2. Manually Restart your Remote

Remove the batteries from the remote for at least twenty seconds, then press the power button on the (empty) remote.

Replace the batteries and turn the TV off and on again at the switch.

3. Manually Restart your TVClick to Collapse

Turn off your TV and unplug it from the power socket.

Wait for around thirty seconds before plugging your TV back in.

Try and turn your TV on again.

4. Pair your Smart Remote Again

Pairing is the term for connecting two smart devices together.

If your connection isn’t working, repairing is a good way to fix the connection.

This method is only applicable to Samsung smart remotes.

The pairing method will differ slightly depending on which remote you are using.

Generally, it will involve pressing two buttons simultaneously for three or more seconds.

Make sure your remote is within 12 inches of the TV, and then hold the relevant buttons down for three seconds, then release.

Find your remote below to see which buttons you need to use.

5. Check for Interference and Obstruction

Your TV and TV remote communicate with each other using infrared signals.

If there are any objects between the sensors on the remote and the TV, infrared signals may be blocked.

On most Samsung TVs the infrared sensor is on the lower right-hand side of the screen or the lower middle.

Make sure that there are no objects in front of these areas of your TV.

Electronic equipment can also disrupt the signal from your remote.

If you have any electronics such as lights, radios, or mobile devices around your TV, try moving them away.

6. Check the Infrared Remote

You can check that your TV remote is producing an infrared signal using any digital camera, including the one on your smartphone.

Turn on the camera and point the remote at the lens.<

Press the power, volume, or channel buttons on your remote while looking at the phone screen.

You should be able to see a light or flash coming from the remote.

If you have tried all the troubleshooting options above and are still having issues with your remote, please contact Samsung Support.

After you’ve completed all of these steps, your remote should start working.

And if you can’t fix it, you can buy a reasonably priced replacement on Amazon.

How to Reset a Samsung TV Remote & Tips for Factory Reset 2022