How do I connect my Samsung Smart TV to my set top box?
David Jones
Published Mar 15, 2026
How do I connect my Samsung Smart TV to my set top box?
Connect your cable or satellite box and other devices to your Samsung TV
- Navigate to Settings > General > External Device Manager.
- Select UHD HDMI Color (Input Signal Plus).
- You’ll see a list of the HDMI ports on your TV. Select the HDMI port that you are going to connect (or have connected) a 4K device to.
Do all Samsung TVs use the same stand?
Your Samsung TV will come with a compatible stand and all the hardware required to assemble it.
How can I connect my Samsung Smart TV to my Samsung TV?
On a Samsung TV, you can bypass allowing permission for your device to access your TV. From Settings on your TV, navigate to General, and then External Device Manager. Navigate to Device Connect Manager, and then select Access Notification. Set this to Off to automatically connect with the device when using Smart View.
Where is the HDMI cable on my Samsung TV?
Make sure the TV and video game system are turned off. Connect an HDMI cable to your video game system’s HDMI out port, which should be located on the back. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to any of the empty HDMI ports on your Samsung TV.
How do I enable mirroring on my Samsung TV?
Make sure to select Allow when it displays on the TV. On a Samsung TV, you can bypass allowing permission for your device to access your TV. From Settings, on your TV, navigate to General, and then External Device Manager. Navigate to Device Connect Manager, and then select Access Notification.
Why is my Samsung TV not connecting to my server?
Re: New Samsung TV can not connect to server. Check your network connection on your router. Open the interface to see if you Tv is showing up as when you try to connect. Try a hardwire connection with a Network cable see if it connects.. And lastly Try a factory reset on the TV and reenter your network settings.