Samsung's ecosystem is getting stronger.
Samsung’s device ecosystem is slowly getting its act together, and its latest TVs and Galaxy phones are more interconnected than ever. With Tizen 9, Samsung TVs can now browse a Galaxy phone’s or tablet’s storage wirelessly. Here’s how it works.
First, you’ll need a Samsung TV running Tizen 9. Samsung’s 2024 models received the update late last year, while select 2023 TVs are still waiting.
You’ll also need to meet a few other requirements:
- A Galaxy phone or tablet with Storage Share enabled in the Settings app.
- Both devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- The same Samsung account signed in on all devices.
- Your TV registered in the SmartThings mobile app.
Storage Share debuted with One UI 7.0 and is getting a few refinements in the upcoming One UI 8.5. On Galaxy phones and tablets running One UI 7.0 or later, you can enable Storage Share via Settings > Connected devices.
With these requirements met, you can follow these steps to start browsing your mobile device's storage on your TV.
- Pair your TV and Galaxy phone or tablet via Bluetooth. Scan for the TV on your mobile device, select it, and approve the connection.
- Use your TV remote to open Connected Devices from the TV's home screen.
- Select your Galaxy phone or tablet from the list.
You can now use the TV’s file manager to browse your phone’s storage. You’ll be able to view photos and videos, but documents can’t be opened or edited.
Once you’re done, you can stop sharing your mobile device's storage by disconnecting it from the Bluetooth menu.
