Samsung TV remote for iPhone

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Quick answer: Open Couchius on the same Wi‑Fi as your Samsung TV and tap the TV. A message appears on the TV asking whether to allow Couchius: choose Allow with the TV’s own remote. After that the remote connects by itself.

What you get on a Samsung

  • D‑pad, OK, Back, Home and the playback keys, with haptics on every press.
  • Volume dial that clicks per step, showing the TV’s actual volume on models that report it.
  • Keyboard that fills the TV’s search box, and an apps list to open apps on the TV.
  • Input switches the TV’s source.
  • Turn on the TV when Power On with Mobile is enabled.

If the TV never asks to allow Couchius

If Couchius was denied before, the TV remembers. Open Settings › General (or General & Privacy on newer models) › External Device Manager › Device Connection Manager, remove Couchius from the device list, then connect again. Samsung’s own SmartThings app also includes a free remote.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a Samsung account or SmartThings?

No. Couchius talks to the TV directly on your Wi‑Fi. The TV asks you to Allow it once.

Can it turn the TV on?

Yes, with Power On with Mobile turned on. On 2022 and newer models it's under Settings › All Settings › Connections › Network › Expert Settings.