KlikyFor voice and the full smart TV experience, the Samsung Smart Remote for your model year. For number keys and no pairing, a standard Samsung remote. For one remote across several devices, a universal remote or the Samsung remote’s own Universal Remote setting. For typing and a remote that is always with you, a phone app such as Kliky.
The four options side by side
| Smart Remote | Standard remote | Universal remote | Phone app | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voice | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Number keys | On screen | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Typing | Arrow keys | Arrow keys | Arrow keys | Phone keyboard |
| Setup | Pairing | None | Code | Allow on the TV |
| Needs Wi‑Fi | No | No | No | Yes |
| Other devices | On HDMI | No | Yes | Other TVs and sticks on Wi‑Fi |
Who should pick which
- You use voice and smart features daily: the Smart Remote. See Samsung TV remote replacement for matching it to your TV.
- You watch cable or antenna channels: a standard remote with number keys.
- You have a soundbar, a box and a player: set up the Samsung remote as a universal remote, or buy one. See universal remote for Samsung TV.
- You type a lot, or the remote keeps disappearing: a phone app. It also covers the Roku or Fire TV in another room.
Many homes end up with two: a physical remote on the sofa and the app as the one that is always charged and never lost.
