How to use Multi View on Samsung Smart TV

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Samsung TVs developers try to engage their users with new features. One of those features is Multi View. Of course, not many people know that it’s possible to view several channels at one time with Multi View feature on your Samsung Smart TV. Those who hear this for the first time would think that it’s a joke, not no, it’s a reality. Others would immediately run to try it out.

The convenience of this feature can be shown in the time-consuming. You’ll be able to do several things at once and won’t spend half a day on that. So, if you want to make sure whether this feature is essential for you or not, you should definitely try to enable it and make a decision. However, most users keep going on with it.

What Multi-View on Samsung Smart TV is

Basically, this feature’s name explains its purpose. It makes it possible to enjoy multitasking. In fact, the Multi-View feature on Samsung Smart TV offers you an opportunity to watch 2 contents at one time. So, the screen gets split and the content can be streamed from different sources. It means that you are able to content from your phone, game console, app, TV tuner, etc.

If you’re an owner of a Samsung TV and used this feature at least once, you definitely understand how convenient it is. Since you’ve felt the multitasking once, you won’t have a desire to stop using it. However, if you’re just thinking about buying this Smart TV, you may wonder which one is better, for example, Samsung TV AU8000 vs Samsung Q80A. When you see the comparison of TVs, you may decide which one is the best for you and suits your expectations and hopes.

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How to enable Multi-View on Samsung Smart TV

If the feature is new to you, you may think that setting it up is difficult and stay a bit confused with it. However, you’ll think like this till the moment when you start the process. In fact, it can be done in a few clicks using your remote control. Of course, the remote control should be paired before starting.

So, if you’ve decided to enable the Multi-View on Samsung Smart TV, you should keep in mind that yet it’s available to stream simultaneously only 2 channels or programs. If you’re a new user, you may also think that only the Samsung smartphone can be compatible with the Samsung Smart TV, but it’s not like that.

Anyway, the Multi-View is not the only feature that is offered by Samsung Smart TV, so, before buying it, you can read about the other features and characteristics.

So, if you want to enable Multi-View on Samsung Smart TV, you should follow the steps which would be mentioned in the section below:

  • First of all, you should power on the TV.
  • After that, you should pick up your remote control and click on the Home button and then click on the Multiview button.
  • Then, you should select the Source of the content.
  • Next, you should head to the Source Menu and look at the Connection Guide.
  • After that, the chosen content would be displayed on one side of the split-screen.
  • To complete the process, you should choose the second content in the Menu.

Since then, you can enjoy viewing 2 contents at once.

How to solve issues with the MultiView on Samsung Smart TV

Like any other device and feature, the Samsung MultiView can have some issues which may annoy viewers if they don’t know how to solve them. There are 2 most common issues that are faced while using the TV. The issue of lack of connection and sound problems that may distract you from having an excellent viewing experience.

The issue of a lack of signal is usually caused by the HDMI port and the cable or USB device. You should make sure that they’re connected in a proper way. You should also check the condition of the cable. In case everything is good with the condition of the cables, try to replace them. If this doesn’t help, you can try to connect the device to another TV.

As was mentioned before, there can be also faced some issues with sound. You shouldn’t worry, as the problem can be solved without doing any special efforts. Fortunately, we know how to help you to return the good sound on your Samsung Smart TV.

How to connect a smartphone or tablet to Samsung Smart TV

It’s possible to use the MultiView through your smartphone or tablet. There are 2 formats of connections, wired and wireless. For the wired one you’ll need an HDMI or USB-C. For a wireless connection, you can use AirPlay for iOS devices, and for Android, you can use the Smart View or Screen mirror option.

There’s one more method that has been released on the new Samsung Smart TVs. It’s called “Tap View”. If you want to use it, you should follow the prompts which would be mentioned in the section below:

  • First of all, you should open the SmartThings app on your device.
  • After that, you should click on the “Menu” option and head to the “Settings” tab.
  • Then, you should choose the “Tap View” option.
  • To complete the process, you should switch to turning on the “Tap View” feature.

Since then, the Tap View feature would be enabled.

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What can the MultiView be used more for

Except for viewing two content at once, MultiView also gives you an opportunity to play two games at one time. This”s quite convenient and an interesting experience as you can play with your friend and exchange your emotions and minds. In this way experiencing cooperative video games can be well improved.

Moreover, you can use a compatible webcam which would give you an opportunity to make some video calls directly from the TV or you can also do that via the Google Duo app. You’re able to call your relatives or friends with a few clicks on your remote control., as the TV synchronizes all your contacts.

In case you don’t have a camera, you can also make calls through the Tap View feature. However, if you have enjoyed enough the MultiView feature, it can be easily disabled.

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