How to use my smartphone as TV camera
The 2022 Samsung Smart TV has evolved from a simple “device” on which you can watch your video contents, into a versatile screen on which you can share various information. You can use your phone as a TV camera to utilize it for occasions such as home training, video conferencing or online education. Try experiencing your TV in a new, smarter way.
Mobile camera is a feature for users who want to use their TV with Google Duo, Multi View or Samsung Health but do not have a USB camera. Mobile camera can be found on the mobile SmartThings app > TV plug-in, so you must register your TV with your smartphone before enjoying the mobile camera feature.
Step 1. When you activate TV apps that need a camera connection (e.g. Google Duo, Smart Trainer, Multi View, etc.), a camera connection notification will appear on your TV. Select the Mobile Camera button.
Step 2. Scan the QR code.
Step 3. Depending on whether the SmartThings app has already been installed or not, you will be redirected to the TV registration or installation page in the SmartThings app.
Step 4. After registration, you will go to TV plug-in page on mobile where you can activate mobile camera feature by clicking Camera Sharing feature.
• Galaxy users can quickly and easily activate their mobile camera.
Step 1. When you activate TV apps that need a camera connection (e.g. Google Duo, Smart Trainer, Multi View, etc.), a camera connection notification will appear on your TV and smartphone. Select the Mobile Camera button.
Step 2. Tap the mobile notification you’ve received. For quick access to the mobile camera, you need to set the SmartThings apps notifications to On.
Step 3. Mobile camera will be activated. Simply mount your smartphone at your desired location and it is ready to be used.
Step 4. Now, you can use all TV feature which needs camera like Google Duo, Samsung Health, Multi View, etc.
• For users of other brands, please refer to the guide below.
Step 1. When you activate TV apps that need a camera connection (e.g. Google Duo, Smart Trainer, Multi View, etc.), a camera connection notification will appear on your TV. Select the Mobile Camera button.
Step 2. Scan the QR code.
Step 3. Mobile camera will be activated. Simply mount your smartphone at your desired location and it is ready to be used.
Step 4. Now, you can use all TV feature which needs camera like Google Duo, Samsung Health, Multi View, etc.
Supported Samsung TV models
∙ QN900B/QN800B/QN700B/QN95B/S95B/QN90B/QN85B/Q80B/Q75B/Q70B/Q60B/BU8500/BU8000/The Serif/The Frame(except 32 inch models)/The Sero/Smart Monitor('22 M50B and above)/Gaming Monitor(G65B and above)
Supported smartphone OS version
∙ Android 10 and higher
∙ iOS 13 and higher
Note:
- If you are having trouble with your Samsung Smart TV, you should always check to see if there are any software updates available as these may contain a fix for your problem.
- Device screenshots and menus may vary depending on the device model and software version.
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