While you probably know about more popular features, your Samsung smart TV may have a few more tricks up its sleeve.
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In 2022, Straits Research claimed that the global smart TV market size is expected to reach $489 billion by 2031. While there are thousands of smart TV manufacturers vying to be top of mind for the average consumer, there is one that is leading the pack: Samsung.
In Q1 2023, global research firm Omdia reported that Samsung Electronic Co. held its position as the world’s top TV manufacturer, according to KED Global. With a 32.1% market share in terms of value, KED Global notes that Samsung’s dominance can be attributed to its premium and ultra-large models, which have successfully captured half of the 80-inch or larger audience. Knowing this, it’s unsurprising that Samsung doubled down on size during the CES 2024.
In 2011, Samsung introduced its first Smart TV, which opened up the possibilities of “Smart Lifestyle” for its customers. In the years that followed, it became responsible for launching pioneering technology like the world’s first curved UHD TV, The Frame, the 8K TV, and more.
While most people already know about the more popular features, such as internet connectivity, built-in streaming, and app integration, your Samsung smart TV may have a few more tricks up its sleeve. Here are some hidden features on Samsung smart TVs that may not be in your radar just yet.Multi View
For larger families or people with the attention span of a goldfish, having multiple screens available at a time can be a game changer. Using Multi View, you can display up to two screens from different sources. Depending on your preferred method, you can source content from an app, files on a USB, your laptop via HDMI cable, or even a gaming console.
With Multi View, you can adjust the screen size to either be a small screen located on one side or split the screen in two evenly. You can even select the position of the screens using PIP (Picture in Picture). Lastly, you can decide which screen the TV will source the audio for your viewing or opt to play audio from both screens at once, wherein the TV and external speakers can play different audio.
Even single-person homes can benefit from Multi View by streaming a movie or TV show while following a cooking video on YouTube. Or, you can watch workout videos while streaming music from Spotify. In a more professional setting, you can use this feature to share presentations from your laptop’s screen via cable or screen casting, while simultaneously showing videos from file sharing platforms.
To use Multi View, all you have to do is press the Home button on your Samsung TV’s remote and select Multi View. Afterward, you can follow the instructions to customize the view to your preferred output style.Tap View
With screen mirroring, you can enjoy the benefits of streaming content from your mobile phone. For example, friends or family members can share photos or videos from their last holiday.
