Quick answer
- 2016 to 2026 Samsung Smart TVs (Tizen): full support, including keyboard, mouse pointer, app shortcuts and power on over Wi-Fi.
- 2010 to 2015 Smart TVs: remote buttons and power off. 2014–2015 models pair with a PIN shown on the TV.
- Crystal UHD, QLED, Neo QLED, OLED and The Frame all use the same Tizen system, so the model year matters more than the series.
- Non-smart TVs without a network connection cannot be controlled over Wi-Fi.
Samsung TV Remote works with Samsung Smart TVs connected to your home network, from 2010 models up to the 2026 range. TVs from 2016 onward run Samsung's Tizen software and get every feature: remote buttons, touchpad, mouse pointer, phone keyboard, one-tap apps and power on over Wi-Fi. Older Smart TVs from 2010 to 2015 get the remote buttons and power off.
The app detects which control method your TV understands when you add it, so you don't have to pick anything. This guide shows what to expect from your TV before you install, and which models have actually been tested.
Samsung TV remote app compatibility by model year
Samsung has changed the way TVs accept commands from phones three times. The table shows what the app can do on each generation.
| Model years | Example series | First connection | What works |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2026 (Tizen) | KU6300, MU6300, NU7100, RU7100, TU7000, AU8000, BU8000, CU7000, DU7200, U8000F, U8000H, all QLED, Neo QLED and OLED models | Select Allow on the TV | Remote buttons, touchpad, mouse pointer, phone keyboard, one-tap apps, power off, power on over Wi-Fi*, casting, screen mirroring |
| 2014–2015 | H and J series, such as H6400 and JU6400 | Type the PIN shown on the TV | Remote buttons, touchpad as arrow keys, power off. Casting may work; mirroring often does not. |
| 2010–2013 | C, D, E and F series, such as D5000, ES6100 and F6400 | Select Allow on the TV | Remote buttons, touchpad as arrow keys, power off. Casting may work; mirroring often does not. |
| Non-smart TVs | TVs without Wi-Fi or a network port | Not possible | Not supported: use an infrared remote |
* Power on over Wi-Fi needs Power On with Mobile enabled on the TV. See how to turn on a Samsung TV with your phone.
Mirroring and casting don't use the remote connection at all: the TV's own media player plays what the phone sends. That player is most reliable on 2016 and newer TVs.
Crystal UHD, QLED, Neo QLED, OLED and The Frame
From the app's point of view, the series name only tells you the picture technology. Every 2016 or newer Samsung Smart TV, from the cheapest Crystal UHD to a Neo QLED 8K, uses the same Tizen control system.
| Series | Model code looks like | Phone remote support |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal UHD (and older UHD LED) | UN55CU7000, UE55BU8000, UN55U8000F | Full on 2016 and newer |
| QLED | QN55Q60B, QN65Q7F | Full (all QLED TVs are 2017 or newer) |
| Neo QLED and Mini LED | QN65QN90D, UN55M70H | Full (2021 and newer) |
| OLED | QN65S90C | Full (2022 and newer) |
| The Frame and lifestyle TVs | QN55LS03D | Full, like other Tizen TVs of the same year |
Not sure which series or year you have? Our guide to Samsung TV model numbers decodes the label in a minute.
Popular Samsung TV models and their status
These are common mid-range Samsung series from each model year, the TVs many households still use. The status column separates what has been tested with this app from what is expected from the TV's generation.
| Year | Series | Status with the Samsung TV Remote app | Example model (US unless noted) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | MU6300 (UHD) | Expected to work (Tizen), not tested | UN55MU6300FXZA |
| 2017 | MU8000 (UHD) | Expected to work (Tizen), not tested | UN55MU8000FXZA |
| 2018 | NU6900 (UHD) | Expected to work (Tizen), not tested | UN55NU6900FXZA |
| 2018 | NU7100 (UHD) | Expected to work (Tizen), not tested | UN55NU7100FXZA |
| 2019 | RU7100 (UHD) | Expected to work (Tizen), not tested | UN55RU7100FXZA |
| 2019 | RU8000 (UHD) | Expected to work (Tizen), not tested | UN55RU8000FXZA |
| 2020 | TU7000 (Crystal UHD) | Expected to work (Tizen), not tested | UN55TU7000FXZA |
| 2020 | TU8000 (Crystal UHD) | Expected to work (Tizen), not tested | UN55TU8000FXZA |
| 2021 | AU8000 (Crystal UHD) | Expected to work (Tizen), not tested | UN55AU8000FXZA |
| 2021 | Q60A (QLED) | Expected to work (Tizen), not tested | QN55Q60AAFXZA |
| 2021 | Q80A (QLED) | Tested with this app | Q80A series |
| 2022 | BU8000 (Crystal UHD) | Expected to work (Tizen), not tested | UE55BU8000KXXU (UK) |
| 2022 | Q60B (QLED) | Expected to work (Tizen), not tested | QN55Q60BAFXZA |
| 2023 | CU7000 (Crystal UHD) | Expected to work (Tizen), not tested | UN55CU7000FXZA |
| 2023 | CU8000 (Crystal UHD) | Expected to work (Tizen), not tested | UN55CU8000FXZA |
| 2024 | DU7200 (Crystal UHD) | Expected to work (Tizen), not tested | UN55DU7200FXZA |
| 2024 | DU8000 (Crystal UHD) | Expected to work (Tizen), not tested | UN55DU8000FXZA |
| 2025 | U8000F (Crystal UHD) | Expected to work (Tizen), not tested | UN55U8000FFXZA |
| 2025 | Q7F (QLED) | Expected to work (Tizen), not tested | QN65Q7FAAFXZA |
| 2026 | U8000H (Crystal UHD) | Expected to work (Tizen), not tested | UN55U8000HFXZA |
| 2026 | M70H (Mini LED) | Expected to work (Tizen), not tested | UN55M70HAFXZA |
"Expected to work" means the TV uses the same Tizen control method as the tested TV. Other sizes of the same series (43, 50, 65 or 75 inches) and the European and UK versions (UE or QE codes) use the same software. If a model on this list doesn't behave as described, email smartappcraft@gmail.com with the full model code so we can update this page.
