How to Use Multi View on a Samsung Smart TV

Learn how to use Multi View on Samsung Smart TV to watch live channels, apps, games, and mobile mirroring simultaneously. Customize layouts, adjust screen sizes, and set sound distribution for an enhanced viewing experience.

Multi View on Samsung Smart TV allows you to enjoy multiple content sources at once, such as live channels, apps, games, and mirrored content from your mobile device. Follow these steps to activate and customize Multi View for a seamless viewing experience.

1. How to Access Multi View

To start using Multi View, follow these steps:

1. Press the Home button on your Samsung Smart TV remote.
2. Navigate to the Multi View option in the menu.
3. Select Recent, Saved, Add View, or Make My Own to create or customize your Multi View screen.

2. Customizing Multi View Layouts

Once Multi View is activated, you can customize the layout and settings for each screen:

- Change app/source: Switch the content source for a specific screen.

- Enter Content Selection Mode: Browse and select content by pressing and holding the Return or Select button on your remote.

- Exit to full screen: End Multi View and view the selected screen in full-screen mode.

- Change screen size: Adjust the size of individual screens for better visibility.

- Set Picture-in-Picture (PiP): Position the PiP screen and switch between foreground and background screens.

- Set sound distribution: Listen to audio from both screens simultaneously.

- Set sound output: Connect Bluetooth headphones for personalized audio.

- Close screen: Remove a screen from Multi View.

3. Supported Content Sources for Multi View

Multi View supports a variety of content sources, including:

- HDMI sources (STB, console, OTT box, BDP, laptop).

- Tuner.

- Mobile mirroring (Android and iOS).

- Laptop mirroring (iOS and Windows).

- YouTube casting.

- USB camera.

- SmartThings camera.

- Ambient (Clock and Weather apps).

4. Additional Things to Check

Ensure your Samsung Smart TV is updated to the latest software version for optimal Multi View performance. Also, verify that your connected devices (e.g., mobile phones, laptops) are properly paired and functioning.

5. Supported Samsung Smart TV Models

Multi View is available on select Samsung Smart TV models, including 2023 and newer releases. Refer to your user manual or the Samsung website for compatibility details.

6. Why Multi View May Not Work

If Multi View is not functioning as expected, consider the following troubleshooting steps:

- Ensure your TV is connected to a stable internet connection.

- Check for software updates on your TV and connected devices.

- Verify that the content source is compatible with Multi View.

Related Samsung Support Topics

- How to update Samsung Smart TV software.

- How to connect mobile devices to Samsung Smart TV.

- How to troubleshoot Samsung Smart TV connectivity issues.