SMARTPHONES & TABLETS
What is Remote Service?
Samsung Remote Service enables one of our specially trained technicians to remotely view
and control your Samsung TV and smartphone to directly help you with your product.
Remote Service can provide
• Help setting up a Google and Samsung account
• Software and app updates
• Help with setting up email
accounts and day-to-day tasks
Remote Service advantages
• Bespoke and direct assistance as
if you were with a technician
• Optimised device settings and advice
on how to use features
• All steps are shown live on-screen
Remote Service requirements
• Your device is running a minimum
of Android 6.0
• Your device has a stable internet connection
• Your device has the Smart Tutor app
installed from the Google Play Store
How to access Smart Tutor installation
For convenient customer support, access Samsung's Remote Service by downloading the Smart Tutor app from Samsung Galaxy device settings, Samsung Members app, or from the "Contact us" menu in other Samsung apps.
How to use Remote Service
Privacy Functions
* Remote Service is available during call center hours. Hours of operation vary by country or region.
* Response times may vary depending on call loads and other factors. A caller may be put on hold and/or offered a call back at a later time.
* Use of ‘Smart Tutor’ services may be limited in some countries.
* Instructions, availability of the features, and/or user interfaces may vary depending on the device model, OS/One UI version, and country, and is subject to change without notification.
* The 'Smart Tutor' service requires a network (Data or Wi-Fi) connection.
SMART TVS
What is Remote Service?
Samsung Remote Service enables one of our specially trained technicians to remotely view
and control your Samsung TV and smartphone to directly help you with your product.
Remote Service can provide
• Diagnose your TV
• Customize the TV setting for you (Picture, Sound, etc)
• Backup & Restore your customized setting
• Reset your TV to the factory default
• Install the latest firmware
• Manage Smart Hub optimally
Remote Service advantages
• Bespoke and direct assistance as
if you were with a customer service agent
• Optimised device settings and advice
on how to use features
• All steps are shown live on-scree
Remote Service requirements
• E series TV and above
• Your TV has a stable internet connection
How do I use Remote Service
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Does my device need to be connected to the Internet?Yes, in order for the Samsung technician to access and control your device it needs to be connected to a stable high speed network. If your device cannot access the internet or your network connection is unstable or slow you will receive a message that you are unable to connect to the Remote Management service.
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Is the Remote Service safe?Yes, the Remote Service system uses a secure connection between your device and our server. All information is stored on Samsungs servers and no third party company has access to this information. No unwanted information or malicious programs can be sent to your device.
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Can Samsung access my device at anytime?No, the Remote Service system only allows Samsung to connect to your device for a single session. Once the connection is terminated Samsung cannot reconnect without a new PIN being generated by you. Powering off the TV will also terminate any session immediately.
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Can the Samsung technician see what I am watching?Yes the Samsung technician will be able to see the incoming picture. Through this the technician can determine if the problem is being cause by the input or the device. E.g: if the Samsung technician connects to the TV and can see a line in the image then he knows that that line is being created by the incoming signal not the TV. If the technician cannot see the line we know that there is a problem with the TV.
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Do I have to pay for this service?No, Remote Service is offered free of charge to our customers. Samsung strives to constantly provide our customers with the best support for their products.
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What can a technician do once connected to my device?Once connected to your device a technician can control it as if they were in front of the device itself. If you need to connect to Remote Service again the technician can quickly review which settings have been changed from the previous session.
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Can a Samsung technician see me through a built-in TV camera?A Samsung technician could see you through the built-in camera but only if they are accessing an app that uses the built in camera (Skype, Camera app, etc). The Samsung technicians will never access these types of apps while connected to your TV unless they are specifically asked to do so in order to test that particular apps functionality. You can set the camera to the closed position to prevent the technician from seeing you while accessing the application. There is no way for the technician to access your built in camera without your knowledge.