Remote app for older Samsung TVs (2010–2015)
Older Samsung Smart TVs can still be controlled from your phone, with a smaller set of features:
- What works: navigation, OK, Home, Back, volume, channels, numbers and power off. In touchpad mode, swipes work as arrow keys.
- What doesn't: the phone keyboard, the mouse pointer, opening TV apps from the phone and power on over Wi-Fi. Those need the Tizen system that Samsung introduced on 2016 TVs. The app tells you when a button isn't available on your TV.
- 2014–2015 pairing: instead of an Allow prompt, the TV shows a PIN. Type it in the app before it expires.
- Not supported: some 2014–2015 TVs that received later firmware updates require a secure pairing mode the app doesn't implement. The app then shows "This TV is not supported".
For an older TV whose remote has died, the phone still covers the buttons you use every day. The other options are in how to control a Samsung TV without a remote.
How to check what your TV supports
- Install the app, connect the phone to the same Wi-Fi as the TV and add your TV (see how to use your phone as a Samsung TV remote).
- Open the TV's device information in the TV list. It shows the model, model code, model year, IP address and whether the TV can be turned on from the app.
- Or read the model code on the TV's back label or in Settings > Support > About This TV and find the year in our model number guide.
If the TV doesn't appear in the list at all, the cause is almost always the network, not compatibility: see Samsung TV not showing up on your phone.
Phone requirements
- Android 9 or newer. The app is for Android phones and tablets. There is no iPhone version.
- Android 10 or newer for mirroring with sound. On Android 9, mirroring shows the picture only.
- Wi-Fi on the same network as the TV. The TV itself can be connected by Wi-Fi or by an Ethernet cable to the same router. No internet connection is needed for the remote, only the local network.
Why remote features vary between Samsung TVs
Samsung does not offer one control interface for all its TVs. TVs from 2010 to 2013, 2014 to 2015 and 2016 onward each accept phone commands differently, and only the Tizen generation lets a phone type text, move a pointer or open apps. Within the Tizen years, Samsung software updates can also change details such as how often the TV asks you to allow a phone. That is why the app checks each TV when you add it, instead of assuming every model is the same.
Conclusion
If your Samsung TV is a Smart TV from 2016 or later, whether Crystal UHD, QLED, Neo QLED, OLED or The Frame, expect every feature of Samsung TV Remote. A 2010 to 2015 Smart TV gets a reliable set of remote buttons, which is often exactly what you need when the original remote is gone. Check your model year, add the TV in the app and its device information will confirm what it supports.
Frequently asked questions
Does a remote app work with a non-smart Samsung TV?
No. A Wi-Fi remote app needs a Samsung Smart TV that is connected to your home network. A TV without a network port or Wi-Fi only understands infrared, so you need a physical or universal IR remote, or a phone with a built-in IR blaster and an IR remote app.
Does Samsung TV Remote work with a 2015 Samsung TV?
Usually yes, with the basic remote buttons and power off. Most 2014 and 2015 Smart TVs ask you to type a PIN shown on the TV screen the first time. Touchpad scrolling works as arrow keys, but the keyboard, mouse pointer, app shortcuts and power on need a 2016 or newer TV. Some 2014–2015 TVs with later firmware require a secure mode the app does not support, and the app then says the TV is not supported.
Is the app tested on every model in this guide?
No. The app was tested on a 2021 Samsung Q80A. Support for the other models comes from the control method Samsung uses for that TV generation, which the app detects automatically. Individual models can still behave differently, so treat untested models as expected to work, not guaranteed.
Does the app work when the TV is connected by Ethernet?
Yes. The TV can be connected to your router with a cable while your phone uses the same router's Wi-Fi. What matters is that both are on the same home network, not a guest network. On some models, waking the TV over a cable is also more reliable than over Wi-Fi.