How to Set Up Favorite Channels on Your Samsung TV

Learn how to create and manage a personalized list of favorite channels on your Samsung TV for quick access and enhanced viewing experience.

Setting up a personalized list of favorite channels on your Samsung TV allows you to quickly access your preferred content. This feature highlights your favorite channels on the Channel List screen and, on newer models, provides a filtered TV guide showing only your favorites. Follow the steps below to set up and manage your favorite channels.

1. How to Access the Channel List

To begin managing your channels, you first need to access the Channel List:

1. Press and hold the Channel button on your remote control for more than one second.
2. Select Channel List from the menu that appears.

2. How to Edit Channels

You can edit, delete, or restore channels from the Channel List:

1. From the Channel List, select Edit Channels.
2. Choose the channel you want to delete or restore.
3. Press Delete to remove the channel or Restore to bring it back.

- Deleted channels will appear grayed out in the Edit Channels screen and won't show in the Channel List.

3. How to Lock or Unlock a Channel

Restrict access to certain channels using the Lock feature:

1. From the Edit Channels screen, select the channel you want to lock.
2. Press the Lock button and enter your PIN.
3. Locked channels will display a lock icon and require the PIN to access.
4. To unlock, return to the Edit Channels screen, select the locked channel, and press Unlock, then enter your PIN.

4. How to Add Channels to Favorites

Create a list of favorite channels for easy access:

1. From the Edit Channels screen, press the left directional button on your remote to select a Favorites list.
2. Press the right directional button to choose Add Channels.
3. Select the channels you want to add from the list.
4. Press Add to save your selections.

- Channels added to Favorites will display a heart icon in the Channel List.

5. Supported Samsung TV Models

This feature is available on most Samsung TV models, including newer versions with enhanced TV guide filtering. Check your user manual for specific compatibility details.

6. Additional Things to Check

Ensure your Samsung TV is updated to the latest software version for optimal performance. If you encounter issues, consider resetting your TV settings or contacting Samsung Support for assistance.

Related Samsung Support Topics

- How to update your Samsung TV software

- How to reset your Samsung TV settings

- Contacting Samsung Support for TV assistance