SMARTPHONES AND TABLETS
What is Remote Service?
Samsung Remote Service enables one of our specially trained customer service agents to remotely view and control your Samsung smartphone or tablet to directly help you with your product.
Service provided
• New features advice
• Software and application updates
• Account settings (Samsung/Google™/email/etc.)
Advantages
• Direct bespoke 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-screen
Requirements
• Your device is running Android 6.0 or later
• Your device has a stable internet connection
• Your device has the Smart Tutor app installed
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
* 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 customer service agents to remotely view and control your Samsung TV to directly help you with your product.
Service provided
• Diagnose your TV
• Customise TV settings for you (Picture, Sound, etc.)
• Backup & Restore your customised settings
Advantages
• Direct bespoke 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-screen
Requirements
• E series TV and later
• Your TV has a stable internet connection
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Can a Samsung customer service agent see me through the webcam built into the TV?There is no way for a Samsung customer service agent to access your built-in or connected camera without your knowledge. An agent can only see what’s showing on your TV screen. With your permission, if they access an app that uses the camera (Google Meet, MyFitness app, etc.) the camera output will be displayed on the TV screen and be visible to the agent. The agent 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 app's functionality. You can set the camera to the closed position, remove the camera's USB Plug or attach the cover to prevent the agent from seeing you while accessing the app.
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Does my device need to be connected to the internet?Yes, in order for a Samsung customer service agent to access and control your device it needs to be connected to a stable high speed network.
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Is Remote Service safe?Yes, 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.
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Can Samsung access my device at any time?No, the Remote Support Service system only allows Samsung to connect to your device for a single session. Once the connection is interrupted, Samsung will only be able to reconnect if you generate a new PIN. Turning off the TV also immediately ends the session.
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Can a Samsung customer service agent see what I am watching?Yes, a Samsung customer service agent will be able to see the incoming picture. This way the agent can determine if the problem is being caused by the input or the device. Example: if the agent connects to the device and can see a line in the image then they know that that line is being created by the incoming signal not the device. If the agent cannot see the line they know that there is a problem with the device).
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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 Samsung customer service agent do once connected to my device?Once connected to your device a Samsung customer service agent can control it as if they were in front of the device itself. If you need to connect to Remote Service again the agent can quickly review which settings have been changed from the previous session.
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