Samsung Smart TVs: Setup guides, hidden energy costs and YouTube features

Samsung televisions include an automatic channel‑scan function that locates available broadcasts. For models launched in 2017 and later (QLED, Neo QLED, The Frame), users access the Scan via Home → Settings → Broadcasting and select the reception type (satellite, cable or antenna). Older models follow a similar path under the “Channel” menu. If the automatic scan misses stations, a manual scan can be performed by entering exact frequency data.

A separate analysis shows that the total cost of owning a smart TV extends far beyond the purchase price. Over a ten‑year lifespan, a 55‑inch unit adds roughly €377 in electricity costs, while a 75‑inch model adds €663 and an 85‑inch Samsung model can exceed €1,500. Larger screens and HDR streaming increase power consumption, with each extra 10 inches of screen size raising electricity use by about one‑third.

YouTube on smart TVs offers several hidden settings that improve the viewing experience. Users can lock video quality to a fixed resolution, control autoplay, use the remote’s microphone for voice search, set parental codes, and access a new conversational AI assistant that answers questions about video content without leaving the app.