One of the best electronic companies in the world is Samsung.
They produce fantastic tech products ranging from smartphones to smart TVs.
Let’s say you have one of their smart TVs in your home, and you enjoy using it every day, but you notice that it is slow to change channels.
Your Samsung TV is slow to change channels because of issues with the remote control, the memory being low on the TV, your network connection may be too slow, or you are using too much bandwidth in your house.
Fortunately, there are a few simple fixes for these problems.
If you are ready to return to watching TV without the annoyances involved in changing the channel, then consider taking a break from your day to read this article.
I will provide you with some comprehensive solutions so you can enjoy your Samsung product once again.
1. The Remote Control Is Not Functioning Properly
One cause behind your Samsung TV being slow to change channels is that the remote control that accompanies your TV isn’t functioning properly.
You may be surprised, but sometimes something as simple as this is the root cause behind so many other issues, like a laggy TV.
Fear not because there is a way to remedy this situation.
How To Fix
Take a look at this excellent, detailed YouTube video from WorldofTech:
The YouTuber shows you step-by-step how to fix the remote control, so it actually does its job properly. Here’s what you need to do:
- Take the batteries out, and hold down the power button for 30 seconds.
- Once you have done this, press every single button on the remote control. Sounds wild, but this is what you have to do!
- You can also whack the remote control a couple of times.
- Put the batteries back in and your remote control should work!
According to WorldofTech, even if you do not have a smart TV, which in this case you do, you can try his solution, which will give you a good 50/50 chance of it working correctly.
So take a minute to watch this tutorial, and try out this fix yourself.
2. Your Samsung Smart TV Has Run Out of Memory
Just like your smartphones, computers, tablets, and other electronic devices, smart TVs also have memory storage.
According to Samsung, if you use a lot of apps on your smart TV, it will inevitably slow down as its memory can only hold so many things.
This is the cause behind your TV’s inability to change channels quickly.
So what is the solution to this problem?
Well, Samsung provides two fixes for you.
How To Fix
What you need to do is completely reboot your TV or discharge its information.
You can try a method that uses the TV remote control or try the alternative method if you do not have the remote control or may have misplaced it.
If you still have the Samsung smart TV remote control, you should do the following:
- Hold the power button with your finger while the TV is still on.
- The TV will turn off, then back on again.
- You have officially cleared the memory. This should result in your smart TV being able to change channels at the pace you desire.
If you do not have the Samsung TV remote control, then follow these steps:
- Unplug the power cord from the outlet.
- Play the waiting game: only 30 seconds! (so not too long).
- Plug the power cord into the outlet again and turn on your TV.
- The memory has been cleared, and you are good to go.
3. The Network Connection Has Slowed Down
If you have a Samsung smart TV, then that means you indeed have very high-speed internet in order to stream content and watch a variety of entertainment on your device.
A simple cause behind your problem could be that the internet connection is not running as fast as it should.
It may be surprising, but this could truly be the cause! The fix is almost as easy as you may think it is.
How To Fix
There are a few options you can choose from to fix the network connection.
Bandwidth
The first thing is to close many devices around your house that are using bandwidth.
If you and your family or roommates have tablets, phones, other TVs, smart alarm systems, and a variety of another tech that requires the internet to function, then this means you are using a lot of bandwidth that you pay for monthly.
Due to this, your network connection for your smart TV is slow.
Close many of the devices, and your network connection should be running smoothly again.
Router
Your internet usage is powered by the router that connects you to a network provider.
Everyone has a router in their house if they have the internet.
A quick and easy fix is finding the router, unplugging it, and then plugging it back in.
This reboots the router and could possibly increase the speed of your Samsung smart TV.
Contact Support
If any of the above methods do not work, or you continue to feel frustrated that your TV is slow to change channels, then it may be best to contact Samsung directly or even your network provider.
Sometimes contacting the professionals is the best way to go after trying solutions ourselves.
Their job is to provide support and to help you with the products you have purchased.
You can contact Samsung support at this web address where you can easily find someone who can assist you.
Summary
When our tech devices fail to run smoothly, it can be frustrating.
The same goes with something as amazing as a smart TV, even one produced by an established, reputable company like Samsung.
There are a variety of causes that can be the culprit behind the reason your TV slowly changes channels, but the good news is that there are also a number of fixes.
Employ one of the methods listed above, and undoubtedly, you will find both the cause and the fix of how to solve this problem.
Here’s to fixing our TVs so we can enjoy entertainment again!
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