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Where is Source Button on Samsung Remote?

The answer to this question of where is source button on a Samsung remote is totally depends upon how old or new your TV and remote is. You can find the answer to this question in the heading below. 

However, pressing the source button opens the menu of available inputs. This helps you cycle through the various input devices connected to your TV at that instance. 

Regarding the location of the source button, on the standard Samsung Smart TVs, the source button is in the centre of the TV screen.

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Source Button on Samsung Remote

In the older Samsung TV remote, the source button is on the remote controller’s right-hand side at the top, as shown in the image below.

Source Button on Samsung Remote of Old Samsung TV

On the standard Samsung TV remote, the source button is located at the center.

Do not worry if your Samsung remote has no source button. The option is still available, but you need to first press the ‘Home‘ button on your remote controller.

Source Button on Samsung Remote

A menu will appear at the bottom of your TV screen. Select the option “Source” there. Now, press the right side of the circular button to navigate to the input option and highlight it. 

Once there, select the option to bring you to the source settings page.

Suppose you are using an HDMI cable with your Samsung TV. In that case, you must enable the following settings: Go to “Settings” and then “Display Entries.” 

Select the “HDMI” option on the next screen and then choose the “Source button.” This will allow you to change the default input without using the remote controller. 

If this method does not work, ensure that the HDMI cable is connected firmly at both ends or try using another HDMI cable. 

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Conclusion 

As we saw earlier, the location of the source button on your TV remote depends on how old or new the model of your Smart TV is. The source button helps toggle between different sources of inputs connected to your TV (if any.) 

You can also refer to the user manual that came with your TV to know the location of the source button on your remote controller. I hope this simple guide about “Where is the source button on Samsung Remote helped you” somehow.

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Harsh Gaud

Hello, I am Harsh Gaud. I have worked as Sales Manager in the Smart TV department for over 10 years. With the expertise and knowledge I gained during my professional career, I started this blog to help others with the problem related to Smart TVs.

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