How to Reset a Samsung SolarCell Remote

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The Samsung SolarCell remote is entirely solar-powered. There are two solar panels on the back, which provide the battery with a constant charge for up to two years. 

But, if your SolarCell remote starts acting up or won’t charge, you might need to give it a reset to get everything working again. Here’s how you can quickly reset your Samsung SolarCell remote. 

How to Reset a Samsung SolarCell Remote

There are currently two Samsung SolarCell remote models — one released in 2023 and one released in 2021. 

If you have a 2023 model, press and hold the Enter and Return buttons on your remote simultaneously for about 10 seconds. 

Reset the samsung solarcell remote by pressing and holding the back and enter button for 10 seconds

Once the reset initiates, the light on top of your SolarCell remote will begin to flash red. This blinking light confirms that your remote has been reset.    

The reset process is a little bit different for the 2021 Samsung SolarCell remote. Follow the steps below to reset it:

  1. Remove the batteries from your remote.
  2. Press and hold the Power button for about eight seconds. 
  3. Reinsert the batteries. 

After resetting the remote, you’ll need to pair it back to your Samsung TV.

How to Pair a Samsung SolarCell Remote

You’ll always need to pair your remote back to your Samsung TV after a reset. The good news is, the pairing process is the same for 2021 and 2023 Samsung SolarCell remotes.

  1. Turn your Samsung TV on.
  2. Press and hold the Return and Play/Pause buttons for approximately three seconds. 
Pair samsung solarcell remote by pressing and holding the back and play/pause buttons for 3 seconds

Once your remote is paired back to your TV, you should be able to use it without any issues.

Why Reset the Samsung SolarCell Remote?

Resetting a tech gadget is the easiest way to clear glitches, and the Samsung SolarCell remote is no exception. Sometimes, a quick reset is all you need to get your remote working properly again. 

Some common issues that call for a reset include:

But, before you reset your Samsung SolarCell remote, you should make sure it has a good charge and is properly paired to your TV.

How to Check a SolarCell Remote’s Charge

If you don’t know how much battery life your SolarCell remote has, you can press the voice button on your remote and say “remote battery.” The current battery percentage will pop up on your screen.

If you don’t want to use voice commands, you can also follow these steps to check it from your TV’s settings menu:

  1. Press the Home button on your remote.
  2. Select “Settings,” then “All Settings.”
    Select settings then all settings
  3. Choose “General & Privacy.”
    Select General & Privacy
  4. Press “Power and Energy Saving.”
    Select power and energy saving

Scroll to the bottom of this screen to see how much battery life your remote has. 

Solarcell battery remaining

How to Charge Your Samsung SolarCell Remote

It’s easy to charge a Samsung SolarCell remote. All you need to do is set the remote down with the panel facing up.

You don’t even have to set it near a window or place it outside. Just leaving it in its usual spot should be enough! 

Once you begin charging your Samsung SolarCell remote, you’ll see an LED light on the front turn on. When it’s finished charging, the light will turn off.

Need to control your TV without the remote while it’s charging? Try a universal remote, phone app, or even a keyboard.

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