How to turn Smart Hub on or off on a Samsung TV

Discover how to enable or disable Smart Hub on Samsung Smart TVs, including disabling autorun and launching the last used app for seamless navigation.

To enable or disable Smart Hub on your Samsung Smart TV, follow these steps to manage the autorun feature and customize your viewing experience. Smart Hub provides quick access to OTT apps, VOD, and live streaming services, but you can adjust its behavior to suit your preferences.

1. How to Disable Smart Hub Autorun

If you want to disable Smart Hub from automatically appearing on your screen, follow these steps:

1. Press the Home button on your remote control.
2. Navigate to Settings using the Directional Pad.
3. Select General and then Smart Features.
4. Toggle off the Autorun Smart Hub option.
5. Turn your TV off and on again to confirm the changes.

After disabling Smart Hub autorun, the current input source banner will appear instead of the Smart Hub menu.

2. How to Re-enable Smart Hub Autorun

To restore Smart Hub autorun, follow the same steps above but toggle the Autorun Smart Hub option back on in Step 4.

3. Why Disable Smart Hub Autorun?

- To limit certain content or restrict children's access to apps.

- To reduce distractions and focus on the current input source.

- To customize your viewing experience according to personal preferences.

4. How to Automatically Launch the Last Used App

Enable this feature to conveniently launch your most recently used app when turning on your TV:

1. Press the Home button on your remote control.
2. Navigate to Settings > General > Smart Features.
3. Select Autorun Last App and enable the feature.

5. Additional Things to Check

Ensure your Samsung Smart TV is running the latest software version, as updates may resolve compatibility issues with Smart Hub features. Device menus and screenshots may vary depending on the model and software version.

6. Supported Samsung Smart TV Models

Smart Hub features are compatible with most Samsung Smart TV models, including newer releases such as the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S25, Galaxy S26, Galaxy Z Fold, Galaxy Z Flip, and Galaxy A series devices.

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