What Is Samsung TV Multiview?

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Smartphones make communication and daily tasks easier making them an essential part of our daily lives, and we often find ourselves paying attention to them even when watching TV. Samsung smart TVs have a Multiview feature that allows you to watch multiple contents on your TV screen to solve this problem.

Samsung multi-view is a feature that allows you to view multiple things that are broadcasting simultaneously. You can split the TV screen and watch content from different sources, including Blu-ray, TV tuner, app, smartphone, game console and live streaming.

The Multiview feature is useful when watching several events or mirroring your phone to avoid distractions. If you want to enjoy the most out of your Samsung smart TV, read on to find out how to set up Multiview and mirror your phone using tap.

How Do I Set up Multiview on My Samsung TV?

You can easily set up and start using the Multiview feature on your Samsung smart TV. Simply follow the following steps:

  1. Select the Home button on your TV remote and press the Multiview button. Alternatively, you can press the Multiview button on the remote.
  2. Choose the Source of the content. If choosing an external device, go to the Source Menu, scroll to Connection Guide, and select the device.
  3. When the split-screen appears, one screen will stream the chosen content, and you need to set up the second screen.
  4. Select the second Source to set up the second screen on the Menu.

You can adjust the size of the windows on your TV to suit your preference or keep a split-screen view to keep them equal. The Picture in Picture (PIP) position allows you to place the smaller screen on the top or bottom right or left corners of the main screen. 

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How Do I Choose the Sound Output on Multiview Samsung TV?

You can choose whether the TV audio is from the main screen or the smaller screen. If you have connected an external device to your TV, the audio will switch from the TV’s speakers to the device’s speaker when you change the output.

In addition, you can use Bluetooth to pair devices and help you listen to audio from various screens. You can do so in the following steps:

  1. Ensure your Bluetooth device is ready to pair
  2. While your Multiview screen is running, press the Multiview button on the remote
  3. Select Settings on the Menu
  4. Select the Bluetooth option from the list
  5. Finish pairing your device

On the other hand, you can choose the sound distribution option to hear the audio from both screens simultaneously. Simply select the screen button when the multi-link is running and choose the speaker settings to choose the output for each screen. If you choose this option, both the TV and external device speakers will give audio output simultaneously. 

How to Mirror Your Phone on Samsung Multiview TV

Your Samsung smart TV enables you to use Tap View to transfer your photos, videos or stream videos on the larger screen. In addition, you can use the volume keys on your phone to control your TV’s volume.

To set up Tap View, you need SmartThings app version 1.7.45 or higher. Follow the following steps to set up Tap View on your phone and TV:

  1. Open the SmartThings app on your phone and select Menu
  2. Select Settings
  3. Select Tap View
  4. Click the switch to turn on Tap view

Once you have switched on Tap View, gently tap the back of your phone against your TV to start mirroring. To get the best results, ensure to tap on the top or side of the screen. In addition, avoid tapping your phone at the bottom of the TV or directly on the screen to avoid damaging it.

You will receive a message on your phone to confirm if you want to share the screen after a successful connection. If you have used Tap View before on your 2021 Samsung Tv, you can use it to wake up your TV if it is on. You can stop mirroring by simply selecting disconnect on your phone screen.

Which Devices Are Compatible with Samsung Multiview TV?

Most Samsung 2020 and 2021 smart TVs have the Multiview feature. However, the screen combination and Multiview version vary depending on the TV model. You can mirror all Android smartphones that support screen mirroring and airplay 2 compatible devices such as iPad, iPhone and MacBook.

Additionally, you can also mirror a connected webcam or SmartThings camera. Supported cameras include:

  • Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920 and C920S
  •  Logitech C922 PRO and C922X Pro Stream Webcam
  •  Logitech C925E
  • Logitech C930 E

You can also play content from other devices such as USB devices, TV apps, devices connected using HDMI cables, cable and antenna.

Conclusion

Your Samsung Smart Tv allows you to watch two broadcasts simultaneously through the Multiview feature. You can easily mirror your phone using Tap view and use your phone while enjoying your favourite sports or TV show. 

In addition, connecting a Bluetooth device or selecting sound distribution allows you to enjoy audio from both screens. To enjoy Samsung Multiview, ensure that your devices are compatible and support screen mirroring.

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