If you just got your first Smart TV, there are a bunch of cool things you can do on it. Just like your smartphone, your Smart TV can also run apps. The best part is that most of the major apps are perfectly optimised for the big screen. Not only can you watch movies on Netflix, but you can also carry out a Yoga workout using an app that’s specially designed for your TV. In this article, we bring you the best ways to add, remove, and manage apps on your Samsung Smart TV.
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Add/Install an app on your Samsung Smart TV
Step 1: Press the home button on your Samsung Smart TV remote.
Step 2: Navigate to the ‘Apps’ icon on your TV’s interface and hit the Select button.
Step 3: Now, navigate to the search icon at the top right corner of the screen and select it.
Step 4: Enter the name of the app you want to install. You can also select any app from the app store’s home page.
Step 5: Select the app and hit ‘Install’.
The app will be installed on your Samsung Smart TV.
How to move an app on your Samsung Smart TV
Follow these steps to change the positioning of an app on your TV’s home screen.
Step 1: Press the home button on the remote control.
Step 2: Navigate to the app you want to move.
Step 3: Long press the select key.
Step 4: Select ‘Move’ from the list of options.
Step 5: Use the navigation buttons on the remote to reposition the app.
Step 6: Hit the Select button when you’re done.
How to lock or delete an app
If you don’t want to give other people access to an app on your TV, you can simply lock it. Here’s how.
Step 1: Press the home button on your Samsung Smart TV remote.
Step 2: Select Apps.
Step 3: Navigate to the gear icon at the top right corner of the screen and select it.
Step 4: Select the app you want to Delete.
Step 5: Hit Delete.
Step 6: To lock an app, select Lock from the list of options.
Step 7: Enter your TV’s PIN.
The app will be locked. In order to use the app, you will need to enter your TV’s PIN.
Auto update an app
If you don’t want to manually update every app on your TV, you can turn on auto-updates. Here’s how.
Step 1: Press the home button on your Samsung Smart TV remote.
Step 2: Go to Apps and select Settings.
Step 3: Scroll down to Auto Update and select On.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I remove unwanted apps on my Samsung Smart TV?
To remove an app from your Samsung Smart TV, long-press its icon and select ‘Delete’ from the list of options. While this works for third-party apps downloaded from the App Store, you may not be able to delete the preinstalled and native apps on your TV.
How do I add apps to Samsung Smart TV’s home screen?
You can add an app to your TV’s home screen by installing it from the App Store and selecting the ‘Add to Home’ option.
Is it possible to lock an app on my Samsung Smart TV?
To lock an app on your Smart TV, simply long press its icon on the home screen and select ‘Lock’ from the list of options. Enter your TV’s PIN to confirm the action.
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Conclusion
This is how you can add, remove, and manage apps on your Samsung Smart TV. If you’re unable to install apps on your TV, make sure it is connected to the WiFi. Instead of downloading apps from the official app store, you can also sideload certain apps on your Smart TV. This trick comes in handy when you can’t find your desired app in the native app marketplace.
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