Samsung remote · Reset guide
How to reset Samsung remote
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Samsung documents different resets for battery-powered remotes and solar remotes supplied with 2021 or newer televisions. Use the method for your handset, not just the year printed on the TV.
01 · Start here
Before resetting your device
- Check for stuck buttons. Replace weak batteries or charge a solar remote before trying again.
02 · Reset and reconnect
Reset and reconnect your Samsung remote
Before you start
A SolarCell reset requires pairing the remote again. These are handset procedures, separate from the TV's factory-reset menu.
Samsung remote with removable batteries
Remove batteries → Power · 8 seconds
- Take the batteries out and hold Power for eight seconds.
- Refit the batteries and test the remote.
Solar remote (2021 or newer TV models)
Return + Enter · 10 seconds
- Hold Return and Enter, the centre of the navigation pad, together for 10 seconds.
- Pair the remote again after the reset.
After the reset
Test the TV controls and any external-device controls you use.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Enter on a SolarCell remote?
It is the centre/select button inside the navigation pad.
Can I use this on a third-party Samsung replacement remote?
Check its own manual. A compatible replacement may use different electronics and button sequences.