There are thirteen(13) buttons on the Samsung smart tv remote. This post contains the function of each of those buttons – smart hub, ambient mode button, numbers button, etc.
This post shall also serve as a reference guide to all other posts we’ll be making on Samsung smart tv. Use the tag index as a reference guide.

SMART TV BUTTONS | FUNCTION |
Power button![]() | Press and hold to turn off the TV completely. When watching TV, press to switch to Art Mode. In Art Mode, press to switch watching |
Voice Assistant![]() | Runs voice assistant. Press and hold the button, say a command, and then release the button to run voice assistant. |
Colour / Number Button![]() | Each time you press this button, the coloured buttons window and virtual numeric pad are displayed alternatively. |
Ambient Mode![]() | In TV mode, press the button to enter Ambient mode. If you press the button when the tv is turned off, the tv turns on into Ambient Mode. |
Directional Button![]() | Moves the focus around. Tap on the middle button to select or run a focused item. |
Return![]() | Press this to return to the previous menu. When pressed for 1 second or more, the running function is terminated Press it while watching a programme and the previous channel appears. |
Smart Hub![]() | Press to return to the Home Screen |
Play / Pause![]() | When pressed, the play-back controls appear. |
+/- (Volume)![]() | Move the button up or down to control volume. To mute the sound, press the button. |
Channel![]() | Move the button up or down to change channel. To see the guide or channel, Press the button. |
Launch App![]() | Launch the app indicated by the button. |
Note:
- Use the Samsung smart remote less than 6m from the TV.
- The images, buttons and functions may differ with model or geographical area.