Change your TV Device Name

Last Update date : Sep 03. 2024

 The name of your TV appears on mobile devices and computers connected to your network. If you find that your TV's current name is long, gets confused with your other household devices, you are able to rename it. Follow the guide below to learn how to do so.

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Renaming your TV

Note: The images below were taken on a 2024 model TV. Settings and layout may vary depending on the model of your TV.

1 Head to Settings and then All Settings
Select Settings and then All Settings
2 Select Connection and then Device Name. Here you can change the name of your TV
Select Connections then Device Name
1 Press the Home button on your Samsung remote control then select Menu
Choose Menu
2 Choose Settings and then All Settings
Select Settings then All Settings
3 Head to Connections and then Device Name. Here you can change the name of your TV
Choose Connections then Device Name
1 Press the Home button on your Samsung remote control to bring up the Smart Hub and then select Settings
Samsung TV settings
2 Head to General and then System Manager
Head to General then System Manager
3 Select Device Name
Select Change Name
4 Choose User Input
Choose User Input
5 Input your name of choice for your TV
Input your TV's new name

Prior models:
 
  • 2016 TVs: Settings > Network > Device Name
  • 2014 - 2015 TVs: Menu > Network > Device Name

For further assistance, please contact our Chat Support or technical experts on 1300 362 603. To find your Samsung product's User Manual, head to Manuals & Downloads.

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